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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-17-2022, 10:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 775
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Re: '41 Front Park Lens - Removal

I did end up taking the assembly off and removing the screw underneath. The lens slid forward with some effort. The gaskets are all brittle, but it all seams to be very well made. I'm sure its the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 775
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
'41 Front Park Lens - Removal

Is there a trick to getting the lens out without breaking it. I can't seem to wiggle the lens loose. I don't remember how its held in place These are original lenses so any suggestions would be...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-16-2020, 06:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 942
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Re: Ignition Switch Lamp

Thanks Bryan Markell for the info. I am attaching two pictures. The first one is looking up and shows a small hole in the dash above the ignition switch. The second one is behind the dash and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-16-2020, 03:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 942
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Re: Ignition Switch Lamp

I'm looking for information on the location/bracket/etc. where the light plugs in. Thanks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-16-2020, 01:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 942
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Re: Ignition Switch Lamp

Wiring diagram is attached:
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-16-2020, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 942
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Ignition Switch Lamp

The wiring diagram for my '41 SuperD shows an "ignition switch lamp" and I have a bulb socket with the correct wire color dangling under my dash. Is there such a thing? I have searched and can't...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-18-2017, 11:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,708
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Re: Oil Pressure Sending Unit BO - Hepl

All good information. I do have an 80# oil pump in so I would expect to see my 50# sender/gauge to be pegged.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-18-2017, 11:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,708
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Re: Oil Pressure Sending Unit BO - Hepl

koates - Let's talk offline. I'm interested in an original unit.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-18-2017, 04:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,708
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Re: Oil Pressure Sending Unit BO - Hepl

OK - thanks for information. I managed to take off the face of my '41 gauge. Just like the temperature gauge, it has two adjustment locations. One for zero set and one for range. I think I can...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-18-2017, 03:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,708
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Re: Oil Pressure Sending Unit BO - Hepl

50# is correct one and that's the one I have ordered.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-18-2017, 01:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,708
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Re: Oil Pressure Sending Unit BO - Hepl

Diagram was helpful. Any leads on where I can get a nos ford part would be greatly appreciated.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-18-2017, 01:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,708
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Thumbs down Oil Pressure Sending Unit BO - Hepl

'41 passenger - 6V pos ground - I am having problems getting a working Oil Pressure Sending Unit. My last one, made in China, went bad. I ordered a new one from DC. Tested ohms when I got it. 11...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2017, 01:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,258
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Re: Oversized O.D. Main Bearings

My machine guy says his dad (Machinist for Ford) told him about the ERP blocks. During the war, Ford would mass repair blocks by over boring because blocks were scarce. He thinks ERP stands for...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-04-2017, 11:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,258
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Re: Oversized O.D. Main Bearings

Update. I was able to find front and center at .010 under. Rear is reusable and machine guy will set crank to fit each bearing. I was able to find a rear at .020 under for next rebuild. I'm looking...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-01-2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,258
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Re: Oversized O.D. Main Bearings

Bottom of the block. See attached
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-01-2017, 11:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,258
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Re: Oversized O.D. Main Bearings

Thanks Richard - no luck with james, but nice guy. Flathead - I'm finding the same thing. My rebuilder is talking about shimming. Anyone tried that?

I'm trying Chuck now
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-28-2017, 11:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,258
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Re: Oversized O.D. Main Bearings

OK - Barns didn't have any available. Does anybody have other leads? My machine guy is getting pushy.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-27-2017, 02:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,258
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Re: Oversized O.D. Main Bearings

ERP is stamped on the block. Ouch. Machine guy didn't know.
Thanks V8 for the contact information. Sounds promising.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-27-2017, 09:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,258
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Re: Oversized O.D. Main Bearings

Tony Good catch - Yep same engine
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-26-2017, 10:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,258
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Re: Oversized O.D. Main Bearings

Good information. I'm taking it to the machine shop. Thanks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-26-2017, 05:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,258
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Re: Oversized O.D. Main Bearings

I'll check if its stamped ERP tomorrow when I go back to his shop.

Thanks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-26-2017, 04:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,258
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Re: Oversized O.D. Main Bearings

There was not a part number and any indication that the OD was different. We ordered bearings assuming they would slip right in. Problem is they slip in to easily.

Where can I get a block?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-26-2017, 03:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,258
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Oversized O.D. Main Bearings

Can anyone confirm what I am hearing from my machinist? He was installing new main bearings in my '41 Sedan Coupe and says that the block and bearing caps have been line-bored 0.015 over original and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 02:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 914
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
Re: What is this Engine Plate on my '41 flathead?

Does anyone recognize the shop?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 01:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 914
Posted By Dads41SuperDeluxe
What is this Engine Plate on my '41 flathead?

Anybody know what this plate is and what it says. I didn't know the flatheads had plates.

Thanks
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