Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2012, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: steering column where is it from?
Column lock is prewar Ford as far as can be told. Usually the horn button and wheel best way to pin it down, 36 and before are the cruder type. In 37 the pitman went to roller, steer is easier than...
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Forum: Early V8
06-23-2012, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,710
bunch of stuff
46 FRONT & REAR axles
Front has no brakes or hubs but spindles bones & tie rod.
rearend never parted brakes & hubs have torque tube ratio unknown from coupe assume 3:78 at least, spring & bones...
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Forum: Early V8
06-23-2012, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,013
Re: 37-40 steering box
If you have the junker, get the parts. I haven't had to do the worm but the taper bearings & cups, pitman bushings & seal as well as the shim/gasket pack. once you do it up right, you know what you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2012, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,011
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2012, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,722
Re: Flathead question
Just-in-case, number or somehow keep the lifters on the correct lobe in case it is fresh enough, you will not have to get them reground.The open valves may need grinding, but maybe they will not be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2012, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,662
Re: Lots of stolen ford parts
Niagara is the next big thing coming upthis way, I don't go but there are barners that probably do. Look for Ohio Plate too? could be that dumb
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Forum: Early V8
06-02-2012, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,298
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Forum: Early V8
06-02-2012, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,402
B&D valve tools
Black & Decker valve & seat grinder, new diamond on dresser, coolant pump system, new belts. Cabinet with pilots stones include flathead 2 drill motors for seat
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2012, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,815
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2012, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 10,187
Re: help!! my flathead v8 has a miss
I alsoguess stuck valve, probably exhaust if compression is not coming back into intake. pull wire to find out what one? I have resurrected a few sat a long while, valves and seats had rusted some....
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Forum: Early V8
05-26-2012, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,298
37 coupe shell
no floor rough shell all sheetmetal, fenders and spare pieces,frame 36 rear axle more pictures email, will not load
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2012, 04:12 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,898
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2012, 05:07 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,824
Re: Sooo many 1938 ford pickup questions
The grease seal is in the hub, just have to get a fancy puller to get to it. If it is leaking oil in there from around the axles, you will have to take it ALL apart, big deal, but I here stories...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2012, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,749
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Forum: Early V8
04-10-2012, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,428
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2012, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,283
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2012, 05:27 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,282
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2012, 05:17 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,204
Re: Truck Steering Box
I restored a 39 1ton the steer box was exactly the same as the 37 car steering I fixed up for the hot rod project. In fact the front axle was no different except the heavy 6 bolt hubs, as the sedan...
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Forum: Early V8
04-06-2012, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,428
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2012, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,438
Re: cleaning inside 37 flathead
I don't know if I would want to stir things up too much if it is crunchy build up like some oils do. If it is waxy (parafin base) like pennsylvania oil I would do like Karl said if set on doing it....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2012, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,411
Re: Breaking rotors
I have a new Mac's cap that broke 2 rotors. Foreign junk, running the old used one with new rotor. Someone must have a tool to recut these half !ss parts.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2012, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,759
Re: Flathead rebuild cost
bullshit. my LB I took to a local shop that did race engines mostly for dirt tracks. he did not magnaflx the block he says when it's clean can see defects so I don't know about that. 100 bucks to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2012, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,387
Re: Stupid question- rear pinion removal?
The Joker said(Batman) :"where does he get such wonderful toys?"
really does show how to do it right, and then agian I was sucessful making a puller with a jack, chains and heat. I wish first I had...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2012, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,613
Re: Crankcase Solution wanted!!!
I believe the rear "slinger" seal that really isn't a seal is what it is. Now the front seal can be done better, i got one and it is quality. But I forgot it and put the rope seal back in, they work...
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Forum: Early V8
03-10-2012, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 11,276
Re: 1938 - 1940 Ford Banjo Rear End
Trucks were generally 4.11 same as 60 hp. Ratio 4.56 optional for trucks with 60hp as far as my info go's. I use a 37-40 rearend with 3.78 rato an is perfect, I have a happy sounding 2200 rpm at...
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