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Hi folks, Despite my search on this forum I have been unable to find anything about this model fan assembly. I think its 46-48 . I need to replace the bearing, so my questions are; How does it come apart? It seems to have a square lock pin through the case (arrow) and a press fit. Does anyone...

Hi , Just wondering what oil /lubricant is recommended for the fan hub? Im thinking about packing it with corn head grease as I assemble it, but refilling through that tiny hole may cause headaches down the track. Your opinions appreciated as always thanks Dave By the way I tried a search but...

Hi All, I am about to install a convertible top on my car which did not have one when I bought it. Can anyone tell me what these two fastener holes do (on both sides). They have a fine thread button head machine screw in them. Do they help hold the pads in position, or are they for securing the...

Hi guys, on my new build, the rebuilt generator is not being regulated by the new voltage regulator. When I rev the engine the voltage keeps climbing 16 v + no sign of cutting out. Is there a way to check if the VR is bad or just needing an adjustment? How to adjust in that case? I have shown...

Hi guys, I took this fitting out of the exhaust system (LHS below the manifold) on my 48 Mercury. I would like to know its correct purpose please. To me it would seem that it is for some cold weather purpose but in our climate it would be of no benefit. The car is ex California in recent times...

Hi all, has anyone had success in taking the wobble out of the hood hinge joint as I have marked on the pic. I know that these are available repros, but I would like to see if heating those rivets to red hot then hammering them on an anvil, would tighten the joint up. Any other repair ideas for...

Hi all, I am wondering if anyone has tried this idea? (1948 Mercury) The splines on the diff end of my solid driveshaft are worn so that the spline coupling is a bit sloppy. Getting another driveshaft in premium condition is almost impossible, so Im wondering if welding the coupling onto the...

Hi Guys, I have a solid driveshaft out of my 38 Pickup, that has a badly pitted front bearing surface. The splines and centre bearing surface are in good shape. Just wondering if anyone has successfully repaired the bearing surface on a driveshaft and how. What is the specified finished diameter...

Hi Guys, I am interested in reading more about these 1285LS conversion modules for the crab distributor. I searched on here and not much has been posted for a couple of years. My set up is 12volt neg earth and alternator. Stock 59A . There was some discussion about needing 1.5 ohm Coil and 1.5...

Hi Guys, I'm searching for a noise in my 3 speed transmission and have found that the brass synchro rings seam to have excessive clearance between the neighbouring gear. The front ring (1.) has .0935" and the rear (2) has .0755" Is this adjustable? I cant seam to find any reference to it in...

Hi Fellas, I am rebuilding a spare 94 carb and have two new accelerator pump plungers BUT they are different lengths. There appears to be around 3/16 inch difference in travel when I install them. So knowing that these carbs have to be accurately assembled, which would be the correct plunger...

Hi Fellas, does anyone know where I can buy a 6 spline drive shaft coupler of NOS quality. I have just had a Macs/Ecklers one fail after 1200 miles! Thats bad enough but the fine bits went right through my rebuilt banjo and destroyed some of the bearings or maybe all. Then theres the clean up...

Hi Guys, I am trying to find out the overall length of the 1939 driveshaft (68-4605 B) 1937-40 And also the torque tube length. Tried a search here but could only find early ones 33/34. Thanks for any help Dave

Hi Guys, I have just overhauled my transmission with the aid of Mac Vanpelts great book. I used a complete set of 39 gears from another box (which had been "overhauled" by persons unknown and may or may not have been in a vehicle since.) On putting it back into my vehicle I shed tested it while...

Hi Guys I have an early 3 speed transmission fitted with 39 gears that I would like to fit behind my 39 pickup which runs a 59A and 10 inch clutch. I have read that it is possible to use the early case if you modify it. Has anyone done this with success? Do you grind the edges off the clutch...

Hi fellas, re my 1938 pickup.(12 volt) I decided to upgrade my voltage reducer from ceramic to electronic. After reading loads of threads on here I bought the L7806 voltage reducers and added the 1uf capacitors as I had read. The trouble is they reduce the voltage from 12.4 to 5.89, but even...

Hi guys, I am wondering if there is an ideal operating temperature for a flathead Ford rear end. (ring and pinion).I have just rebuilt a 3.78 for my 34 pickup and first time around the block it seemed a bit warm to me but that could be because of all new bearings etc. I also wonder if pinion...

Hi Barners, I am wondering if anyone has changed a complete 34 rear assembly for a later model, say 35-39. I have been unable to find a good set of 4.11 gears (I prefer the lower ratio)to suit the 34 banjo, So am looking at doing a complete swap. Housings ,spring, gears ,banjo, axles torque tube...

Hi guys Can someone point me in the right direction for a pair of QUALITY rear wheel bearings -39 style caged roller bearings. I know the main part suppliers have them but I want some good hardened ones as the mainstream vendor ones have worn the soft cages on the hub side in a few thousand...

Hi All, I am in the process of reassembling my 38 pickup (half ton), and am wondering what Henry Ford, or at least his engineers were concerned about when they decided to use 4 spring mounted shoulder bolts plus 4 coach bolts to mount the cab onto the chassis. The front and rear bolts have a...