Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-07-2024, 03:44 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-30-2024, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,454
Re: Heater cors
To add what Kube stated, a local radiator shop found almost an exact replacement of my '40s heater core in their parts catalog, requiring very minor work for a perfect fit.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2024, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,244
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2024, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 915
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2024, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,409
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2024, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,711
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2024, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,214
Re: 1953 overdrive transmission interchange
The '49-'51 Fords are the same overall length, but differ in mounting as tubman stated.
The '49-'50 and early '51 Mercs are completely different with '32-'48 round pattern cases, but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2024, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,711
Re: Hydraulic Brakes went out!
I would first suggest changing your brake apply system from the pedal pulling through the marginally efficient linkage design to the normal direct/straight push operation of the master cylinder by...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-12-2024, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,300
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-28-2024, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 59
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Re: from Charlie Schwendler AKA Charlie NY
Very sorry to learn about Alice. Charlie had converted a Chevy distributor for my '51, and then I met and talked to both of them soon after at one of the V8 meets in Auburn. Alice went out of her...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2024, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Measuring degrees of advance
The crank pulley dot/bump IS 2 degrees BTDC on ALL late F/M flatheads. I suggest procuring a '49-'51 Ford shop manual that will be very helpful if you are keeping your father's '51.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2024, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,812
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2024, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,538
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2024, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,273
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2024, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 22
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,274
Re: Another spongy brake pedal
Having the rear brake assemblies upside down not only creates bleeding problems, but also positions the lines in harms way. NOT good. I would do what's necessary to position the brakes properly. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,117
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 5,191
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2024, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,973
Re: Oil capacity clarification
Heard, a picture of your pan will help with capacity, but '49-'53 Ford center sump car pans hold 4 quarts, while the rear sump '49-'51 Merc and truck pans hold 5, so add one quart with the filter for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2024, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Jets & Power Valves
Use only genuine Stromberg parts. Jets and power valves should have numbers stamped on them.
What problems have you with "new" power valves?
Bob
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2024, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,336
Re: master cylinder
Master location has nothing to do with drum brake residuals. Guess I haven't explained the residual function well enough.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2024, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,336
Re: master cylinder
Well, NOT so good video. I like Wilwood products, but their explanation of a drum residual is total BS!
Why in the hell would you want the shoes to float inside a drum, with only .020"-.030" or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2024, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,336
Re: master cylinder
Residual valves are required in older/vintage drum brakes to prevent air from entering past the wheel cylinder cups during fast release. Your stock '53 has one located at the end of the bore inside...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2024, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,336
Re: master cylinder
If your brakes are original drums, you don't need a proportioning valve, but you will need a residual for each axle IF the new dual master does not have them located behind the tube seats.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2024, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,494
Re: dual master cylinder
I do not recall any brake system design problems with any F-150 while performing D.O.T. partial system (Failed primary/secondary) stopping distance testing, part of the D.O.T. braking performance...
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