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    Help - 47 Ford manual transmission repair needed

    Greetings all, The 2nd and 3rd synchronizers are broken in the manual transmission of the 47 Ford. Currently I can only use reverse and 1st gear only. I took the car to a transmission shop, and they told me that they can rebuild my transmission, but they won't remove the transmission for me...
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    47 Ford - 3 on the Tree question (Clutch question)

    Hey everyone, Brace yourself for a bone headed question that i will be asking you. I have been starting the 47 ford for the past 30 years without holding my foot down on the clutch. I typically just feather the gas pedal and adjust my choke accordingly while cranking it over and the car has...
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    1947 Ford Trunk Handle (Locked Out)

    I locked the trunk, and wouldn't you know, the next day I tried to unlock, and now the key just keeps on spinning. So now I'm locked out of the trunk. Besides brute force and breaking off the handle is there any suggestions on how I can remedy this problem? I don't believe I can access the...
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    Oil Bath Air Filter

    Greetings all. I have the original oil bath air filter for my 47 ford and I'm wondering if anyone knows of a place/person that can restore/refinish this type of item. As far as I have researched, I don't believe any vendors make/sell as new. For now, I have an itty-bitty air filter that...
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    Battery drains after 2-3 hours of sitting

    Greetings all. I switched over to a 12-volt system in the 47 ford around 15 years ago. At the time the generator was also converted over to 12-Volt. When the car is running, I have no issues and can go on long drives over an hour. When the car is turned off it will start again within 1-2...
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    Push Choke and Throttle Rod (Wobbly)

    Hey Guys. I'm new to this forum and this is my first post. I'm having an issue with the push choke rod that goes through the firewall to the choke on the carb. Please see attached pic. I think the throttle and push rods are meant to just float in mid-air. The problem im having is when...
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