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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-06-2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 395
Posted By bo8109b
Tires

Is there a modern Radial tire size that will safely fit on a 1940 Ford 600 x 16 wheel, 4" wide? Carl
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-10-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,009
Posted By bo8109b
Re: Can I salvage these axle threads on 47 sedan

Have a good right axel and nut out of a "48 if you're interested. Carl
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-10-2023, 05:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,009
Posted By bo8109b
Re: Can I salvage these axle threads on 47 sedan

Have a good right axel out of a '48 if you want it. Carl
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-22-2023, 03:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,810
Posted By bo8109b
Re: South Wind Stewart Warner Heater - Parts Needed

Ebay has Southwind parts advertised now.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-22-2023, 03:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,810
Posted By bo8109b
Re: South Wind Stewart Warner Heater - Parts Needed

Southwind heater parts on Ebay now.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-20-2023, 03:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 759
Posted By bo8109b
King Seely fuel sender

Would like to access the inside of my '40 fuel sender. What tool works well to pry off the top cover without buggering things up?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-26-2022, 12:43 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 40,763
Posted By bo8109b
Re: WHO Is the Oldest Early V8 Forum Member?

I'm the oldest. Turned 93 yesterday. Still messing with a couple of old Fords.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-05-2022, 02:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,834
Posted By bo8109b
Re: Radial Tires

Just to experience the ride in my '40 driver by mounting radials, isn't there a size at the local tire store that I could run on these 16 inch rims?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-19-2022, 11:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,744
Posted By bo8109b
Re: Coker Tires

Back in the 40's, Down in Ft Worth, when a tire tread got worn to about a 16th left, the local gas station would regroove the tread with a heated hand held regrooving iron. Was about 18 when I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-18-2022, 05:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,155
Posted By bo8109b
Radial Tires

What size radial tires can you safely run on 4 x 16 Ford rims?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-14-2022, 07:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 639
Posted By bo8109b
Banjo Bolt

3rd Gen is offering the Banjo Bolt for the oil return from the oil cannister but not the banjo fitting that connects to that 1/4" line. Is that fitting available somewhere? Carl
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-14-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,697
Posted By bo8109b
Re: I claim to be the the oldest member at 90. Am I?

Lawson, Some older than you. Am 92. Will be 93 in late April. Still wrenching on a couple old Fords plus an 8N tractor. Carl
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-31-2021, 11:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,349
Posted By bo8109b
Re: 1940 radio

Sent my '40 radio to Ralph the Radio Guy in Bartlett, IL Get at least 30 clear FM stations. Really a nice guy. He's at 773-814-5094. Tell him Carl sent you.
Forum: Early V8 06-29-2021, 10:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 365
Posted By bo8109b
1940 Ford Coil

1940 Brown Coil by Skip Haney with original type condensor, gasket and mounting screws. Super nice. Free shipping to lower 48 states.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-08-2021, 02:51 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,523
Posted By bo8109b
Re: Fuel problem on my '40

As per Terry, be sure to check your crankcase for a load of gas from that leaking carb power valve.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-06-2021, 04:04 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,523
Posted By bo8109b
Re: Fuel problem on my '40

My humble opinion: Your power valve took a dump. If you order one, be sure it fits your 3 bolt carburetor.
Forum: Early V8 01-23-2021, 10:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 449
Posted By bo8109b
1946-48 Mercury Clock

Nice working 46-48 Mercury Clock for $99 plus shipping. Pictures at [email protected]
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-10-2020, 07:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 794
Posted By bo8109b
Re: Strange Noise

All 4 motor mounts are new plus tight steady rods. Carl
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-10-2020, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 794
Posted By bo8109b
Strange Noise

Trying to chase down an under hood slapping metal sound while driving my '40. Months ago started with a ticking sound. Now it's loud slapping metal when accelerating up a grade. Tempo slows near the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-08-2020, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,411
Posted By bo8109b
Re: '40 Radio Problem

As Forty Niner & Kens36 reference to "Ralph the Radio Guy", This guy repaired my radio and several other things all at reasonable cost. I too highly recomend him. Located in Bartlett, Ill. ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-20-2020, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,411
Posted By bo8109b
'40 Radio Problem

'40 Philco plays weak on only one station. Discovered that momentarily touching antenna to ground with a 1.5 test light produces full volume on 6 stations for 8 minutes, then dies back.Same way in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2020, 10:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,475
Posted By bo8109b
Re: Preserving Patina

Penetrol has probably been around for 50 years. Main purpose is as an additive to make oil base paint flow out better. Great stuff.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-07-2020, 01:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,788
Posted By bo8109b
Re: New clutch advice

Just out of curiosity, what are the symptoms that you are changing out the clutch? Just changed my '40 clutch which was very smooth operating, no chatter and the flywheel was fine. Pulled the rear...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-03-2020, 08:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,884
Posted By bo8109b
Starter Drive Cover

How does one remove that tin can looking starter drive cover?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-14-2020, 06:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 985
Posted By bo8109b
Clutch Wear

When a clutch facing wears, does the pedal free play diminish? The '40 sedan I acquired had 0 pedal free play. Set it at about 1 1/4" then noticed clutch engaged immediately leaving the floor. ...
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