Forum: Early V8
06-20-2021, 09:36 AM
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WTB: Generator Pulley/Fan Combo
In search of a generator integral pulley/fan assembly for an 8BA flathead truck engine, 49-53. Pulley diameter is a tad over 3" and the pulley is for a wide belt, being some 3/4" wide. It is keyed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2021, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,197
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2021, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Starter Cover for 8BA Bell Housing
John, that is one of the answers I was looking for. I remember readinag, in the past, where someone had used something commonly available and made one...and it was a propane cylinder, but I had...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2021, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 6
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Starter Cover for 8BA Bell Housing
I have a ’50 Ford F1 truck with the 239 V8 flathead engine. It has the short bellhousing segment between the engine and transmission and this segment has a hole in it to allow the starter bendix to...
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Forum: Early V8
05-14-2019, 09:50 AM
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36 Ford Coupe Trunk Latch Tab and Housimg
Anyone happen to have one of these lying around? The view is from inside the trunk, looking rearward at the lower lid opening. I need both the latch tab and the housing that supports it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2019, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,117
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2019, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: 36 Ford Coupe Rear Bumper Mounting
Thanks for the reply, I had never really noticed those captured nuts before. One of mine appears to be missing and the other appears to be quite rusted. When I got the car, no bolts were in those...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2019, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 5
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36 Ford Coupe Rear Bumper Mounting
I have a question about orientation of the rear bumper mounting brackets, NOT the ones that go from the bumper to the body, but those between the end of the frame and the body mounting holes for the...
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Forum: Early V8
05-05-2018, 11:57 AM
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Front Brakes for 50 F1 pickup
SOLD!! I have a complete front brake setup for a 50 Ford F1. Will likely fit 48 and 49 as well, but I can't be positive on that. Do your homework if you have a 48 or 49. I Put disc brakes on my...
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Forum: Early V8
03-18-2018, 02:12 PM
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Mustang II Rack and Pinion-Manual
I have an unused Mustang II manual rack and pinion for sale. It came as a part of a Heidt's front end kit for a 35-40 Ford and was new when I got it. I have had it 4-5 years. The ends of the tie...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2017, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,360
Re: Rear Cast Iron Brake drums too big for Wheel
Shipping of the new drums plus return of the bad ones is all on Bratton's. I don't think I could ask for much more...accidents do happen and they stepped up and took responsibility for it. I'll...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2017, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,360
Re: Rear Cast Iron Brake drums too big for Wheel
ISSUE RESOLVED!!! OK, to satisfy inquiring minds, the problem was acknowledged by Bratton's to be theirs. Apparently, a shipment of drums left the factory without being measured/machined on that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2017, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 21
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Re: Rear Cast Iron Brake drums too big for Wheel
Some questions answered...my rims have not been damaged/repaired/welded. I tried 3 out of the 4, all with the same result. They are, as far as I know, 19" stock steel spoked rims with a tire size: ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2017, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 21
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Rear Cast Iron Brake drums too big for Wheel
I've just purchased a set of cast iron drums for my A. They came from Bratton's. Got the old hubs put into the new drums, studs swedged, drums trued to the hub, and began reassembly. All went well...
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Forum: Early V8
03-28-2017, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 0
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'36 Ford Coupe Seat
I have a complete seat from a '36 Ford 5 window coupe for sale. It consists of the metal seat pan w/wooden sides, the bottom cushion and the back cushion, plus adjuster rails for both sides. Due...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2016, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: 50 Ford f1 Truck Battery Ground
Thanks Bob C,the 17 1/2" one would reach where mine is attached and I have read in other places that the connection is to the block…so maybe I have my answer.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2016, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 5
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50 Ford f1 Truck Battery Ground
Could someone tell me the correct (factory) location for the end of the ground strap that goes from the battery (+) to the engine or frame? Mine is connected to the coil bracket on the passenger...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2016, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,867
Re: Crankshaft Alignment to Block
Epitaph......Many thanks to all for your suggestions and advice. I was totally unsuccessful with ANY shim combination or differential between shim stacks in getting the measurements any closer than...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2016, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,867
Re: Crankshaft Alignment to Block
I have about reached that same conclusion Terry...no amount of shimming or differential between shims will come anywhere close to fixing the problem.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2016, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 28
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Re: Crankshaft Alignment to Block
Hope I don't appear to be stubborn or naive, but I can't achieve more than 0.002" movement in the 9 and 3 positions with as much as a 0.020" differential between the upper tabs. I am afraid to go...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2016, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,867
Re: Crankshaft Alignment to Block
Those are my thoughts exactly...just finished experimenting with a round of shims and movement of the top tabs..the maximum correction I could obtain was less than 0.002 at 9 Oclock and 3 Oclock by...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2016, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,867
Re: Crankshaft Alignment to Block
I can "buy into" your and Tom's explanation that the housing does flex and shimming at the top ears can move the outside surfaces...but do you think it is realistic to expect to move those surfaces...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2016, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,867
Re: Crankshaft Alignment to Block
Yes, it was about 15-20 degrees off being straight down, and I tapped the crank flange with a soft nosed hammer periodically to make sure the reading didn't change.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2016, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,867
Re: Crankshaft Alignment to Block
Herm, you are going to have to explain to me how shimming the ears at the top of the housing will have any effect at all on the 9 and 3 O'clock positions. I can understand how I can align 12 O'clock...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2016, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,867
Crankshaft Alignment to Block
Long story, but I'll try to be brief. The end objective was to align flywheel housing to the crank flange and measurements here showed a 0.010" difference between sides..9 oclock being high and 3...
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