Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2024, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 36
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Re: Oil leak
Is your dipstick correct with the correct measured amount of oil ? Just a possibility?
Good luck
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2024, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Early V8
05-14-2024, 07:09 PM
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Views: 60
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 875
Re: Odd Frame Repair?
Yes I do admit to welding a leaf spring on top, back many moons ago , it was a 34 . Used my dads Ac/Dc stick welder .
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 587
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 519
Re: Flathead low intake vacuum
Kinda low on the compression. But it should at least ignite . Is your firing order correct. #1 on passenger front . Blocked exhaust ? Fresh fuel with a good carb , plugs gapped correctly.
You have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 04:22 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 500
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 303
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 694
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,052
Re: Speedometer for 46 Ford Car
I’ve used a hair drier with 3in 1 oil . Warm up the old grease / oil then use the oil . If its really gunky I’ll use mineral spirits / paint thinner then use the oil . Seems to work when springs...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 614
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 404
Re: Removing the dash
Agree with above . Do not cut wires to remove . They disconnect and are in specific sections when installed. Do be fooled and buy a universal harness , they can work , but are much more involved. Buy...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 3,185
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 894
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2024, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 578
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2024, 04:28 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 731
Re: Help with a recent 8ba rebuild
The loadmatic distributor is purely vacuum operated. Since your cam is changed , it changes the vacuum signal plus the mechanical valve timing . All of those alter the needed ignition timing you need...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 731
Re: Help with a recent 8ba rebuild
What distributor are you using ? Ithink You can lift the distributor a little with the cap off and rotate one tooth . Sorry no coffee yet . More after I wake up .
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2024, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 649
Re: Door Handle pulls out
I only know how to email photos. I’ve got a screen shot of a correct handle assembly. It will show the way it should look . The remaining piece is still attached to your door and will come off easily...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2024, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 649
Re: Door Handle pulls out
Oh boy , wait . I now see it did break . But you’ll need a new handle . Its easy as described to remove and replace .
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2024, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 649
Re: Door Handle pulls out
Not so . On the door edje , jamb , ther is a hole where a oval head screw goes to secure the handle . Actually it’s easy . It’s raining now but if you want a picture, I can email you one tomorrow . I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2024, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,908
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 04:25 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,737
Re: Where’s my water going?
Number 3 plug looks a little bit more white on the porcelain but not that much .Id not worry about it . Something I noticed was the amount of thread that could be in the chamber . Did you check it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,356
Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?
Just a test idea . If the swith is npt cant we just hook it to a grease gun and pump a very little . Or make a zerk fitting to the correct brake light switch thread . I know you’d have to rinse out...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,026
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,737
Re: Where’s my water going?
How much water are we talking about , ?
You could pull plugs when cool and inspect for moisture or a different color plug from the rest .
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