Recent content by Pompeyboy11

I am having issues with the light switch, old type can at bottom of steering column. I am thinking about changing to dash light switch, is this relatively simple to do. At the moment I turn the steering wheel and they come on but I cannot get high beam now. Al, Australia.

I have the original wheels on my 36, I was thinking about changing the hubs over to accommodate a more normal stud pattern. Are people saying a 1940 Ford has hubs that will fit and have a more usual stud pattern?

update*. Well after an enjoyable day finding myself around this beautiful car I had been pondering all the answers and something was niggling in my mind. At 2am I decided to check one more thing and released the handbrake. Thus the brake pedal rose to normal position. I had pulled far to heavily...

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seems to be a lot of free play in the pedal lever, I can see on the fulcrum that the pedal rests far forward. The cotter pin is set in the center . Does it need adjusting or is there a spring I cant see or is missing somewhere?.

Yes checked cleaned stop light switch, found the pedal return non existent. I think you are right and there is a spring that isnt doing the job. Any idea on part number and if available still.? many thanks.. I am learning about this beauty everyday with the help of this group

Thanks nels, yes, seems the brake pedal at rest was the cause. I feel a little stupid now lol. This is the oldest car I have owned by 10 yrs aso finding my way around it. I love the car its beautiful. I now look to see why the pedal falls to low and how to adjust. I dont think it happens whilst...

I had an isse a while ago with the lights and with help on here it was fixed. I now have an issue with the rear lights not switching off regardless of the switch position on wheel. I have had all the switch assy out and cleaned and refitted at the base of the steering rod yet still it persists...

Re: Headlight switch advice please. Update Taken apart, carefully noted where everything fits replaced and all working well. A lot of grease in the can. I would never have guessed the switch located there. Thanks for the advice guys. will use this weekend and see if permanent fix

Thanks all, I am on it now. Love this group

I have an issue with the lights on my 36 ford sedan, sometimes I find after cruising the lights are on, no matter what i do with the switch on steering wheel they will not switch off, I had this issue at a show where the park light was on. If I disconnect the battery then reconnect they are off...

I have an issue with the lights on my 36 ford sedan, sometimes I find after cruising the lights are on, no matter what i do with the switch on steering wheel they will not switch off, I had this issue at a show where the park light was on. If I disconnect the battery then reconnect they are off...

Hi, G'day. I have just purchased my 1st 36 Ford Sedan. I am in Perth Australia. The previous owner has blinged some parts of the car engine,(flathead) and converted the car to 12v. All is good apart from the fuel gauge. Wondered what the best way to fix this would be. I am thinking a new gauge...