Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,081
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 187
Re: 1935 oil pressure gauge connections
The sender uses the engine block polarity (+ ground) so there is no need for a wire. The wire on the top of the sender goes to the pressure gauge. The gauge has two electrical terminals one for the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2024, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 328
Re: 1936 V8 Deluxe.
There is no "engine number" just the serial number stamped on the frame. Some of the unique models like 3-W and all the open cars also had a body number. The body was assembled by other companies...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2024, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 286
Re: 32 steering wheel on a 35
The 35 wheel is very unique one year item. Check the ford club restoration book. The wheel has raised areas every inch or so around the perimeter. Very obvious.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2024, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 467
Re: First drive, a few issues!
Possible you have a cracked syncro ring (blocker ring) which would require the transmission to come out and apart. If it were the clutch then both 2nd and 3rd would grind.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2024, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 587
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 587
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 919
Re: rear drum studs
Remove the tire and rim, try the fit of the replacement drum on the rim before mounting the drum to the car.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 327
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 575
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 455
Re: heater
Usually just pass coolant through the manifold and into a heater inside the vehicle. This is an aftermarket device.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 539
Re: 1937 coupe condenser - engine pulse
Check the resistance of the spark plug wires should be nearly Zero ohms each, adjust Carb. idle mixture for smoothest idle and highest vacuum. make sure vacuum is about 20 and steady.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 340
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 376
Re: 1936 Speedometer / Odometer Question
I am not aware you can get the proper color numbers and background. Look at model A speedometer parts, also I think they are made for 1940 speedos. It is a pain to apply, to cut between the numbers...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2024, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 794
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2024, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 539
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2024, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,877
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2024, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,765
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2024, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 968
Re: 1935 Coupe help
If you do get the car the V8 club restoration book will be of great importance since it can answer many questions. Check the club web site.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2024, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 968
Re: 1935 Coupe help
Std with some add ons like road lights front and rear, which are not period correct. Dash waterfall is 36, heater much later. Looks like a nice car! 35 steering wheel has humps about every inch or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2024, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 488
Re: W&h dual ignition
Very rare, hard to find the cap and rotor. Your going to need two coils. I would guess many of the early Ford distributor rebuilders could get it set up properly. Make sure it is set up on a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2024, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,142
Re: Clutch Release Shaft Bushing tool
Harbor Freight has bushing driver kit which is inexpensive and fits many bushings. It can be used to install or extract. I like to use threaded rod and nuts to press the bushing drivers, instead of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2024, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 462
Re: Cluster Gear ID
The teeth at the end of the gear hold a thrush washer in place. Gear appears early like 35-36
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2024, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,274
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2024, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 243
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