Forum: Early V8
04-09-2024, 04:57 PM
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Forum: Early V8
04-07-2024, 11:49 AM
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Forum: Early V8
04-07-2024, 11:48 AM
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Forum: Early V8
04-06-2024, 12:03 PM
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Forum: Early V8
04-06-2024, 11:58 AM
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1935-39 Convertible Window Regulator Passenger
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1935-39 convertible coupe (and front convertible sedan) passenger side window regulator. Bench tested—operates smoothly. The intermediate gear which often wears out and fails on these...
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Forum: Early V8
03-23-2024, 03:25 AM
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Forum: Early V8
03-21-2024, 04:27 AM
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Forum: Early V8
03-19-2024, 07:32 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2024, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,386
Re: 1939 radiator overflow tank?
538373Problem looks to be solved!!
Installed 160 thermostats and Skip’s overflow check valve…and after a 10 mile trip with temp running around 160-165, pulled into driveway and parked it….and zero...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2024, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 866
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2024, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,386
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2024, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,386
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2024, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,386
Re: 1939 radiator overflow tank?
So I ran engine with rad cap off to observe. Ran engine at idle and at higher speed at times, temp came up to about 160-170 and held steady. When revving engine, noticed foaming when held at higher...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2024, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,386
Re: 1939 radiator overflow tank?
Another consideration…Did 1950 8BA engines have pressurized cooling systems?
I’m running a 1950 8BA on a 1938 unpressurized cooling system… Are 8BA water pumps and coolant flow same as stock ‘38...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2024, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,386
Re: 1939 radiator overflow tank?
Barners—thank you for you thoughtful and informative input.
I will check with previous owner regarding thermostats.
Spoke with Skip Haney—after describing symptoms he suggested updating gasket at...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2024, 05:18 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,386
Re: 1939 radiator overflow tank?
No water in oil and no oil in coolant. What are the physical signs of leaking head gasket?
Should coolant be visible at top of cores?
I do notice some small bits of rust in radiator when filled to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2024, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,386
Re: 1939 radiator overflow tank?
My car expels over a gallon of coolant over several trips when filled at top of radiator veins. It then expels a small amount foamy coolant at almost every trip after that.
Is this normal?
I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2024, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,386
1939 radiator overflow tank?
Have any 1939 owners added a radiator overflow tank?
My 38 CS has ‘39 horns mounted on driver side inner fender (out of necessity), not leaving much room. Would be curious to see how it’s been...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2024, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 21
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Re: Water in gas
Yay!!! It’s wonderful your 16-year old great grandson helped out!! And I’m thrilled you solved your problem! Glad you get to enjoy your ‘37 Fordor!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2024, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 292
Re: 39 Ford Sedan Convertible Top Question
This YouTube video shows how to raise a 38 convertible sedan top, starting at about 5:22.
It helped me to figure out how to operate the top of my 38 CS.
Hope it helps!
Steve
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2024, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,265
Re: Water in gas
Have you considered running your car off an auxilary gas can with fresh gas?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2024, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 2
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1938 Clock Light Wire Routing
Can anyone shed light on how the clock light wire passes through the glovebox for 1938?
As always, thank you in advance!
Steve
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2024, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 861
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Forum: Early V8
01-25-2024, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 0
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1938 Radio
I have a 1938 Ford Radio. Previous owner had radio professionally repaired in 2012, and installed in car.
Car had no wiring at all until I purchased in 2022. I installed factory correct wiring...
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