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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2024, 09:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 579
Posted By busmania
Re: Solenoid clicking. Won't start

Got a nice starter on order from cwmoss. They said they don’t have issues with them but I asked to look to see where it was made and they said there were no stickers showing country of origin. We’ll...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2024, 03:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 579
Posted By busmania
Re: Solenoid clicking. Won't start

I know. When I started this car I knew close to nothing about ford and because I could afford it at the time (I’m self employed so the future is always murky) I bought all the parts I’d need for the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 579
Posted By busmania
Re: Solenoid clicking. Won't start

Wow, it’s not that I didn’t believe the power master was a POS but I didn’t want to accept it. Just took the power master off again and failed the bench test. Put in an original 6 V unit and no...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 579
Posted By busmania
Re: Solenoid clicking. Won't start

I have a feeling it’s the POS starter. Will try my other starter later today.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 579
Posted By busmania
Re: Solenoid clicking. Won't start

It’s on jackstands so I have not done that yet. I’ll do that as my next move before I take the starter out again.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 579
Posted By busmania
Re: Solenoid clicking. Won't start

Marko, is that as simple as a jumper wire from + side of battery to the terminal on the starter?

I just tried a jumper wire from small post on solenoid to big post on solenoid going to the starter...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 579
Posted By busmania
Re: Solenoid clicking. Won't start

Yeah, I know about the Facebook pages. Just not trying to bombard you all with every single question that I have. I have a lot of them!

The engine turned over fine when I had to starter out. It is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2024, 07:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 579
Posted By busmania
Solenoid clicking. Won't start

I have this on Facebook too but id really like to be driving this weekend so I figured I would post here.

When I hit the starter button, I get a click at the solenoid. No big deal I thought, my...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,059
Posted By busmania
Re: Columbia two speed differentials

Does anyone sell these “turn key”? I realize it is probably pricey but something I’d rather pay for than “upgrade” the drivetrain (which probably costs just as much).
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 01:35 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 49,310
Posted By busmania
Re: Anyone with experiences working with Gocat speed shop?

He made the radio today (local Denver channel, 630am) on a consumer advocacy show called “Tom martino, the trouble shooter.” Sounds like they received other calls and emails of other people being...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-26-2024, 10:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,016
Posted By busmania
Re: Door weatherstripping 40 coupe

I cannot see the seal with the door closed. What photo do you want?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 08:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,016
Posted By busmania
Re: Door weatherstripping 40 coupe

Here’s the installed photos. Hard to see but you get the point.


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=541187&d=1714096603
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,545
Posted By busmania
Re: Where’s my water going?

I confirmed when the heads are off that the plugs fit perfect. The electrode just barely stuck out into the chamber. These are actually what Eden rock recommends.

Pistonbroke, it’ll take way more...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 07:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,545
Posted By busmania
Re: Where’s my water going?

Edelbrock heads.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 11:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,545
Posted By busmania
Re: Where’s my water going?

I did a pressure test and it held overnight when I was having head gasket issues before I first fired up the engine. I definitely will be doing another one probably tomorrow and we’ll see.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 10:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,545
Posted By busmania
Re: Where’s my water going?

Here’s my plugs. I thought I was running rich but I guess not. Might be running a little lean? Anyone have thoughts on these? I’ll resize when I get to my computer.

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 10:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,545
Posted By busmania
Re: Where’s my water going?

Oh Pete…the head gaskets caused me all kinds of issues when I installed them. I’ll see if I can dig up the thread. I had a ton of leakage with copper so at the end of the day, I ended up with the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 10:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,016
Posted By busmania
Re: Door weatherstripping 40 coupe

Please don’t hate me for what I’m about to say. Haha. First I taped up the stock style seals. while they were fine, my doors were still rattling a little bit when closed and I didn’t feel they were...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 02:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,545
Posted By busmania
Re: Where’s my water going?

I guess I will try to be more patient and see what happens in a few hundred miles. I did have seeping head studs, but all of that has stopped. Heads have been retorqued probably 10-12 times...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,545
Posted By busmania
Re: Where’s my water going?

Radiator is a stock (new) 40 unit.

I add about 4-6 cups of water every few drives. I do somewhat suspect thermostats so I’ll remove those too.

Any photos of those check valves installed?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 01:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,545
Posted By busmania
Re: Where’s my water going?

The radiator cap has a 4 on it? Not sure what that means? Photo attached.

Thanks Pete. It’s certainly been a labor of love. I’ll check for bubbles again. My hunch says it’s overflowing ever so...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-23-2024, 10:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,545
Posted By busmania
Re: Where’s my water going?

Yes, I was trying to let it find its own level until it started to get hot, like 200-210, sometimes up to 220. I have a guage on both sides to watch temps as I drive. When I fill it, it stays around...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-23-2024, 08:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,545
Posted By busmania
Where’s my water going?

I’m nervous about this issue. It seems I am having to add to the radiator every time I drive it or it overheats (or every few drives). I only have about 150 miles on it and it’s running great but if...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-23-2024, 11:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,016
Posted By busmania
Re: Door weatherstripping 40 coupe

Thanks y’all. I will tape it into place to get a feel for how it will fit. I will also tape into place the original style as I have both on hand and decide what I like better. The messy glue was...
Forum: Early V8 04-23-2024, 07:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 137
Posted By busmania
40 trunk stay up arms

Found what I was looking for. Thanks yall.
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