Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2020, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,158
Re: Modern Ford Q?
:) Well that's for sure. I am 81 and find that happens even with a beautiful wife of 61 years and still yearn for the past. She says get over it! :)
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2020, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,672
Re: Compression tester
I think that 100# may slightly expand a rubber hose but it is still 100#. Not reduced. JMHO
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2020, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,510
Re: 1946/47 pick up
Drivers side wiper works great at all speeds. Passenger side is herky jerky so works slowly. Pumped some oil in the hose and a little better. May work in. Going for inspection sticker Monday but the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2020, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,280
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2020, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,672
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2020, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,510
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2020, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,280
Re: 46 pick up 1/2 or 3/4 ton?
Thanks Coop, sounds like good info and you answered my questions. but you got me worried a bit. It has been registered for the last 30 years as a 46. I don't think the RMV cops will find out so mum's...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2020, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,280
46 pick up 1/2 or 3/4 ton?
Trying to identify if this truck is a 1/2 or 3/4 ton. 3 speed on the floor and tires (if original size) are 650-16.
Does the serial number help? 799c1420533
Chassis and springs look very heavy...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2020, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,594
Re: Mercury Ignition Key
I agree to call Phil and discuss your situation with him. He can certainly cut a key from the door cylinder but a worn ignition cylinder could be the problem.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2020, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,590
Re: Macs Customer service
I can not understand why folks who have hundreds of posts on the Barn continue to disregard all the good advice about the "good guy" vendors and then come on to gripe about a bad experience with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2020, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,570
Walt Dupont
The other day there was a post about a car collection in Maine and Gardiner, ME
was mentioned. I posted "Gardiner, Me" that is where Walt Dupont lives and asked if anyone knew how he was doing? One...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2020, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,449
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2020, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,137
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2020, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,137
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2020, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,137
Re: oil pan modification
Come on Guys. these early Fords were simple so lets keep it that way.
Draining the old oil? messy problem of oil changing??
Your oil pan plug is (I assume) like my 46. Large. Just use a bucket,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2020, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,884
Re: condenser re-locating to coil
This was brought up some years ago by 42 guy who raced flatheads. Some electric guys thought that because of the distance there was some drop in mili??? Bottom line was that for drivers this was a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2020, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,884
condenser re-locating to coil
I received a PM from Moe up in Canada on details for moving the condenser up from the distributor to the coil. I tried to reply to his PM but there is no icon for attaching pictures in a pm (?) so I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2020, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,162
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2020, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 8,543
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2020, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 8,543
Re: Shipping a Columbia
Call your Fastenal store and ask about it. If it is just the rearend you can strap it on a pallet and they will ship it to there nearest store to the receiver.
Reasonable
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2020, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 12,021
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2020, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,766
Re: My 1939 pickup named “Uncle Raeman”
Clem,
I loved your story. I am amazed at your memory and your military history. Thanks for your service.
One of my military Ford related memories is I when I was in the Army and driving Ford...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2020, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,380
Re: 8BA valve seat grinding
Kev
So you are grinding the seats to set the tappet clearance? If the seats are good why not butt grind the valve stems?
Maybe I am missing something which is common for me.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2020, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,382
Re: Adjusting Clock Speed
Well, who cares about a few minutes of accuracy. If you are out on a ride in your old Ford just enjoy the ride and don't worry about what the exact time it is.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2020, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,382
Re: Adjusting Clock Speed
Why convert it if it is original and working? Our 46 clock loses a few minutes a day also. But I always shut off my battery switch at the end of the day so the co-pilot sets the time when we start a...
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