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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-13-2024, 03:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 873
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Re: What is this collection of parts worth? (1946 NOS)

I never could open the attachment.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-11-2024, 08:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 647
Posted By jimTN
Re: Source for gear shift knob threaded insert/reducer

For some reason the knob peddlers all want to force the use of communist threads!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-07-2024, 07:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,206
Posted By jimTN
Re: Cadillac 331 in a Ford

Its a near bolt in if you have the starter housing that moves the starter to the right hand side. Setup requires an adapter plate and pilot bearing, behind the engine and Hurst mounts for the front...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-06-2024, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By jimTN
Re: Model A produce trucks

There were a bunch of them here in Knoxville including 32 and 34 pickups. When the market house burned, the city fathers decided to "clean up" the square. Some of those trucks had set there in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-20-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,048
Posted By jimTN
Re: Find out more about my '37 fordor

Agree with Seth. Since you have brought it up, post some pics, engine, interior overall etc.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-16-2024, 03:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 268
Posted By jimTN
late model Heyer Tune up machine

Looking for repair information and wiring diagram for the late Heyer machine. That's the one with the vertical manometer mounted on it, I think these machines were brought out around 1948.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-05-2024, 08:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 638
Posted By jimTN
Re: Shocks

Pricing on rebuilt shocks is high. I would like to see a breakdown on labor hours and parts that go into the price.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-30-2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 510
Posted By jimTN
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-19-2024, 08:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,064
Posted By jimTN
Re: Exhaust guide seals

If you can get the guide with them on it in, go for it. I could not get them in on the last one I did.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-16-2024, 08:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 538
Posted By jimTN
Re: Overheating Flathead

I would like to see how that is done. Have heard of it but believe there is more to it than just putting a tube in the block.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-07-2024, 07:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 786
Posted By jimTN
Re: 1937 Philco 1440

6v battery, hook positive to radio case, negative to lead that is not a shelded wire. Turn on with head hooked to it. Fixed magnet speakers will work fine. Do not remember if connection on antenna...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-26-2023, 09:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 865
Posted By jimTN
Re: Operating a Columbia Rearend

47.s have a toggle switch to shift with. The suggestion above is a must, instruction pamphlets are available from most of the vendors.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-22-2023, 04:56 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 17,029
Posted By jimTN
Re: 47 V8 ignition mystery

You definitely would be better off with the crap setup. You will need a new rotor for the crab, the crab cap and the snaps & pins to attach it. Most vendors carry all of it. No sharp bends with...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-19-2023, 07:57 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 17,029
Posted By jimTN
Re: 47 V8 ignition mystery

The distributor point plate plunger was mentioned, have had problems with them in the past, removed it and ran a wire to the points. Also, the "brush" in your ign switch could also need cleaning. ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-04-2023, 05:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,113
Posted By jimTN
Re: 1934 Ford Truck Door Adjustment

As much as you say its out could mean that the wood between cab and frame is not right and may need to be shimmed. I had the same problem and had to also straighten the frame to get a sag out of it.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-30-2023, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 674
Posted By jimTN
Re: Putting a trailer hitch on a 41 Pickup

Use a angle iron that reaches from one side to the other where your bumper brackets are together. Use two old connecting rod caps, drilling the angle iron for them and bolt the iron. Use a 1/2"by...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-22-2023, 08:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,462
Posted By jimTN
Re: Replacing a non 1933 steering wheel - what else fits?

If your steering gear is good then knock the shaft out of the worm. Any ford column up to 48 can be used by by cutting to the right length and relocating the hole for a lock pin. The switch mount...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-20-2023, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 570
Posted By jimTN
Re: Front spring bolts hitting oil pan

that lincoln engine is bigger and much heavier than the original 85. You might consider shimming between the engine mount and your biscuits.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-14-2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 631
Posted By jimTN
Re: Model AA 3 speed and auxillary

It has been done with success. There was a NC legendary stovebolt back in the 50s that had a set up like that that was fast then.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-02-2023, 04:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,449
Posted By jimTN
Re: '32 Tudor Sedan Questions

The tudors are fine cars all except foot room getting in and out. Mine handles, steers and stops fine. I have brake floaters on it and 18" rubber. It has a stock 35 block w/32 heads and 34 intake....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-30-2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,193
Posted By jimTN
Re: Bolt buster /induction heater

Do not get the induction if you have a heart pacemaker!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-26-2023, 04:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By jimTN
Re: power steering on a 53?

Anyone got one to sell?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-26-2023, 07:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By jimTN
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-25-2023, 04:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By jimTN
power steering on a 53?

Did Ford offer power steering as a option on 53 cars?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-22-2023, 02:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 778
Posted By jimTN
Re: Lincoln Columbia in a Ford

The Lincoln rear ends are a 4.44 gear. The Columbia works well with a 4.11 for all around driving. Flat country a 3.78. The actual Lincoln center section is made differently than a Ford but the...
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