Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2022, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 765
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2022, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 765
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2022, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,080
Re: A hopeful solution to a '47 problem
Those carbs are very simple. I would guess that if you had that much sediment or rust in the line that something was clogged. A carb fixed the problem, so the carb was the problem. If you don’t...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2022, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,789
Re: New Babbitt Mains - How Tight
Regarding not wanting to go back to the original rebuilder: if I rebuilt it, no matter how far out of warranty it is, I would prefer you to bring it back. Under the circumstances you have outlined,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2022, 03:25 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,245
Re: Oil Pressure
Blue Point made a special Jack, the purpose of which was to be able to get the engine up so you could remove the pan without removing the hood of the car. I have one at my other house, or I’d post a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2022, 03:17 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,080
Re: A hopeful solution to a '47 problem
Carb issues are simple. Gum buildup, needle and/or seat corrosion, misadjustment, sticking butterflies, debris in the fuel covers 95% of what is wrong with them. Disassemble, clean, inspect. Good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-24-2022, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,354
Re: 8 volt battery
Previous owner had the eight volt in. I think the generator would charge a six but not an eight, enough, anyway. I was looking for advice.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-24-2022, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,354
8 volt battery
I was asked to get a 1947 Mercury started. Instead of a six volt battery, it had an eight volt. Does that effectively change anything, or should I get a six?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2022, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,368
Re: 1929 Rear hub Removal
There is a tool that is designed to square up your brakes before you install the drum. I’ve got the only one I have ever seen. I don’t know what it is called. I would post a picture if I could.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2022, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,532
Re: King Pin Reaming
I have several reamers if anyone is interested. Call me at (540) 493-8756. Email is [email protected]. And you can message me here. Also quite a few other Model A tools. I can make a nice...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2022, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,305
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2022, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 9,100
Re: Blue Ridge Parkway/ Skyline Drive
Seriously? You would do that to a fellow fordbarn member? I used to date the babysitter of the owner of the TT back in the 1970s. One of the filthiest houses I have ever been in. The “restaurant...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2022, 04:27 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,058
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2022, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 9,100
Re: Blue Ridge Parkway/ Skyline Drive
You will find the Parkway closed from Bent Mountain in Roanoke County to where it crosses 460. It has been closed for quite a while. I don’t know why. So plan on passing through Roanoke. Roanoke...
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