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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-23-2024, 11:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,172
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: Where’s my water going?

What pressure cap do you have on it?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-23-2024, 11:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 764
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: 1937 ford jack

50yrs ago I probably had one of those in a 37 Ford, but I would have put it aside as next to useless, not enough room in the trunk to transport junk around.

I may still have it but if I do it...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-06-2024, 11:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,942
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: !!! I'm blind !!!

Sorry.... too ill to comment.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2024, 05:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,060
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: Molded vs. Woven linings

Ted, it is just over 50 years since I got my 1st V8, a 37 wellside truck. I had small english flathead ford 4 cyl cars for a while before then. On those we called floating brake mechanisms,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2024, 04:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,484
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: Australian Early Ford V8 Nationals 3-6 May 2024

I know I have left it too late for this year but would I have been able to bring my LHD 1950 ford and get a permit to drive it as a visitors/ tourist vehicle? Thanks Geoff Kiwi
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2024, 07:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 864
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: 1951 Ford, runs fine then runs bad.

I would have a look at the wire to the electric fuel pump.
If that is shorting intermitenttly your ammeter would move to discharge and the pump would stop pumping fuel.

It would give you the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2024, 12:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 448
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: Rumbleseat trick of regreasing a throwout bearing?

19Fordy, they were different times. Young with little money, wages less than $20 per week, we didn't think long term.
Being a long way from the USA parts weren't always available and they were...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-07-2024, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 448
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: Rumbleseat trick of regreasing a throwout bearing?

Many years ago I used that trick, I can't remember worrying too much about the swarf, we were a bit unknowing in those days. I would probably put a smear of grease on the drill bit now.

I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-16-2024, 03:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 565
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: carb jet size

Where do you find the number?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-14-2024, 11:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,965
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: Removing Rust from the Block

Beat the c...rap out of the bolt heads as well to break up the rust on the threads, you do not want to twist the heads off.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-12-2024, 11:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 271
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: 5 window

The Aussies did, hopefully...... I have attached proof.
Yeah I know that is not what you mean but it may give you ideas.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-09-2024, 04:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 382
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: kingpin quality recommendation?

Thanks deuce lover, I will check out what he has.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-09-2024, 12:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 382
Posted By kiwi nz
kingpin quality recommendation?

As mentioned in one of my previous posts I am going to need a set of kingpins for my 1950 Ford sedan. I have heard enough of other peoples experiences to realize that quality may vary.

Does any...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-07-2024, 02:32 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 643,038
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: FINALLY…T5 WITH Torque Tube in a ‘35-’40 Ford...The WHOLE STORY!

I am trying to think this one through, I have read a few other T5 threads lately that make reference to close ratio combinations. It seems to me that with the width of the power band of a stock...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-03-2024, 01:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 575
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: Any contacts in Australia or New Zealand for rebuilding 94 Holley Carbs?

I am in NZ, I have a stack of repair kits and a few carburetors to rebuild, how do i identify what is a correct power valve?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-01-2024, 03:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 789
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: 1950 Ford kingpin lock pin

glennpm it appears that you are correct and I am fairly sure that the kingpins are the originals to the car. I have ben playing around with several sets of uprights and stub axles that I have and I...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-30-2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 542
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: 1954 Victoria welded chassis plates

Thanks all for your confirmation, it is a relief to know that it is supposed to be that way. I thought that I had read that somewhere else. I have to get the car “complied” for NZ and I can...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-29-2024, 11:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 542
Posted By kiwi nz
1954 Victoria welded chassis plates

My 1954 Victoria has steel plates welded to the under side of the center section of both chassis rails.
Is this how they came from the factory?
Thanks

Geoff
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-27-2024, 08:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 789
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: 1950 Ford kingpin lock pin

Thanks for the suggestion guys, but no nut on these lock pins, I don't think that they were produced new with them either.
Seems sensible to me that they should be held in place with a nut, but...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-27-2024, 01:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 789
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: 1950 Ford kingpin lock pin

Thanks nickthebandit, I will try measuring them, they looked the same size at first glance.

Geoff
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-26-2024, 03:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 789
Posted By kiwi nz
1950 Ford kingpin lock pin

I have to dismantle my kingpins to add shims to the thrust bearing and do not not know which way to drive out the lock pins.
How do I tell which way to drive them out?
The manual does not state...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-22-2024, 10:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,229
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: Head gaskets v8

Why the Bars Leaks? in my past experience Bars Leaks was a good way to block radiators.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-22-2024, 10:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,151
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: Assembled and running motor...any buying advice?

Why are you going to pass?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-20-2024, 08:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,449
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: 1950 Ford sedan seat too far forward

Thanks Greg, your memory is spot on, that is exactly how I did it, and what difference.
I do not know how the previous owner drove the car how it was, I can drive the car now though I am still going...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-18-2024, 01:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 651
Posted By kiwi nz
Re: 1955 Ford Ranch Wagon Gear Box oil/grease type

Okay kultulz definitely not afteran argument, I have a 1950 steering box with a leaking seal, I would really like to fix the problem without pulling the pitman arm (I don't have the right puller). ...
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