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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-16-2024, 03:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 755
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: seat belts 40 coupe

Not wishing to hijack the thread, but does anyone have an idea on how to stop the belts falling behind the seat when it's folded forward?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-08-2024, 05:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 574
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Dipstick Length

I'm not restoring the vehicle, it's a replacement engine for driver.

So, with the open pan on flat ground, 5 quarts of liquid should give me in the neighbourhood of the full mark?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-07-2024, 08:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 574
Posted By fortyonerag
Dipstick Length

I can recall reading that there are different flathead dipstick/tube combinations that could result in wrong oil level readings.

I'm currently putting a 59A flathead together. I don't know it's...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-05-2024, 08:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,016
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: 1941 Ford Convertible Motor/Lift Lower Mounting

I'd love to see a wiring diagram also.....Anyone holding?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-04-2024, 01:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,600
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: How far should I go with my '41 flathead

I have a 41 SD convert and going down the path of building a 59 motor for it. The idea of a modest rebuild can become a rabbit hole real quick.

Check out the 1948 movie 'Mr Blandings builds his...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-22-2024, 04:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,016
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: 1941 Ford Convertible Motor/Lift Lower Mounting

On the 41 the mechanism can be a little 'grabby' if the two motor screw lift adjustment gets out of line. So by the time you have stopped to help it along and such, a manual top is a faster and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-18-2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,016
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: 1941 Ford Convertible Motor/Lift Lower Mounting

That single stiff wire seem to be some attempt at an earth wire by the previous owner.


The top was very slow to operate (take about 4 -5 min) so eventually I disconnected the actuators and I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-18-2024, 08:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,016
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: 1941 Ford Convertible Motor/Lift Lower Mounting

Not sure this helps (darn if it isn't messy under there), but here we go....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-18-2023, 08:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,123
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: 1941 Transmission Gearset Tricks?

Wait, what, the 41 supposed to be faster than the 40 !!!???

Who knew?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-18-2023, 07:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 526
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: 1941 Ford Convertible Rear Seat

There is a wood brace that runs across the width of the car. I recall hearing someplace that it is a structural member - not sure.

The rear seat is located and held in place by the brace. I can...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-30-2023, 04:51 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,860
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Good Morning Nice Car conversation

"Have you had it since new?"
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-27-2023, 12:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 710
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Oil Pressure & Temp Gauge from Sweden

^^^^^Interesting. Not the look I'm after, but this has potential. Thermocouple probes as well.....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-26-2023, 02:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 710
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Oil Pressure & Temp Gauge from Sweden

Whenever I see the twin Smiths unit I wonder why no one made a twin water heat unit for flatheads.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-24-2023, 10:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 960
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Stock ammeter and 12V conversion - query

Thanks gents. Good idea, but I don't have the option of a shunt with the hall effect/inductive meter movement.

I will replace the stock ammeter. The reduced current of a 12V system might be a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-24-2023, 01:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 960
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Stock ammeter and 12V conversion - query

Thanks for the leads gents, much appreciated.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-22-2023, 08:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 960
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Stock ammeter and 12V conversion - query

I reversed the wire in the ammeter when I did the conversion. When I checked the other day the headlamps came on fine brakes too, with only a small wiggle in the needle.

Thinking perhaps a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-22-2023, 12:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 960
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Stock ammeter and 12V conversion - query

I haven't had a chance to get my ammeter out yet. I use the guage as a general indication that the system is charging.

Now that the battery (Optima) is charged I pulled on the headlights. The...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-21-2023, 10:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 960
Posted By fortyonerag
Stock ammeter and 12V conversion - query

I recently had a charging system problem on my 41. Car is stock except for a 12V negative earth conversion.


The stock ammeter has the inductive loops on the back of the gauge that the main power...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-02-2023, 05:49 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,117
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Rebuilding my Flathead random questions

Glad you're asking the questions. I'm gearing up for this exact job myself right now.

Much obliged.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-25-2023, 07:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 869
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Lincoln Zephyr valve spring question

Many thanks. This is excellent advice. I will use the better of the two however this engine will probably compete in the grocery getter class only.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-25-2023, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 869
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Lincoln Zephyr valve spring question

My thinking exactly. Seems likely with 8BA internals






Great lead, many thanks.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-25-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 869
Posted By fortyonerag
Lincoln Zephyr valve spring question

I'm doing a refresh on a 59AB (I'm not an engine guy). It's been sitting for a while and has some stuck valves.

It already has 8BA internals - crank, rods valves and pistons.

I ordered a set...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-24-2023, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 635
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: "Re-using" previously torqued head studs

Contemplating a similar problem for an engine that's going in my 41.


The only concern I have about leaving studs in place is its more fiddly to get a clean surface for the head gasket.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-04-2023, 07:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 890
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: Sarter-won't

Maybe your starter brushes are getting low, or are sticking in their holders. Have you tried tapping on the starter when it is having these problems?

If it helps, it's a temporary fix only
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-04-2023, 06:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By fortyonerag
Re: O/T race car

Warms me chilly ol heart. Thanks for sharing.
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