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    looking for fair value estimate

    Im looking to get an estimate of value on this motor and trans helping a family friend with an estate sale it appears to be mfg. 1929 and turns over freely, has been in dry storage since the early 60's thanks for any help/info
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    "A" cylinder head id?

    Don't remember seeing many with just an "A" , also what does the number (50) indicate on bottom center? thanks
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    need model A engine weight-no ******

    going to pick up a Model A engine this weekend(complete except carb), the ****** is not attached trying to get an idea on weight- 350# ??? thanks for any input
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    hood spring install tricks?

    trying to get the hood springs back on my 47 truck these things are RUGGED, dont remember how they came off is there any kind of tool that may help? im assuming you connect the front first and then the back ? thanks for any ideas scott
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    question about truck axle shafts

    workin on a 47 "big truck" 1.5 ton was wondering if axle shafts are interchangeable between the 2 speed and single speed rears thanks for any info
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    looking for 47 truck rim width info

    working on a 47 "big" 1.5 ton truck going to use 7.50 x 20 on front and dual 8.25 x 20 on back is there any info on the max and min rim width to use with each tire size thanks
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    any tricks to removing plugs broke off in head

    picked up a set of heads at swap meet, plugs still in them sprayed them with kroil and let them sit over night 6 came out 2 broke off just wondering if anyone has any tricks before i tried a spiral extractor thanks
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    starter gear not retracting all the way

    seems the starter gear on my 47 ford truck is not retracting fully and dings on the flywheel on and off while running i can manually turn it back and get about a 1/8" gap between the flywheel and starter gear, but on its own it goes about half that distance i should also mention that i am...
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    c4 ****** fluid level??

    got a deep dish finned ****** pan that came with new locking dipstick. i noticed the the new dipstick does not appear to go down into the pan as far as the old one my question is, when "hot" where is the top level of ****** fluid in a case fill c4 is it no higher than where the pan and case meet...
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    fuel line size?

    47 ford truck , looks like 1/4" fuel line between stock pump and carb would it have any negative effects if i upgraded to 5/16 line? having problems with vapor lock so this is the new set up im going to try - out of the tank through 5/16 fuel hose to in line filter and through electric fuel...
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    looking for new fuel tank 47 truck?

    looking for any sources for new fuel tank for 47 truck. metal or poly thanks
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    where to get non metallic carb spacers?? 47 truck

    looking for non metallic carb spacers for stock 3 bolt carb on 47 truck 1/2" or maybe 2 1/4"ers or what about making my own? wood ? plastic? thanks
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    ls this the right carb for a 47 truck?

    dont know much about flathead carbs dont care if it is the stock original, just if it will perform as the original did it says FORD MODEL 59 only other script is the letter H & # 050 on the passenger side near the base thanks
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    vapor lock/elec. fuel pump?

    47 ford truck is it possible to have vapor lock after the fuel pump? in the carb? if i put an electric fuel pump (i have a 12 v sys) between the fuel tank and stock fuel pump will the stock fuel pump regulate the fuel pressure? or would it be better to just get rid of the stock pump and...
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    in line fuel filter ok ?

    47 ford truck anybody use an inline fuel filter between the tank and stock fuel pump? will it screw with the fuel pressure too much? are there any "old school" ways to check fuel pressure after the pump? thanks for any input , trying to chase a ghost and not very carb smart
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    need lead additive??

    just curious if i should be adding some sort of lead additive to my fuel?? 47 ford truck thanks for any input
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    rear brakes locking up-ok after cool down? 47 ford

    working on a 47 1.5 ton ford "big truck" put NOS shoes on rear and shaped for correct clearance wheels spun freely, went out for short drive on local roads (15 miles +/-) on return brakes felt as if dragging, parked truck noticed that brake lights stayed on, about 45 min later brake lights off...
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    question about stock temp sending units?

    a) i am converting over a 47 ford 1.5 ton "big truck" to 12 volts and would like to know if the stock coolant temp sending units will work with a 12v temp gauge? if not would anybody know of any 12v sending units that will fit in the stock hole?? b) i would also like to convert over to a...
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    electric fan- puller or pusher is better??

    installed an electric fan from a taurus in my 47 truck (had to replace stock fan because of aftermarket dist.) it is a "puller" type, 2 speeds ( in high it pulled a trash bag through the grill!) looking for some input on "puller" vs "pusher" type fans i would think that a "puller" may work...
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    advice/reviews on speedway 2-bolt electronic dist

    looking for any input good or bad on the speedway brand electronic 2- bolt dist thanks
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