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  1. str8axle63

    Green gas

    I had my gas tank cleaned and sealed, so I was told. I know nothing of this process. Hooked everything up and the carb would start with what gas was in the bowl then die. I disconnected the line from the carb and plenty of fuel was coming from the electric fuel pump, but the gas that came out...
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    1942-1947 Ford Pickup rear end

    I have a 1942 Ford Pickup with timkin? Rear with 6.67 gears Looking for complete rear with 5.14 or lower number gears or a 5.14 ring and piñon gear set Picture is what I have now
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    Wiring for a 6 volt

    I’m starting to re-wire my ‘42 ford truck. I normally use 16 gauge wire on my 12 volt trucks. Is it ok to use 16 on a 6 volt system? Thanks
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    Anyone have experience using CLR

    My Truck cab has some areas with decent paint, some areas with surface rust and some down to bare metal. Im looking to try and protect the finishes at the state their in, except the surface rust which I want to clean up . I like the clear look over patina but I would rather not clear coat it. I...
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    Flathead synchronized 4spd?

    New to flatheads, I have a 42 ford M-H truck. I was wondering if there is a 4 spd synchronized transmission that would be a direct bolt on that fits a flathead v8. Ive read that guys use the T5, which I guess you need a different bellhouse, any reviews on that? Thanks for your help Donn
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    How to identify a flathead motor

    I have a 42 ford marmon-herrington are there numbers or other ways to find out the year horse power etc.. Of the flathead, its a v8 Thx
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    Old ford lug nuts left loosen?

    Having trouble getting old lug nuts off, don't want to bust a stud so I figured to be safe, do these go left to loosen? Never had a lug with a square end on it, whats the reason for it opposed to just threads? Thank you
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    T5 to flathead questions

    I have a 42 Ford pu Marmon Herrington Im looking into a t5 transmission . Im going for the 5spd trans as a way to help mph with the 6.6 gears I see there are world class and non world class? Not really sure of the difference? Also my truck is a 1942 ford v8 flathead, im not sure what it is...
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    42 Ford/MH truck running and driving?

    I bought my truck in the fall last year off ebay from a guy in Canada. It was listed as "running and driving" I had it transported from Canada to NY Now if your not familiar with transporters in cost more if the truck cannot be driven onto the flatbed. So I paid for the truck right after the...
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    42 flat head 4spd ,fluids, how to drive

    I have a 42 ford / marmon herrington truck. It has a 8 cyl v8 and a 4spd . I just got the truck running and driving, sort of. On my trial run I was grinding every gear, my daily driver is a standard so its not me. I am assuming the 42 does not have synchros? Do I have to try and double clutch...
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    '42 flathead v8 - c4 setup

    I have a 42 ford flathead v8 I want to install a c4 trans. Any bell house on the market that you would recommend ? Anyone use another auto trans you like? Thanks for your help
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    electric fuel pump for 6 volt v8 flathead positive ground

    My fuel pump died, bought a new one and still Not pumping. I checked the line and it is not clogged. I'm considering an electric fuel pump. I see summit has a Airtex 6v pump. My question is will work on a positive ground system? Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks for your help
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    1942 ford flathead distributor "moves"

    I have a 1942 ford flat head v8 I put the distributor in and the clamps click and hold the cap on but the distributor can be moved maybe 3/4 of an inch from side to side. The motor started but died then would not start again, I would think with the distributor moving I loosing spark. Anyone ever...
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    1942 Ford Marmon-Herrington info needed

    I recently bought this 1942 Ford Marmon Herrington. I never heard of the MH before I bought it. ; I just like the truck. .,The truck appears to be in original condition, all the all wheel drive train is there. The motor is flat head 8 cyl. I'm trying to get some info on it. Is it valuable...
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