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zeke3 |
05-12-2023 @ 10:50 AM
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Thanks Kube, that was the point I was trying to make, the way I said it may not have been clear.
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fordv8j |
05-10-2023 @ 4:21 PM
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there is a 37-38 chassis manual advertised on thes momorabila site
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kubes40 |
05-09-2023 @ 4:58 PM
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Hey Zeke3, springs do NOT utilize grease.
Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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3w2 |
05-09-2023 @ 2:06 PM
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You have been sold a bill of goods, as they say, if you believe the stopping power of hydraulic brakes is superior to that of properly-adjusted, not worn-out, mechanical brakes. Hydraulic brakes are far from worry free.
This message was edited by 3w2 on 5-9-23 @ 2:07 PM
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carcrazy |
05-08-2023 @ 8:22 PM
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A couple of choices for transmission gear oil are: NAPA SAE 90W API GL-1 Mineral Gear Oil - One gallon jug available under P.N. 65-201 Pennzoil Synchromesh Manual Transmission Fluid API GL-3 Gear Oil
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Liz505 |
05-08-2023 @ 4:47 PM
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Hi trjford8, Thanks for the suggestion! I just got the last one on Amazon. Liz
Thanks much, Liz
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Liz505 |
05-08-2023 @ 4:45 PM
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Hi Zeke3, I live in the mountains at 7400' elevation, so brakes and transmission health are of utmost importance to me. Thankfully, the brakes have been converted to hydraulic. One less thing to worry about. I have been reading through the threads, and have seen there seems to be some difference of opinion on tranny gear oil. What do you recommend as the best choice for someone that will be doing mountain driving in the warm months? I will be using the transmission and brakes when I go "down the hill" to town; it's about a 2000' elevation drop in 18 miles. Thanks, Liz
Thanks much, Liz
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Liz505 |
05-08-2023 @ 4:34 PM
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Hi carcrazy, Thanks for the reply. So far I bought the first three books you mentioned. I will get the Joe Abbin book next. Since I live in New Mexico I just joined the Tumbleweed regional club, so I am fortunate to have Joe as a readily available resource. He is very patient and kind. Liz
Thanks much, Liz
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3w2 |
04-11-2023 @ 8:28 PM
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The 1937 version of Ford's illustrated chassis parts catalog and that of their 1937 body parts catalog are must haves if you are interested in how your car was originally. Reproductions are not available, but reasonably-priced originals show up on amazon, ebay, the classified ads herein, and on fordbarn.com. If you do not care about originality, then a parts catalog published eleven years later as suggested above may be useful. A bible it is not.
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trjford8 |
04-11-2023 @ 10:49 AM
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You should also have the Ford Automotive Hardware and Trimming Supplies book from 1928-1938.
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