Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2018, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,230
Re: Mercury Differential
Bigger hammer??
What are you using for a drum puller?? Hundreds of previous posts on pulling drums. Do a search
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2018, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,680
Re: Oil leak at dipstick?
First you might try cleaning around it real good. (brake cleaner, carb cleaner). Then caulk the edges neatly with JB weld. Should do it.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2018, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,005
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2017, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,530
Re: Wartime movie with 3 V8 ambulances
51 merc,
You are a wizard with your computer graphics. Yesterday the license plate number swap and now capturing a film clip. You must have a smart grandchild helping. Here's a challenge....how...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2017, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 13,183
Re: Temp Heat in Garage
I have a pellet stove in my 16 by 28 shop. Fully insulated. On days I won't be in the shop I start it in the morning and shut it off about 6 hours later. When I am working out there I leave it on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2017, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,314
Re: 1940 former residents found
Post in the for sale section. The rat rodders will pay big bucks. Wonderful things to hang from their mirror instead of dice. LOL
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2017, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,955
Re: Shipping a flathead
I recently shipped an engine I rebuilt to Iowa from Massachusetts. I went to Fastenal and discussed the shipment. They even gave me a nice pallet that I modified to secure the engine.
342045
$174...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2017, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,651
Re: Brake lining removal
Bob,
I have replaced linings on several cars and like you say it is time consuming(like drilling, counter boring, and riveting). but for me it is not""punishment"". My hourly rate is low ($0). But...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2017, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,651
Re: Brake lining removal
Well, I am just guessing because I can not remember how I did it. Maybe moderate heat might soften the bonding agent.
I found old woven lining material (probably asbestos) and riveted them on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2017, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,205
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2017, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,465
Re: 46 MA license plate
Kerk, Since you don't show your profile address Who knows what reg you are implying. MA only issued 1 plate in 46 so it has been legal on our 46 for 15 years. Can you post where you are and the reg...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2017, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,465
46 MA license plate
I had this 1946 plate on our 46 (6 digit) and found a 46 (5 digit) plate which I registered. So I don't need this one anymore. If anyone in MA has a 46 (any brand car) and wants a year of manufacture...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2017, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,390
Re: 49-53 Load A Matic problem
As Bubba says...replace with the correct FLEXIBLE lead. Don't try using shrink tubing since it will restrict the plate movement. Ask me how I know
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2017, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,374
Re: Ardun Heads
Don't forget the millions of Chevy "stovebolts" produced before 1949
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2017, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,479
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2017, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,531
Re: Score!!!!!!!!!!
I need to replace the throttle cable assembly in my 46 but have held off because it looks like a bugger to install the horseshoe clip in the back of the dash. I can probably get it off but at 79 it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2017, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,518
Re: Cam bearings
Dura-bond makes them F-1x10
I believe standard is 1.800 and undersize is 1.790 ID
Vanpelt should have them
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-11-2017, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,035
Re: Veterans Day
Drove our 46 in the Veteran's day parade. 24 degrees and very windy. Hot water heater kept us warm. Naturally, the engine temp barely went to 150. I went into the Army 61 years ago at age 17.
I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2017, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,050
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-29-2017, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 28,469
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-16-2017, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,632
Re: Heater bypass
I believe there will still be water in the other hose and will be pressurized by whatever your radiator cap pressure is. Your idea to just join the 2 hoses should work and no need for shutoffs in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2017, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,398
Re: Correct plugs ?
"idles smooth" You are running on the idle jets
"Plenty of power" You are running on the accelerator pump and power valve
""hitching" you are running on your main jets
Save your money and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-11-2017, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,346
Re: Vic piano and irma
I just got pictures of our place in Dunedin (Tampa area) Just across the road from the sea. The early forecast was scary and we were sure we would lose the house. Anyway, no high winds or sea surge....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2017, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 8,876
Re: Hurricane ready ????
GM,
Our hopes and prayers are for Irma to make an unpredicted turn west into the Gulf and not make a landfall. Ten years ago a hurricane was coming up the west coast and predicted to come into the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2017, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,328
Re: Timing Light - Recommendations?
I have a 12 volt battery and a 6 volt battery on my test stand. The 12 volt powers the starter (Helps a new engine spin) and my 12 volt timing light. The 6 volt is used for the ignition. Works fine...
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