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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-29-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,525
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: Setting the timing mark on distributor

Do what Walt says. Ben there done that. 2 wires crossed. won't cost a thing, and won't take long
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-28-2015, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,511
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: A question on '47 Ford moldings

Well we learn something ever day or so. Didn't know there was a diff. in 47 -48.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-28-2015, 02:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,038
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: Wing Window ?? - 1948 Tudor Sedan

My 48has the same problem. I put new rubber seals or[ what ever there called.] When I did the restoration . The seals were very hard . liked to never get them installed. I guess they will just stay...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-28-2015, 07:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,928
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: New guy introducing myself.

Welcome Rich. I spend a lot of time here. Nothing like going back in the day.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-25-2015, 06:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,745
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: Better looking water necks?

I would leave them on. It looks like back in the day. They will be good the rest of your life and then some.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-24-2015, 07:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,745
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: Better looking water necks?

Yup If my vote means anything. Leave it alone. looks like back in the day
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-23-2015, 06:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,075
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: Count the flatheads in this movie clip from 1953

I think I had portawalls on the 48 back in the day
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-23-2015, 05:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,075
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: Count the flatheads in this movie clip from 1953

my 48 in 1957
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-23-2015, 04:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,075
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: Count the flatheads in this movie clip from 1953

Thanks' that takes us back in the day. didn't know we were poor. trying to find my 48 pict. in 1957 got it some place
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-22-2015, 06:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,817
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: Foot starter smoking and sparking

Your right . I just had to go there. I would check the big wire to the starter . make sure its tight and not corroded. Feel for something hot I don't know how that old floor starter is connected ....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-22-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,817
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: Foot starter smoking and sparking

All electrical equipment runs on smoke. when all the smoke comes out of them they don't work anymore. That's what the big boys told me.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-19-2015, 04:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,599
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: Relieving 8BA Block Poll

Sill thinkin. Ported and relieved. just goes with edelbrock. eskey finton edmomds pitvon.malory,ect.,
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-19-2015, 04:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,599
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: Relieving 8BA Block Poll

Ya got to admit ported & relieved sound faster, than just leave it alone.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-18-2015, 01:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,985
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: Speedometer cable question. Failure.

Now that there is funny. I don't care who u are.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-18-2015, 12:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,599
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: Relieving 8BA Block Poll

I think the consensus is leave it alone. It's a waste of time, and will lower the compression.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-18-2015, 12:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,114
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: Bad fuel pump? 51 Custom

loosen the cap ,or take it off and plug it with a shop rag. test drive it for a week.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-18-2015, 09:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,985
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: Speedometer cable question. Failure.

Ross . From my point I see nothing wrong with your post. ford 38 must have got up on the wrong side of the bed. I do that sometimes.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-18-2015, 09:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,153
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: crazy miss

I should have said to the resistor, no don't bypass the resistor.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-18-2015, 08:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,153
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: crazy miss

If they don't stay broke it's hard to fix um. I would run a jumper to the coil and drive it, that would take a lot of things out the question about ignition.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-17-2015, 04:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,763
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: 46 to 48 wishbones

I don't know for sure, but can't see why there would be any diff.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-16-2015, 08:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 22,205
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: Do you use a timing light ?

just read post 6 again and think about it,
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-16-2015, 10:05 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 22,205
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: Do you use a timing light ?

Just set the timing where it will run. Take it out warm it up. mash the gas at about 2000 rpm. keep advancing the timing until it pings a little ,then back it off till it stops pining. then your on...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-16-2015, 08:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,545
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: How times have changed }}}}}

Like the song , [I did it my way]
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-11-2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,380
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: Pulling Diver's Helmet

I think ford38 v8 ment power valve
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-11-2015, 06:53 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,071
Posted By 48 coupe
Re: More issues, fuel maybe? Carb?

Do a new tank. you will like yourself down the road. Life is to short to deal with an old bad tank.
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