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    steady rod brakets [chassis style

    looking for set 1R +1L of steady rod brackets suit 39/40 that mount on chassis at x member [the rod runs forward to the bell /flywheel housing]thanks BT
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    255/239 ports

    can anyone tell me if there is a differance in the port sizes and hence the flow between a 255 4 bolt flange manifold and a 239 3 bolt flange manifold
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    head stud seal and install

    lets reignite this old debate im interested in your thought and reasons why ? Have seen several different approaches to this 1st sealant loctite 577 loctite 567 even loctite 515 permatex No2 non hardening and even teflon tape then we get into installing studs have seen quote rangeing...
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    fan clearance

    looking for factory fan to radiator core clearance as have had a custom rad made that deleted the 4th row of cores but increased the surface by 35% vehicle is 39 mercury also thought about fitting fan ring or making a shroud [not an easy option due to crank fan and lower cooling pipes ] not a...
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    +/- change

    heres one for our electric buffs when changing from + earth to - earth should you swap the connections on the back of the gauges
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    happy 4th

    happy 4th to all our members from down under
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    dwell perctage

    ok what's the difference between dwell angle and dwell percentage as all the material i can find from ford states dwell percentage not dwell angle
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    steering

    Heres the long and short of it , removed the steer wheel and changed the top column bush had a bit of a hard time but got the wheel off /refitted wheel and now sits 3/16 or there abouts higher is it possible that ive moved the shaft in the worm and if so will i have to strip the box in order...
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    brake linings to suit 39

    :confused: any one know where to get the correct lining kit for a 39 have found ford paperwork that states long lining moulded / short lining woven can buy sets that are ether moulded or woven but not combination of moulded and woven
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    intake manifolds

    question for the learned looking for a duel carb manifold with a throttle spread of at least ten 10 1/2" inches suit pre 8ba 24 stud
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    oil filter

    wanted oil filter *** suit 24 stud 40s style
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    valve guides

    is there a differance in valve guides for a 38/49 engine to a 8ba as the only ones i can find are listed for 8ba
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    pickle fork

    wanted good condition valve pickle fork suit 24 stud PM me please
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    39 mercury towbar /hitch

    looking for drawings -plans-photos of a tow hitch for a 39 mercury can anyone help Thanks
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    crankshaft cheater key

    has anyone used a 5deg cheater key on a 59 24 stud standard cam, and what effects did it have yes it will advance the crab dissy also but with the fuel we have here downunder that should not be a problem (91 oct is our low grade )
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    what size resistor ????

    the fan switch resistor has failed in my 39 does anyone know what size/value the it was so i can repair the switch Thanks
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    master cylinder bore ??

    well here's confusion have been looking for a replacement master cylinder for my 39 mercury but have found 3 different bore sizes 1" / 1.1/16 / 1.1/8 and thats not from some back yarder but so called reputable suppliers so which one correct as no doubt they will all bolt in but boy will it...
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    good will to all

    well its christmas eve here and thanks to our diversity many families have have started to gather SO good thoughts and best wishes to all our members and their Families Keep safe and here from you all next year
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    brake max o/size

    Part 1 cant seem to find a listing for max o/size on wide five brake drums have heard that .060 was max but others say they will take .120 without problems just dont need to create more problems also cant find any cross reference from factory linings to sae codes [ee,ef,ff. etc] as even the...
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    hub / drum id

    got gifted some parts from an older member just trying to id them all are wide 5 setup fronts are 1 piece hub drum with screw in caps 2 have ribbed drums 2 are plain and what year did ford go from large bearing to small bearing on the rear hubs .Yes i know pictures would help but unable to...
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