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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-11-2024, 06:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 919
Posted By flathead47
Re: Bumper Hitch / Mullins

I would be concerned about the bumper hitch that it would put a lot of strain on it. Those trailers are light even loaded and bounce a lot behind our cars. I watched a friends mullins bounce off the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-25-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,470
Posted By flathead47
Re: T5 advice

There is one other option instead of the hogs head & that is the one year only 1951 mercury bell that has the stock cross shaft & throw out fork. You need the same year starter plate. A simple flat...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-13-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 875
Posted By flathead47
Re: Merc 255

Thanks for all the great info on this setup.
Is a picture available to show the final result.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-13-2023, 12:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 875
Posted By flathead47
Re: Merc 255

The small bore 2G is the one to look for & use on the stock mercury manifold ?
Choke will be manual?
Thanks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-12-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 875
Posted By flathead47
Re: Merc 255

What year Rochester 2G do look for &'what vehicles would they have been on
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-12-2023, 12:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 957
Posted By flathead47
Re: 2nd gear disengaging

I would also recommend getting Mac Van Pelts book , shows you how to disassemble , reassemble , determine what parts are worn and need to be replaced.
You may want to talk to members of the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-26-2022, 02:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,557
Posted By flathead47
Re: 1946 - 1948 Convertible frame structure

Thanks Supereal , will give them a call
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-25-2022, 12:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,557
Posted By flathead47
Re: 1946 - 1948 Convertible frame structure

Thanks flathead48 , I can check for those mounts. The gaps & door alignment is good on the car , no door sagging , so I probably have all the convertible related mounts & brackets required. I kept...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-24-2022, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,557
Posted By flathead47
Re: 1946 - 1948 Convertible frame structure

19Fordy thanks for the link , in the pictures trying to understand if the extra bracket is the top one or bottom one or the convertible only has one that is a heavier bracket , hoping to see a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-24-2022, 11:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,557
Posted By flathead47
Re: 1946 - 1948 Convertible frame structure

Thanks Karl , have not seen that detailed picture before , I can see I may have some wrong bolt hardware installed in my top frame assembly.
Do you have any pictures showing the extra brackets...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-24-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,557
Posted By flathead47
1946 - 1948 Convertible frame structure

When looking at a convertible frame , what & where are the extra frame pieces added. If pictures are available please post , thanks.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2021, 10:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,290
Posted By flathead47
Re: Car wash bucket....

I have found AUTOGLYM to be my wax/cleaning products of choice now.
Have used all the products mentioned in the comments above , but AUTOGLYM gives me the best results.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,290
Posted By flathead47
Re: Car wash bucket....

I have found AUTOGLYM to be my wax/cleaning products of choice now.
Have used all the products mentioned in the comments above , but AUTOGLYM gives me the best results.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-27-2020, 11:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,861
Posted By flathead47
Re: V8- Times

Yes , September/October 2 weeks ago in Ontario , Canada
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-11-2019, 12:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,923
Posted By flathead47
Re: Engine block thread clean up

Thanks for everyone's input & advice.
Tinkers links to some other threads were very helpful as well.
My takeaway from the three threads are , test the thread first with a good used bolt or stud to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2019, 12:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,923
Posted By flathead47
Re: Engine block thread clean up

Studs & bolts , 1 motor has 2 broken bolts , that's how I got it , already have penetrating oil on the bolt heads .... hoping the rest will come out with out breaking.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2019, 11:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,923
Posted By flathead47
Re: Engine block thread clean up

I only have normal taps , was going to get only the chase taps I needed.
Are there different types of chase taps?
Tinker , I have complete motors , partial blocks & want to determine which are...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2019, 08:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,923
Posted By flathead47
Engine block thread clean up

Getting ready to inspect and cleanup my spare flatheads ..... I understand the head bolt / stud threads are to be cleaned using a thread chaser or modified bolt due to a friction fit.
What about...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-06-2019, 08:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,619
Posted By flathead47
Re: Need information on 1947 Ford choke / throttle cables

Thanks Supereal , I will give C & G a call to see what they have. Bob C thanks for the measurements , now know the length range I am looking for.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-05-2019, 07:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,619
Posted By flathead47
Re: Need information on 1947 Ford choke / throttle cables

Thanks FortyNiner , that is what I may have to do.
Still looking for the overall length of this assembly for 46 - 48 in case I do find some in my search
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-03-2019, 03:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,619
Posted By flathead47
Need information on 1947 Ford choke / throttle cables

Looking for information / pictures of the choke & manual throttle cable assemblies for my 47 convertible. How long would they be? Are there reproductions or have to find originals?
Thanks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-06-2018, 03:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,552
Posted By flathead47
Re: Suggestions for mild cam & muiltple carb setup with Columbia rearend

Thanks for the pictures & info on linkages , good looking setups .... john I will investigate jwl's book ..... so the 248f has a smooth idle only , but is a good performer from low the high rpm. John...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-06-2018, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,552
Posted By flathead47
Re: Suggestions for mild cam & muiltple carb setup with Columbia rearend

Thanks for all the input ... a few more questions ..... drolston ... the progressive linkage you use , what manufacture & who sells it ? John , blucar & peterc are your 2 x 2 setups direct linkage or...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-04-2018, 09:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,552
Posted By flathead47
Suggestions for mild cam & muiltple carb setup with Columbia rearend

Looking for some input. I am installing a Columbia in my 47 Ford convertible , it has a Edelbrock 3 x 2 carb intake with three 94's installed , only the centre carb operating , other 2 carbs blocked...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-24-2018, 07:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,834
Posted By flathead47
Re: Tire size with Columbia rear end

Great thread John , thanks
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