Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2021, 11:25 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2020, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 337
Re: 46 ford misfire
It sounds like you have a restricted fuel line or a vacuum leak on the input to the fuel pump. Try replacing the flex line to the fuel pump. Use a correct flex line, not a rubber hose with clamps....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2020, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 304
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-18-2020, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 9,255
Re: Lincoln Y-Block 318 Problems
The 53 Lincoln distributor had a mechanical advance that was connected to the throttle on the carburetor. To change to a later carb and distributor, you will probably have to change the linkage and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2020, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,075
Re: 40 mercury flathead with columbia 2 speed
If your Merc has the original block in it, it may be one with the thin steel sleeves. Check the passenger side of the machined surface where the intake fits for a stamped 99T HS.
If you have the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2020, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 627
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2020, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,314
Re: Autolite Spark Users Only
To determine if the air cleaner is clogged, start the engine and let it idle. Remove the air cleaner with the engine still running, If the engine speed increases significantly, the cleaner is...
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Forum: Early V8
10-09-2020, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 567
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Forum: Early V8
09-17-2020, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 567
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2020, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,853
Re: Removing transmission 1947 Mercury
The last time that I did this on a 1947 Mercury was in 1952, so I don't remember everything I did. The engine has to be jacked up enough to allow the back of the transmission to clear the floor pan...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-09-2020, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 2,325
Re: Dim Headlights on 40:
Your post says that you have approximately 0.8V drop in voltage across your light switch. If you did the measurements correctly, your light switch is bad. The max drop across the light switch is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2020, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 3,272
Re: Electrical Issue advice
Rockfla, use a test light or buzzer between the ground post and ground to do your testing. Sparks around a battery can cause an explosion of the battery.
If it is not the cutout, check the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2020, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 2,325
Re: Dim Headlights on 40:
A voltage drop test measures the resistance in a circuit and is more accurate way than using an ohm meter or measuring the voltage at the end point of the circuit. An ohm meter is hard to read when...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2020, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,886
Re: Gets warm and quits running?
Condensers seldom fail when hot. In most cases where the condenser is at fault, it was leaking and causing the coil to over heat. Then the spark is weak.
When they fail because of heat they stay...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2020, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,508
Re: Copper coat gasket spray.
I find that you get the best results with a head gasket when you use the gasket manufacturer's recommendations. I was a copper spray guy until a FelPro engineer gave us a talk back in the 1980's...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2020, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 698
Re: Fuel Tank Sending Unit 1936
It is most likely that the points in the new sending unit have corrosion on them. Connect an ohm meter between the center terminal and the case. Move the arm slowly and watch the meter. If you see...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2020, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 448
Re: 39 starter circut
Mike, my Lincoln uses the one that requires the 2 terminal starter button and after Ford converted to 12 volts some Fords used them. Chrysler and other manufacturers did use that type also.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2020, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,118
Re: Pressure plate finger adj
Chart for pressure plate:
Clutch diameter Gauge Thickness Lever Height
9" clutch .340" 11/16" from top of plate
10" clutch .295" ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2020, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 448
Re: 39 starter circut
You probably have the wrong type solenoid. Check for 6 volts (6 volt system) at the button (center) terminal, if you have 6 volts there, you have the correct solenoid. If you have less than 5 volts...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2020, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 2,937
Re: 1940 merc rear end?
The 39 and 40 Merc bodies and frame are completely different from Ford. The Mercury was designed to fill the price gap between the Ford Deluxe and The Lincoln Zephyr. The body was made bigger to give...
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Forum: Early V8
06-20-2020, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 567
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Forum: Early V8
06-10-2020, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 567
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2020, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 2,937
Re: 1940 merc rear end?
The 39-40 rear axles and housings are the same as Ford. The front axle is the same as Ford. The track width is the same as the Ford.The torque tube and drive shaft are longer. The frame and bodies...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2018, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,271
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-18-2017, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,199
Re: Oil Pressure Sending Unit BO - Hepl
The King-Seeley sending unit should match the oil pump max pressure. If you have an 80# oil pump and a 50# sending unit, the gauge will read max all of the time as long as you have normal oil...
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