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Awhile back I installed an overflow plastic tank on my 1940 ford Four door flathead. System works great, system is still no pressure, but overflow tank allows me to completely fill the radiator and has prevented spills. The tank is semi clear white plastic. I have noticed a very small amount...

I am wrapping up my 1940 four door project, and am finally working on the ignition lock cylinder and key. After close examination, it is clear that someone before me has drilled out the retaining plug/pin, using the correct drill for a 3/8-24 set screw. I have tapped the hole successfully...

My 40 four door steering is sloppy. Driving down the road I need to work the wheel more than I would like. I had a mechanic try to make an adjustment on the top of the steering box but he was unable to get a full notch. Balance of steering gear is in good condition so I feel the problem is in...

I am looking for the Control, front door remote for the driver's side front door on my 1940 ford four door deluxe. It is part number 01A-7921819. this Assy. connects the inside door handle to the latch in the door, and the inside door handle attaches to it. The arm is about 12" long. see pix...

I am working my way around the four doors on my 40 deluxe four door, doing general repairs and insulating. I am at the drivers door now, and see that the link that connects the door latch to the inside handle is in very poor shape. I have found a new latch, but my searches come up empty for the...

I have a worn-out passenger door latch on my 40 four door. Looks like to remove, the door lock cylinder should come out first to get the square shaft out of the latch assy. But the set screw that holds the lock cylinder in place has a broken off head. Since the square shaft that connects to...

I have installed a dual cylinder master cylinder 1" bore on my 1940 ford. (from early Mustang I am told) I have also installed Bendix style brakes on all four corners. 2" wide shoes. I would like to know if anyone has done similar and also installed a power booster. I have 18" vac at idle...

I am looking to install a Mitchell overdrive in my 40 ford four door in a few months. Does anyone have a picture of their 40 with a floor shift installed? Any opinions on cable vs floor shift? Thanks

Has anyone installed the Mitchell overdrive in a 40 four door sedan? Wondering if the floor needs to be cut to provide clearance for the box and where at? Mitchell was not clear on my question, felt no cutting of the floor necessary. Would hate to impinge on the foot area in the backseat...

for sale, dual carb aluminum intake manifold with two Stromberg 48 carbs. These were working on my 40 and removed when I converted to throttle body fuel injection. You pay freight.

1940 ford front brake drums, backing plates loaded with good working parts. drums measure 12 1/16" inside. grease caps are included. these are take offs from conversion to Lincoln Bendix style. parts are heavy. price is $200.00. you pay shipping from Erie Pa.

I need a good 1940 ford deluxe hood latch 01A-8215-c Thought I had found one on ebay but it was incorrect. Also found one for $150 but would hope to pay something more sensible. Trying to cobble the one I have but need a good used one that the pin hole is not wobbled out. any help...

Need some insight and help to understand what is going on with my 1940 ford hood latch. Has been working fine until yesterday when I was barely able to get it unlatched. The lever on the nose would just pull out about half way, with difficulty, and no amount of fooling around would loosen it...

I would like to remove the gear shift lever knob so I can slide a switch on the shifter shaft near the end and knob. The knob turns but doesn't unscrew. How do I get it off? Thanks in advance

Just received an air cleaner that is correct for my 40 ford flathead from ebay. Looks nice but looking at it carefully, I see the air enters the top thru the screen and mesh, and then goes straight down into the carb throat thru a small tube in the center. What is the purpose of the chamber...

Would like to install a dual master cylinder on my 40 ford. Right now I have a full stock system. Is there a kit available to make this easy?

I have just finished replacing my clutch disc and PP, converting to a diaphram type from Centerforce. To get the correct bolt pattern for the PP i found a flywheel that seemed to be identical to the one I had. However i did not check every dimension vs the old flywheel. Now installed, I find...

I have been bumping around trying to fugure out how to install a Holley sniper 2300 on my 1940 ford flathead. Looks like the sniper will manage the correct amount of fuel for this displacement. Problem seems to be finding a manifold and or adapter that will mate the Holley 2300 flange to the...

I have a 1940 ford four door I recently purchased. The motor has been rebuilt and trans rebuilt with new clutch and (long style) PP. Builder states he installed a lighter 51 flywheel but would not answer if he had it resurfaced before install. I have worked through all of Van Pelt's list of...

I have a 1940 hot water heater for my 40 sedan, and want to convert it to 12volt. I have located a 12v universal motor from DC that looks very close to being correct dimensionally, but it has 5 wires coming out while the original 6v has only 4. the description for the replacement motor says it...