Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Re: Trouble shoot 1950 8Ba initial start up Help
Normal engine level is appox. 4 degrees. With the same angle built into most intakes to bring the carb.to level.
With the exit point at the fuel tank so far below the entry point at the carb. it is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 11:38 AM
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Re: Door and trunk adjustments
A couple of different things to try. Also the bottom bolts in the door can be loosened to allow bottom of door to be pulled out to raise it. Observe door gaps during process to determine which way...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2021, 10:30 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2021, 10:05 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2021, 09:02 AM
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Re: New misfire - sticky valves?
Take a peek into #7 plug hole, you may or may not be able to see something like this.
A burnt exhaust valve spotted after chasing the source of some of the same symptoms.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2021, 08:26 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2021, 08:11 AM
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Re: The question of the day?
You might screw up the ignition or electrical system BUT the starter doesn't care, it's not polarity sensitive and will turn in the same direction.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2021, 04:30 AM
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Re: I need help on this
Yes indeed, what you have is an aftermarket grille replacement.
These were offered for many different makes and models of vehicles.
Interesting thing is (and to the best of my recollection) that an...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2021, 01:31 PM
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Re: Trouble shoot 1950 8Ba initial start up Help
[QUOTE=Bustingear;1988870]Just took another shot at it.
1. Inspected distributor and it is the one with the extend portion after the gear and looked down in the timing housing and it has the proper...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2021, 09:00 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2021, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 1,295
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2021, 08:16 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2021, 03:20 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2021, 05:01 PM
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Re: I need help on this
Related to aftermarket grille parts, they were available for '51 Mercs. also.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=456445&d=1614117440
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2021, 12:38 PM
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Re: Uploading pictures
The problem that is most encountered is that the pictures are at too high in resolution.
You have to determine if you can set your picture taking device to the lowest resolution or use a program to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2021, 11:40 AM
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Re: I need help on this
Used to own a '47 Merc. convertible back in the late 50's'
The originals were cast pot metal and I do recall that aftermarket (not Ford)
replacements were available that were formed sheet metal....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2021, 06:03 AM
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Re: S curve radiator hoses, warning .
If you bought it on Ebay and have all correspondence with the seller then open a case in Ebay for resolution.
You certainly are not going to get your problem resolved in this forum.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2021, 04:41 PM
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Re: ported vacuum
The physical size of the GM distributor is bigger than the flathead distributor.
Perhaps if you could invent a 'component shrink-er' you could stuff the guts of the GM distributor inside the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2021, 11:43 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2021, 10:40 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2021, 05:07 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2021, 12:02 PM
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