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Rebuilt correct 59AB motor, transmission, rear end (3:78 gears). New windshield glass, wiring, headliner, door panels, Arizona Diamondback WW tires, bumpers, lots more. Older paint, still looks great. Runs, drives excellent. Everything works, except clock. Recently used in filming movie in...

I have seen on some previous posts, where they relocate the ('42 - '48) crab distributor condenser to an area up near the coil, in a more accessible area. Having the recent occasion(s) to replace my condenser (mounted on the distributor) along the roadside has made me think of that. Any...

Battling this for several weeks now with no resolution, only frustration. Basically, I am seeking an answer to a question at the bottom on this post. 59AB motor rebuilt 1 year ago. Ran fine. At time of rebuild: Bubba distributor, Charlie NY 94 carb, can style coil bypassing the resistor...

After about 1200 miles, I have one head stud that is showing signs of a leak. Can I just remove the nut, clean, apply sealer and re-torque nut? Or will I have to remove stud and seal that? What is best sealer? Thanks.

Re-wiring under dash and time to replace that crappy, punctured, stock 6 X 9 speaker. Keeping the 6V Pos. Gd. Looked at the S & M Electro-Tech site and they have one that should work. http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm Has anyone used the one from MACS and have any advice...

Has anyone replaced Cowl Dash Wiring Harness for 1947 Car using part # 21A-14401 (Macs or Bob Drake)? Was wondering how good the instructions/diagrams are. Thanks. Jim

I need a repairable (or good) heater core. The existing one is too far gone. A new 7 3/4 X 7 3/4 X 2 1/2 core block is rather pricey. The repair guy suggested finding another one to try. Thanks. Jim

On my '47 V8 sedan, the previous owner installed a non-stock heater/defroster. In fact, it is from a '49 - '54 Chebby truck. At Carlisle last week, I located an original '46 - '48 heater/def unit. Plans are to swap them this winter. The problem I have is, the current heater unit is installed...

Just a quick question before I proceed. Currently running a "modern" coil in stock '47 V8 installed by previously owner. Looking under dash, it appears he bypassed the original resister, I assume, because 2 wires are on one post. Going back to the original style of Ford coil for the year (1GA...

Ref previous post for '47 sedan: http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=190279&highlight=pinion Finishing up the rear end rebuild and thought I was done. However, I have a problem with worn driveshaft spline. Discovered quite a bit of "slop". Pin was not loose and hard to press out...

Think I found the cause of rear end howl between 25 and 50 miles per hour. Just disassembled the '47 rear end. Gears are 34 and 9 (3.78:1), which surprises me due to the lousy gas mileage. Quite worn on gear face, raising a nice burr on the outside of ring gear. Going to be my first banjo...

'47 V8, single Model 59 carburetor. After sitting more than a week, fuel bowl empty. Have to add add a 1/2 cup of fuel in carburetor to start. I know this is not normal. Could it be evaporating? Car is in attached garage and no sign of fumes and nothing on intake near carb. Normal otherwise...

Looking for a spare rear/torque tube assembly to replace one currently in my 47 sedan. Do not need brakes. Prefer one located in the New York Stare area as shipping not option for me. PM me with what you have and ratio if possible. Thanks. Jim Note: am using Houdaille shock, not tube shock.

59AB Motor, fresh rebuild. About 400 miles, runs good. I have the original temp unit in one of the holes in the driver side head, with an aftermarket (SunPro) gage in the other hole on the same head. 180 degree thermostats, which have been tested prior to installation. Heater hose connected to...

Guys a quick question. Breaking in new 59AB V8, bored .060, new pistons, rings and valves. Cam is not new. Using 10-30 Valvoline oil with by-pass filter. After the first 25 miles, changed oil and filter, as oil was very black. Motor running very well. Have 125 miles on motor now, and oil is...

1940 Ford V-8 Flathead motor. Motor was running when pulled September 2015. On pallet. Complete, except generator. Can set it up to run if you want to see/hear. Added a short video running motor, 40 lbs oil pressure. Carb needs work. Need the space for other stuff...

Just got the new motor and repaired radiator installed in the '47 sedan, and ready to go. Forgot to order a proper radiator cap from MACs. Anyone know if a radiator cap (4lbs, preferably) is available at NAPA or other outlets locally? If so, part number? Thanks.

Question for the experts... Now that I have the 59A motor rebuilt and sitting on the floor, I am pondering my next move. It was professionally rebuilt, but not run by the re builder because at the time, the starter, carb and distributor were not available. I have the capabilities to run it on...

Seeking opinions, please. '47 sedan, stock driveline. Getting ready to reinstall rebuilt motor and ******. U-joint looks ok, a little play. Would I be further ahead going with just a u-joint repair kit ($42) or spring for a whole new u-joint assembly ($99)? Anyone have experiences they'd like...

47 Super Deluxe, original wiring, mostly, and 6v Pos ground. I too suffer from the dim light syndrome, and have been following all of the posts of late pertaining to that. Decided to fix, rather than go to 12v, for now. In the process of following the 6v path starting at the battery, and here...