Recent content by Dan Hay

I had this problem, and I live in Texas. The trick is finding an old school machine shop with a lathe big enough for the axle bell to turn. I called so many machine shops and they weren't even sure they could do it, and if they could they would charge hundreds. I finally found an old school...

To add to the above post: if you do have a MC for disc brakes in the front, you will need to add a 10 pound residual pressure valve to the lines front and rear.

This is a screen cap of a speedo chart I found elsewhere here. The left column is the speedo gear for a 3.54 ratio rear. The right column is tire size. I'm running a 750 16, but the closest thing on the chart is a 700 16, which recommends a 20 tooth gear. I was surprised by this because I...

So I guess a 17 housing is like hens teeth? Should I round up a more common 18 housing and gear and be done with it?

It's in a 19 housing. I have an 18 housing around here somewhere. I didn't realize the housings varied as well

I bought a 17 tooth model A gear from Brattons. Car is running, but it looks like the mesh is not correct with my 40 worm gear on the driveshaft. It spins intermittently like its skipping teeth. Do I need to machine down the housing for a better mesh? Or is an 18 tooth as low as I can go with...

Found one! Thanks Barners. Thanks, Dan Hay

Bumping this thread with a question: Can an 18 tooth gear be used in a 19 housing without modification?

FYi, Roy at fordbolts.com has the ball, spring and cap in stock. Talked to him today and ordered them.

Thanks for the responses. I hope I can locate the ball spring and cap, and the metal bottom for the contact plate Thank you for the pictures! I think I can make that flat piece fairly easily. Anyone know guys that have these pieces? I'll try the fordbolts.com guy.

I'm rebuilding the column drop for my 40, and it had already been partially disassembled, so I'm not sure what it needs. I have ordered a new lock and key, as well as a chrome switch lever and an endcap. It looks like there is something that slides into the slotted part of the column lock...

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Here are some engine parts for a Ford flathead V8. Not sure of the years, but these parts came with a 40 Ford so I can bet it's all late 30's-late 40's no 8ba stuff (I'm guessing). If you need better descriptions or pics, please let me know. All prices are negotiable, and plus shipping. If you...

Looks great. I have a sweet spot for sedan deliverys.

I'm looking to get this for my 40 Sedan. Just a couple of questions: was the rear lowered more than 3"? Does taking the tank out make installation easier?