Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 329
Re: starting problem???
I have a '35 V8 with mechanical fuel pump and have experienced just what you have described.
What I read on various forums is that modern fuels, especially if using ethanol, are more prone to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 04:42 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 801
Re: 1937 V860 carb issue (i think)
Float valve? I agree with Terry. I have has this before on a 1969 Opel GT. Also on a 1965 Buick Skylark. Obstruction in the float valve or just plain stuck closed is what i expect will be your issue....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2024, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 272
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2024, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 272
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2024, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 272
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2024, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,056
Re: Opinion needed on fuel pumps
After a few bouts of vapor lock, I installed a 6v electric pump on the fuel line just before the mechanical pump ( between the tank and the mechanical fuel pump). It is a 'flow thru' design electric...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,529
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 04:39 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,878
Re: V8 Engine
Not sure where the "hello" came from but Hello anyway :)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 04:38 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,878
Re: V8 Engine
Hello Ed, I am willing to bet it is a bad ground... especially when you said "This problem also occurs when i get the car started and run it then shut it down i can not restart it again with out the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 04:15 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,529
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2024, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,529
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2024, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 106
Views: 7,424
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2024, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,529
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,529
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,529
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,529
Iron vs. Aluminum 21 stud heads - which is better?
Hello. My 21 stud 1935 V8 has Iron Cylinder Heads. I see I have developed a water seep from a hairline crack in the passenger side head. I am considering now replacing the heads and want advice on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,559
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2024, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 397
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2024, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 397
Re: Bowers Ceramite 18mm plugs
The roots of General Battery can be traced to 1921, when Bowers Battery & Spark Plug Co. was founded in Reading by Clarence P. Bowers. Bowers sold it in 1956 and it was renamed General Battery and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2024, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,801
Re: 35 Mechanical Brake Adjustment Help
I know it was not your question... but... 33 years ago, my old dad... a tough WW2 vet told in this... 'you replace those mechanical with hydraulic or your gonna bust your @$$'. :)
Then about two...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2024, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 397
Bowers Ceramite 18mm plugs
Hello all and a Happy Easter. My old 1935 21 stud V8 had Bowers Ceramite 18mm plugs when I began the restoration.
It had not been run since 1955 from what I know.
The plugs look surprisingly...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2024, 05:18 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,465
Re: Trip away in the33
Hey Lawrie... thanks for the "Cooling system stock, t/stats in the top hoses" ...
Take care brother!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2024, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,465
Re: Trip away in the33
Hey... great post! You obviously have yours in great running condition. Talk to me about what you have done with your cooling system. Radiator new or old... what thermostats... a pressurized...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2024, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 705
Re: master cylinder
Actually Early V8 Garage (not Early Ford Store) helped me immensely on my project. Good folks!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2024, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 705
Re: master cylinder
Hello... I have the Early Ford Store single master cylinder on my '35 Fordor (after my conversion to hydraulics) and with the Bolling brothers rear backing plate setup and the E-brake activated by...
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