Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2026, 12:27 PM
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Re: Dumb Me!
OK, update on my situation. MRI yesterday, results today show no bone fractures but considerable muscle damage. PT recommended which I start in a week. I still think there is nerve damage as well....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2026, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,601
Re: Why a Resistor?
And mine too! I had to pull my "50 Chrysler with my Model A doodlebug out to the road, then coast the MOPAR down the hill I lived on to get it started. The A started with snow on top of the engine!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2026, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,738
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2026, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,601
Re: Why a Resistor?
Even though it is DC current through the coil, it is of an alternating nature, therefore impedance IS a factor. However, it seems that my thought is deviation from the original question. Sorry!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2026, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,738
Re: Dumb Me!
My internet has been down for a few days, so I am slow in posting a pic of my garage door, which does not do it justice, It needs a lot of work. And if you can believe it, while I was trapped I was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2026, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,738
Re: Dumb Me!
Well, for sure it is not the first dumb thing in my 85 years, but likely the worst. I usually think things through better knowing that I have ADD. My father used to shake his head at my unique...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2026, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 24
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Dumb Me!
I have to relate something I did a few weeks back when I clearly wasn't thinking things through. I had my 1930 White one-ton front wheels on ramps and the rear axle on jack stands. I was in the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2026, 02:26 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2026, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,601
Re: Why a Resistor?
I have witnessed the same thing, very little voltage reduction when resistor is hot. My car starts quite well, but I am inclined to bypass the resistor via the solenoid connection and diode route.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2025, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 129
Views: 9,589
Re: How many of you do your own work?
I do everything except for body painting (I'll to chassis), upholstery and heavy machining.
I just finished building a driveshaft from scratch, as the U joints on it are unique and driveshaft shops...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2025, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 450
Thanksgiving
I for one am grateful for the support through our common interest. It has been a real benefit to me in a practical sense and keeping me sharp mentally. Have a good one!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-10-2025, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,656
Re: Battery Suggestion
I have purchased several Rural King batteries, the oldest being 11 years old. It is in my New Holland skid steer and working fine.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-09-2025, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,953
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-04-2025, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,745
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-28-2025, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 814
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-27-2025, 04:00 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2025, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,646
Re: Mystery grease fitting problem
This problem has been all flattened out due to the generous donation of the correct grease fittings by a Ford Barn member. I shall not name the person, but a clue would be that his username starts...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2025, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Rattles and bangs and wind noise
I had a '37 1 1/2 ton that was a working truck. I was so enamored with the sound of the engine and gears I guess I did not notice anything else!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2025, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,646
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-19-2025, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,646
Re: Mystery grease fitting problem
Ahah Bob C, A picture is worth a thousand words isn't it! Thank you very much! And thanks to Pete too, there have been many cases where a larger photo helped me understand a situation.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-19-2025, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,646
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-19-2025, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,646
Re: Mystery grease fitting problem
The path of least resistance is no resistance. The slightest pump on the gun (I am talking no more than an ounce of pressure) causes all kinds of grease to escape. I appreciate all your thoughts Kube.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-19-2025, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,646
Re: Mystery grease fitting problem
There is no way a grease fitting, pipe threads or not will seal when there are two slots the total length of the nut. I have demonstrated this by feeding a torch tip cleaner through this path. this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-18-2025, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,646
Re: Mystery grease fitting problem
Yes the fitting is not cross threaded, that would be a bit hard to do. I do not have the fitting in front of me, but when examining the fitting and nut closely, it is easy to see there is no way the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-18-2025, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,646
Mystery grease fitting problem
My '41 Mercury was missing the grease fittings on both the front and rear springs. They are of an odd thread size. I bought new ones from Third Gen Auto. They included new extender nuts which I did...
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