Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2022, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 945
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2022, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 945
Re: Brake/Clutch Retractor Springs
Thanks 19Fordy, V8Coopman and Terry, OH!
I found a photo that shows the bracket/tab for the brake spring - not sure if it attaches to the transmission to block bolt or the oil pan bolt, but at...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2022, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 945
Brake/Clutch Retractor Springs
1946 Super Deluxe
I need some help figuring out how to attach the retractor springs. The car didn’t have a brake spring when I bought it, so nothing to go on there. The clutch spring was in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-08-2021, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 7,850
Re: Axle Key Installation
Thanks to everyone who offered advice.
I stopped working on it yesterday thinking that I might have to replace a damaged axle - so dismantle everything I've spent the past few months working on!...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-07-2021, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 7,850
Axle Key Installation
46 Super Deluxe
Trying to install rear hubs and I’m having trouble getting it to slide far enough over the axle to get the seal, washer and nut on to tighten it down. I’m assuming the problem is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-17-2021, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,110
Re: Rear Engine Mount?
So, the mystery part was part of the old mount and it just separated from the main frame over time?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-17-2021, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,110
Re: Rear Engine Mount?
Thanks for responding. I probably should have included a bit more information.
I do have part #6068 (new from D. Carpenter - the rubber on the original was shot).
The piece that was bolted to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-16-2021, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,110
Rear Engine Mount?
1946 Super Deluxe
I’m trying to figure out if the rubber backed engine/transmission support assembly should be bolted down to the frame bracket with the pan head bolts that hold the saddle (?) to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2021, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 763
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2021, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 763
Radiator Support Cross Bar
I’m wondering if the bar I have is bent. I know there’s a curved section towards one end, but there’s another indent on the other end that doesn’t seem right. Anybody know what to look for here? I’m...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2021, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 562
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2021, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 562
Shackle Stud Replacement
I've been searching for KR Wilson BV-121tool to replace my shackle studs (I have NOS studs), but no luck so far. So, I'm thinking about modifying a C clamp with the guides that can be fabricated. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2021, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,518
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2021, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,518
Pinion Bearing Lubrication
Getting ready to re-assemble the pinion gear assembly and want to know if I should pack the three bearings with grease or just a little gear oil (140W) beforehand. I know the bearings will be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2018, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,420
Re: Leaf Spring Grease Fittings
Thanks everyone for the input. My hunch was that taking a cage nut with flanges and then working with them to get them into to metal wrap was the best solution. Also appreciate the advice on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-30-2018, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,420
Leaf Spring Grease Fittings
I'm working on a 1946 Ford Super Deluxe station wagon (woodie) that has metal wrapped leaf springs. Each spring has two zerks embedded in the wrap. The zerks are mounted in a special cage nut that...
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