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    Gas prices

    Osceola Wisconsin 2.04
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    Expecting too much from '40 steering box?

    Make sure that you have the steering centered when you are adjusting the sector.
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    non ford

    Check out the VCCA. www.vcca.org/forum
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    Radio Restoration

    http://www.turnswitch.com/ These guys did the radio for my '47.
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    6 volt alternators conversion

    I converted my 47 to an alternator last summer. I used the 1 wire unit, it also came with a smaller pulley on it. My car is still positive ground and I have it running through the original ammeter. I've been more than happy with it.
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    thanksgiving

    Happy Thanksgiving
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    Ideas for vibration problem in 59A

    X2 on the pilot bearing. Did you get charged for a new one?
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    Tell me this noise isn't what I'm afraid it is.

    I would talk to the people who are going to grind the crank what they prefer you use for bearings. I would consider having the connecting rods re-sized if it was my engine.
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    hub puller 40 ford near minneapolis

    Call these guys, Little Dearborn 612-331-2066
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    40 brake dilemma

    Try a pressure bleeder.
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    39 ford brakes

    I would recommend using some alcohol to flush the system before filling it with the silicone brake fluid (dot 5).
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    Radius rod rubber ball???

    When replacing the radius rod rubber does it make a difference if the jack stands are placed under the front axle or should they be under the frame rail?
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    Canister oil filter question

    I've heard of guys using a roll of toilet paper in a bypass oil filter, seems to me Scott brand. Its been a long time, maybe someone else can recall.
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    End of Rod & Custom

    I think they should have sent us each a card where we could choose one of the other titles or check a box that says "send a refund".
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    Who are Your Parts Supplier?

    I use Little Dearborn in Minneapolis. I can go in person and get my parts and not wait for shipping. I have also used VanPelt, C@G, Drake, Carpenter and been satisfied with all.
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    Charging system upgrade

    I installed an alternator on my '47. It is a Delco one wire that has also been converted to 6 volt / positive ground. I bought the alternator and bracket from Little Dearborn in Minneapolis. Installation was straight forward and the bracket fit good. I have had the car out driving the last...
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    Dash gauges don't work

    If you didn't install a voltage dropping resistor you probably fried your gauges
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    8ba stumbles at freeway speeds

    Looks like you are running the stock 6 volt and still have a generator. The Pertronix ignition requires lots of constant voltage to work correctly. Make sure that you have battery voltage going to distributor. The symptoms you are describing sound like the issues I had with my '47 and I also...
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    Ammeter connection

    Could someone please explain how the ammeter works with this connection. Thanks, Don
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