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Old 12-13-2020, 06:04 PM   #1
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I started my 49 8BA today for the first time. Everything went fine. I used all the suggestions that i have read on the Ford Barn about first start ups. No leaks and about 28lbs oil pressure. Alternator was charging about 13.5 volts. After the holidays i am going to put the front seat in and take it for a ride.
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Old 12-13-2020, 06:07 PM   #2
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Well done Coop, that's a great result. If it were me I'd have that seat in asap. I'm not patient enough.

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Old 12-13-2020, 06:49 PM   #3
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i am even more impatient than Mart, i drove my coupe around the neighbor hood quite a bit sitting on a wood box. then graduated to some low back vw seats on a sheet of plywood while waiting for the upholsterer for several months to get the real seat
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Old 12-13-2020, 07:25 PM   #4
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I would have to say that the initial start of an engine (whether a complete rebuild or just getting an old used one going again) is my favorite part of this whole hobby. It provides a real feeling of accomplishment.
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Old 12-13-2020, 08:16 PM   #5
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Great news . . . looks like you have an early Christmas present! There is just nothing better than starting up a new flathead.
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And the smell of a fresh engine on its first firing with all the paint curing,oils burning off things,a bit of crankcase vapor...ahhhhhhhhhh.......
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Old 12-14-2020, 06:59 PM   #7
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Have to laugh a bit. Thinking back when I first started and drove my 35 pickup chassis up and down the road sitting on a milk crate ! Smiling all the way, great memories for sure.
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