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In attempting to change oil pan gasket, a cover came off with 2 rear bolts that is marked 8RT-6421 on the inside. It is aluminum and has a rubber seal which appears to go against bearing at rear of crankshaft. Have been able to locate this part or rubber seal to replace at back. Mine has a crack...

I am replacing the bushings in the pivot point of the clutch and brake on my 52 F1. Is there any kind of lubricant that can be applied to the outside of the new bushings to get it to go back into place easier? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

52 F1 I am getting my frame ready to send out for sandblast and painting. I removed outer sleeve of steering column. Does the inner rod come out from the steering gear box or does it remain with the steering box when I take it loose from the frame? Maybe the worm gear is attached to this inner...

Going to replace cab on my 52 F1. New cab is bare inside and I want to use as much of original parts from dash as I can. Could someone tell me how to remove knobs, bezels, light switch and ignition? Are knobs just pressed on or do they screw on? Trying not to break them. Also struggling to...

I want to replace springs on my 52 F1 with a softer ride spring since the truck is mostly going to be for pleasure driving. I would like to maintain the stock height and look. Poisies super slide were of interest but show 3” drop in height. Anyone got any suggestions of what they might have done...

Pulled engine and trans from my 52 F1 with v8. It has a 4 speed 59T-7006 trans. While starting to scrape and clean 70 years of mud and grease I noticed the 3 elevations on the shift plate which face the clutch and pressure plate housing and also 3 which face to the rear which have what my parts...

Wanting to pull EAB engine and transmission from my 52 F-1 and I am a first timer. My shop manual and parts books don’t give me enough detail on a couple of things so needing help please. 1. To disconnect clutch from transmission I see what looks like a pin with flat round top that connects...

I have an electric wire coming out of the bottom of the steering gear on my 52 F1. Can anyone tell me what this is for? Very old hard wiring harness that I’ve been removing in order to replace. Do you have recommendations on where to purchase wiring kits? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using...

Is it safe to media blast the intake manifold and just the exterior surface of heads on a EAB engine? Also, I have been looking at parts to convert to 12 volt and several areas mention GM distributor and generator and other electrical parts. Is this General Motors equipment that was used in...

I really want to convert my 52 F1 to 12volt as I’m redoing it. Does anyone know of an article that gives good guidance for this? Want to convert to electronic ignition, better lights, etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just getting started on refreshing a 52 Ford F1 engine that’s been sitting in my barn about 10 years. I want to remove the intake manifold but haven’t been able to find any info on how the oil fill tube is attached to the intake manifold. Tried turning with vise grips but medium force didn’t...