Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2013, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,381
Re: part 21A-5510
Thanks for the replies. I don't know why my 41 has the stabilizer for the 42-48s, but there it is. I discovered this from looking at the diagrams as shown in the "Green Book". My question was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2013, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,381
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2013, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,381
part 21A-5510
I have a 1941 Ford. Looking at the drawing for the stabilizer for the 1941 the one on my car looks exactly like the one for 1942-48. My question is on the diagram there is a part shown that is not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2013, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,054
Re: bendix brake adjustment
Thanks to all for the replies. Maybe there is a problem with the wheel cylinder, I will check that out. As I said, the right wheel adjusted just as the direction said but I was unsure about the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2013, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,054
bendix brake adjustment
several years ago I changed the brakes on my 1941 Ford to the Bendix style. I understood that for the conversion to work best I had to center the brake assembly in the drum. The procedure to do...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2012, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,974
Re: steering on 1941 Ford
All, thank you for all the info. I plan on trying all. I want to check the shocks
and may try to rebuild them. I see new ones are in the $230 each catagory.
I will have the tires rotated. The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2012, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,974
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2012, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,974
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2012, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,974
steering on 1941 Ford
I am having a problem with my 1941 Ford steering.
The car will wonder when I am on a straight road
It is of concern because when on a two lane road
I have to be alert that it does not wander into...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2012, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,376
Re: Finding Your Old Car.
Good luck on your search. In my case my wife sold my 1941 Ford after I was drafted in the Army in the 1950s. In 2003 my on found one like the one I had in the 50s and I have restored it. It would...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-04-2012, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 11,329
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-04-2012, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 11,329
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-04-2012, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 11,329
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-04-2012, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 11,329
dual master cylinder conversion for 1941 Ford
I am looking for a dual master cylinder conversion for my 1941 Ford.
Has anyone done this conversion? I would like to replase the single
cylinder with a dual one tha will fit in the stock location...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2012, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,107
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2011, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,529
Re: Different '41 parking lights?
Every 41 I have seen has the lights on the fenders. I have had 2 of them
and the lights were on the fenders. It is how I can spot a 41 quickly.
Don't know why Ford moved them. I think the few 42...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2011, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,992
Re: 1941 steering
Mart, thanks. I did not think there was a specific torque but I did look.
My usual way was to torque the nut tight and then back off a bit enough
to get the cotter pin into the next opening in the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2011, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,992
Re: 1941 steering
Thanks to all for the replys.
I will try the easiest first by checking the torque on the
axle nuts. About five years ago I rebuilt the front end
with new tie rod ends, drag link and new king...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2011, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,992
1941 steering
I have a 1941 Ford with a strange feel to the steering.
I have adjusted the steering box per the shop manual
and is feels proper but sometimes there seems to be a
gap between the steering feeling...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2011, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 980
more on motor mount replacement
Thanks to all who responded to my post on motor mount replacemet for my "G" series six. I am near the end of the job, having the bolts to the
frame out and the ones to the engine just started to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-30-2011, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,567
Re: motor mount install
Thanks Ken, I plan on using a piece of wood between the jack and oil pan.
I will raise the engine only enough to free the mount and get the new one in place.
I hope you came out ok in the storm we...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-30-2011, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,567
motor mount install
I have a 1941 Ford with a "G" series six. I have new motor mounts and want to jack up the engine to replace them. I think I only need to jack
enough to free them, but am concerned about where best...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-13-2011, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,047
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-13-2011, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,047
speedometer on 61 Falcon
I need information on the speedometer for a 1961 Falcon.
It works normal as low speeds but much over 55 MPH the
dial does wild. Thanks for any help.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2011, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 813
spark plugs
I use Champion H-10s in my 41 Ford. Has anyone used
those plugs with the multi point gaps? I don't remember
the name but it is something cubed.
Thanks John
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