Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2021, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 738
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2021, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 738
Re: Correct replacement for Fram C181-A?
Regarding the gasket size, the ones that come with the Fram C4P that I have used, fit nicely into the cover, and fit tight enough that I can turn the cover upright to install and the gasket stays in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2021, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 738
Re: Correct replacement for Fram C181-A?
I have used C4 and C4P in my 59AB filter housing. I'm not sure what the difference is between the two, but one must be better than the other, because it has more letters. :) Actually, I believe the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2021, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,055
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2021, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 493
Re: Trunk mat 41 convertible
If you click on FITMENTS below the pictures, neither one lists for a convertible. I'm assuming you don't have one to compare with the pictures, so gave a good look at the floor area of your trunk to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2021, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 889
Re: Generator Pulley Missing Coolaing Vanes
With three blades missing, depending on their relative location to each other, cooling isn't your main problem. Think of the speed the generator turns at, and unless those missing blades are equally...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2021, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,014
Re: Brakes Bendix style
Mike. Have a good look at the BB site, as they have some tech info and installation instructions on there. You will see in the picture of my left front shoe, what I mean by needing the shoe radius...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2021, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,014
Re: Brakes Bendix style
3wmike. If you are going with the Bendix kits, the supplier will need to know the width of the brake shoes. My '46 drums are 1-3/4".
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2021, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,014
Re: Brakes Bendix style
I put a complete set on my '46 Coupe. I got them from Mac's, but check with Boling Brothers, as there may be a price difference. BB has a good web site with info on their products You need to do a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2021, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 503
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2021, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 503
Re: Adapting An OE Gas Tank Sender Unit
DrB. Looks like a nice job. Did you check to see if the toilet gasket was fuel proof? The PO of my '46 Coupe use a gasket material that was not fuel proof, and it made a mess inside the tank. It...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2020, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 615
Re: Petronix better ?
So are you just asking about the coil performance, or do you have the Petronics unit as well? When I bought my '46 Coupe a few years ago, I thought I would go with the electronic ignition. After...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2020, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 443
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2020, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 568
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2020, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 578
Re: '40 Garnish screws
Try the specialty bolts/screws trays at Home Depot or Lowes They both have quite a selection of all kinds of screws, bolts, nuts, clips, bushings, shims, rubber grommets etc.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2020, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 897
Re: wood top bow supplier?
You are right Mike. For $500, it should be correct. Have you contacted Oak Bows about the poor quality. A valid question on the length to reshape to the correct profile. Measuring both pieces,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2020, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,172
Re: Drake Free Shipping:
The dealer needed to replace the windshield washer pump on my 2018 Ford Taurus. The pump is made in China, and covered on warranty, but none in Canada for a few weeks! I was told the same pump is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2020, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 897
Re: wood top bow supplier?
Kube. Just a suggestion, but the "bogus" bow looks like it is steam bent and not laminated. If steam bent , I believe it could be reshaped by steaming it, or soaking it in hot water to relax the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-17-2020, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 627
Re: So whats it for?
Check on eBay. There are a few listed. Mac's also lists one for a Tbird. Just need to confirm c/c on the bolt holes, and size of the bore.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2020, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 619
Re: 37 muffler
I found a muffler for my '46 using Walker's site as attached below. Plug in the numbers, and it will come up with a recommendation. You may have to use a short reducer coupling to match your exhaust...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2020, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 570
Re: oil pressure tank
bergie. Good idea to pre-oil, but a word of caution, if you haven't already thought of it. Make sure the container you will use to hold the oil can take being pressurized, and to what pressure is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2020, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 672
Re: Soldering iron
One thing not mentioned, is that solder alloys have different melting temperatures. Some alloys, i.e. 50/50 and 60/40 are in the 183 to 212C range, while some may need as much as 300C to melt. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2020, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 302
Re: 35 Ford Horn Screen
McMaster and Carr likely have a screen size to match your needs.
https://www.mcmaster.com/wire-mesh-screens/
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2020, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 740
Re: Need help balancing wheels
36coupe. Just a suggestion for the level you picked up. Find as level a surface as you have handy, and place the level on it. Let it settle, and look at where the bubble is. Rotate 90 deg. and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-19-2020, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 345
Re: What do you think?
satfix. I'm making the assumption, that you are talking about the grinding happening when you are stopped, and try to put the trans into first gear. I can't see how changing diff lube would have an...
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