Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2024, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 620
Re: master cylinder
The threads don't seal on brake lines--the double flare on the end of the tube seals against the female fitting. It might seal if you tighten a little, or there might be a small piece of dirt on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2024, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 822
Re: Towing Capacity?
Pulling a trailer you need horsepower to get it going and good brakes to get it stopped-I would suspect your old fire engine is lacking in both
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2024, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,052
Re: '35 gas tank yuck
If it is old gas residue, try a solution of lye. Worked good for me cleaning a fuel tank off an old bulldozer, looked worse than yours.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2024, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 618
Re: Roll down rear window roll down or no?
Have a '36 five window, run with the back window down a lot. Make sure you have the drain system intact as mentioned above. I always roll it halfway down at car shows and it gets a lot of "did they...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2024, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,116
Re: garage/shop related...lights
I have 16 ceiling light fixtures in my shop, evenly spaced, 40x 60 area, 12 foot ceiling--all were 8 foot florescent, either high output T12 or t8. I converted 6 of the t12 with direct wire LEDs, the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2023, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 625
Re: Parts car - fuel tank care
I would dry it out and seal it and store it where heated if possible. Temp and moisture in the atmosphere move air and water vapor in and out of tanks. If there is liquid in the tank, it changes...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-08-2023, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 345
Re: 36 ford bumpers
I have several original cores I'll sell cheap if anyone is interested. They won't be show quality when chromed, but will send detailed pics if you want.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-02-2023, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 992
Re: Generator Tach Drive
I have a 630 Case tractor that has tach drive on back of generator. Don't know if the tractor ones were brand specific or if Delco and others made them.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-30-2023, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,101
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-02-2023, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 446
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-28-2023, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,179
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2023, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,248
Re: Vibration
Is it entirely speed related, i.e, does it do it 2nd gear at that speed and high gear at that speed? How about sitting still with the engine revved to that rpm? I just figured out a vibration in a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2023, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 490
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2023, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,784
Re: Diameter of Radius Rod Ball
Those joints on the 8n my dad bought new in 1952 are so worn they audibly slap back and forth when driving the tractor. This discussion has given me the idea of investigating to see if I could put a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2023, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 482
Off topic--drilling out broken bolts/studs tip
Sometimes a broken stud or bolt won't come out by welding a washer to it and then a nut to the washer. And I have usually had a hard time getting it center punched right in the center to drill, so...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2023, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,468
Re: Improved Grease Gun Coupler
I bought the lock and lube gun, spendy but it works good in 98% of zerk locations. Can be a little hard to attach in tight areas. I really like the zerk on the head to attach the hose when not in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2023, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,459
Re: V8 Sitting 18 years, won't turn over
Condensation over the years has rusted something(s)--rings rusted to cylinder walls, lifters rusted to guides, clutch rusted to flywheel/pressure plate, valves stuck.....or all of the above. My...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2023, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 564
Re: 1936, floor to frame pad,
It is flat rubber belt, reinforced with fiber of some sort, very similar to conveyor belting, but narrower, usually about 4 to 8 inches wide and 3/8 inch thick, give or take. It is used in big...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2023, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 564
Re: 1936, floor to frame pad,
If you have a farm store nearby, you can usually by baler belting the foot, in various widths and thicknesses, then you can make your own pads. I've used the stuff in huge variety of applications. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2023, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,911
Re: Out of ideas and knowledge
Does it run smooth when it starts? Could have plug wires on wrong plugs and out of time, fighting itself. Just a thought
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2023, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 938
Re: chrome strips
Mcmillan Rod and Custom specializes in stainless trim strips such as these. Google and you will get their website.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2023, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,720
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2023, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,260
Re: Price of FH parts
Yup. Got a new Speedway catalog the other day and paged through, especially the Flathead section, was shocked at the prices and the catalog promptly went in the recycle. Used to go to Speedway...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2023, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,270
Re: Garage Lift
I found a used Forward, 12,000 lb for $1000 a few years ago. I had to help take it down. It is four post and lifts with roller chain rather than cable. A two post is more convenient if you are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2023, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,675
Re: Ford Life car
I meant sitting like it is in the pic. Yes, after it was level I'm sure they would.
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