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    looking for fair value estimate

    Im looking to get an estimate of value on this motor and trans helping a family friend with an estate sale it appears to be mfg. 1929 and turns over freely, has been in dry storage since the early 60's thanks for any help/info
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    "A" cylinder head id?

    Don't remember seeing many with just an "A" , also what does the number (50) indicate on bottom center? thanks
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    need model A engine weight-no ******

    going to pick up a Model A engine this weekend(complete except carb), the ****** is not attached trying to get an idea on weight- 350# ??? thanks for any input
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    See thru gas filter and mechanical fuel pump

    i agree with 47coe i have a see thru filter between my tank and an 12v pump it only fills about 1/3 while running
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    hood spring install tricks?

    hook one end of spring in hole in frame ( or anything else that is stationary,rugged and has a hole in it) hook the rachet end of rachet stap to something else that is stationary and in line with the spring hook the strap end hook to the other end of spring strech spring to about 8 inch , put 2...
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    hood spring install tricks?

    got those springs on today streched them with a rachet strap and filled the gaps with washers and quarters:) worked great thanks for the idea
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    hood spring install tricks?

    sounds good will try thanks
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    hood spring install tricks?

    trying to get the hood springs back on my 47 truck these things are RUGGED, dont remember how they came off is there any kind of tool that may help? im assuming you connect the front first and then the back ? thanks for any ideas scott
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    20 inch truck tires

    just last summa i bought 4 new 825x20 with liners and tubes for $160 each they are made in china but have worked out great so far there has got to be a local tire guy who can find u some, call them all
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    question about truck axle shafts

    workin on a 47 "big truck" 1.5 ton was wondering if axle shafts are interchangeable between the 2 speed and single speed rears thanks for any info
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    looking for 47 truck rim width info

    working on a 47 "big" 1.5 ton truck going to use 7.50 x 20 on front and dual 8.25 x 20 on back is there any info on the max and min rim width to use with each tire size thanks
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    any tricks to removing plugs broke off in head

    would some heat help?
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    any tricks to removing plugs broke off in head

    they broke where the threads start
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    any tricks to removing plugs broke off in head

    picked up a set of heads at swap meet, plugs still in them sprayed them with kroil and let them sit over night 6 came out 2 broke off just wondering if anyone has any tricks before i tried a spiral extractor thanks
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    starter gear not retracting all the way

    i found the spring loaded pin and it was froze up, its free now,hope to have time to try it out this wknd thanks to all
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    starter gear not retracting all the way

    yes stock starter thanks, will give me somewhere to start looking
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    starter gear not retracting all the way

    seems the starter gear on my 47 ford truck is not retracting fully and dings on the flywheel on and off while running i can manually turn it back and get about a 1/8" gap between the flywheel and starter gear, but on its own it goes about half that distance i should also mention that i am...
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    c4 ****** fluid level??

    got a deep dish finned ****** pan that came with new locking dipstick. i noticed the the new dipstick does not appear to go down into the pan as far as the old one my question is, when "hot" where is the top level of ****** fluid in a case fill c4 is it no higher than where the pan and case meet...
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    fuel line size?

    47 ford truck , looks like 1/4" fuel line between stock pump and carb would it have any negative effects if i upgraded to 5/16 line? having problems with vapor lock so this is the new set up im going to try - out of the tank through 5/16 fuel hose to in line filter and through electric fuel...
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    looking for new fuel tank 47 truck?

    looking for any sources for new fuel tank for 47 truck. metal or poly thanks
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