Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2024, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,797
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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2024, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 486
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.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2024, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 486
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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2024, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 613
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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2024, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,378
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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2024, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,378
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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2024, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,243
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2024, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,583
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,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-26-2023, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,583
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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2023, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,583
Re: Violent shake.
Are you talking about clutch chatter or is it after the clutch is fully released?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2023, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 5,082
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-02-2023, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 5,082
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2023, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,857
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2023, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,780
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2023, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 729
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....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2023, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 390
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.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2023, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 429
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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2023, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,164
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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2023, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,694
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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2023, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,071
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2023, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,588
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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2023, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,022
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2023, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 836
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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2023, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,468
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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2023, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 979
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