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    8BA rods

    Thank you
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    8BA rods

    I think there are four facing front and four facing rear. That would give the camshaft the most amount of oil. None of my books makes it clear. Thanks in advanve
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    8BA rods

    What is the correct position on the squirt holes on the left and right side rods? I have rods with the same numbers from prior rebuilt I guess. Looked thru my books and been unable to find it. Thanks in advance
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    Mercury crankshaft

    Working on a 8BA found three of the four plugs you drive in the crankshaft was in the oil pan. I have threaded the holes with 3/8 NPT tap. My question is would you install aluminum or steel Allen headed plugs? The steel plugs weigh about 132 grains and the aluminum plugs weigh 64 grains. Thanks...
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    Air fuel meter

    Thanks Ron
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    Air fuel meter

    Are most air fuel meters mount in or under dash? Are there any that are hand held , without welding a connection for sensor
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    Air fuel meter

    I am looking to buy a air fuel ratio meter to tune my 8BA. It runs good, checked plugs not burning very clean they are black. Looking for recommendations for a good one and ones to stay away from. Thanks in advance
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    Auction from today

    Thanks for posting
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    1940 rear PU fenders

    I am needed a pair of rear fenders for a 1940 I/2 ton pick up. thanks in advance Mike mrc500@hotmail.com
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    1940 1941 Ford pickup parts SELLING OUT!

    John, I will take the rolling frame, can you send some pictures of the cross members? pm or email me mrc500@hotmail.com thanks Mike
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    1940 pick up door

    Hello, I am looking for a 1940 pick up passenger door. PM me or by email mrc500@hotmail.com thanks for your help Mike
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    pick up bed boards

    I am getting ready to replace the boards in a 40 pick up bed. I have some cypress boards that I was thinking about using. In the past I only have used oak. Has any one tried the cypress boards before or think they would work ok? Thanks for your sugestions and advice Mike
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    Happy Easter everyone.

    Hope everyone has a safe and happy Easter where ever they may be.
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    prayer for shelly and her daughter

    Cecil, Shelly will in our thoughts and prayers for a full recovery.
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    open or closed drive line

    On making my 40 pickup a better driver it was suggested changing out the four speed for a three speed transmission and changing the rear end gear ratio. In looking the parts I was wondering if it would be better to look for the 42 and up open drive line rear end and a three speed trans that...
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