Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-11-2021, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 247
Re: Ford 56 Starter
Interesting post......I changed my '56 Victoria 312 engine from FORDOMATIC to stick shift using a "parts car" as a donor. I guess I was too dumb then (back in '64) to know about the starter...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2020, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,710
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2020, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,018
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2020, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 571
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2020, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,308
Re: Anti freeze
Water has a better heat transfer coefficient than 50/50 mix of antifreeze......cooling a flathead with all-water would be better in summer.....that is, if your system is clean and free of crud.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2020, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 269
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-02-2020, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,742
Re: In defense of 6 cylinders
I had a 6 cylinder/Fordomatic '52 Sunliner many moons ago......always started and ran well, particularly in the winter in New England. My guess is that car would be desirable these days.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2020, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 467
Re: gas
Maybe the ethanol/gasoline formulations are different across the country.....E10 fuel in my area corrodes aluminum and pot metal parts (carburetors) and creates havoc with "old" rubber formulations. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2020, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,126
Re: 39 trans
I have a 400+ HP motor in my '40 coupe with only one rebuild in 40 years on the 3-speed Ford trans.....same gear set ar your '39. Never pushed it hard and it held up well. But......in high school I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-18-2020, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 252
Re: Cork Gasket on Fuel Level Sender
I have never used a sealant on those cork gaskets, never had a leak issue.....make sure the surfaces are clean metal......do not know what Ford factories did though. I just tighten the screws, no...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-03-2020, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 534
Re: 1940 Ford fuel gauge issue
I have a similar issue on my '40 coupe......stock gauge/resistor with aftermarket sender. I am told the aftermarket senders operate on a different principle and cannot ever be accurate. Best bet is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-24-2020, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 599
Re: storage
I used to close the windows and put the cover on, and use repellent inside my cars. But....the mice still got inside and under the hood. So, I tried leaving the windows down, hood and trunk open,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2020, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 430
Re: Gear ratio on rearend
9 is the number of teeth on the pinion gear, 34 is the number of teeth on the ring gear. Divide 9 into 34 to get your rear axle ratio: 3.78 nominal (3.777777777 actual)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2020, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 588
Re: Anything on the threads?
I use anti-seize compound for brass fittings into aluminum. Been doing that for 60 years without issues. If the fitting is a gauge sender, the Teflon tape might insulate it and it may not function....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2020, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,459
Re: Luray Swap meet
I was there yesterday and today......very small......vendors were packing up at 10 AM today.......very few people this morning.......a bit disappointing, but still nice to get out with car guys.......
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-06-2020, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 159
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2020, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,095
Re: Rear Axle Taper - What It Does
Your skepticism of the axle preload specification is way off base. You have been lucky with only 50 ft-lbs....or maybe you simply "baby" your car.
The taper on the axle is designed by the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-02-2020, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 442
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2020, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 718
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-10-2020, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 902
Re: Hydraulic Brake Light Switch
Before you finalize your choice of MC.....I used a BOSS 429 MC (15/16" bore) on my '40 coupe (disc fronts).......I had to "section" the cover to clear the floorboard.....also had to lengthen the push...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2020, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,029
Re: Toe-In Lesson Learned
I did mine with a tape measure, then put it on a 4-wheel laser machine......the old way was right on the money.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-07-2020, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,078
Re: No Oil Pressure in 8BA
Good lesson in this thread....I pull apart every engine.....new crates as well as previously owned/run. That's the only way to know what you have. There are usually a few surprises in every...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2020, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 293
Re: Best source for glass?
I got glass pieces from a junk yard and cut my own. Used the old pieces as patterns. Not difficult to do.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-24-2020, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 726
Re: Transmission change
You might want to change out the
I did this swap (many years ago) and found it to be quite easy and straight forward. I bought a parts car and simply swapped over all the needed parts, and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2020, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,331
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