Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2020, 08:46 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2020, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 4
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41 to 47 coe truck colors
Does any one know the factory colors for the 41 thru 47 coe trucks that ford made. A friend of mine is trying to paint his 41 cab over engine dump truck plastic model for a high end train platform....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2020, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,618
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2020, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,618
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-27-2016, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,327
Re: v8 flathead temp. gauge goes up and down
OK--The tube came in and I fixed the flat. I was able to take a ride in the truck and this is how it went.(I did not drill holes in the thermostats.) The temp gauge did not bounce up and down this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2016, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,327
Re: v8 flathead temp. gauge goes up and down
OK-- I put the new single pole sending unit in and so far all seems to be ok at idel in the driveway. No time to take it for a ride. I had a flat tire and I had to order a new inner tube. I have the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-18-2016, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,327
Re: v8 flathead temp. gauge goes up and down
I got my replacement single pole sensor today and will try to install it tomorrow. I will take new lazor readings and also see what the dash gauge reads. I think my last lazor readings were 164 on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-18-2016, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,327
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2016, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,327
Re: v8 flathead temp. gauge goes up and down
OK- The lazor gun tells me the engine is not overheating. I removed the thermostates and it is still the same. I ordered a new single pole temp sensor and when I test that I will let you fokes know....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2016, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,327
Re: v8 flathead temp. gauge goes up and down
The first thing I am going to do is try a lazor pointer that I gust picked up to make sure it is not overheating. I did try bypassing the double pole sensor before by connecting both wires on one...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-13-2016, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,327
Re: v8 flathead temp. gauge goes up and down
OK-- I took it for a ride today and it's back to where it was. The temp gauge went up to normal then down to (below cold) all the way to the left, then it went up to 3/4 and then back down. Rich
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2016, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,327
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2016, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,327
Re: v8 flathead temp. gauge goes up and down
JSeey-- I do understand the wiring but is is a good idea for me to make sure that I have it correct. I will check my wiring. It not like I never made a mistake before. Thanks Rich
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2016, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,327
Re: v8 flathead temp. gauge goes up and down
OK -- I went out and eliminated the double pole sensor and ran the engine till it was hot. Now I have no reading at all. I reconnected the double pole sensor and I am back where I started. Is it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2016, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,327
Re: v8 flathead temp. gauge goes up and down
Thanks all so far. Let me explain a little more. When I say the gauge goes up and dowm I mean it goes to hot then down to very cold then back up to hot. It is like I have a bad connection but they...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-11-2016, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,327
v8 flathead temp. gauge goes up and down
Just finished my resteration on a 40 pickup with a 47 v8 flathead. I installed a 160 thermostet in each rad hose at the head outlet. My problume seems to be the temp. gauge goes up and down all the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2016, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,651
Re: 1940 ammeter wiring question.
OK -- I went out and wired it up as a voltmeter and it srarted up and the battery is charging and the gauge indicates its charging. Thanks all Rich
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-28-2016, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,651
Re: 1940 ammeter wiring question.
It rained here all day today and the truck is now outside since it got too tall to work on in my gerage. I hope to get to the wiring tomorrow. I set the cab on and had to take the tires off to get it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-28-2016, 05:26 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,651
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2016, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,651
Re: 1940 ammeter wiring question.
Thanks for all the help--Based on the information you ford lovers have given me I am going to connect it up as a voltmeter. The diagram given me from REBEL WIRE indicated an ammeter and I wired it up...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2016, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,651
Re: 1940 ammeter wiring question.
Yes I am using several old ford wiring diagrams along with the REBEL diagram. So far I have everything working except for this gauge. My problem was not knowing that this was a voltmeter and the very...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2016, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,651
Re: 1940 ammeter wiring question.
Yes the bars were there as you discribed. I removed one because of the bad info given me from a very generic wiring diagram from ''REBEL WIRE''. and ended up with a short. I still think I can run a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2016, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,651
Re: 1940 ammeter wiring question.
OK --As I look at the gauge face I see the word ''BATT''. If it is a volt meter can I put a 6volt wire on one terminal and ground the other terminal? Rich
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2016, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,651
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2016, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,651
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