Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 08:24 AM
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Forum: The Test Forum
Yesterday, 08:22 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 07:08 AM
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Re: Mechanical vacuum brake boosters
I have a Midland Hy-Power brake booster, 55-57 T-Bird on my '40. It works very good and can be remotely located. There is a company in Austrailia that makes or made a similar design.
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Forum: The Test Forum
Yesterday, 07:08 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2024, 09:38 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 01:46 PM
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Re: Columbia two speed differentials
Not that I'm aware of. Run a new thread in the "wanted" part of this forum.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=15
Also check in the for sale:
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 12:43 PM
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Re: Columbia two speed differentials
I agree. I had John Deats weld my carrier up. I replaced the clutches and did all assembly work myself. It is trouble free. Yeah "bullet proof", sure ..... and not RumbleSeat's experience. Shimming ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 11:53 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 08:18 AM
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Forum: The Test Forum
04-30-2024, 08:17 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2024, 06:27 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 06:18 AM
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Re: master cylinder
Yes, not all master cylinders have “Inverted Flare Female” IFF machining. Some use 1/2"-20 and/or 7/16"-24 straight threading. These connections use a copper sealing washer between the master...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 06:14 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 06:52 AM
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Re: C59A Generator Amp Info/Wiring Gauge
Generator to Regulator:
Generator Armature to "A" regulator post Yellow with Black 10
Generator Field to "F" regulator post Black with White 16
Generator "B" post to Circuit Breaker Input Yellow...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 06:24 AM
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Re: Brake Shoe Orientation
The 25 LB is subjective. You need a force on the brake pedal to make sure the shoes are tight against the brake drums that's all.
The wrenches have nothing to do with the the brake pedal force,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2024, 02:27 PM
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Re: Brake Shoe Orientation
I also made a tool from an oval slot in a discarded shoe, to make the tool shown for holding the tab when the nut is tightened. Vice grips on an adjustable wrench could be used too.
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Forum: The Test Forum
04-11-2024, 02:25 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2024, 01:45 PM
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Re: Brake Shoe Orientation
I made one from a 2X4 and scraps plus an old sock or two to protect the seat, patent pending :-)
I also use it at times after I've bled my brakes, leaving it in place overnight so most errant...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2024, 11:13 AM
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Re: Brake Shoe Orientation
Glad to help you!
You adjust the bottom anchors first. You only need to adjust the bottoms when the shoes are replaced. Subsequent adjustments are made only to the top.
Glenn
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 12:56 PM
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Re: Brake Shoe Orientation
Hi Chaplin,
The bottom adjusters are not that difficult to adjust and only required when you replace the shoes. Regarding arcing, You can do it yourself by chalking the shoes, sanding with an...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 07:57 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2024, 07:36 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2024, 03:40 PM
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Re: At a loss. 1949 Ford flathead V8
Since you bought it with the problem and then put the new carb on, it's not the carb. You've already ruled out bad gas. I think it is electrical.
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