| allanita | -- 09-09-2015 @ 9:17 AM |
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recently purchased 1950 V8 Ford Custom Tudor. Manual with overdrive. It was in barn for 30 years and didn't run. We got the motor running with new fuel pump, carburetor and water pumps with auxiliary gas tank and 12 volt battery just to see if it was worth spending more money on her or if she would need a whole new engine and be over our heads. She Purrs! I'm so excited. Now were do we start? Oil. How much does she hold and what kind now that oil is different these days. We are in Texas with hot weather. We have horses and cattle so this is all very new to us and kindly listen to knowledgeable advise. Happy Trails, Allanita
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| ken ct. | -- 09-09-2015 @ 8:59 PM |
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Replace all rubber hoses and new oil filter catridge and 4 qts of 20-50 Castrol,valvoline etc. and watch dipstick to add to full mark and drive the heck out of it, ken ct.
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| cliftford | -- 09-09-2015 @ 9:07 PM |
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I would also change fluids in trans and rear end. Also check the entire hydraulic brake system. Chances are the fluid has turned into a thick goo and the rubber parts have deteriorated.
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| allanita | -- 09-10-2015 @ 5:43 PM |
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Thanks Happy Trails, Allanita
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| alanwoodieman | -- 09-10-2015 @ 7:12 PM |
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do everything mentioned above. but I will add a coolant system flush. remove thermostats, drain all antifreeze out and fill radiator/engine/heater with white vinegar-run till hot let cool, run again-do this 4 or 5 times, then flush out with clean water until the rust comes out, add some baking soda run again and then flush out completely. post some more pictures-but mainly drive it, have fun!
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| allanita | -- 09-11-2015 @ 6:06 AM |
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Thank you alanwoodieman that makes perfect sense. Trying to decide to buy new radiator or flush this one. Just don't want to ruin what we do have. Everybody's help is greatly appreciated. Happy Trails, Allanita
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| flathead4rd | -- 09-11-2015 @ 7:20 AM |
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You mention a 12 volt battery. Don't forget it has a 6 positive ground system unless someone converted it 12 volts.
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| allanita | -- 09-11-2015 @ 8:57 AM |
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Thank you. It is just temp. to see if the engine will turn over before we go spending a bunch of money on her. And SHE IS GOOD! So now we start replacing and fixing her up. Happy Trails, Allanita
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| alanwoodieman | -- 09-11-2015 @ 12:58 PM |
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Ford radiators are tough! even if you buy a new radiator, flush out before you change to a new one-gets the rust out of the engine block and the sludge out of the cooling system
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| joe b | -- 09-11-2015 @ 2:08 PM |
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You might take your radiator to a good shop. They can remove the tanks and rod it out. A lot less than a new radiator I would think.
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| allanita | -- 09-13-2015 @ 11:45 AM |
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And another question we need help with: The lid to the oil filter canister: does it twist off or just lift off once the bolt is undone? Lid is either very stuck or we are not trying to take it off right. We can't seem to open it up. Happy Trails, Allanita
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| cliftford | -- 09-13-2015 @ 1:32 PM |
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Once you remove the bolt it should come right off. If not, tap around the edge with a plastic hammer, but leave the bolt partly scr*w*d in, as the cap is spring loaded.
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| allanita | -- 09-13-2015 @ 2:26 PM |
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Thanks Cliftford, we just didn't want to force it and break something. We'll keep working on it. Happy Trails, Allanita
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| allanita | -- 09-17-2015 @ 3:20 PM |
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Finally worked the lid off the oil canister and ordered new oil filter. It is slow but progress is being made! Happy Trails, Allanita
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