Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 12:22 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 10:56 AM
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Re: New build overheating
Do you have a mechanical temp gauge if not you need one to confirm that it is overheating. Filling the radiator too much can also result in excess fluid being expelled as it heats up. When cold,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2024, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re: '37 Body mounts / Door alignment
Just snug bolts up without crushing the mounts. After a while go back and check them as some will need to be tightened as body compresses mounts. For the sagging door try installing thinner mount in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2024, 08:02 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2024, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 42
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Re: '35 gas tank yuck
Muratic acid will dissolve that rust followed by neutralizing. Then a good metal prep and then the sealer. Just make sure you do it outside (acid)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2024, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: 160 or 180 degree thermostats?
Thermostats will regulate the min. temp your engine will run at not the max. In other words engine will not run cooler with 160 vs 180 when the stats are full open. With that in mind I prefer 180s as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2024, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Early V8
02-02-2024, 01:57 PM
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8ba short block
Used 8ba short block std. bore, turns fine, no visible cracks . Selling as a short block but comes with most parts. 500.00 Binghamton.ny area Mark
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2024, 01:46 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2024, 02:32 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2024, 08:30 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2024, 01:35 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2024, 09:13 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2024, 11:55 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2024, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Are these “widow maker” wheels?
If they are the two piece rims then yes. If the have just the outer locking ring which yours look like from small picture I see, then they can safely be worked with. A safety cage or other methods to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2023, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 30
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Forum: Early V8
12-22-2023, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 0
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Shop manual
39-48 ford and mercury shop manual for cars and trucks. 457 pages in good condition. 35.00 plus shipping. Mark
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2023, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 38
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2023, 02:21 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2023, 08:53 AM
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Re: Jim Linder aka Bubba
Sad news indeed. Does anyone remember the video he put out a couple of years ago? A very talented individual. RIP
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2023, 10:08 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2023, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: 47 stakebed truck
Are you attempting to do this with engine in the truck? You may have to rotate crank to get clearance to drop the pan. When replacing pan, screw in some studs first to make alignment easier. Use...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2023, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,160
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2023, 09:34 AM
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Views: 1,160
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2023, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 715
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