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I have a stock flathead 8BA v8 with a 6 volt, positive ground system. The battery is a 6 volt Optum Red Top that measures 6.4 volts when the system is off. The battery cables are 0 or 1 gage and are essentially new. The voltage regulator output a 1500 to 2000 rpm measures 7 volts. The starter...

I have a stock 1951 Ford Victoria that has the 239ci 8ba v8 with the narrow fan and generator belts. I have recently installed a steel radiator shroud which has resulted in the fan scraping the lower portion of the shroud opening, even with the belt excessively tightened . The original belt's OD...

I have a question regarding the type of fasteners that were originally used to install the lower radiator pan on the 1951 Ford car. I have the pan but it has not previously been attached. There is no mention of this in the shop manual, so any information would be appreciated. Thanks for any...

This is an NOS passenger side stainless trim piece for the original door panel. The attached picture of the door panel is for reference only. The door panel is not included in the sale. Shipping cost is additional and will be determined by the buyers address. Thank you.

1951 ford Convertible Door Panel Stainless Trim. Condition is "NOS/Used". This listing is for 2 interior stainless left front door and rear interior panel trim pieces. The pictured door panel is for reference only and is NOT included in the sale. The front piece is NOS while the rear is an...

On an earlier somewhat unrelated post, I mentioned problems that I experienced with (2) 6 volt coils that were purchased from two separate well known (Ford) early automotive suppliers. Both of these coils tested in the 3-4 ohm range in their primary circuits. This resulted in an extended period...

I have a 1951 Ford Victoria which I have completed a frame off 8 year restoration. The engine was rebuilt including boring, reground cam and crank, a 3 angle valve job with adjustable lifters and rotator type valve spring retainers and correct valve springs, proper installed height, and...

I have an old Craftsman engine analyzer that is for 12 volt systems. I am wondering whether this can be used on a positive ground 6 volt system if a separate 12 volt battery is used to power it? I am particularly concerned whether the pictured connection to the coil can be made. Any help would...

I have a question re: the Borg Warner OD. I recently read this (paraphrased) post on another forum: If your OD is not working electrically just mechanically, with the cable pushed in to activate the OD, the transmission will be freewheeling when you take your foot off of the accelerator. The...

A basic question I realize, but what type of bolt is used to attach the overdrive cable to the lockout lever on the transmission? The hole appears to be about a 1/2". Was it a type of shoulder bolt ? It is an item that is missing and I'm trying to attach it correctly. Thanks for any help that...

The ampmeter needle in my 1951 Ford v8 is always in the charge position though all else is working normally. It appears that the needle is stuck in its position. This is whether or not the car is running or the battery is connected. I have a another meter, but the gauge cluster is difficult to...

I have a question regarding the proper voltage on a positive ground, 6 volt battery. With the engine off the voltage reading is 6.7. with the engine idling and nothing else on, it measures 10.2 volts across the posts. The generator has been rebuilt, the wiring harness is new, and the voltage...

I have an oil leak at the point on the 8ba block where the line TO the oil filter attaches to the block. This is at a right angle to, and is located just below the oil pressure sender. Since it is in a very difficult to reach spot, I wanted to ask for information on the thread pitch? I don't...

I am about to replace the original cast iron heads on an 8ba V8. I have a question regarding which thread sealant to use. I have both of the pictured products on hand. I also have read some of the prior posts on thread sealants. I am not necessarily asking which is the superior product, I am...

I am reassembling the heads on an 8ba v8 engine. The original oil filter is in place. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to torque the heads bolts which hold the filter is in place? Thanks for any help you may provide.

I'm not sure that this is the place for this post, but I am looking for a few valve spring retainers. The listed part number in the Ford manual is 6514. Unfortunately that is the same number used for the earlier retainer which does not utilize the sleeve (pn: 6517) to hold the locks (pn: 6518)...

I have been restoring a 1951 Ford Victoria for the past 6-8 years' The engine was rebuilt in a local machine shop 6 years ago. The engine sat unused until recently. It was in a dry, climate controlled building during this time. Every few months I added MMO to each cylinder and turned the motor...