Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2022, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,059
Re: Electric fuel pumps and vapor lock
Back to Gary's observation--The electric pump PUSHES gas up to the carb where the mechanical pump SUCKS it up from the tank. As others have noted, at various temperatures the gas at the mechanical...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2022, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 384
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-27-2022, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 438
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2022, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 183
Re: Shoebox Air Filter question (beginner level)
Most oil bath air cleaners make the incoming air pass over a layer oil which traps particles. There is usually a line on the body of the filter that shows you how much oil to put in it when replacing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2022, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 329
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2022, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 329
Re: KRW engine stand adaptor
I have been told it looks very much like an adapter for a Y-block. Maybe measure C to C the holes and then look on the side of a Y-block for holes the same distance apart. Maybe you could post the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2022, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 329
Re: KRW engine stand adaptor
If you enlarge the first picture, it looks like it has "KRW 8N" on it so I would guess it is to hold some tractor part.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2022, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 666
Re: Torque tube noise
Solidaxle- no, the pin usually breaks near the middle and will not let the driveshaft move forward or backward. The one end that does work itself out will scrape on the inside of the torque tube. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2022, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 666
Re: Torque tube noise
Answer to Solidaxle-- There is no problem if a pins shears as it can't come out. If you ever need to remove the driveline after installing the heat shrink, you can use a grinder to remove it and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2022, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,079
Re: points firing
If the vehicle you are trouble shooting has an ammeter instead of a voltmeter, when the engine is being turned over the needle will wiggle. If the needle doesn't move, then oxidation on the points...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2022, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 233
Re: battery polarity
The car came from the factory with a positive ground. You need to check all the connections, be careful if someone has changed the whole car over.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2022, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 754
Re: 1935 Phaeton question
Someone may have swapped frames to replace a rotted out one somewhere along its path. Does the number on the title match the number you see on the frame?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2022, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 382
Re: Identify 1940 ford part
Yes, also a 39 part, as the repro have 91A part # (that doesn't belong) on the hose. Lacquer thinner quickly removes the orange ink. The square holes for the "signode" type metal strap was throwing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2022, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 409
Re: '32 Three Window with a Sore Throat
That car needs a healthy flathead. The rear end is too far back, the wheel centered in the opening doesn't look right in my opinion (probably doesn't have a curved spring) The body itself looks...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2022, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 408
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2022, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,481
Re: OPTIMA battery charger... purchase advice?
Mike, I think any maintenance charger that is 1.5 amps or less will work well. The ones I have are switchable between 6 and 12 volts and never have had any problems with standard or optima...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2022, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 3,042
Re: jseery health issues
Let me add my wishes for you to succeed in beating this challenge. I am sorry you are fighting this but it can and has been done. Best of luck.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2022, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,808
Re: WOODGRAIN (real)
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=5067&pictureid=42188
This is a NOS garnish molding out of a dealership in Seattle. If someone wanted better pictures of it, PM me your email...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2022, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,441
Re: size of vin stamps
I am not sure the restostamps has the correct information about the special I, 6 and 9 only used after 1938. Every 32 V8 frame I have ever seen has the capital I used for 1, 6 and 9 that look like...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2022, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,820
Re: 1940 ? Mercury barn find
Maybe he was just getting past the 10 post limit to be able to do more.
I hope he comes back.
I thought you Canuks were friendly.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2022, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 548
Re: VIN size
V8coopman (Dick) makes a very good case for leaving the original stamping alone.
In my case for my avatar roadster, I had a title for it, but the car sat out in the PNW rain from 1949 until 1983...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2022, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 548
Re: VIN size
The 6 and 9 look like musical notes but ARE DIFFERENT from each other, one has a more rounded part, the 1 is a capital I and the 4 is different from some stamp companies. I have had a set for many...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2022, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 993
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2022, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 435
Re: '39 engine stumbles only under acceleration
Welcome Bob,
You didn't mention if your car had been switched to 12 volts. If it has, and an extra hot coil had been chosen the issue Mart described would be aggravated by it. If your coil is on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2022, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,635
Re: Overheating Issue SOLVED!
I have a Drake radiator in my 40 coupe. Never gets above the calibration mark on the temp gauge (which I think is 170). Engine is not stock, 4" crank, Ross pistons, mild cam, Holley 4bbl with dual...
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