Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2026, 04:15 PM
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Sun Distributor Machine Strobe
I have a late 40s early 50s Sun Dist machine that I purchased in the 1970s the strobe is getting weak and will only flash at higher RPMs, every thing else works as it should. Suggestions for repair....
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Forum: Early V8
12-03-2025, 07:48 PM
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Std 09T Pistons 8BA Rods
Std. 09T pistons bead blasted with 8BA rods fitted with.005 oversized pins.
were run for a short time had a bad block got another block but its .030 over so they are no longer needed. $90.00 +...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2025, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,581
JB Weld on a fuel syste, repair
Planning on doing a repair on my 1935 hydrostatic fuel gauge sender over this winter. Will the fuel soften the JB Weld if submerged in fuel tank has anyone used it for ruel system repairs ??
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2025, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 663
Re: 59A in '35
I have a 59A in my 35 it was a bolt in but i used the 35 intake manifold to properly support the fan mounted generator, and i used a radiator hose kit from Bob Drake. I will try to take a few photos...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2025, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,003
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2025, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 403
Re: 1935 Fuel gauge sender repair
The car sat idle for a number of years when I purchased it, that was the condition of the sender when I removed it to clean the tank, At one time I had the gauge working it would only read 3/4 when...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-20-2025, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 403
1935 Fuel gauge sender repair
What do the little cups on the sender do the lower one is pretty much gone see photos. Suggestions for repair?
Mike
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2025, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,028
1935 Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge is pushing the red fluid out the top of the glass tube in to the gauge. I have removed the gauge and cleaned it more than once and cleaned the sending unit last year. suggestions
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2025, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,560
Re: 1935 gas tank sender cleaning suggestions
Has anyone tried Apple Cider Vinegar to clean the tank unit considering trying it on my 35, also suggestions for repairing the cups on the tank unit my upper one is partially rusted away.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2025, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,560
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2025, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 33,936
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2025, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 716
Engine splash pan what year?
Can anyone tell me what year this might fit doing spring garage cleaning or better known as moving parts from there to here.
Mike
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2025, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 672
Which Carb
1935 sedan with a stock 59-AB using the 35 intake manifold. I have 3 cabs a
46-48 Ford 59 and a Stromberg 97 and a Stromberg 48. Not looking to go racing just a nice driver and best for fuel...
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Forum: Early V8
01-27-2025, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 243
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2025, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 803
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Forum: Early V8
01-14-2025, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 250
1936 Cigar lighter
1936 maybe 35 Cigar Lighter, came from a 36,000 mile 36 ford in bought in the 1960's. Tested the element with a DVOM and it has continuity the dash receptacle is in fair condition. the brown knob is...
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Forum: Early V8
01-12-2025, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 0
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Forum: Early V8
01-08-2025, 01:34 PM
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Forum: Early V8
11-23-2024, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 0
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Ford #59 carb
Ford #59 carb nice clean carb all the linkage intact, install a modern gas kit and it should be good to go. $85.00 + shipping.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2024, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 544
What does this fit
Found this in the back of my tool box, I currently have a 35 Fordor i don't believe it is from my 35. Sugestions ????
Mike
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2024, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,977
Re: Marvel mystery oil....
I run a crab dist. and as the ignition points today do not have the bushing in the pivot hole I soak the fiber movable points in MMO over night then clean the contacts with alcohol also soak the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2024, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,513
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2024, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,215
Where did my gauge fluid go
One of last winters projects was the hydrostatic fuel gauge on our 35. I removed the gauge cleaned with acid water then isopropyl alcohol. Removed the sending unit blew cleaned it and blew out al the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2024, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,315
Re: Gas sender vent question
Does the Drake sender attach directly to the tank or is a adapter plate used,
I would like to change my 35 to a 36 gauge.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2024, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 605
Crab Dist point conversion ??
I have been doing flathead distributors for myself and Badger State club members since the mid 70s when I purchased a Sun tester from the Sun rep while working as a tech at a local Cadillac dealer....
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