Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2019, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 15
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Re: 12 volt system.
Yep just done my 39 coupe full conversion to 12v, power gen alternator, halogen h/l bulbs all other bulbs 12v, dropper for the gauges, 12v coil with ballast etc and Ive installed a 60amp thermal...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2018, 02:59 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,709
Re: Cylinder Bore Wall thickness.
Ive just bored mine out to 1.00 over, fitting Egge pistons previously was at .085 with 12thou wear so cleaned up pretty easily (Previously sleeved I believe) just reassembling now I didn't ultra...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2018, 01:49 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: 85 ford f-150 ,RT-170 OD TRANS
Yep have put one in my 50 F1 nice easy conversion although crossmember modification needed, adapter need for bell housing (which are available here in NZ) You may need to go to the smaller 10" clutch...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2018, 04:44 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,771
Re: How to mate a 8BA to a T170?
Yep installed one in my 50 Bonus a couple of years ago used an adapter available from Macsspeed locally here in NZ. Had to go to a 10" clutch and redrill the flywheel for the pressure plate but used...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-19-2017, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 3
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Piston Rings
I have a 39 91A that Im rebuilding and looking for a set of rings 4 ring domed piston .0825 oversize - stamped on piston crown (3 1/16 bore std) The pistons are marked and are Ford branded, no...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2017, 03:22 AM
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Replies: 27
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Re: Aussie and Kiwi barners
Yep, my dad was in the Islands as an armament tech. Anzac day has a lot of meaning for me, much more significant than Waiting day these days.
We will remember them
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2016, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 1
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38 Rebuild
Compliments of the season to everyone. Just had my 38 rebored (original 21 stud donk) on start up it run 100%. Retorqued heads after it cooled and run again, noticed a knock which sounded like piston...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2016, 01:26 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 8,622
Re: New Zealand 2017
Hi 38 Coupe. Great to hear you are visiting us. I am on the organising committee and we have a great week organised for the convention
You will need to move quickly on accomodation as the primary...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2015, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 830
Re: 39 Standard bumpers
Thanks Fe 26 will be letting them know about it will use the bumpers until further down the road with the project then re chrome the originals. Was unaware they were just mild steel.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2015, 01:42 AM
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Replies: 3
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39 Standard bumpers
Greeting all
Bought a couple of bumpers ex Macs just got round to fitting them up and find the overriders don't come within a bulls roar of matching the profile of the bumper a good 40mm gap upon...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-07-2014, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,138
Re: 39 water pumps
Thanks Brian, I had done that obviously didn't try hard enough will do again
Scotty
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2014, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 3
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39 water pumps
Hi all doing water pumps on 39 standard - is there a need to drill the bronze bush for oil flow or are the bushes porous enough to allow oil to penetrate. The originals I note are not drilled. The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2014, 03:54 AM
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Replies: 31
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Re: 35 trans pops out of second
Have a 50 bonus that's got that problem it has excessive end float in the second gear and has worn the thrust washer to the extent where the shoulder on the main shaft has mushroomed. I will replace...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2014, 03:04 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,052
Re: Ripped!
That's a shocker! I've just ordered a pack of stuff from them , a hood liner and a few other bits also into Napier the initial estimate being $70 . I will use my own account with TNT or Dhl if they...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2014, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 879
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2014, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 879
39 Standard Coupe headliner
Hi all
Can anyone confirm that a 39 standard coupeheadliner is the same as a 38 deluxe coupe ? Trying to find one on Macs website but they seem to jump between 38 and 40 with no sign of a 39...
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