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I made some changes to my system. I took the nose apart and reinstalled the front pusher fan and added Wetter Water and it's the best it's ever...
Hey everyone I have a 48 Ford 5 window coupe with new wiring and new light switch. When I drive at night I wish my headlights were brighter. I...
Well I want to thank everyone for all the great information. The way I see it right now is the 2.47 rear end is too tall for around town and the...
Well It's Friday morning and I have my latest attempt at fixing the vent problem in place so I will take her on a little cruise today and see what...
I just went out there and measured from dead center of the pumpkin to where the vent is and it's 7 ", I measured from backing plate to backing...
Hi everyone, here is yet another problem I have with my Ford 9" rear end. Got my coupe all cleaned up and head out on a Saturday night. I get to...
The 9 " rear end is a Currie with Currie leaf springs, no fill plug on the front carrier it's on the rear of housing, still don't know what year...
Just a tad more info- I had the 350 ( 880 truck roller cam block )lower engine rebuilt ( new crank and a beefier Comp cam to install this cam you...
Hi everyone, I know this is a boring subject to some but to me it's a big deal. I love my 48 coupe. I've always wanted a hot rod since I was a boy...
I have the rear end out and counted the pinion teeth (19 ) and the ring gear has 47 teeth = 2.47 or 2.48 right ? 31 spline axles the guy I...
Well I may have screwed up but I have a 350 SB, 400 turbo trans, and a 4:11 to 1 gear in the rear(31 spline) The engine is revving too high at Hwy...
How do you detail an engine that has lots of chrome ? Is there such a thing as spray it on and rinse it off with no residue ? Any help would be great
By the way Mr46chev I love the car and it came with that gear set in it. I have had to dump over 4K in the engine so far and the rear end is next....
Thanks Mr48chev I will check it out neil
Thanks for the info Ray I will start looking for maybe a 3.00 to 3.25 ring and pinion set thanks neil
I've looked at all the vids on chevy heads lots of pro people and the heads that are on my 350sb are cast iron and they aren't the best flowing...
Thank you for the heads up on the frame. I decided to change the ring and pinion to a more highway friendly ratio. I just have to figure out what...
When I bought the car that's what rear end was in it and still the same. I drive it around town and sometimes want to travel on longer runs but I...
Well I haven't driven the 48 in over a month because of wife health problems but she's on the mend now :). Haven't done any more to the car like...
Hello everyone, I have a 48 ford 5 window coupe W/ 350 Chev SB and a 400 turbo trans (that shifts firm and perfectly) and a Ford 9 " rear end 4:...
Sorry I haven't been on the HAMB for a few days. I will try to answer everything I can. I'm not out there at the coupe right now but I think with...
Kaspar the adjustable setup sounds great thanks
What I'm thinking is what if I end up solving my problem with a mechanical fan. Right now the elec puller fan at the engine side of the radiator...
On a thermostatic control switch are they preset to start fan at a certain temp or is there a way to adjust when it comes on ? I'll have to see...
Typo, not 135 I meant 235 and no gauge on radiator but watching water 2 temp gauges inside car. sorry
Hi David I agree 210 F ain't bad at all but my elec fan is manual so if I don't constantly watch the temp I will look and it gets to 130 and...
Hey Wizzard how you doing bud ? That was a misprint and yes it is a little better every time I make a change. I still have to depend on the elec....
We went to a car show last night about 10 miles or so away. It's where a hundred or more cars get together every Saturday night and show off their...
Well I completely drained the cooling system and put a 180 T-stat in and fill with a 50/50 mix coolant. To make sure all available air coming...
Taking her for a spin this afternoon and see. I have not installed a 180 T-stat yet, and I didn't put flaps over the 3" holes in the electric fan...
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