Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 08:52 AM
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Re: removing a gauge cluster
It’s not my favorite thing to do. There are four small nuts that hold the cluster to the dash. Two on the bottom and two on the top behind the dash. The speedo cable will unscrew from the cluster,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2024, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2024, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 784
Re: Overheating 1946 V8
180 degrees, Carquest 13848. I do like some others here and place a clamp on the hose above the thermostat. That holds it down on the water neck. I’ve never had the hoses with that oversized pocket...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2024, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 434
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2024, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 434
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Looking for a quality 6 Volt Starter
I'd check the battery and starter cables also. I just replaced mine through batterycablesusa.com with 00 gauge cables. With the 6v optima, it cranks strong hot or cold.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2024, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 998
Re: 1939 pickup engine oil filter
The leak from the top is probably from the rubber gasket that came with the filter. I found the Wix 51006 has the right size gasket.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 30
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Re: Opinion needed on fuel pumps
Chicago never gets Texas hot. It sometimes gets TN and VA hot.
For what it’s worth, I’ve only used an airtex 6v pump for the last 10 years. It works excellently. Maybe it was a bandaid when I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,797
Re: Where’s my water going?
I believe he has retorqued and replaced head gaskets.
It is a good point about a new engine running hot for a little while. You can richen the mixture to cool it off for a couple hundred miles,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 96
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Re: Break-in gone wrong!
I don’t think installing the rear cam bearing sideways to block the fuel pump pushrod hole is a well-known trick. I kinda doubt your installer did it, but you can check by putting the pushrod in and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2024, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,466
Re: New build overheating
Looks like the efire is set to 22 degrees at full advance. Stock distributor is 24 like Bored&Stroked said. I have a crab dist with a pertronix, and I set the timing by marking TDC on the crank...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,466
Re: New build overheating
Did you drill small holes in the thermostats? And did you place them on the head water necks, or down the hoses near the radiator?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,466
Re: New build overheating
Take the radiator cap off when cold and look for bubbles in the coolant as it runs. You can buy test kits that check for exhaust gasses in the coolant also. The mechanical temp gauges are a good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,466
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,466
Re: New build overheating
I second the 180 stats. Your engine will run a bit hot for a couple hundred miles since it is new and tight. And your radiator will find the right coolant level. I agree with everyone, it may not be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2024, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 35
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2024, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Front Shock Removal
So, jack stands if you want more working room, but if you can reach in there with the car on all 4 tires, you can take them off like that as well.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2024, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 727
Re: Looking for a machine shop
I had the same experience as Bruce two years ago in the Chicago area. The flathead machinist I was using could not guarantee the repair would hold up. I ended up finding a better block.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2024, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Fender stuff - '35 pickup
I can’t really tell from the picture, but are you looking for “fender welting?” Like Bill said, it’s for sale at many places.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2024, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 419
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2024, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 419
Re: 40 Ford Sedan Shocks
Kube, how do you apply the STP oil? Do you use the zerk or apply it to the outsides of the springs and let it seep in?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2024, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 525
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2024, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,108
Re: Muffler help
I’m glad to hear you are giving Waldrons a chance to remedy the problem and troubleshoot with you. My experience with them was all good for a stainless system on my 41 pickup. No fitment issues, I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2024, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,970
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2024, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 871
Re: "Custom" Dual exhaust/Iron Trap Garage
That is a nice car. Must’ve been an interesting guy. He did all that stuff without damaging the car. The mechanic Steve put it well, “He did all the wrong things, the right way.”
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