Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2021, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,647
Re: Who's gonna fill their shoes?
Speaking of hit/miss motors, have you fellas seen this guy on the YouTube?
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=457501&stc=1&d=1615004368
Here a link to a small clip:...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2021, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 768
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2021, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 377
Re: Pinion Bearing Lubrication
Would that include the spider gears as well? The vern target book says to coat all in grease during assembly. When I rebuilt mine, I used 140W on everything as the grease/ gear oil mix i removed upon...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2021, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 377
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2021, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 406
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2021, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,078
Re: carb leaking gas, what did I do wrong?
Although MAX may do him right, to get him to the car show would it work to:
Do the water test to locate the hole and attempt to solder it? But use warm water NOT hot as to not cause the fuel...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2021, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 5
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Fuel pump stand - what's up?
Any ideas for the reasoning of the addition of this little piece of rubber hose on the fuel pump stand? Discovered upon disassembly.
My first thought, it was used to hold the lower piece on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2021, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 108
Views: 5,395
Re: Australian 1940-1941 Ford Open Cab Pick-Ups
My brain finally got over the oddity of the Ute style, until I saw that bumper. From typically seeing North American style models, it seems like somethings not quite right with the dimensions and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2021, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 419
Re: changing oil on 39 for flathead?
Nice thing about the wix is it comes with x2 different size large o-ring lid seals depending on the canister you have. The fram c4 comes with one size if your lucky. Fram C4P comes with x2 seals but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2021, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 419
Re: changing oil on 39 for flathead?
Can you post a picture? What type of filter setup do you have?
If it's a typical bypass canister type, C4 Fram or WIX 51006 should fit. Napa carries the WIX. Best to pull what you have and post a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2021, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,647
Re: Who's gonna fill their shoes?
A little facetious...not Ford but...BEHOLD the Electric Flathead.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=457198&stc=1&d=1614785527
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2021, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 1,981
Re: Engine removal '38 deluxe
Thanks Mart, no doubt your head hurts, I forget about the time difference sometimes. Your burning the candle at both ends:D
From what I'm finding online and given the way ford designed the cover,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2021, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 229
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2021, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 229
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Forum: The Test Forum
03-02-2021, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 31
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2021, 01:01 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 618
Re: Another sad loss
Prayers for you, his family and friends. May comfort be found in this time of loss.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 1,981
Re: Engine removal '38 deluxe
The oil pump gears/bushings/shaft are in good condition and all spins freely. The pressure relief spring however has been replaced with a high tension spring(8lbs) when it should be between 4.8 - 5.4...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 916
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 553
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 553
Re: 59 Camshaft oiling
My book says to replace if any journal measures less 1.7955
I would do what Pete suggests as that is real world, tried and tested.
Does the cam with the double have a "C" in front of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 553
Re: 59 Camshaft oiling
I will double check when I get home and edit if needed. From memory, if any of the 3 journals are less than 1.7955 for 78, 81A, 59A it should be discarded unless you can find oversize bearings which...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 714
Re: Transmission Oil
Check the rear diff fluid level. Fluid can transfer back and forth depending on the rake and gasket/seal conditions. If the trans is overfilled and the rear is low, it's all migrating forward. There...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 274
Re: Which fuel fittings?
Don't over tighten. At the point your thinking of, cut the line or get a new one. Makes do difference if one or two piece then....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 274
Re: Which fuel fittings?
Either one will work. In my experience, if you are installing it and leaving alone, the one piece is good. If you take it on and off a few times, the 2 piece will hold up better and the ferrule can...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 1,981
Re: Engine removal '38 deluxe
Haha, you crack me up DD!
Can someone educate me on oil pumps. What is the difference between a #50 and #80 pump? Aside from part of model number. Is it the amount of gear teeth or the spring...
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