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If you take off the wind deflector you'll see that there is a serrated bracket holding on the piece with the wheel. If it's not moving, it's stuck. The piece that the wheel is attached to, definitely moves. I installed the hood on my 47 P/u about 2 weeks ago.

The piece on the wind deflected just above the radiator, where the latch attaches when close is adjustable. Loosen the 2 bolts and slide the bracket with the roller roller up or down.

Mike, Many thanks. Appreciate the help.

Still having problem with the hood bracket with the spring installation. If I mount the spring as in the 41 trucks, there is a bend in the bracket that hits the firewall and will not let that work. Does the spring end of the lever get attached to the firewall or to the hood itself. Recent...

When I purchased my 1947 1/2 ton, the hood, side brackets with the 2 arms, and bracket with spring were all off the truck. Can anyone post a picture of how the side arms, and bracket with springs gets installed. Any help appreciated. I think the the side brackets get installed in the top hole...

I'm looking for a 4 position heater switch to use in my 47 1/2 ton p/u. Any one know of a place to purchase?

I'd certainly buy one!

Any suggestions on good vendor to purchase vacuum motor kits for my 47 1/2 ton pickup? I would appreciate any advice.

Where can I get an easy to read (not micro print) diagram for the wires going to the light switch? A print that will show wire colors and to which post they go to. Is there a diagram available that shows what each post on the switch controls?

Many thanks for the info., it all helps. I'll let all know what we find.

The engine ran for a short time and sounded good to me. The bypass spring and valve were in place. When I get the block back ,I'll check the plugs mentioned and hopefully find the problem. The fuel pump bushing was damaged. It was removed and will be replaced when block returns

Thanks for the info, I'll check the plug out when I see the block later this week .

Yes, 40 lbs pressure

There is a plug in the front and rear of the oil tube that runs front to rear of the block

Recently ran a flathead v8 that I was told had been overhauled but never ran in over 20 years. On first run the engine overheated with smoke coming out the breather. Disassembled engine, removed the plugs from front and rear of oil passage and founds blockage in that line.......The rod bearing...