Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2023, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,413
Piston to Head clearance
Hi Guys
I am rebuilding a 59A engine (my 1st time) and have had the block bored to .125 over and decked.
I have read on FB many times that the piston to head clearance should be 40 thou, but I'm...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-15-2021, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 879
1939 Temp gauge fitting
I am looking to fit a mechanical temperature gauge in a 1939 Tudor with a 59A motor.
Can any one tell me what size / thread the bush is that the sender unit screws into and what size the thread...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2021, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,276
1934 Steering box
A friend has a left hand drive 1934 Tudor and is looking to improve the steering as it is very hard to drive particularly with radial tires. He has had the box fully rebuilt with all new internals...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2021, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,364
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2021, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,364
Re: 1940 Steering box
Further to the above post I have installed a new roller, worm, bearings, bush etc and have adjusted the free play in accordance with the instructions laid out on Van Pelts site. With it clamped in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2021, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,364
Re: 1940 Steering box
Quote. "I saw a 40 box recently where a washer had been slipped on to the end of the shaft and welded in place. The weld was crap and had broken allowing the shaft to slide out of the wheel and jamb...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2021, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,364
Re: 1940 Steering box
Maybe I should re phrase that and ask How do you stop the pin coming out of the cross shaft? I have looked on Van Pelts site and others regarding rebuilding a steering box but have not found...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2021, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,364
1940 Steering box
When replacing the roller wheel in a 1940 Ford steering box how do you secure the wheel shaft in position to stop it moving and coming out of the roller shaft?
Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2020, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,672
Re: 1947 convertible radio antenna
You could possibly contact C & G Ford Parts or one of the other suppliers and tell them what you are doing and ask if they could send you a copy of the installation instructions so you can see how it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2020, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 385
Views: 90,846
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2019, 04:28 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,079
Re: 11 inch clutch flywheel question
Thanks for the replys.
Is it just the pressure plate that is heavier (I can see the one I've got is heavier than a 10") or is the flywheel heavier too?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2019, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,079
11 inch clutch flywheel question
I have a 1940 81A engine with a flywheel which is possibly not original as it has only ever been fitted with an 11 inch clutch and pressure plate.
The question is, would it have come from a later...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2019, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 966
Re: '47 hood opening
Another option is to add an additional steel rod prop which folds down along the inner fender as a PO did on my 47 Mercury.
These cars are even worse than the Fords as the hood is longer and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2019, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,824
Re: Mystery Engine Part
Great info guys. I compared it to a starter spring and that definately where it has come from.
I had the engine on a stand and when I levered the sump off it twisted away from me and I didn't see...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2019, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,824
Re: Mystery Engine Part
It could be . It has a slight twist in it but it is a perfect fit on the crank snout.
It also appears like it had a small keyway type cut out each side where it has broken.
I'll have a look...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2019, 02:08 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,824
Mystery Engine Part
I have had a bad clutch judder in my 40 ford engine and today I pulled the sump off as a PO had fitted an 11 inch clutch and I couln't get the pressure plate out.
When I dropped the sump this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2019, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,278
Re: 40 Gas Tank
C & G Ford sell an adaptor #US-54
https://cgfordparts.com/ufolder/cgcat.php?searchtype=Search&year_choice=39&searchtextdesc=gas+tank&sd=Search&searchnumber=
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2019, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,398
Re: Newbie, 47 merc 59A-B engine budget
Hi Miguel
The mercury in your photo is a 1946 model as it has a painted grill surround with three small chrome strips each side and long strips on the hood.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2019, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,573
Re: buying a new radiator
I've had an ebay Aluminium Champion radiator in my Forty for the last few years and it runs cool regardless of the weather.
It runs about 1/3 up the gauge in traffic and on the open road...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2018, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,445
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2018, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,450
81A Oil Pick Up
I have an 81A engine in a 40 ford and when you take the sump plug out the mesh screen of the oil pick up is hard down against the bottom of the pan. There is no clearance between the pan and the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2018, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 12,533
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2018, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 8,261
Re: Up-date on 41 front wheel shimmy
If you are going to separate the hubs and drums you will need to get the special tool to cut the swages off the studs to let them come apart. you can't just press them off.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2018, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,104
Re: 46 - 48 running boards installation
Thanks guys.
Mine has aluminium boards and didn't have covers on them so I'll just put thin rubber washers on top of the boards to seperate them.
I had to replace the rocker panels so I put all...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2018, 04:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,104
46 - 48 running boards installation
When installing running boards on a 46 - 48, do the stepped rubber grommets you can buy in a kit install on top of the running boards between the board and the bottom of the body or does the board go...
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