Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2015, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 322
Views: 151,711
Re: Yes, they are still out there NUMBER 2
Vic, I am going to remove my Steel Fan from motor and purchase a "pull through" type electric fan. I was coming home several days ago in the day time and got caught on a local bridge that is now...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2015, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 322
Views: 151,711
Re: Yes, they are still out there NUMBER 2
New 7:00 X 16 stock bias Lester tires, I will check pressure, I think I have 30 to 35lbs. I will look at shocks but I refilled with Castro oil . They are old stock ones but still had resistance and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2015, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 12,425
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2015, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 322
Views: 151,711
Re: Yes, they are still out there NUMBER 2
Took the 39 LZ out for first time on I-64 for 15 Miles of continuous travel on Highway, runs like a champ. 65 MPH was comfortable, need a stiffer set of shocks, on bridge expansion joints and bumps I...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
05-28-2015, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,158
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
05-26-2015, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,158
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
05-25-2015, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,158
Radiator information needed?
Friend of mine cannot seem to find away to post on the barn. Wanted me to ask on the Model T forum which replacement radiator the guys recommend for a 1926-7 Model T?
Thanks for info, Bruce
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2015, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,810
Re: Memorial Day
Very nice, going to the Oldest Continuous Memorial Day Parade in Nation today, held in Ironton, OHIO, again thank you for all that gave it all, Bruce
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Forum: Early V8
05-22-2015, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,492
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2015, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,078
Re: 1940 ford resistor
No, it is an ignition resistor only, 6 volt to 4.5 volt to coil. Check your grounds, that is the most common problem. Add a temporary ground wire and see it that helps, then you can go to each item...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2015, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,390
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2015, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,861
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2015, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,305
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2015, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,542
Re: Fuel push rod question ( noise )
Compression check today 90 lbs. per cylinder. Checked old Autolite plugs on plug tester with compressed air. Old plugs very weak and would go out with air pressure up. Tested an old H11 Champion plug...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2015, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,542
Re: Fuel push rod question ( noise )
I went to garage this evening, put fuel pump rod back in engine, gasket, baffle, fuel tower and installed pump. Started engine with an Old Model 48 carb I have, it runs the best on this carb. Don P....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2015, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,542
Re: Fuel push rod question ( noise )
JWL, you are so right, just holding out for HOPE! Noise is from this end of motor, here I go again, if I have to I will pull motor and transmission together, leaky transmission also, if you fill...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2015, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,542
Re: Fuel push rod question ( noise )
Koates, first as I was told, you would not cut the cam in the first place ( umbrella would not work ) , second I put the 8.87" rod back in. If you read my post the two intakes, cast or aluminum ( I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2015, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,542
Re: Fuel push rod question ( noise )
Last sentence of post, I tried that Ken. Going to ask Don P. to come up and maybe one other person to listen to engine. I might even take fan belt off and make sure of fan noise, water pump and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2015, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,542
Re: Fuel push rod question ( noise )
I just measured my aluminum intake on flat table 2 3/8" from table to top of fuel tower opening. Placed a cast iron intake on flat table the same measurement, 2 3/8". What is up with that??? Push...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2015, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,542
Fuel push rod question ( noise )
My question is an aluminum intake on a 36 V8 21 stud motor to have a 7 3/4" push rod?? If so what is method to cut the rod 1". I heard the noise in engine and took motor apart to find noise. First...
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Forum: Early V8
05-03-2015, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,492
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2015, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,970
Re: So, how do you do it?
Dumb Person, never used the tool like you said, real quick, just put spring in this type of shoe installation, install one shoe in cylinder and then pull the other shoe over into the wheel cylinder,...
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Forum: Early V8
05-01-2015, 03:42 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,492
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2015, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 159
Views: 66,786
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2015, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,882
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