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    Canada made flat head v-8 cylinder heads

    I have found NOS aluminum heads for an early v-8 ford. The only identification is the script ford marking and below it “MADE IN CANADA”. Since it has no numbers on it, the year or years that these heads would be appropriate for is a mystery. Does any have any thoughts relative to these heads?
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    Original 1935 ford heads aluminum or cast iron

    What are the original heads in a 1935 ford car. I have seen both aluminum and cast iron. Which one is correct or are either acceptable according ACAA judging. Thanks for your help.
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    1935 ford radio

    The original radio in my 35 ford coupe was running up to a few years ago. Now all it does is “hum” when I turn it on. I suspect that I have a bad connection or a tube problem. Does anyone have a suggestions or recommendations as to whom I may contact to fix my radio. Thank you for your help.
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    Accuracy of a gas gauge in a 35 ford

    The level in my red fluid gas gauge seems to vary when I am driving. I wonder how accurate are these gauges. What are your thoughts?
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    A 34 and early 35 intake manifold

    I am completing the restoration of an early (February) 1935 ford 5 window coupe to original specifications and need an intake aluminum manifold. According to the 1935-1936 ford book page 106 the manifold is part 40-6159-B. Can anyone help me in locating this manifold? I thank your for help.
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    1935 ford manifold

    Relative to the 1935 ford manifold I have the following questions. 1. Is the manifold cast iron or aluminum when the car left the factory? 2. Was the manifold painted ford green? 3. Were there different manifolds available or was there only one. 4. I have seen both ford green and aluminum...
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    Engine color for 1935 ford

    I have seen 1935 engines with silver color and light green. Most of the 1935 engines I have seen are light green but a few are silver color. People who have silver engines claim that some of the manifolds are aluminum. My manifold is cast iron therefore, I choose the light green color. Are both...
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    Possible bad coil

    My 1935 ford is difficult to start after I have run it for about 10 miles. If I let it sit until the engine cools down it starts immediately. I suspect that I have a bad coil but would welcome any comments or advice that anyone can give me. Thanks for your help.
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    Temperature gauge in a 1935 ford

    I am trying to fix the temperature gauge in my 1935 ford. Originally I believe it contained a red liquid in a closed vessel. My gauge has liquid in it but it is clear. It is my impression that over time this red liquid became clear. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can get red fluid...
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    Oil sending unit for a 1935 ford

    I am having a difficult time locating the oil sending unit for my 1935 ford. I have contacted several vendors and all indicate that they do not have this item. Can anyone tell where I can purchase this item. Thanks for your help.
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    1940 ford radiator from Eckler antique ford parts

    I have located what appears to be a duplicate of a 1940 ford pickup radiator. I have called Eckler antique ford parts and they confirmed that they have this radiator and it would take 10 weeks to three months to deliver and would cost $850 plus shipping. Apparently Eckler is a spin off from...
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    Color combination for a deluxe 1930 model A roadster (40B) ster

    I have found the following information relative to the correct colors for Deluxe 1930 model A roadster (40B): 1. body-washington blue and belt and moldings- riviera blue 2. body, belt and moldings -washngton blue If you refer to the book "How to restore your model A" 1967 edition from...
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    Color of Engine /splash pan for a 1931 model A

    I am currently cleaning the engine area in my 1931 model A Tudor and repainting my two engine pans. In that regard I would like to know what type and color paint to use which is close to the original that came with the car. Thanks for your help.
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    1940 ford air cleaner clamp

    Somewhere I lost what I believe is a clamp or maybe something else which secures the bottom of my air cleaner to the top of the carburetor in my 1940 flathead engine so that the air cleaner will not spin and/or come off. Can anyone tell me what it is that I am missing and where I may find the...
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    1940 ford pickup metal floor board

    In my 1940 ford pickup on the driver's side of the metal floor boards there is a circular hole which if you look down the hole you see the master cylinder. I bought a cap which I think should cover the hole, but it is too big. Does this cap suppose to fit into the hole or does it just lay on top...
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    1940 ford pickup brakes

    I just had a complete brake job done on my 1940 ford pickup. However, when I test drove it, it did not brake smoothly. In particular when braking over 25 mph the truck vibrated and shook before coming to a stop. Below 25 mph it braked smoothly. Anyone have any ideas as to the problem? Thanks for...
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    Gas gauge for a 1935 ford coupe

    I want to install the original gas gauge assembly for my 1935 ford coupe. Can anyone refer me to a description of how to install it and a source for the necessary parts. From what little I know, it is not a trivial process to get the gas gauge to work. Now what I am doing is making sure my tank...
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    1940 ford shop manual

    Can anyone recommend a shop manual for that I can refer to when doing repairs on my 1940 ford pickup. Thank you for your help.
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    Grille color for a 1940 ford pickup

    I have seen black grilles, chrome grilles and grilles painted to match the body color. Which of these is correct for a 1940 ford pickup? Howard Towne's book on page 16 states that that the 1940 ford pickup grille is the same as the 1940 standard passenger grille which I think can be either black...
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    gas tank switch on a 1931 model A tudor

    The switch to turn on the gas tank is very difficult to turn on my 1931 tudor. I do not have this problem with my 1930 roadster. I hesitate to tear into this problem since I do not want to encounter other problems. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks for your help.
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