Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2013, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,893
Re: Painting 101 - Need some insight
Many thanks to those who replied. I think I'll walk away.
Back in the day, I used to get cars painted at the local bargain shop by buying the cheap paint job; then slipping $50 bucks each to the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-20-2013, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,893
Painting 101 - Need some insight
Gentlemen,
I've not had a car painted in some time, and my daughter wants a quick, same color repaint of her 2000 Mustang.
The guy said he'd paint it with deluxe enamel. Then he said for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2013, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 8,110
Re: My 47 Ford pickup is on the road!!!
Man, that is a good-lookin' truck!
I had a similar experience myself last week with my '52 F-2. It's truly a magical moment when the all the greasy, dirty work pays off, and you hear it running...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2013, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,767
Re: Cure for ethonol gasoline ???
I saw this sign in North Dakota, where they grow lots of corn.
In Oklahoma, I saw signs advertising ethanol-free, 100% gasoline for a few cents extra per gallon. I tried a tankful, and there was a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2013, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 870
ballast resistor
Gentlemen,
I'm sorry, but I'm confused over ballast resistors. My 52 F-2 still has all it's 6V components. When I queried about it stalling after a few miles, someone suggested replacing the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2013, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,732
Re: 1952 Ford F-2 - 215 OHV redux
Thanks to those who replied. I've not checked or replaced my ballast resister. I did clean the pump-to-carb fuel line and was amazed at the amount of stuff that came out; so there's food for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2013, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,732
1952 Ford F-2 - 215 OHV redux
This beauty started again with no problems this morning. It idled sort of fast, and I didn't stop to adjust it. Took it for a spin to 7-11 and back, about 4 miles. Ran it up past 45mph in 4th with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2013, 04:58 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,756
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2013, 04:56 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,756
Re: 1952 Ford F-2 - 215 OHV
Thanks to all who replied.
Truckdog,
That's a honey of an engine there. Mines exactly like it, except covered in a thick ceramic glaze of Oklahoma clay, oil and sand. I'm seeing details in those...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-09-2013, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,756
1952 Ford F-2 - 215 OHV
Gentlemen,
I took this beauty out for a short drive tonight after starting it for the first time. I finally quit tinkering and just removed and rebuilt the Holley carb and Load-o-matic distributor,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2013, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,308
Re: '52 Ford F-2 215 OHV
Thanks as always for the advice, gentlemen; and for the allen screw info. Do you, or anyone know what they are for?
Thanks,
Les Delinski
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2013, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,308
Re: '52 Ford F-2 215 OHV
After some digging, I found a second bolt holding the distributor down; so two 1/2" hex bolts. There are two 1/4 " allen screws just to the left, or behind, the distributor mount. One horizontal;...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2013, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,308
'52 Ford F-2 215 OHV
Gentlemen,
I'm still trying to get this truck started. I guess I need a battery. This one will barely turn the engine over w/o spark plugs after sitting two days after a full charge. It's got...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2013, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,414
Re: No spark - 215 ci OHV
Bubba,
Thanks for the reply.
Points,condenser are new.
Truck was jumped from the battery with 12V by the former owner.
Since then, no spark.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2013, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,470
Parts washer - home garage
Gentlemen,
I have an old safety-kleen home use parts washer with the solvent all gone. Any suggestions for an economical (cheap) safe, flash-proof, not-too-smelly, effective parts solvent to refill...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2013, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,414
No spark - 215 ci OHV
Gentlemen,
I'm trying to get my '52 F-2 started and it doesn't spark. My questions are:
1.) Is there any way to test the coil? Does anyone know of a good coil for this engine w/ the original 6v...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2013, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,391
Re: 1952 Ford F-2 w/ 215 OHV
Thanks for the replies. Glad to see some 215s are out there, running happily.
First, I think I've got a 1bbl Holley 1904 w/ the glass bowl; but the numbers I see on the fuel inlet are : AG...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2013, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,391
1952 Ford F-2 w/ 215 OHV
I just got the above truck in original condition. I have a boatload of questions, but this forum seems to address mainly flathead V-8s. Is there someone here with a background in the 3/4 ton F-2...
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