Classic/Antique Car Repair/'49 F-1

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Expert: - 9/7/2009


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QUESTION: I recently purchased a'49 Ford F-1. It supposedly has the original 329 Flathead V-8 in it. The only problem is it has dual water pumps and I don't think this is right? Is it possible? It has 8BA on the top left on the "valve cover" In the glovebox it has 98RC-258658 ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED! Thanks -Rich

ANSWER: 98RC is the proper code for a 1949 F-1 1/2 ton pick up. 8B is the correct code for the 49 V-8 239 Cubic inch flat head V-8 engine and yes it should have 2 water pumps with the generator up over the center of the engine and the distributor on the front right corner of the engine.
Brad

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QUESTION: Can anyone point me to an accurate picture of what this '49 F-1 should look like? It seems there was different mirror configurations and at one time this one even had a hood ornament? I'm trying to restore to original. Many Thanks-Rich

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This one is as close as any that I have seen except for the color of the bumper and the side view mirror. the bumper should be black and the side view mirror should be a hinge pin.
http://www.aclassicauto.com/photos/49%20Ford%20F-1%20V-8%20Flathead%20$16500.00.

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All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

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Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

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Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

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More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

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Moto Award winner. And much more.

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