Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2019, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,871
Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42
I haven’t had the wheels off, I don’t have the tools at work to do it. Can I adjust them from the outside?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2019, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,871
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2019, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,871
Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42
Anyone have a lead on the bleeder screw size? I didn’t measure mine when I had them out and I’m out of town for a week.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2019, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,871
Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42
Ok so I bled the fronts with a hand pump and then had an assistant pump the brakes and do it the usual way. I need the assistant to help me with the rears, I vacuum bled them but that was it so far....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2019, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,617
Re: 1933 coolant "water"
Correct. They also boil at a lower temp, which is why newer systems are pressurized. A pressurized liquid boils at a higher temperature.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-16-2019, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,088
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2019, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,422
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2019, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,871
Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42
Not inaccessible but more of a PITA than the front. Only a few extra curse words [emoji23]. Just requires a 1/4” ratchet with socket. And yes, speed bleeder would have helped. The vacuum bleeder...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2019, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,871
Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42
I haven’t scoped out the rear yet, I will look into it.
If I can get a set of standard bleeder screw on there I have a vacuum hand bleeder I can use. I’m pretty sure I’ll get a bunch of junk out...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2019, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,871
Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42
I’m gonna pull it out Monday am and match it to my thread pitch gauge. Has to be a standard item.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2019, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,422
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2019, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,871
Bleeding brakes on ‘42
So, will a standard bleeder screw with a nipple thread into the place the bolt is? Wondering if it’s the same thread pitch etc as a modern, sae bleeder
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2019, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,871
Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190510/f2d5a2e40fd22ffb7b277af1d22355d9.jpg
Good guess!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2019, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,871
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2019, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,871
Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42
Nope, it was suggested that I replace the wheel cylinder if they are that old.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2019, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,871
Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42
Yes, I have the original type and not the common type of bleeder. I’m not in a position to pull the wheels off the truck so I’m hoping a simple bleeding will be enough to get them to work. The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2019, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,871
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2019, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,871
Bleeding brakes on ‘42
Ok so I was able to replace a front brake hose on our 1942 Ford truck without a hitch today (thank you PB B’laster!) but I’m unsure how to bleed them. The bolt above the hose on the back side of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2019, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,422
Gas splashing out of filler neck while driving
Hi everyone. Stupid question.
1942 ford truck, gas splashes out of the filler neck when driving, pretty much only when I take a left turn or the right side of the truck dips lower than the left. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2019, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,224
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2019, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,224
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2019, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,224
Re: Front brake hose replacement 41 Ford truck
Agree with both posts, thank you!
I figure the steel line will probably come apart, so I’m anticipating replacing that to the master cylinder as well. I despise bending brake lines lol.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2019, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,224
Front brake hose replacement 41 Ford truck
The rubber hose has disintegrated and fluid is leaking out. With application of PB Blaster soaking over a week, what do you think my chances are of the hose fittings actually breaking loose at the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2019, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,156
Making your own vinyl/rubber floor?
I was at the hardware store today and for $12 I was able to get some vinyl mat off a roll. I’m most of the way though installing it, I will post a pic later.
The permanence of the truck bed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2019, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,156
Re: Making your own vinyl/rubber floor?
I did some measuring and pondering today. I think the bed liner will work best. There are some more expensive ones that you can tint but for now I think I will use the Herculiner red (provided I...
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