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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-22-2023, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 632
Posted By vetpenny
Re: Canada made flat head v-8 cylinder heads

Thanks for your prompt reply. I will look carefully at my heads to see if they have any numbers. I noticed in one of the photos you sent had H&H on it. Did they make that head? If so are heads...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-22-2023, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 632
Posted By vetpenny
Canada made flat head v-8 cylinder heads

I have found NOS aluminum heads for an early v-8 ford. The only identification is the script ford marking and below it “MADE IN CANADA”. Since it has no numbers on it, the year or years that these...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-20-2023, 12:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,394
Posted By vetpenny
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-20-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,394
Posted By vetpenny
Re: Original 1935 ford heads aluminum or cast iron

After further communication with several people familiar with Aluminum heads in about the 1933-36 years many reported problems. As a result they were replaced with cast iron heads. My 1935 ford coupe...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-14-2023, 10:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,394
Posted By vetpenny
Re: Original 1935 ford heads aluminum or cast iron

Thanks for all your comments. As a result you have answered my question. The 35 heads originally were aluminum. Apparently problems did arise as mentioned in the emails and Ford suggested that their...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-13-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,394
Posted By vetpenny
Re: Original 1935 ford heads aluminum or cast iron

I meant ACAA judging relative to point deductions.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-13-2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,394
Posted By vetpenny
Re: Original 1935 ford heads aluminum or cast iron

Does anyone know what deduction in points would occur if you used cast iron heads instead of aluminum heads? Ford realized that aluminum heads tended to warp and rust and replaced them with cast iron...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-12-2023, 11:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,394
Posted By vetpenny
Original 1935 ford heads aluminum or cast iron

What are the original heads in a 1935 ford car. I have seen both aluminum and cast iron. Which one is correct or are either acceptable according ACAA judging.
Thanks for your help.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-01-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 865
Posted By vetpenny
Re: 1935 ford radio

Where can I purchase a radio the checker? Thanks for your help.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-01-2023, 07:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 865
Posted By vetpenny
1935 ford radio

The original radio in my 35 ford coupe was running up to a few years ago. Now all it does is “hum” when I turn it on. I suspect that I have a bad connection or a tube problem. Does anyone have a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-02-2023, 07:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,190
Posted By vetpenny
Re: Accuracy of a gas gauge in a 35 ford

Thank you JimG and Floyd for the service bulletins and comments. Hopefully A&L in Canton, Conn will have the parts and red fluid if I need them.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-02-2023, 03:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,190
Posted By vetpenny
Re: Accuracy of a gas gauge in a 35 ford

The 35 ford has a hydrostatic gas gauge and is not the same as the 36 gas gauge. When I add gas the red fluid rises to a level and remains constant. How-ever after driving the car a few miles, the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-02-2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,190
Posted By vetpenny
Accuracy of a gas gauge in a 35 ford

The level in my red fluid gas gauge seems to vary when I am driving. I wonder how accurate are these gauges. What are your thoughts?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-29-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 890
Posted By vetpenny
Re: A 34 and early 35 intake manifold

Thank you for your photos and comments. I have located the what I believe is the correct manifold for my 35.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-28-2023, 01:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 890
Posted By vetpenny
A 34 and early 35 intake manifold

I am completing the restoration of an early (February) 1935 ford 5 window coupe to original specifications and need an intake aluminum manifold. According to the 1935-1936 ford book page 106 the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-20-2023, 10:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 949
Posted By vetpenny
Re: 1935 ford manifold

Thanks for your comments and advice.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-20-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 949
Posted By vetpenny
Re: 1935 ford manifold

The engine block is still ford green I assume.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-20-2023, 09:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 949
Posted By vetpenny
Re: 1935 ford manifold

Thanks for your prompt reply. Am I correct in assuming that the heads were aluminum and not cast iron?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-20-2023, 07:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 949
Posted By vetpenny
1935 ford manifold

Relative to the 1935 ford manifold I have the following questions.
1. Is the manifold cast iron or aluminum when the car left the factory?
2. Was the manifold painted ford green?
3. Were there...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-30-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,245
Posted By vetpenny
Engine color for 1935 ford

I have seen 1935 engines with silver color and light green. Most of the 1935 engines I have seen are light green but a few are silver color. People who have silver engines claim that some of the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-10-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 924
Posted By vetpenny
Possible bad coil

My 1935 ford is difficult to start after I have run it for about 10 miles. If I let it sit until the engine cools down it starts immediately. I suspect that I have a bad coil but would welcome any...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-03-2022, 12:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,123
Posted By vetpenny
Re: Recently acquired ‘35 5 window coupe

Tom
I have an almost duplicate of your car, namely a 35 deluxe 5 window coupe which is black with apple green wheels, and noticed that you were from Maine. Since I live in Veazie Maine, which is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-01-2022, 11:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,269
Posted By vetpenny
Re: Oil sending unit for a 1935 ford

Do the sending units work and if so what is your asking price?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-01-2022, 08:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,269
Posted By vetpenny
Re: Oil sending unit for a 1935 ford

I have acquired an 80lbs oil sending unit for my 1935 ford. Since I could not locate a 50lbs sending unit I am wondering whether the 80lbs unit will work. The oil gauge only goes up to 50lbs and my...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-25-2022, 04:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 808
Posted By vetpenny
Temperature gauge in a 1935 ford

I am trying to fix the temperature gauge in my 1935 ford. Originally I believe it contained a red liquid in a closed vessel. My gauge has liquid in it but it is clear. It is my impression that over...
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