Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2020, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,730
Re: Won't go into overdrive when hot.
also a suggestion is to tap the 12v off the battery post with a 30 amp fuse inline to the relay. i had a bad ignition switch on one car that was probably corroded internal contacts and would not let...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2020, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,730
Re: Won't go into overdrive when hot.
make sure the wire from the relay to the solenoid is 12 ga wire. smaller gauge wire may overheat and increase resistance in that wire causing the symphonic you are having.... dont ask how many hours...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2020, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 5,525
Re: Should I be concerned?
you can go to an auto parts store and find some preformed 1 1/2 inch hoses that have enough length and a good 90 degree bend that will bring things into better alignment...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2020, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 987
Re: running erratic
if it stumbles, make sure the accelerator pump is working. carb might need to be rebuilt...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2020, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,632
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2020, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,670
Re: 7/16-14 thread chaser
here is an ARP unit on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/ARP-911-0004-14-Thread-Cleaning/dp/B000A8OJGS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_img_top?ie=UTF8
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2020, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,632
Re: Where does your 53 Ford run?
i have had 3 50s & 2 53s in the last 20 years and that driving temp seems normal. you should also find out what temperature thermostats are in there, if any. the higher pressure cap only raises the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2020, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 11,132
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-14-2020, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,698
Re: Them Ford engineers knew their stuff!
on one of my 50s i shortened the stock filler tube by about 40% and then used the stock cap and never has any oil spray. on my model A i had spray constantly even with the baffles in the filler tube...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2020, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,471
Re: Fresh air bellows?!?1952 customline
it is more like this................
https://cgfordparts.com/ufolder/fordpart.php?number=BA-7001878-C
1952-54 Cars have the hood hinges attached to the duct. The seals are round on one side and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2020, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,471
Re: Fresh air bellows?!?1952 customline
i believe it is more like this......................
https://cgfordparts.com/ufolder/cgcat.php?searchtype=Search&x=x&year_choice=52&searchtextdesc=fresh+air+bellows&searchnumber=
1952-54 Cars...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2020, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,197
Re: '40 S-W odometer disassembly
i was never brave enough to take a spedo apart. there is a Stewart Warner shop here in town and i let them do their magic........
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2020, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,274
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2020, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,704
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2020, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,024
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2020, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 6,471
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2020, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,019
Re: Speedo trouble
there is a speedometer shop here in san antonio tx http://www.texasindustrialelectric.com/speedo.asp i have used them in years past to make custom speedo cables that fit the early ford...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2020, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,229
Re: 28-48 U-Joint washer replacement
i do not know if this helps but mcmaster carr has them and stacking a few of them, as suggested by them, might give them the correct thickness...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2020, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 6,877
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2020, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,786
Re: Fenton's or Red's or ??
i have used both Fenton & Reds. once at the same time on on my 1941 pick up and a 1950 car. the tube headers were on the 41 and i noticed that there was noticeably more cabin heat when i drove....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2020, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,516
Re: Trickle charger
i have used the green Battery Tender with my Optima batterys in my cars and RVs. worked well on lead acid batterys also.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2020, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,248
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2020, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,696
Re: Crazy idea of the day
here is youtube videos about leaf blowers & electris turbochargers. the 3rd one is the best one.......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbGWgvJN1_8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXar6Sfy4MA
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2020, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 385
Views: 90,037
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2020, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,208
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