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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 06:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 345
Posted By 51woodie
Re: 6 Volt , positive ground,LED, 7 inch Headlights for 49-51 Ford

The jseery setup I what I used on my '46, and it works great!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-17-2024, 06:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 725
Posted By 51woodie
Re: '46 Coupe 59AB Starter

I appreciate the lead Tim, but NAPA Canada doesn't handle those starters.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-17-2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 725
Posted By 51woodie
Re: '46 Coupe 59AB Starter

cadillac. Thank you for the measurement. I took my armature back to the rebuilder after I turned it, and he put the end cap on with a new brush in the holder, to show me that less than half the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-14-2024, 05:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 496
Posted By 51woodie
Re: What Temperature Sending Unit do I need?

Ken. Here is the temp circuit diagram, and pics of the single and double contact sensors on my 59AB.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-12-2024, 10:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 725
Posted By 51woodie
Re: '46 Coupe 59AB Starter

So far, no response to my question about the minimum diameter of the commutator for the starter on my '46 Coupe. I decided to turn it on my lathe, to see what I had for diameter after it "cleaned...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-10-2024, 10:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 725
Posted By 51woodie
Re: '46 Coupe 59AB Starter

Thank you all for the replies. Would someone mind measuring a starter com, so I can check their diameter against my unit. Any idea what the minimum diameter would be? The rebuilder I am dealing...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-10-2024, 03:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 725
Posted By 51woodie
'46 Coupe 59AB Starter

The starter on my stock 59AB, '46 Super Deluxe, decided it was time to quit. I took it to the local rebuilder, and the diagnosis is that there is a flat spot on the com where there was arcing. The...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-28-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 382
Posted By 51woodie
Re: 6 volt positive ground SW gauges

I bought mechanical SW gauges from Summit for my '46, 59AB Coupe, before I figured out how to repair the stock dash gauges.
The P/N's SWW-82208 Oil pressure
SWW-82210-36 Water temp...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-28-2024, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 644
Posted By 51woodie
Re: Door Handle pulls out

Assuming the doors on '41 and '46 Coupes are similar, the attached pictures will show where the handle retaining screw is located. You may have to push the door seal aside to find the access hole. ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 864
Posted By 51woodie
Re: No Brake Lights

Mike. I had the brake light pressure switch fail on my '46 Coupe about five years ago, and I replaced it with a Harley Davidson OEM switch, P/N 72023-51E
It has worked perfectly with good...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2024, 06:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 977
Posted By 51woodie
Re: Directionals switch

Here is a wiring diagram that may help. Note that the switch body needs to be grounded to the steering column. One of the fellows in our car club thought it would be a good idea to put a wrap of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-05-2024, 07:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,098
Posted By 51woodie
Re: 49 flathead electronic ignition conversion

Campion. Did you compare your vacuum readings to the chart I posted?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-02-2024, 09:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,098
Posted By 51woodie
Re: 49 flathead electronic ignition conversion

I should have attached the vacuum chart on my previous post. If you don't have a gauge, they are reasonably priced at many auto supply stores, and can save a lot of headaches and dollars when...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-02-2024, 08:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,098
Posted By 51woodie
Re: 49 flathead electronic ignition conversion

If the choke has no affect, then I would suggest the driveability is most likely fuel related. How much vacuum is there at idle? A vacuum gauge is your best friend when troubleshooting.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-23-2024, 09:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 902
Posted By 51woodie
Re: 160 or 180 degree thermostats?

When I got my ‘46 Coupe, 59AB engine, it had mismatched stats, a 160 and a 180. I installed 160’s, and the the engine ran 160. Switched to 180’s, and it runs 180, even in hot weather and slow...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-15-2024, 08:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 578
Posted By 51woodie
Re: 1949 Ford F1 oil cap

Is the cap held on place like the filler/vent cap on my 59AB, where it needs to be turned an 1/8 turn counterclockwise to disengage it from the groove in the filler/vent pipe?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-07-2024, 10:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 795
Posted By 51woodie
Re: Installing flashers help required

Here is a wiring diagram that may be helpful.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-07-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,027
Posted By 51woodie
Re: LED bulbs

It's good to know who the vendors are, but part numbers would be helpful as well. I find it is better to have information from someone who has used/fitted the specific part, than looking in a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-29-2024, 06:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,141
Posted By 51woodie
Re: Fuel Pump 'Plan B'

I installed an electric pump for backup on my '46 Coupe, and as other do, I just use it for priming. Make sure the pump you get is "flow thru", and kep in mid the polarity when connecting, if you...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-22-2024, 10:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,935
Posted By 51woodie
Re: Best chemicals/solutions/goops to clean off gear oil, etc. on a chassis

To the best of my knowledge, dry ice will remove paint. I have seen electrical switch gear and large greasy mechanical components cleaned by blasting with crushed walnut shell, with no damage to the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-15-2024, 04:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,187
Posted By 51woodie
Re: 40 coupe with 59AB?? Lots of questions.[emoji16]

Here is a picture of the 59AB that is in my '46 Coupe before I cleaned it up. The "rabbit ear" distributor also indicated a 59 of some version.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-15-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 623
Posted By 51woodie
Re: 1946 FORD Super Deluxe rear tail light issues

According to my Ford parts book, the change in socket pin orientation started for the 42 - 48 model years. The Group No. for the part is 13410.
This pic is of a NOS unit.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-14-2024, 01:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 960
Posted By 51woodie
Re: Rear axle leaking

Google, ford banjo axle rebuild, and you will find a number of videos that I think will be helpful.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-14-2024, 01:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 358
Posted By 51woodie
Re: 1946 FORD Super Deluxe License Plate Bulb replace

With the trunk lid up, looking from the inside, you will see the back side of the trunk handle mounting and the light socket, as in the attached picture. Grab the the socket holder and turn to the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-14-2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 623
Posted By 51woodie
Re: 1946 FORD Super Deluxe rear tail light issues

The wires for the tail/brake lights are: Tail wire is Black, the Brake wire is Green.
The light bulb has offset pins that match the socket, so the bulb can only go in one way.
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