Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2024, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 443
Water in oil what next.
Over 2 years ago I got sidetracked from my project just as I was getting the motor started. I had fired it off and was getting some white smoke and extra fuel. so I was thinking I had both carb...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2024, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 571
Re: Water in oil after sat 2 years
What are the core plugs on the oil pan rail? Could you explain. I have read on old post something about " Oil pan rail" I was thinking it was rotting through from rust. I had an AB the had 2" hole...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2024, 02:08 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 571
Water in oil after sat 2 years
Hey guys, my 34 pickup w/37 motor sat for 2 years. yesterday I looked in the radiator ( water only) but it was empty. checked oil...and it is 2" high with some white foam. so now I am looking to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-11-2021, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 710
1934 pickup windshield swing arm brackets
does any one reproduce the slide arm brackets for 34 ford pickup that mount on the windshield frame? They look similar to the 30/31 model brackets that are available. Can any one advise if the Model...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2021, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,153
Re: Driveline assyembly sequence
sounds like i can do what I want. that is, finish up the rear end installation tank hydraulic lines and wiring and install the bed first engine/trans to follow in a couple months. Thanks guys...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2021, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,153
Re: Driveline assyembly sequence
yes i currently have the engine on a test stand and am working too get that all honed in. the radiator is off of truck. but in the meantime I am thinking of finishing up the rear end installation ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2021, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,153
Driveline assyembly sequence
on my 34 pickup i need to know if it is practical to r & r the engine /transmission without removing the rear end. all the old ford I have worked on previous the rear end went in last. but I am...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2021, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,386
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2021, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,386
Re: swap 1946 spindle left to right?
i had bought a pair of spindles with no arms on ebay one had the smaller dia seal journal and one had the standard dia for which i had alreday installed my new seal. I had went ahead and used the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2021, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,386
swap 1946 spindle left to right?
I want to know if I can swap a left front spindle for the right, if the steering arms have been removed. I am using bolt-through bolt-on dropped steering arms. or is there some geometry in the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2021, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,398
Re: Crank pulley
yes the have a 38 engine dressed like a 46-48 and it fits perfect but my 38 has rotted out the block sides. then a deal came an a jewel of a running '37 21 stud. I like tghe idea of the 21 stud...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2021, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,398
Re: Crank pulley
The mounts in my frame are flush with the top of the frame. So that is why the question if the middle fan can be used. the generator fan would hit the upper hoses. I would like to use a mechanical...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2021, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,398
Crank pulley
I hope you can help me. I have a nice running 1937 21 stud motor I want to run in my 1934 pickup. The engine sets about 4"r higher then stock so I want to run the middle fan like the 1946-1948 style...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2021, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 552
21 Stud 1937
Can I use the 46-48 fan/ generator /manifold with a crab distributor on my 1937 21 stud? I have the 2 bolt front cover and the the spacer for the long cam snout. what about the long 2 groove...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2020, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 932
steering shaft coupling for my 34 pickup
Does anyone know of a non-weld on coupling (u-joint), to couple two 3/4" shafts end to end, that will fit inside steering tube? I dont really want the u-joint to show. I think i will need the little...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2020, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 974
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2020, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 974
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2020, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 759
steering tube for 1932 Ford drop
the tube i have is too large. I think it was an F100 steering column tube. what years of old Ford Tubes will fit a 1932 ford drop. appreciate any recommendments. Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2020, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,534
Re: 1934 pickup frame questions
the steering box holes are in the right rail just like in Ted's photo of the Canadian frame ( but no numbers there). My frame and cab has been floating around Calif for years apparently without...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2020, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,534
1934 pickup frame questions
I havent found any serial numbers on the frame yet. I did notice that the passenger side frame rail has the steering box holes. none on the drivers (left) side;does that mean anything? I looked...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2020, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,703
Re: Drive Shaft Shortening
driveshaft specialist retains both locations in monrovia and azusa. they took my shaft to azusa as apparently there are different equipment. between the two locations. Oz is the the main man between...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2020, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,703
Re: Drive Shaft Shortening
I ended up giving it to Driveshaft Specialist in Monrovia. we will see how he does. I did assemble evrything and actually measure for the the length. I used a 1940 rear reversed eye main leaf 2-1/4...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2020, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,648
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2020, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,648
hammer size
anyone have a recommendation on the hammer size for using the old ford stamps on hot rolled steel. or any other tips?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2020, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,703
Re: Drive Shaft Shortening
Driveline Specialist closed. regular big named shops wont touch "torque-tube setups" I called Inland Empire Driveline and General. No Go C&G referred me to Inland. I am getting no where fast.
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