Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2022, 11:54 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2022, 11:42 AM
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Re: 1939 Ford sedan Cranks wont turn over
rockfla - No arc or popping with the cables.
Even adding gas directing onto the carb, nothing.
51Woodie - Last time it ran was 3- 4 months ago. It originally had a thin battery cable, but I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2022, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 993
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2022, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 15
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1939 Ford sedan Cranks wont turn over
It was starting and running a awhile back, but now it wont turn over.
All original equipment, including the lousy 6 volt system. I just had the carb rebuilt. It's getting gas.
Getting ready to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2022, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 713
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2022, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2022, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 5
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1939 Ford Choke/Throttle linkage
I'm looking for the choke and throttle linkage for 1939 Ford V8.
Checked eBay, Dennis Carpenter and vintageford.com with no luck.
Do they make reproduction or do they have to be made?
My...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2022, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,464
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2022, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,464
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2022, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,464
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2022, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,464
Correct carburetor 1939 Ford Sedan Deluxe
I'm a newbie with flathead V8's. I understand there are two different type of carburetors for 1939 Ford Sedans.
How do you know if you have the correct carburetor?
This was my fathers car. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2022, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,969
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2022, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,969
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2022, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,969
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2022, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,969
Re: 1939 Ford Carb question
Mart, no, it I'm not looking for a perfect restoration. I just want it to have a steady idle without using the choke to keep it running.
Two more pics below showing vac line. One end is open with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2022, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,969
Re: 1939 Ford Carb question
Ok thank you 51Woodie.
If I can see what it looks like, and what goes where, I may be able to piece something together.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2022, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,969
Re: 1939 Ford Carb question
51 Woodie thanks. That's what I was looking for. Is this your carb in the pic?
"that has a steel line that connects to the front cover to feed vacuum to the distributor vacuum brake."
Any...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2022, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,969
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2022, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,969
Re: 1939 Ford Carb question
Wrong carb? No wonder. Been trying to start it for awhile now. It starts but wont keep an idle without alot of choke. Even after the carb rebuild. This was my fathers car. I don't know everything he...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2022, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,969
1939 Ford Carb question
I'm a newbie with Flathead V8's.
I am trying to find a picture online showing the back of a model 59 Ford V8 carburetor. This one I have has a bolt in (what I think) is the vacuum. It's sucking in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2022, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,342
Re: 12v battery on 6v system?
Ralph G: Mine is about 1/2 that crank speed. Half loud. 2 or 3 turns. Battery was rebuilt. New battery.
Thanks for the input guys. Looking for a thicker starter to solenoid cable. This one is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2022, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,342
Re: 12v battery on 6v system?
It runs great once it cranks over. New fuel tank, lines, fuel pump, rebuilt carb. I'm going to convert to electric fuel pump.
I am focusing on timing and points. I've never done those on a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2022, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,342
12v battery on 6v system?
I've had it with this weak 6v. I have the original 6v system on my 39 Ford Sedan. When it finally starts, it runs great.
Even with a new fully charged battery, the 6v barely turns the flywheel....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2021, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,248
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2021, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 17
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