Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 01:52 PM
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Re: Narrow V8 Rear Axle
Itslow has a point. For spring over axle a person would have to use a narrow rear spring than fits over the mid section (unobtanium). Extend the frame 7.5" to include a crossmember for behind axle...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 12,019
Re: The 60-A, B, C Fordor Sedans
This is an old thread. Some of the original posters don't frequent the forum much anymore, including the original poster, and at least one is no longer with us. I would suggest starting a new thread...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Newbie with '29 RPU
I believe that the back of the cab wall had either had vertical wood supports or horizontal. I think the seat back cushion attached to them. See Link.
The cab corners look almost complete as far...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Spotlights on a 1950 Ford
Try plain old mineral spirits. That stuff even loosens rtv. I use Lubriplate 130AA for door latches and other smaller mechanisms that get wet on occasion. It's NGLI-1 so it's less viscous than most.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,136
Re: Flat head back firing pop. pop over and over
Intake valves don't stick as often as the exhausts do. Compression check will tell which ones are sticking if that's the problem.
Backfire by definition is when the engine coughs back through the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,305
Re: Fuse blowing
Ford used auto reset circuit breakers from the 30s clear up into the 50s. Early cars burned up mostly due to no circuit protection at all. Fuses will do the job but a person should carry a spare and...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-16-2024, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 350
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 920
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 316
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,403
Re: Narrow V8 Rear Axle
Most of them use the A axle and wheels so they can have the juice brake but stock look.
I wonder how many quick change axles have been narrowed for custom race applications. Nothing is new under...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 299
Re: C59A Generator Amp Info/Wiring Gauge
If the engine is mostly rubber mounted then the engine drive assembly should be grounded to the battery and the frame. A lot of the battery installations in late flatheads had the battery grounded to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 2,537
Re: Magneto and belts
I can't tell for sure but the Photo in posts 51/52 looks like a crab type cap. That would be a 1942 type set up or a modified rabbit ear distributor. With centrifugal advance and a vacuum brake they...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 603
Re: generator output
None of the repros are made to function as well as the old OEM ones.
A person can test one with a low battery and a battery charger with correct voltage. Connect the amp meter in between the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 502
Re: Recommended Turning Signal Switch
Some folks will pay the big bucks for the old Signal State 700 Burn Out Proof units. There are still old SigFlare 900 units out there in pretty good shape. The new Signal Stat 900 models are good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 438
Re: '51 o/d cable holder
I can't speak on the Fords but my 51 Mercury has a tapped bolt hole above and centered between the shift arms on the side cover where a bolt and clamp attach to secure the cable housing.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,612
Re: Nu Rex ignition switch
The new type switch can be connected to either control power from the battery to the coil or the ground pathway between the coil and the breaker points in the distributor. We would need to know which...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 762
Re: Business coupe oval windows?
I've seen quite a few older car tops that have multiple back light glasses inset in side by side fashion.
The complete 29 Sport Coupes quarter oval windows are just mounted to the top material....
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
04-12-2024, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 166
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 762
Re: Business coupe oval windows?
I've seen the bare frames before but I've not seen any with glass and what looks to be suspenders. Any of you 1929 Business Coupe owners have insight on those suspenders. The screws that hold the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,598
Re: NOS 8RT camshaft
This link has info but I didn't see anything about the 8RT.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59029&showall=1
Some of the parts with odd prefixes are follow on replacement parts....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 2,537
Re: Magneto and belts
I found a good diagram and can see the way the drive fits into the the advance mechanism which in turn is driving the magnet shaft and breaker cam. It showed a clothes pin spring set up to push the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 687
Re: Coil adapter issue
The high tension terminal of an adapter plate will still be functional with 12-volt if it was made for 6-volt. The only part of an ignition system that voltage matters with is just the coil. A 1.5...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 236
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 2,537
Re: Magneto and belts
I know how they work but even with 10 degree advance it still has no load control. A street engine would function much more efficiently with load control is my main concern. A Chevy distributor with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 2,537
Re: Magneto and belts
There is not really any way to put load control on a mag unless the whole mag rotates or at least the magnet rotates along with the points. Centrifugal impulse couplings are not for anything other...
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