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Wanted t87 heavy duty truck transmission - condition is not important as all I need is case and tower. Mine is cracked. The closer to Washington the better. Carl

Wanted t87 heavy duty truck transmission - condition is not important as all I need is case and tower. Mine is cracked. The closer to Washington the better. Carl

The Question is: Does the stock oil filter canister on an 8ba have a restrictor on both the inlet and the return line or just on the inlet. Thanks in advance for the knowledge of the Ford Barn members

I have a stock 8ba in my 1950 f-1. I am considering installing a french flathead oil pump to boost oil pressure. I have had the pump for some time but have been reluctant to install it. Currently, oil pressure (running 10-40 oil) starts about 30+35 lbs at idle but drops to about 5 lb at...

Looking for the following 8ba/rt parts: 1. Oil Filter Canister with oil lines if you have them. Canister uses seperate head mounting holes, not head bolts and has intake near top, not center of can. 2. Coil Mounting Bracket 3. Distributor Vacuum Advance line from carb to dist. Please PM...

Still looking for T87D case and shifter to contain my gears . . . Thanks, Carl

I am lookng for a t87 HD Truck Transmission. Condition is unimportant (just need case and and thift tower) I have an extra complete T87 Transmission , less case and shifter and I just can't stand having the box of parts sitting around. I either have to build the transmission or sell the...

Somewhere I read the method used for adding the proper amount of oil to the 8ba, truck optional 6 bladed fan,but can no longer find it. Method being something like; adding oil to a certain level and with set screw hole turned to a certain location let oil run out- yada yada. My truck red book...

I need clarification regarding flywheel/pressure plate set ups on 8ba/8rt engines. I thought 8ba/rt flywheels flywheels were drilled for 9", 10", or 11" clutches; 9" in cars, 10 and 11 in trucks depending on transmission. I have a flywheel and pressure plate set up that I thought was a 9...

I have a 1949 Mercury Radio that will also fit 1948-1950 F series trucks. I really want to trade this radio to someone who can use it in their vehicle and trade the following list of 1950 8RT engine parts: Flywheel (10 inch clutch), Flywheel Housing, Starter Plate, Dust Seal, Oil Filter...

If I change ring gears can I use a 6 cylinder flywheel on an 8ba. Regards Carl

Shouldn't there be a hole drilled in the rear generator bushing to allow oil to flow between the shaft and the bushing. The one I removed has no oil hole and neither does the new one. Anyone have any experience or instructions to offer. Thanks, Carl

I have a t87d 3 speed transmission almost ready to go into my 1950 f1. Should there be a gasket between the front of the transmission and the clutch inspection housing that bolts to it? I did no get one with gasket set I ordered and I am thinking it might have been missing.

I have basic question about lifting my assembled 8ba. It is curently on a conventional engine stand (rear mount) and it makes me so nervous to have all that weight out there I've had the front supported by my engine hoist while assembling the long block. I have a conventional hoist with chain...

I have just adjusted the adjustable tappets on my newly rebuilt 1950 v8 as follows: Intakes at .010; Exhausts at .014. Somewhere I read and took note that those clearances were good for all flatheads with stock camshafts, even though the book states wider clearances for the late 1949 and...

Can a resident expert give me some reasons why one would, or would not use oversized valves when replacing valve train components on an 8ba. I figure the more discussion I can generate regarding the subject the better off I'll be 'cause I am in the dark. Also any thoughts on 1949-50 vs 1950-53...

Looking for rebuildable 8ba block/engine within a reasonable distance from Olympic Peninsula (Seattle Area). 360-681-0352 or respond to post. Thanks, Carl

Thought I would post pictures of my restored 1950 F-1 since posting has gotten so easy a Ford man can do it. Thanks to Walt Dupont who helped me with a stuck valve problem on a newly rebuilt engine and others who contributed through this forum. Currently swapping out the crash box for a rebuilt...

In need advice regarding the removal of the input shaft bearing on my t87 Transmission. The bearing practically rests on the drive gear and there is little room to get a puller or an arbor suppert under the bearing to press or pull it off as instructed in the ford F series truck manual. I am...

I have a T87D Heavy Duty 3speed truck transmission and the case is cracked at the buldge for the reverse gear. Looks to be a weak casting and is about three inches. It does not seem to be in a vital area that gets stressed but definately seeps solvent as it was discovered during cleaning and...