Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 888
Re: Oil leak
From page #61 through #66 of the Techno Source ... below
"Rear Crankshaft Sealing
From 1932 to sometime in 1941, Ford used a non-contacting crankshaft thin flange that whipped oil into block...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 369
Re: 2 overdrives
Hi Fred,
The coupler to spline is sealed. I used RTV. I also added a vent to the left side axle housing per the instructions. Good picture is from 19Fordy
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 810
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 369
Re: 2 overdrives
I installed one a couple of years ago at the same time I replaced my Columbia clutches.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=542370&d=1715344413...
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Forum: The Test Forum
05-10-2024, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 87
Views: 21,618
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 246
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 810
Re: Hot rod steering box
1932 original ratio is 13:1.
Early '33s also had 13:1 but were then changed to 15:1 for the balance of the '33s and '34s. The 15:1 worm and sector pair fit perfectly in the '32 boxes.
The Hudson...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 370
Re: Bolting Down A 32 Sedan Body
Note that rear frame reinforcement was provided early on to deal with the sagging. DavidG's post and the balance of the same thread discuss it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 717
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 410
Re: Another spongy brake pedal
Yes with a dual reservoir system, you could do the left front first and for the rear whichever line is longest.
I'd block the brake pedal to mimic brake application, leave it for a few hours or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 410
Re: Another spongy brake pedal
Regarding brake bleeding, you should always start with the wheel that has the longest run of brake tubing to it, not the fronts as you mentioned.
What was the last change you made prior to this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 370
Re: Bolting Down A 32 Sedan Body
Hi Krylon,
This is a thread started back in December regarding the service bulletin you've mentioned.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=333677&highlight=spring+bolt
I was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 717
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 195
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 330
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 195
Re: Drag Link Rebuild Question:
You can make the adjustment without steering alignment. I wrote this up for my '40
Adjusting Steering Wheel Position on 1940 Ford
The rod end on the drag link is LHT. Rotating the...
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Forum: The Test Forum
05-05-2024, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 87
Views: 21,618
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Forum: Early V8
05-05-2024, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 98
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 717
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,783
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 717
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 746
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,371
Re: 38 ford motor change
Glad to see you're active here again Dick!
I missed your write up until today, a great synopsis.
Glenn
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 717
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