Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2024, 12:46 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 01:30 PM
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Re: Hand Opersted Tachometer ??
Even though they are old tech, and we were given digital and later photo tachs, I always carried an old one as I trusted them over the “ modern “ type. Saved my ass more than once when doing a job in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 06:57 AM
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Re: Hand Opersted Tachometer ??
we used these as HVAC techs. until the digital ones came out. had to rpm all the fans on the job and many times in less than ideal conditions.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-27-2024, 07:22 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2024, 11:59 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2024, 10:52 AM
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Re: Overheating 1946 V8
I use 180 degrees original style in my 39. With original style hoses they don’t move and are in the stock location.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2024, 06:57 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2024, 12:34 PM
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Re: 1940 Ford Zenith Radio
I took my 39 radio to a local audio repair shop, had all caps replaced and a new vibrator. Cost was about 100.00 plus 40.00 for the vibrator. All tubes were good. First shop wanted 750.00 to “...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 06:56 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 10:05 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 09:30 AM
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Re: Car quit working
Could be a few things but start by checking your grounds. If they are good start troubleshooting from starter and work towards ignition switch. Apply power directly to starter to see if it cranks,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 12:42 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 07:03 AM
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Re: oil pump gear
i use a short piece of chain bolted to opposit corners of intake man., carb must be off. this way you can choose where to attach lift chain for different angles.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 06:54 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 06:33 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 10:38 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 08:43 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 07:08 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 12:22 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 10:56 AM
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Re: New build overheating
Do you have a mechanical temp gauge if not you need one to confirm that it is overheating. Filling the radiator too much can also result in excess fluid being expelled as it heats up. When cold,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2024, 07:35 AM
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Re: '37 Body mounts / Door alignment
Just snug bolts up without crushing the mounts. After a while go back and check them as some will need to be tightened as body compresses mounts. For the sagging door try installing thinner mount in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2024, 08:02 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2024, 01:03 PM
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Re: '35 gas tank yuck
Muratic acid will dissolve that rust followed by neutralizing. Then a good metal prep and then the sealer. Just make sure you do it outside (acid)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2024, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: 160 or 180 degree thermostats?
Thermostats will regulate the min. temp your engine will run at not the max. In other words engine will not run cooler with 160 vs 180 when the stats are full open. With that in mind I prefer 180s as...
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