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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-25-2024, 05:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,333
Posted By STEVE O
Re: Cam and Lifter failures

WOW thanks KULTULZ,
This is getting terrible. Seems the few of us that does their best to use the best quality products is coming is within itself a nightmare! We have to be a detective to...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-23-2024, 08:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,333
Posted By STEVE O
Re: Cam and Lifter failures

Thanks KULTULZ for the info. I will do some research as to availability in our area. We will have to keep up the good fight for quality as long as we can!
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-23-2024, 08:31 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,333
Posted By STEVE O
Re: Cam and Lifter failures

Hi KULTULZ,
I agree 100% on trying to get the quality. I have not researched the Motorcraft side yet but as you stated is made by Purolator a division of MANN/HUMMELL and is a viable...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-22-2024, 04:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,333
Posted By STEVE O
Re: Cam and Lifter failures

Hi KULTULZ,
Your welcome. Yes I started seeing some WIX/NAPA GOLD with the MANN/HUMMEL filters coming thru with the made in China. Then I saw NAPA sort of removed the MANN/HUMMEL on the box...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-21-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,333
Posted By STEVE O
Re: Cam and Lifter failures

Hi Everyone,
As a parts manager for a school system with over 400 units we have used Napa Gold on everything that we could get filters to fit. Very good service and great product support. Mann...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-10-2024, 08:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 887
Posted By STEVE O
Re: 1941 Ford 1.5 Ton US Mail Box/Panel Truck

OOPs GB I was writing when you posted, I enjoyed your comment Garys truck as in Jailbar Ranch!. Yes my brothers name is Gary. His 72 F250 highboy started life as a telephone company service truck...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-10-2024, 08:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 887
Posted By STEVE O
Re: 1941 Ford 1.5 Ton US Mail Box/Panel Truck

Hi,
Thanks petehoovie for the photos. My nephew had found the photo of that beautiful panel truck, love both of the other 2 nice looking trucks. Ken T that is one good looking fire truck. The...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-10-2024, 06:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 887
Posted By STEVE O
Re: 1941 Ford 1.5 Ton US Mail Box/Panel Truck

Hi,
There is no hood badges. Does anyone have any information or other photos of these trucks?
Thanks
Steve
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-07-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 887
Posted By STEVE O
Re: 1941 Ford 1.5 Ton US Mail Box/Panel Truck

Hi GB & Newc, Thanks for the replies. I agree I love the 40 41 era cars & trucks. I didnt see any badges but will look again.
Thanks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-07-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 887
Posted By STEVE O
1941 Ford 1.5 Ton US Mail Box/Panel Truck

Hi Everyone,
My nephew just acquired a 1941 Ford 1.5 truck, which it took forever to figure it out. It has been cut down to a truck. The odd doors and windshield made it tough. It has...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-26-2023, 10:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,409
Posted By STEVE O
Re: Overdrive trans.

I second what Tubman said as far as front bolt pattern and input shaft length and also on bearing retainer OD. If I remember correctly you cant use the early bearing retainer so you have to turn down...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-18-2023, 12:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 641
Posted By STEVE O
Re: Gas struts for a 46 hood

Hi I have no experience with that era Fords, but sure have on the trunk lid on a 40 convertible. It had gas struts conversion. I hated it. Maybe if you have access to different struts but I finally...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-05-2023, 04:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,853
Posted By STEVE O
Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?

Your welcome. I also read normal braking psi is 300-500 psi where as 600 psi and above is considered panic braking. Glad you got your lights working as its nothing any more frustrating than something...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-05-2023, 12:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,853
Posted By STEVE O
Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?

A quick google search shows Ron Francis makes a low psi one for 20-50 psi, where as a normal stock 60-120 psi. Of course we know the pressures to apply wheel cylinders can go upwards of 1000 to 2000...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-26-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,853
Posted By STEVE O
Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?

Hi Kube,
Just my opinion, but there is no way that the master cylinder is bad if it has enough pressure to stop the car ( which is by far more pressure) than it is required to activate the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-18-2023, 02:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,035
Posted By STEVE O
Re: 1954-1956 Wheel Question

Hi,
Very possible what may someone may have done. They certainly cut the CATEYE slots so anything is possible. As always thanks for all your help!
Steve
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-17-2023, 06:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,035
Posted By STEVE O
Re: 1954-1956 Wheel Question

Hi KULTULZ,
I finally have some photos of the wheel that was MODIFIED to LOOK like a cat eye wheel. 15" x 5.5". Of course it has rivets, a inner lip on the center (not smooth inner edge) and...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-14-2023, 08:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,035
Posted By STEVE O
Re: 1954-1956 Wheel Question

Hi KULTULZ
I will get photos for you. Just hate how long its taking after all the quick response and all the help you have done for me.
Thanks
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-13-2023, 10:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,035
Posted By STEVE O
Re: 1954-1956 Wheel Question

Hi KULTULZ,
I wanted to write and tell you I'm sorry I haven't got you any photos yet. My son has had a chance to get them yet and I haven't got up there yet to get some photos. Hopefully...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-08-2023, 07:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,035
Posted By STEVE O
Re: 1954-1956 Wheel Question

Hi KULTULZ
Just wanted to let you know I have not forgot about getting photos for you. Will get them as soon as I can.
Thanks
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-05-2023, 03:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,035
Posted By STEVE O
Re: 1954-1956 Wheel Question

Hi KULTULZ,
I sure will. May be a few days till I get to my sons to get photos.
Thanks for all your help
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-29-2023, 08:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,035
Posted By STEVE O
Re: 1954-1956 Wheel Question

I appreciate all the information. I was just curious what this wheel was being it has KH , Ford, date code of 54, riveted, 15", what thru me was the 5.5" width. Thanks to everyone.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-27-2023, 09:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,035
Posted By STEVE O
Re: 1954-1956 Wheel Question

Hi KULTULZ,
I tried to enlarge it but it blurred so I took a magnify glass and could see it. My brain always wonders (you know useless information) what this 5.5" would have been off...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-27-2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,035
Posted By STEVE O
Re: 1954-1956 Wheel Question

Hi KULTULZ,
Wow as always you come thru with the facts. I was curious as to what wheel the one we have that they made a clone out of. It is date coded 54, was curious if they made a...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-27-2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,035
Posted By STEVE O
1954-1956 Wheel Question

Hi,
Was all the wheel widths the same thru these years? 5" or 5.5" wide? Was the 55-57 thunder bird the same?
Thanks
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