Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2023, 04:08 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: thermo stat flow
Hi Aussie Merc
is this the sort you are asking about?
The throat is 28mm in diameter. They came out of my 48 Mercury (59A)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-19-2022, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,925
Re: 1939 Ford 3 speed top loader help
Another thing I recently came across that may help. I replaced the rear main bearing and discovered that it was wider (thicker) than the previous bearing by about 30 thou. this caused the system to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-25-2022, 12:15 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,251
Re: Need info 1947 convertible top irons
Unfortunately I cant give you patterns or angles on these as the car is now complete and no access to the main pivot bar.
The centre to centre measurements I have from when I had them apart.
1....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-23-2022, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,251
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-14-2022, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,483
Re: Noisy sepeedometer - 1951 Ford
Hi Tubman,
I have also experienced these symptoms recently in my 48 Mercury. I did the research and it sounded straight forward. I decided to remove the speedo. IE. remove front seat, to make room...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2022, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 586
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2022, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 586
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2022, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 586
Fan Hub Sealed Bearing Model 46-48 ?
Hi folks,
Despite my search on this forum I have been unable to find anything about this model fan assembly. I think its 46-48 .
I need to replace the bearing, so my questions are;
How does it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2022, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 982
Re: 1948 Ford Fan Hub Oil
Well thank you guys for the information, I did wonder what the reason behind that upstand on the filler hole was. Now I know. I will use the 85 gear oil as suggested.
As usual, respondents on this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2022, 01:00 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 982
Re: 1948 Ford Fan Hub Oil
Thanks, Im intrigued to know how the heck oil stays in there. There are a couple of deep grooves on the shaft which I assume prevents the oil coming out of the hub by interrupting it I guess. There...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2022, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 982
1948 Ford Fan Hub Oil
Hi ,
Just wondering what oil /lubricant is recommended for the fan hub?
Im thinking about packing it with corn head grease as I assemble it, but refilling through that tiny hole may cause headaches...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2022, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 890
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2022, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 890
1946-48 Ford/ Mercury Convertible Top Fixings
Hi All,
I am about to install a convertible top on my car which did not have one when I bought it. Can anyone tell me what these two fastener holes do (on both sides). They have a fine thread button...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2021, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,403
Re: 12 volt Regulator NOT Regulating
Hi and thanks all for your input.
Here is an update. I changed the ammeter and with the Field wire connected to the Gen terminal it shows a good 30 amp plus charge when revved up. So to me it means...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2021, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,403
Re: 12 volt Regulator NOT Regulating
thanks Kevin,
the car is a 1948 mercury. now on 12 volts. I will try another ammeter. I did suspect this original one. If that doesnt work I will take both gen and reg up to Brisbane to be checked....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2021, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,403
Re: 12 volt Regulator NOT Regulating
Thanks tubman, I have read your posts on that previously and was wondering about getting one of the 1960 s Mustang electronic ones that are on ebay.
I tried Koates idea with the field wire. It made...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2021, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,403
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2021, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,403
Re: 12 volt Regulator NOT Regulating
Thanks Koates and Mart, a bit more information.
The generator was rebuilt and tested by a well known and reputable, auto electrician of advanced years who helps local v8 ers regularly, so I believe...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2021, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,403
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-25-2021, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,403
12 volt Regulator NOT Regulating
Hi guys,
on my new build, the rebuilt generator is not being regulated by the new voltage regulator. When I rev the engine the voltage keeps climbing 16 v + no sign of cutting out.
Is there a way...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-16-2021, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,697
Re: 39 Brake Questions.
Hi,
I put hydraulic brakes on my 38 pickup. Just used 39+ backing plates, pedals and master cylinder. Easy.
Dave
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-29-2021, 02:21 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,099
Re: Theft Prevention Ideas??
Hi guys,
Im a bit like Brian in that i leave my keys in my 34 pickup and one window down. However if parking overnight ,I have an under the seat kill switch AND my starter button is hidden under the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2021, 04:20 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,286
Re: early V-8 question from a Model "A" owner...
Hi Guys,
interesting idea to seat the rings, but for us “Colonials” downunder, can you describe what Bon Ami is please. Obviously it has some scouring qualities, maybe a dish washing aid?
Dave h
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2021, 04:09 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,296
Re: Houdaile oil
Hi Danny,
I was told to use Hydraulic jack oil, which is what I have used in my 48; project. When I bench tested them, it gave me a pretty solid resistance ,so I am happy with this result.
I think...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2021, 02:15 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,891
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