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kubes40 |
07-28-2013 @ 4:29 PM
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The belt with the "C" suffix was for 1940 Fords built from June 1940 and later. These vehicles were equipped with the smaller diameter (3 3/16") pulley. Carpenter offers a molded belt that will fit and has the raised Ford script and part number, etc. His number is 78-8620-B. Not quite "concourse correct" with that "B" suffix but it will fit your engine. He gets $30 for the belt. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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Pete |
07-28-2013 @ 11:03 AM
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It has been 3-4 years since someone raised the question "does anyone offer the correct fan belt for a 40 Ford? The one I want to replace is a raised Ford script with a part number 78-8620 C3. All I want is one that will work on the car using the present one as a sizing reference. Do any of the current players in the parts game offer one???
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std1940 |
08-09-2010 @ 3:01 PM
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Thanks Tom.
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TomO |
08-09-2010 @ 7:35 AM
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Tom, unfortunately the reproduction hose clamps from Drake and other vendors also stretch when tightened and do not clamp the hoses securely. Your best bet is to search swap meets for the clamps.
Tom
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std1940 |
08-07-2010 @ 1:30 PM
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Thanks Tom.
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kubes40 |
08-07-2010 @ 1:17 PM
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Sorry Tom. Normally I am happy to help but I have only enough to do my next two cars, a 39 wagon and another 40 convertible. After that I am up the proverbial creek.
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std1940 |
08-07-2010 @ 6:39 AM
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Would you be interested in selling any of your correct clamps? Thanks Tom.
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kubes40 |
08-07-2010 @ 6:11 AM
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Good to hear the repop belts (A type) fit the large pulley. I never understood why it is apparently so difficult to make the hose clamps correctly. They are as you suggest too small. I have a limited quantity of NOS clamps and when compared are definitely a larger diameter.
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std1940 |
08-07-2010 @ 4:58 AM
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I did find a reproduction fan belt with raised ford script and # 78-8620-B3 from Dennis Carpenter.The look,fit and size work. It is made in China. Thanks for all the information about the fan belt. I am now looking for a correct radiator hose clamps and screws for my 40 std coupe.The ones that come with Bob Drake hoses do not seem to fit well on the themostat end of the hoses? Thanks Tom.
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kubes40 |
07-26-2010 @ 6:19 PM
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The "A" belt SHOULD fit on a stock '40 with the 85HP. The "B" belt was for 1939 with an aluminum valve chamber cover. Those (B belts) will NOT fit a cast iron cover.
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