Recent content by patrickdee

Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done. Great job. Always takes more time than you expect. Now go out and drive it as much as possible!

Last year I found a 6 volt battery with 700 CCA at tractor supply co for around $100 bucks. At about the same time I was having a similar starting problem. Turns out that the recently rebuilt starter was junk. Slow to turn over. I was able to find a replacement rebuilt at Napa. Starting issue...

One thing to add. The zerk fitting on the brake side is a pain to get at. You will need a right angle end on your grease gun or replace the zerk with a right angle type.

Rebuilt the pedal assembly over the last week. All in all not a hard job but not fun either. I can see where this would be much easier with the engine and or transmission out of the car. I have dual exhaust so removing the assembly together was not possible. I was able to leave the master...

Thanks for the advice. Will I be able to leave the brake lines attached to the master cylinder or is it best to remove them?

While adjusting my clutch I noticed a lot of play in the clutch pedal. The brake pedal is the same. The replacing of the bushings and shaft seem straight forward. What is required to remove the pedal assembly? Looks like I might have to remove the master cylinder? Do I have to remove the brake...

I have spent the last summer going over my 40 coupe to make it reliable again. The Fordbarn members have been a a great help. Following the advice with adding grounds and replacing to larger cables. A good battery is important. I had a rebuilt starter with low mileage on it that I was sure was...

I recently bought a set from Vintage Ford in Sacramento and only had to shorten them a bit. Had no problem with any being to short. A bit expensive for what they are.