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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2023, 08:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,899
Posted By MGG
Re: Safety of old tires

They also took some old widow maker truck wheels that I had.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-02-2023, 07:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,577
Posted By MGG
Re: wide five lug nut torque and direction

in all the literature iv'e got i thougt some where there are left hand threaded fasteners. not the lug nuts. thanks again, Tom.[/QUOTE]

On the big trucks, (I have 3), the lug nuts on the left...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-29-2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,619
Posted By MGG
Re: Teach Me Voltage Regulators

I took my regulator and generator to the local auto battery and electric shop to have them checked out and the regulator adjusted. I did this twice on two set-ups with good results.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-09-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By MGG
Re: 1941 1.5 ton Ford Truck

1940 through 1947. There may be a few minor differences inside, one of which I know of is that on the 1940 door, the rectangular access cover is held by 5 screws and on the others it is held by 8...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-03-2022, 10:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,320
Posted By MGG
Re: Another Overheating Question

I do not like flex hoses. I have no scientific proof but it seems to me that the ridges would hamper efficient flow of the coolant. I do remember from some fluid mechanics studies at one time, that...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-02-2022, 10:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,794
Posted By MGG
Re: Western National Meet - Wenatchee, Washington State

I would like the answer to this also, please.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-15-2022, 04:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,125
Posted By MGG
Re: Other Vendors ?

Here are three more which I have used:

C&G Ford Parts, Escondido, CA

The Early Ford Store, San Dimas, CA

California Vintage Ford, Sacramento, CA
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-30-2022, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 757
Posted By MGG
Re: 1940 ford chrome lever and switch plate

A trick I use is to wrap a thin piece of electrical (or any kind) of tape around the perimeter of the switch before removing the two screws which hold it on. This enables you to get the unit to your...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-15-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,655
Posted By MGG
Re: Engine dies while driving

I vote with the sediment-in-fuel folks. My 37 engine did this when the screen in the fuel pump's sediment bowl would clog up. The sediment appeared to be small pieces of tank liner material which...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-31-2022, 06:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,638
Posted By MGG
Re: Mounting dome distributor

Make two temporary studs and put them in finger tight. This will allow you to slip the gasket on and then the distributor. Turn the rotor with your finger as you line up the slot and slide the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-18-2022, 09:32 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,771
Posted By MGG
Re: Hair splitting for AnthonyG?

I was told by a mechanical engineer friend of mine that an engine takes a fuel and produces mechanical power from it while a motor takes one form of power (electrical) and changes it into another...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-06-2022, 10:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,815
Posted By MGG
Re: Water pump change out

For the inside hidden bolt, I use a 14 mm metric 6-point socket. It fits a little bit more snugly and lessens the chance of rounding off the corners.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-05-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,091
Posted By MGG
Re: Hubcap ID help please :)

Center row right looks like what was on our 1950 Ford sedan. Bottom row left was what was on our 1965 Mercury Comet.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-15-2022, 03:00 PM
Replies: 2,234
Views: 359,190
Posted By MGG
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck

I bought the side channels for my 34 BB from Steele Rubber Products. They fit and work well. They are probably the same as for your 32. I do not know for sure.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-13-2021, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
Posted By MGG
Re: A Real Rookie question

I like the hand throttle for starting out on a hill. My right foot can stay on the brake while the hand throttle can keep the RPMs up until I can get my foot over on the floor throttle pedal.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-12-2021, 09:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 977
Posted By MGG
Re: Current Leak?

In my 1934 truck, I had the same type of short. When I would activate the system via the battery cut-off switch, I noticed a very slight jump in the ammeter in the discharge direction. The tail...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-12-2021, 12:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 692
Posted By MGG
Re: 34 front window size

Sanders Glass in Vancouver, Washington probably has the pattern.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-04-2021, 02:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,578
Posted By MGG
Re: Fan Hub

One thing to consider is that if there is oil in the hub and you set it down on your workbench, one way or the other, the oil will leak out. I do not remember which way, but I think it is if you set...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-05-2021, 10:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,801
Posted By MGG
Re: Running cooler - does this make sense?

Whenever these types of issues come up, I always revert to the following: Does anyone really think that Henry would have wasted money on extra impeller fins and oversize hoses that were not...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-05-2021, 10:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,308
Posted By MGG
Re: '40 and '41 Pickup

On the 40 door, the plate which gives access to the window mechanism is held on by 5 screws and the 41 and later covers are held by 8 screws. My grandfather had several 41 big trucks and none of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-17-2021, 09:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 698
Posted By MGG
Re: Recomendations for Glass Source

I used Sanderson last year for 3 windows. They were very professional and provided prompt, good service at a reasonable price.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-15-2021, 06:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,620
Posted By MGG
Re: leaky water pump

I would not take the radiator and fan out to replace the pumps. It would be a little easier but I do not think it would be easier enough to offset the trouble of putting the radiator, fan and shroud...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-06-2021, 03:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,578
Posted By MGG
Re: Fan Hub

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# 3 Turn fan until the screw is at 12 0'clock fill with oil now turn fan so that oil fill is at 3 o'clock - excess oil will now drain out in a catch pan put fill screw back...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-28-2021, 10:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,176
Posted By MGG
Re: 1934 ignition switch quirky

One trick that helps me when I work on switches is to wrap a narrow piece of tape around the switch to hold the pieces all together when removing the two screws. That way I can get it to my work...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-16-2021, 07:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,838
Posted By MGG
Re: no advice needed, but I am curious

I made two cranks out of electrical ground rods. Two 90 degree bends and a drilled hole in the end for a cross pin and you are done. They are just long enough to clear the bumper.
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