Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 479
Re: 1950 sedan rear end help
rockabilly be aware (you probably already are) that you will likely get oil leaking along the splines between the pinion and the yolk. RTV behind the washer and pinion nut will cure it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 479
Re: 1950 sedan rear end help
Check page 105 of the manual re pinion seal replacement; it can be done without removing the diff. The manual suggests using a special tool to remove the seal but any sort of tool/tools to gouge it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 267
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2024, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 488
Re: 1953 Ford 4 door rear vent window weatherstrip
Scottyboy; I wish you luck on locating the rear vent seals; I did that dance for a couple of months with little success. Phone conversations with the DC people in the "rubber room" did not even work....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2024, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,945
Re: '35 gas tank yuck
Muriatic acid will take the rust out but you will find it only marginally effective if it has not been degreased prior; any type of degreaser will do. Do not breath the fumes, do not do it on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2024, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 530
Re: Shoebox door removal help
You might be able to drill the heads of the bolts off after you have turned the phillips head shape into a round shape with punches. Bring lots of bits.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2024, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 530
Re: Shoebox door removal help
I believe the bolts you intend to remove on the chassis are have a phillips head. With a sturdy screwdriver give them a wack on the screwdriver with a big hammer. If you can get penetrating oil in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2024, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 625
Re: 8BA oil filter disconnected; trouble?
With all due respect to 69A's experience; not ALL 8BA's had the restrictor up-steam of the filter. I have 2 unmolested CDN 8BA's (50 car & 51 truck) where the ONLY restrictor is a hole on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2024, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,431
Re: 1950 Ford sedan seat too far forward
This is the correct seat for the car. I am guessing that when the new upholstery was done something was assembled wrong. I cannot remember how mine had to be assembled but it was not rocket science...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2024, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,431
Re: 1950 Ford sedan seat too far forward
The backrest in my 50 4dr has pins on the door side of the seats, from what I remember they had a locked position with a piece of hardware. It dawned on me at the time that this seat was designed to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2024, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,391
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2024, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,617
Re: Violent shake.
Some mid 60,s Studebakers also used this system. It is not a "wrong" system just a different system to prevent driveline vibration. If the cars suspension heights were messed with; front and or back,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-26-2023, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,617
Re: Violent shake.
If you are going to inspect or check pinion angles just be aware the stock 50 uses what is known as a "broken back" system of alignment. If the front u joint angles down the back will also angle...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2023, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,617
Re: Violent shake.
Are you talking about clutch chatter or is it after the clutch is fully released?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2023, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 5,125
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-02-2023, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 5,125
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2023, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,905
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2023, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,825
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2023, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 747
Re: Flywheel inspection possible?
This is just FYI for starter jamming problems, not necessarily related to 47 topless's problem. I have replaced the ring gear on 2 8BA's, both running driving vehicles and have had both of them jamb....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2023, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 397
Re: 1951 temp gauge issue
It is normal for a flathead temperature to rise after it shuts down. I think we need to know more about your thermostats and how you determined actual temperatures: assuming there is a problem.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2023, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 434
15" x 5" rims
I have a couple of steel (original 15" were optional) on my 50 Meteor. I have too much runout on two of the rims which I believe is causing a vibration problem. I have checked into straightening them...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2023, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,187
Re: oil restrictor
Just for info; I have and others (also on this site) have the restrictor in the return side of the factory oil filter. There is NOTHING acting as a restrictor upstream of the filter. It consists of a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2023, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,781
Re: Suitable Shoebox Rear End Swap
A bearing supply firm located seals and bearings for my 50 Meteor. This was strictly from comparing numbers and measuring the originals. You need to find a patient parts guy. I sourced a new NOS...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2023, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,079
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2023, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,596
Re: Starter problems
I have used this once, a notch in the starter plate; you need to carry a large screwdriver in your tool kit to rotate the flywheel. Now if the vehicle is parked over a mud hole there are other better...
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