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    Spring Perch Bushing

    After fighting one side i found what I think is a easier way. After I got the center pin out. I very carefully drilled bushing with a 11/16 reduced shack bit. 3/4 is too big and will take some off of the perch, 11/16 not quite big enough to take entire bushing. Used a 3/8 cordless drill on...
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    rear spring to crossmember

    that sure likes like a fit to me.
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    rear spring to crossmember

    Thank you, previous owner removed a couple of the leaves, so he may not of put it back on.
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    rear spring to crossmember

    What do I use between rear spring pack and crossmember? or is it just metal to metal? Does not seem right to me, but I do not remember anything falling off 3 months ago when i removed them. Thanks in advance for any help.
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    What Did Your Ford Cost You?

    I'm probably not done paying yet with the honey do's. remember "A Happy Wife is a Happy Life"
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    Electric Fuel Pump 51 flathead

    I installed an Airtex e8902 6v on my 41. The Airtex will free flow fuel thru it when not in use so your mechanical will still work fine. I put a toggle on the dash to turn on and off as needed. It runs at 2.5 to 4 psi so I did not regulate. The 12v version with the same 2.5 to 4 psi is Airtex...
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    Ever wish you knew more precisely what your engine temperature is?

    Agree two is always better than one. I asked my neighbor who runs a machine shop to make an adapter to screw in to the head for me, because none of the ones that came with gauges seemed correct thread.
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    Let's see some skirts !

    Skirts on my 41. Not steel, but I still like the look
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    Went and got a Christmas tree today

    This was last years Christmas card, but thats ok I'm recycling.
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    Is my started motor going ??

    Learned something today. Mine does the same fast start cold, slow crank when hot. Maybe starter is dragging. I have a good elect. motor shop close to home that rebuild my generator this summer, including new armature (wires broken all over it). I'll pull it this winter and find out.
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    Airtex fuel pumps

    I have one installed on my 41. Bought it at Advanced Auto. Are they really any cheaper on e-bay? Cannot remember for sure but about $45?
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    ignition coil adapter kits

    I use a 6 volt coil I brought from napa. states on coil "no external resister required" so I just by-passed the under dash resister. Been working good so far.
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    Napa # for 40 rear wheel bearing?

    Why not just order them from Dick Spadaro? Willing to help, and has an ad on this site's home page. or im I missing something.:confused:
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    My new '41 Tudor Super Deluxe

    Hey Chris, Like your car. Have one like it, and also from Northern IL. Can't help with the horn, but good luck and enjoy:) i
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    What I Did on My Lunch Hour

    Why would it do that?
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