Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2021, 05:41 AM
|
|
Replies: 41
Views: 1,889
Re: crash
Brian. I don't know what insurance companies are like in NZ, but here in Canada, they always try to deny or save themselves as much money as they can. I have had a few occasions where I avidly...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2021, 02:58 PM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 262
Re: Install radiator hardware?
I used a specialist to help me get the lower radiator bolts in my 46 Coupe, one of my grandsons. They have small hands, good eye sight, can squirm up under the dash, and are a lot quicker at getting...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2021, 05:13 PM
|
|
Replies: 26
Views: 565
Re: Bench test Vacuum on fuel pump
Anthony. Ford38 was referring to clocking the top of the pump assembly, by removing the six screws that hold the top of the pump on, which will give 1/6 of a turn with each hole lineup.
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2021, 10:54 AM
|
|
Replies: 26
Views: 565
Re: Bench test Vacuum on fuel pump
Anthony. Never, ass u me anything. I could be wrong, but applying vacuum to the outlet with the inlet plugged, will show if the diaphragm is leaking if the reading is not steady. Applying vacuum...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2021, 10:36 AM
|
|
Replies: 12
Views: 592
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2021, 09:42 AM
|
|
Replies: 12
Views: 592
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2021, 09:13 AM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 766
Re: New fangled water pumps
I installed a pair of Denis Carpenter pumps on my '46, 59AB, a couple of years ago. They are performing well, no leaks and good temperatures. The impeller design is of the "closed" design, which is...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2021, 07:46 AM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 323
Re: Crab distributor coil images
Dean. Here is a pic of my '46, 59AB, showing the bracket mounted with two intake manifold bolts. The engine compartment looks a bit better after the cleanup. Yes, I know that the ignition wire...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2021, 04:16 PM
|
|
Replies: 16
Views: 495
Re: 47 Ford Headlights
Gar. Bullet connections should not be hot, unless there is a poor connection. I had to go through the connectors on my '46, to clean the bullet ends and clean and resize the female connectors. I...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2021, 05:32 AM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 1,768
Re: Vacuum reading
My '46, with a stock 59AB, runs a steady 21" at idle, and 15" to 16" at 50 mph.
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2021, 10:51 AM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 483
Re: 46 crab dist tune/replace
I had Bubba do the distributor for my '46 "rabbit ear", and still working great after two seasons. It will save you a lot of bucks if you can get it done in Beamsville. Bubba does an excellent job...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2021, 06:14 AM
|
|
Replies: 38
Views: 1,731
Re: '40 Brake Bleeding
I turned drums, replaced shoes and wheel cylinders as well as the master cylinder. I'm getting fluid to each wheel, but will not bleed as they should. I will check the tabs out for sure.
Mike. I...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2021, 05:41 AM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 228
Re: 1950 Ford Wiper
Had that problem with my '46 Coupe. I changed the vacuum motor, and not much improvement. More investigation found that the shaft that comes up through the cowl, was partially seized in the piece...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2021, 12:46 PM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 220
Re: Surging
In my experience, if the surge is a gentle slow/speed up symptom, it is typically a fuel issue. It the surge is quick and jerky, that is generally an ignition problem. The causes can be many, so...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2021, 01:30 PM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 309
Re: Magna flux tool
Probably a very old unit, that uses permanent magnets instead of electricity to generate the needed magnetic field. Would likely work if you had the appropriate ferrous powder to "dust" the area...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2021, 10:33 AM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 636
Re: Fan belt
Jim. The belt that drives the pumps and generator on my '46 Coupe, 59AB, is a Gates TR24530.
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2021, 10:25 AM
|
|
Replies: 26
Views: 1,084
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2021, 10:10 AM
|
|
Replies: 26
Views: 1,084
Re: '40 rear axle tapered spindle
Sanding the lining is not a problem I had to do the linings on my '46 Coupe, as there was no place the get the shoes arced. There are several ways that I read in the posts on how to do it. I...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2021, 09:24 AM
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 1,194
Re: Autolite 216 plugs
Those E3’s are expensive! In Canada, with currency exchange, taxes, duties, and shipping, they would be about $15.00 each. I haven’t had any problems with the 216’s I’m running so far, but will Try...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2021, 09:10 AM
|
|
Replies: 12
Views: 865
Re: front shocks
I need to do the oil in the shocks on my ‘46 Deluxe this spring, and have been thinking about what oil to use. It seems there are a number of opinions as to what is the best oil. I believe the oil...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2021, 05:26 PM
|
|
Replies: 10
Views: 426
Re: 40 Ford Flat 8 Idle Issue
I would suggest you have an air leak in the intake somewhere. There could be a leak in the intake manifold gasket, or the carb to manifold gasket. If there is a vacuum line to the wipers, it is...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2021, 05:49 AM
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 954
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2021, 05:37 AM
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 729
Re: Lincoln brakes
I'm not sure if I understand the concern about the angle of the E-brake tube. I installed the MT Lincoln style brakes on my '46 Coupe, and unless MT changed the design in the last few years, I...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2021, 10:41 PM
|
|
Replies: 22
Views: 1,500
Re: Oil pressure mystery
Some good suggestion listed in the above posts. My bet is sludge buildup restricting the oil pump intake, causing cavitation in the pump, or incorrect oil level, not allowing enough "drain down" to...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2021, 07:14 AM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 425
Re: 32-48 Gas Tank Question
jk. There are six holes, and they are not evenly spaced, so that the sender can only be installed in the correct orientation for the float arm to move freely. You don't say what vehicle you are...
|
