Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-01-2019, 12:48 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-30-2019, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: 1949 Ford f5 1.5 ton dump truck need info
One of hoses is leaking. Upon removal, I am sure I will lose fluid, I need to know what fluid to use to refill. Also would love to find a manual for the unit so I can review all the parts and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-30-2019, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,081
1949 Ford f5 1.5 ton dump truck need info
I have a 1949 ford f5 truck my dad bought new. He installed an after market dump hoist and box. I need to find specs and manual on the dump hoist but cannot find a brand or marking on the unit,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2018, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,573
Re: 1949 flathead v8 no acceleration
Have been out of town, now back and following your advice. sorry for lack of responses to all of your helpful information. I will address your questions/suggestions, and give you current status.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2018, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,573
1949 flathead v8 no acceleration
New question from newbie. First of all, thanks to all replies to my previous questions, but also for this forum which is extremely interesting and informative.
Question: Newly rebuilt flathead v8...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-28-2018, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: 1950 F1 Exhaust Question
Seems I have similar problem in just completed rebuild. Any new info or recommendations? I am inclined to take the pipes to a muffler shop and have the problem fixed fully unless I can get some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2018, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 8,131
Re: chirp, chirp, chirp - Update
How does one grease the throw out bearing without removing radiator, fan, generator, clutch housing bolts, and detaching and moving motor forward from drive train?
Alan
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2018, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,421
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2018, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,421
Newbie ? Oil leak from exhaust manifold
How does this make sense? Just getting ready to start rebuilt flathead v8 engine installed in 1949 Ford truck. Filled with oil and coolant pending celebratory start. Just noticed very minimal leak...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2018, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2018, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
Re: Heater Control Valve connections
Yes, thanks, looks just like it. I did test the control valve with a hose, no leaks but turning off valve does not completely prevent flow. Not sure why my dad disconnected it.
Question: What...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2018, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2018, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
Re: Heater Control Valve connections
yes, you are correct, meant to say cylinder head instead of intake. I have edited my post. Thank you. Not understanding your sequence of hook ups, sorry. Will study. thx
alan
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2018, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
Heater Control Valve connections
Here is a rare one, I think. Maybe familiar for those of you in the Northern Latitudes. I am rebuilding the 1949 ford flathead F5 truck I inherited from my dad. He purchased it new in North Dakota...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2018, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,140
Re: Gano auto coolant filter
in a '49 flathead V8 with a coolant line from each side of the block to the radiator is it necessary to install a Gano filter in each of the two lines?
thx
af
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2018, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,258
starter button status
'49 Ford Flathead V8 - just noticed that starter button activates starter when ignition is "off" or in "accessory position" as well as "on" position. Looking at wiring diagram, this appears to be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2018, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,322
First Time start
Getting ready for first start of overhauled, re-installed'49 flathead engine. Have checked electric fuel pump, carb, and lines for fuel leaks and all is clean.
This is a 1.5 ton Ford F5 truck...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2018, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,943
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2018, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,943
Installing stock starter on rebuilt engine
Shall I grease the starter pinion gear/flywheel teeth before I assemble or should they be left dry. Given the comments on a thread from 2016, the grease may interfere with the movement of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2018, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,257
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2018, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,257
1949 flathead v8
Can anyone tell me if I need to use lock washers on the bolts to connect the transmission bell housing to the clutch housing? I have checked all of the online sources I could find and the VanPelt...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2018, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2018, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2018, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
Gasket(s) for flywheel/clutch housing to block
New to this, just rebuilding first time:
On 49 ford flathead v8, is there supposed to be a gasket between the flywheel clutch housing and block and also between flywheel clutch housing and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2018, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,177
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