Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2024, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,617
Re: 1947 Ford Flathead Clutch Replacement
just a suggestion now’s the time to re-seal the trans leaks and maybe pull the cover check the working internals and just from experience when resurfacing the flywheel make sure it’s done on a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2024, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,264
Re: Water in gas
b - careful make sure it says contains isopropyl alcohol on the label
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2024, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 680
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2024, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,033
Re: Clutch won’t release
Here’s a way us old timers used to do it get the engine warm then shut it OFF have someone sit in there and hold the pedal down put it in second gear get a couple strong buddy’s over and rock it back...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2023, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,622
Re: Violent shake.
i can relate to the problem had the same thing with my 50 cpe. to make a long story short my flywheel was also surfaced but the first shop that did it put it on a surface grinder after another take...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2023, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 595
Re: '53 Holly Carburetor Troubles
I eliminated my problem by doing away with any fuel containing ethanol worst thing you can do is use that fuel in anything with a carb
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2023, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 513
Re: Aluminum radiator 1950 Ford Custom
Just my opinion i bought a Champion 3 row aluminum from Jegs about 8 years ago it fit perfectly excellent workmanship they have them for under $300.00 put it in my 50 cpe dropped the engine...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-24-2023, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,064
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-17-2023, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,314
Re: 40 ford no start
you say you swapped coil from running car but take a test light and see if you have power at the coil
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-08-2023, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 978
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
08-23-2023, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 796
model t ign coil
Just looking for some help i’m a member of the 1950 group just helping a friend with a 1925 model t depot truck he bought this year’s ago says it ran fine i think it needs a little tlc it has a 12...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2023, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 555
Re: Backfiring
add some marvel mystery oil put 10 oz to 5 gals it won’t harm anything and drive it
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-12-2023, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,245
Re: Replacing clutch in 1950 Shoebox Convertible
D-Roadster that’s what i had done when i first started putting in a new clutch and plate a good friend of mine had a small shop with a surface grinder but i didn’t mention that because the outcome in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-12-2023, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,245
Re: Replacing clutch in 1950 Shoebox Convertible
i also had a vibration on my 50 cpe fought with that problem for a year or so changing different pieces along the way then after replacing motor mnts which did help i took the fly wheel to a machine...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2023, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,064
Re: Shipping a Ford/Heyer test set
I don’t know anything about shipping but just wanted to say what a nice old piece of equipment i’ll pass it around to my buddies see if they have a idea good luck
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2023, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 860
Re: Tweety Bird
with that engine you could move lots of illegal Whiskey i’ll bet
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2023, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,607
Re: Oil leak on rear of engine
Dont always go by the dip stick how much oil did you put in it i agree with woodyman good friend of mine had a similar problem with his 35 v8 p up then he drained and only put in 4.5 quarts problem...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2023, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,690
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2023, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,690
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2023, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,440
Re: Antifreezes
i’ve been using the good old yellow prestone for over 35 years and never had a problem with in my 50 willy’s jeep 31model A. 1950 Ford i buy the coolant without water i mix my own soft water
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2023, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,737
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2023, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 987
Re: starting problem
2.1 volts at the coil is not enough should be @ 6 volts give or take ck. voltage when cold see what you get
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2022, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 6,578
Re: concourse correct details
like Harrison Ford aka Bob Falfa american graffiti said that must be a field car and the proof is inside the LR wheel well but hey i think there’s a beer can being dragged behind that beautiful old...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2022, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,090
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-02-2022, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,723
Re: oil filter delete??
First check the filter to make sure it’s the right one for the canister does it sit to high and like was said maybe the cover is bent then try putting 2 gaskets in and see what happens good luck
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