Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2024, 04:00 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,186
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2024, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,186
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2024, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,186
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2024, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,186
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2024, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,186
Bumper Hitch / Mullins
I plan on towing a vintage 1936/37 Mullins trailer with my 1938 Ford V8 60 Coupe. The trailer will always be lightly packed. I cannot envision any reason why I wouldn't be able to use a period...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2023, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 565
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2023, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 565
Ford Pumps
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=531458&d=1701785237
Larger image http://modelabasics.com/pics/Ford%20Pump%201200px.jpg
I am gathering information to create a web page...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-23-2023, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 844
Re: Condenser Restoration
Good, thanks! Upon further examination, that is the way they originally did it. If I am risking heat, I might as well copy Henry's method.
1. De-solder bottom of the original to uncover existing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-23-2023, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 844
Re: Condenser Restoration
Although the condenser shown is for a 1935-1936, I plan to use it in my ‘38. The modern condenser I purchased is NAPA FA49. Hopefully it is not on the list of being ify.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-23-2023, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 844
Re: Condenser Restoration
One would think heat would be detrimental to the condenser. But yet, it appears during the original assembly a copper strap was soldered from the top of the innards to the output screw terminal (can...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-23-2023, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 844
Re: Condenser Restoration
Thanks for Kopr-Sheild lead. I never thought of a paste type material. I can always seal it in with an epoxy.
Further note: During assembly, it is possible to adjust the screw to place pressure...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2023, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 844
Condenser Restoration
Here is a rough cut video of my first attempt to restore a condenser. Has anyone ever used an electrically conductive epoxy? I would like to come up with a method to ground the original cylinder to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2023, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 986
Re: What goes in this Emergency Box
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=530751&stc=1&d=1700657834
The image was taken from, "Ford Price List of Parts and Accessories For Owners 1909-1924"
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2023, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 457
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2023, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 457
Key Taper Direction
In my last question, the direction of the key tapper became a topic. I went through my collection of Ford books and found this in the 1925 Ford Service Manual.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-06-2023, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 554
Re: Next axle, hub, key question
Fortunately, my wheels never had a wobble, but the key blank is squared with no taper. I have applied, light heat, penetrating oil, tapped on the end w/hammer and a scratch awl, I even used an 1/4"...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-06-2023, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 554
Next axle, hub, key question
Thanks to everyone's help the hub came off. The key on the axel is another story. It does not want to budge.
1. Can I assume it is not a press fit and it should come off.
2. And/or can I leave...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-05-2023, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 793
Re: Hub Stuck
Gentleman thank you for the help. Applying all of the suggestions above, made a good application procedure that worked well. It is off, thanks again.
Paul
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2023, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 793
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2023, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 793
Hub Stuck
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=529568&stc=1&d=1699130052
The 1st picture is a photo of when I rebuilt the breaks this spring.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-03-2023, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,817
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-17-2023, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 112
Views: 8,117
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2023, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 112
Views: 8,117
Re: 1938 Ford Standard Coupe
The below website is an interesting read with information on the 38. I am not sure how accurate it is the production numbers vary from the above.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-22-2023, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 112
Views: 8,117
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-20-2023, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 379
Vacuum Advance
In theory, with a Model A you advance your spark retard lever one notch per 5 miles per hour. In reality you advance it by sound and feel. Many on the various V8 sites claim with today's gas setting,...
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