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    french block exhaust studs/bolts

    I just fired up my 1988 French block flathead (4-71 blower) 3-3/8 x 4-1/4. it sounds wicked (400jr cam). Everything was going good until I noticed water dripping from the header bolts. I probably should have left the studs in the block but I don't like metrics. I forgot that the exhaust bolts...
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    early ford juice brakes

    Someone prior to my ownership put 40 brakes on my 33 coupe, the problem is after installing a new master cylinder and bleeding the system, fluid leaks from the vent hole in the cap (squirts from it) after pumping pedal. (looking back I think the old master cyl was probably ok cuz it was doing...
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    positive ground coil + vs -

    on a 6V positive ground system do you attach the hot lead (negative battery) to the + or - side of the coil and why?
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    1940 ford running boards

    Do the new Bob drake running boards fit?
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    40 convert coupe rear seat back rest

    How does the rear seat back rest clip to the wood strip behind the seat, also does the back rest fit tight against the wood strip? Thanks for your help.
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    1940 convertible top bow adjustment

    Is there a system for pre-adjusting the top bows on a 40' convert to get the proper clearance around the windows before the fabric is installed? My 40' is the late style with adjustment screws on each side. Thanks
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    1940 ford convert vacuum cylinder lines

    Does anyone have photos of the vacuum lines and how they are routed from front to rear in a 1940 ford convertible for the two vacuum cylinders that operate the top? Thanks for the help.
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    40 convert. rear seat frames

    Does anyone know of a seat mfg. for replacement seat frames? Thanks
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    40 convert wing window seal

    On the 40 convert there is a rubber seal strip that seals the wing window frame to the door where the frame passes through the door slot. Does the seal wrap around the wing window to seal the outside as well as the inside or if not, how is the wing window sealed on the inside of the frame...
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    1950 F1 sector shaft rebuild

    I am rebuilding my steering box for my '50 f1, the original roller in the sector shaft has a pin that appears to have been induction welded at each end which I have removed, I have installed the new roller and shaft (after lapping in the two thrust washers). What is the best method to secure the...
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    1940 ford convertible vac. cyl rebuild

    Does anyone offer a rebuild kit for the vacuum cylinders? Also looking for a good vacuum control switch. Thanks
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    leaky fuel line

    I have a Drake fuel tank in my 40 convert and have had nothing but trouble with the 1/4" ferrule fitting that fits in the tank. The ferrule appears to not seat all around where it seats in the tank. Will the pick up tube in the tank come out or? Thanks
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    weeping head bolts or sduds

    Any suggestions on procedure on preventing studs or bolts from leaking. Not yet installed. Thanks for the help
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    rear main seal vs gasket 8Ba

    The pan gasket covers the end of the rear main rope seal thereby splitting the rope seal. Is that the way its done or is there a better way? Thanks for the help. (used a lip seal for front)
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    prep head gaskets

    what work best; copper coat or aluminum paint to prep copper head gaskets?
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    pressure testing 49/53 block

    How much pressure can the block safely stand, and will this test find a crack if any? I'm using the Speedway motors block plate. Thanks for your help.
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