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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-28-2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,797
Posted By Don T
Re: '35 gas tank yuck

Muriatic acid will take the rust out but you will find it only marginally effective if it has not been degreased prior; any type of degreaser will do. Do not breath the fumes, do not do it on...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-30-2024, 04:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 486
Posted By Don T
Re: Shoebox door removal help

You might be able to drill the heads of the bolts off after you have turned the phillips head shape into a round shape with punches. Bring lots of bits.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-29-2024, 01:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 486
Posted By Don T
Re: Shoebox door removal help

I believe the bolts you intend to remove on the chassis are have a phillips head. With a sturdy screwdriver give them a wack on the screwdriver with a big hammer. If you can get penetrating oil in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-28-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 613
Posted By Don T
Re: 8BA oil filter disconnected; trouble?

With all due respect to 69A's experience; not ALL 8BA's had the restrictor up-steam of the filter. I have 2 unmolested CDN 8BA's (50 car & 51 truck) where the ONLY restrictor is a hole on the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-17-2024, 03:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,378
Posted By Don T
Re: 1950 Ford sedan seat too far forward

This is the correct seat for the car. I am guessing that when the new upholstery was done something was assembled wrong. I cannot remember how mine had to be assembled but it was not rocket science...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-16-2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,378
Posted By Don T
Re: 1950 Ford sedan seat too far forward

The backrest in my 50 4dr has pins on the door side of the seats, from what I remember they had a locked position with a piece of hardware. It dawned on me at the time that this seat was designed to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-06-2024, 03:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,243
Posted By Don T
Re: Should I convert from 6 volts to 12 volts

It seems to me going to 12 volt is the first step on the dark side; go there if you like.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-02-2024, 04:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,583
Posted By Don T
Re: Violent shake.

Some mid 60,s Studebakers also used this system. It is not a "wrong" system just a different system to prevent driveline vibration. If the cars suspension heights were messed with; front and or back,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-26-2023, 07:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,583
Posted By Don T
Re: Violent shake.

If you are going to inspect or check pinion angles just be aware the stock 50 uses what is known as a "broken back" system of alignment. If the front u joint angles down the back will also angle...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-21-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,583
Posted By Don T
Re: Violent shake.

Are you talking about clutch chatter or is it after the clutch is fully released?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-06-2023, 07:30 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,082
Posted By Don T
Re: New build (not fired), water in cylinder-head gasket backwards?

I think I have it!! The Garage Gremlin is pouring water down your carb when you have your back turned!! Unfortunately he/she is very hard to identify and almost impossible to catch. Not to worry as...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-02-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,082
Posted By Don T
Re: New build (not fired), water in cylinder-head gasket backwards?

I believe a little optimism is required here. Perhaps we are overthinking this?? Could it have been as simple as water flowing from the gauge port, in a pattern such that much more went into #6 than...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-17-2023, 01:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,857
Posted By Don T
Re: Good Morning Nice Car conversation

Just imagine the conversation with a 50 Meteor; even in the country it came from!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-07-2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,780
Posted By Don T
Re: '53 Ford 8BA - misfire & rough running - getting worse

Do not skip Ken/Alabama's suggestion, that wire and how it moves can consistently make the engine run inconsistently. You will never get a correct reading from a digital meter when the engine is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-04-2023, 07:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 729
Posted By Don T
Re: Flywheel inspection possible?

This is just FYI for starter jamming problems, not necessarily related to 47 topless's problem. I have replaced the ring gear on 2 8BA's, both running driving vehicles and have had both of them jamb....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-17-2023, 03:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 390
Posted By Don T
Re: 1951 temp gauge issue

It is normal for a flathead temperature to rise after it shuts down. I think we need to know more about your thermostats and how you determined actual temperatures: assuming there is a problem.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-31-2023, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By Don T
15" x 5" rims

I have a couple of steel (original 15" were optional) on my 50 Meteor. I have too much runout on two of the rims which I believe is causing a vibration problem. I have checked into straightening them...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-14-2023, 03:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,164
Posted By Don T
Re: oil restrictor

Just for info; I have and others (also on this site) have the restrictor in the return side of the factory oil filter. There is NOTHING acting as a restrictor upstream of the filter. It consists of a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-06-2023, 06:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,694
Posted By Don T
Re: Suitable Shoebox Rear End Swap

A bearing supply firm located seals and bearings for my 50 Meteor. This was strictly from comparing numbers and measuring the originals. You need to find a patient parts guy. I sourced a new NOS...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-08-2023, 08:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,071
Posted By Don T
Re: Issue: 59ab with coolant in oil pan

Are you sure it was antifreeze that dripped out; could it have been just water?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-05-2023, 04:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,588
Posted By Don T
Re: Starter problems

I have used this once, a notch in the starter plate; you need to carry a large screwdriver in your tool kit to rotate the flywheel. Now if the vehicle is parked over a mud hole there are other better...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2023, 03:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,022
Posted By Don T
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-03-2023, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 836
Posted By Don T
Re: 53 ford OD issues on issues

The lockout lever does not come out of the case except from the inside. There is a clip that holds the rear bearing and output shaft in the case, this has to be expanded to remove the tailpiece. Do...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-01-2023, 07:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,468
Posted By Don T
Re: Shoebox Heat

Does this tell you something? The heater in winter would handle the windshield defrost OR the heat; but not both. The core is clean and engine temp is not the issue. If I was to fix it I would add a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-23-2023, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 979
Posted By Don T
Re: Shoebox heater control valve

I did mine and it worked out OK. You GOTTA be very careful. Here is the Ranco kit part #.
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