Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-28-2022, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 121
Views: 5,008
Re: Trip
Thank you for taking me along through your photos.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-27-2022, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 543
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-25-2022, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 453
Re: 1936 air cleaner question
Although I have seen several air filters without the felt many have it. It is my thought it quiets engine carburetor noise and forces the air to travel through the lightly oiled wire mesh. I feel it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-25-2022, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 282
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2022, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 543
Re: 1936 generator cut out wiring
Not the correct cut out or generator wiring for 36. I am not saying the wiring will not function but 36 has two wires out of the generator not the stud. One black wire to ground at the screw holding...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2022, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 959
Re: Brass exhaust manifold nuts
According to the 38 hardware book 350980-S is 5/16-18 thread but they do not list the length or hex size. The Chassis parts book list it as 21/64 hex & 1/2" long, but I have my doubts on the hex...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2022, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 1,928
Re: Columbia not engaging
If you take the speedometer gear changer apart be very careful to reassemble exactly as it came apart. The shaft with the double gear set can be turned around, by mistake, and will effect gear ratio...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2022, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 959
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2022, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 1,928
Re: Columbia not engaging
As mentioned above take the linkage off of the vacuum selector valve and use a large screwdriver in the valve try to rotate the valve so it goes fully from one stop to the other. There are spray...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2022, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 223
Re: Dimmer Switch
Appears the dimmer was on the left until 12-37 and then moved to between the pedals and slightly below them.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2022, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 233
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2022, 06:21 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 957
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2022, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 1,928
Re: Columbia not engaging
There is a rod from the rear of the switch handle to the rear of the speedometer on the gear changer to correct speedometer reading when in overdrive. If you disconnect the rod from the back of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2022, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 256
Re: My Speedometer stop working
Hard to find a place to turn rear brake drums! Most shops with a drum lathe do not have a proper arbor to mount the rear drum.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2022, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 443
Re: 1939 toe in
Adjust the Tie Rod for the proper toe adjustment. One side of the Tie rod is LH thread the other end is RH thread so turning the rod one way will shorten the assembled rod length and turning the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2022, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 964
Re: 32 Ford Leaking Water Pump
To get the drain cock open align its handle with the opening and probe in the opening with a piece of stiff wire.
Another reason you do not have the proper pump: Often owners wanted a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2022, 05:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 408
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2022, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 964
Re: 32 Ford Leaking Water Pump
Yes either the seal is bad letting water into the grease chamber or as mentioned above too much grease can crack the pump casting, which could be the problem also. Fords Zerk type fittings on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2022, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,578
Re: 39 Tranny troubles
Sounds like the transmission may be backing out of 3rd gear. When it does this have you tried just shifting back into 3rd instead of going into neutral first. Do inspect the 3rd gear blocker ring...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2022, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 471
Re: Transmission goes 'boing'
Is "boing" a tech term?? Maybe you can explain in more detail what is happening. Did you rebuild the shift mechanism? Is the transmission jumping out of gear?
Do NOT use 600 in your...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2022, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 401
Re: Brake/Clutch Retractor Springs
Check chassis parts book for a small bracket that is attached to transmission to engine block bolt. Photos were posted here on fordbarn.com so a search can result in some answers.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2022, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,347
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2022, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 530
Re: Why did the pulley come off my generator?
Sounds like you have an aftermarket universal armature since the key is for the earlier pulleys that are retained by a nut. I have not seen one with the keyway and the threaded on pulley with a clip...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2022, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,255
Death of Dan Krehbiel
Dan passed on the 23rd. He was a long time member of the E.F.V8 C. and the clubs advisor for 1939-41 Mercury as well as Columbia two speeds . Dan also rebuilt Columbia rear axle assemblies. He was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2022, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 613
Re: Help please- new to me 1935 pickup
Do you have full battery - on both sides of the circuit breaker? Full Battery - on one terminal of the ignition switch? With the ignition switch turned on then Full battery - on both sides of the...
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