Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 11:23 AM
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Re: O2 bung question
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTE - UEGO Sensor Mounting Orientation
A weld-in M18 X 1.5 boss is supplied for sensor installation. Mount the O2 sensor in the
exhaust system at least 18 inches downstream...
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Forum: The Test Forum
Today, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 88
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 09:30 AM
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Re: Bump steer
Yes, many copy cats following awful setups. Good article here:
https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/solid-axle-front-suspension-details/
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2024, 03:59 PM
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Re: Setting Ignition Points - 59AB
Yes, but that is for setting the timing with the two scales. Good post like Van Pelt has on his site. I'm after a reasonable way to get as accurate as I can for the gaps and dwell.
Thanks.\,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2024, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 2
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Setting Ignition Points - 59AB
Hi,
I got lost on the internet yesterday and this morning looking for a DIY precise way of setting ignition points.
First, I found a great video from Mart,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2024, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 2,274
Re: Hot rod steering box
I don't understand why you are against an F-1 box.
Regarding the Hudson 1939 with a longer shaft than the '37 another ??
NealinCA posts on the HAMB, not here.
3" chop is too much. Any dip in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2024, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 184
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2024, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 184
Re: Automotive switch ratings?
Thanks Tubman
I used a lower voltage due to the drop when I'm starting up with the foot mounted starter switch, no solenoid.
Even so 13.6v X 6a = 81.6 watts
a question of the ratings,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2024, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 5
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Automotive switch ratings?
I had a running and starting issue this week so I'm replacing my Petronix II with a Bob Drake rebuilt 1942 crab distributor on my 59AB. I'm planning to add a ceramic 1.5 ohm inline with the coil's...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2024, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,533
Re: Oil leak
You may be able to pull the pan by rotating the motor. Either #1 or#5 rod bearing caps may be causing the hangup.
Firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 2,274
Re: Hot rod steering box
For a Left Hand Drive, LHD; turning the steering wheel CW rotates the Pitman arm CCW which pulls the drag link forward, turning the wheels to the right.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 2,274
Re: Hot rod steering box
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/tech-32-rpu-project-roadster-izing-a-50-cab-in-3-simple-steps.299603/page-2#post-3185444
Many posts by NEALINCA on the HAMB
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 2,274
Re: Hot rod steering box
Wise words from Tim!
Use a modified F1 or one of Neal's new boxes.
Space is tight so avoid the F100.
Glenn
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,533
Re: Oil leak
From page #61 through #66 of the Techno Source ... below
"Rear Crankshaft Sealing
From 1932 to sometime in 1941, Ford used a non-contacting crankshaft thin flange that whipped oil into block...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 460
Re: 2 overdrives
Hi Fred,
The coupler to spline is sealed. I used RTV. I also added a vent to the left side axle housing per the instructions. Good picture is from 19Fordy
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 2,274
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 460
Re: 2 overdrives
I installed one a couple of years ago at the same time I replaced my Columbia clutches.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=542370&d=1715344413...
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Forum: The Test Forum
05-10-2024, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 88
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 2,274
Re: Hot rod steering box
1932 original ratio is 13:1.
Early '33s also had 13:1 but were then changed to 15:1 for the balance of the '33s and '34s. The 15:1 worm and sector pair fit perfectly in the '32 boxes.
The Hudson...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Bolting Down A 32 Sedan Body
Note that rear frame reinforcement was provided early on to deal with the sagging. DavidG's post and the balance of the same thread discuss it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 776
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 485
Re: Another spongy brake pedal
Yes with a dual reservoir system, you could do the left front first and for the rear whichever line is longest.
I'd block the brake pedal to mimic brake application, leave it for a few hours or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 485
Re: Another spongy brake pedal
Regarding brake bleeding, you should always start with the wheel that has the longest run of brake tubing to it, not the fronts as you mentioned.
What was the last change you made prior to this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 413
Re: Bolting Down A 32 Sedan Body
Hi Krylon,
This is a thread started back in December regarding the service bulletin you've mentioned.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=333677&highlight=spring+bolt
I was...
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