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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-04-2024, 12:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,764
Posted By FrankWest
Re: This guy should be an inspiration for all of us

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F226oWBHvvI
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-02-2024, 12:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,764
Posted By FrankWest
This guy should be an inspiration for all of us

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAAksidU9Yo
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-01-2024, 03:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,932
Posted By FrankWest
Re: Distributor Locking Screw, HELP!

how can you tell?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-01-2024, 03:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,723
Posted By FrankWest
Re: Distributor Mounting screw and locking nut

This bolt is a real pain in the ass.
I removed it easily enough to switch out distributers and now I CAN'T get it back in?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-01-2024, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By FrankWest
Re: Model B rear end vs v8 rear end

Thanks guys for your help.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-01-2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By FrankWest
Model B rear end vs v8 rear end

How do the rear ends of a model B and a v8 differ?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-24-2024, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,032
Posted By FrankWest
NuRex wrench

https://www.nurex.com/nu-rex-nu-wrench
Does this tool work with Model B timing or only model A timing?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-24-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,714
Posted By FrankWest
Re: 1933 MODEL B starter switch?

I have a replacement starter from Third Generation on the way.
Once I get a working starter in my car then I can begin looking at the distributer. I
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-22-2024, 02:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,165
Posted By FrankWest
Re: converting 4 banger into a v8

That's right...I forgot, model A has a lever on the steering column to advance the spark.
The things you gotta know.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-22-2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,165
Posted By FrankWest
Re: converting 4 banger into a v8

Thanks Charlie for your sound advice.
Once I get the new starter then I can begin working with the distributer where I imagine the problem is. If I can't repair the distributer then I will replace...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-22-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,165
Posted By FrankWest
Re: converting 4 banger into a v8

Just heard from mike Driskell at third generation auto, he says he has a model B starter 1933 taken off a showroom car. He will let me know Wednesday. not sure why they are dismantling a showroom...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-22-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,165
Posted By FrankWest
Re: converting 4 banger into a v8

good to know, I would like to get my 4 banger running with the least amount of work. It was running great for the last 15 years. All of a sudden these problems crept in. Maybe a new distributer will...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-22-2024, 08:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,165
Posted By FrankWest
Re: converting 4 banger into a v8

It seems that model B stuff is somewhat difficult to find.
V8 stuff is very available
Model A stuff is extremely available.

Is the model B distributer the same as a Model A distributer?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-22-2024, 07:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,165
Posted By FrankWest
Re: converting 4 banger into a v8

Thanks for your insights. It wiould be better to keep my car all original.
I just heard from a starter rebuilder that says they can rebuild my starter. Great.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-22-2024, 07:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,165
Posted By FrankWest
Re: converting 4 banger into a v8

tHANKS..
mY FIRST ACTION SHOULD BE TO GET A REPLACEMENT STARTER, THEN
sWITCH OUT MY EXISTING DISTRIBUTER WITH A REBUILDT ONE, MAYBE MY EXISTING DISTRIBUTER HAS JUST HAD IT.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-22-2024, 04:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,165
Posted By FrankWest
Re: converting 4 banger into a v8

I have been having so many problems with my engine lately. I considered swapping it out for a 1933 v8 which I built up years ago from original equipment. It has original trans attached and is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-21-2024, 05:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,165
Posted By FrankWest
converting 4 banger into a v8

What skill level is required to perform this task
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-21-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,235
Posted By FrankWest
Re: 2024 video releases from Mart's Garage. All in this one thread.

Mart
I always love your videos. You are the best.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-21-2024, 04:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 838
Posted By FrankWest
Re: convert 1932 starter to 1933 starter

Thanks. I will forget about it. When I bought my car, the same guy sold me a replacement model B motor, unfortunately that motor had the 1932 starter attached.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-21-2024, 04:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 838
Posted By FrankWest
Re: convert 1932 starter to 1933 starter

Thanks, I will search for a replacement.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-20-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 838
Posted By FrankWest
convert 1932 starter to 1933 starter

Can a model B 1932 starter be converted to a 1933/34 model b starter
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-18-2024, 05:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,167
Posted By FrankWest
Re: Condenser for 1933 model B

Thanks..
it has been 7 years since I messed around with my car and have forgotten a lot in that time. My car just began experiencing several problems and I have a hard time remembering. ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-16-2024, 01:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,167
Posted By FrankWest
Re: Condenser for 1933 model B

So your "helpful" suggestion was really , "we already answered that question"
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-14-2024, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,455
Posted By FrankWest
Re: Condensor check

If there is continuity between both contacts, they are bad.
Condensers are capacitors. They store charge between two plates plates, crating a high voltage, once the plates are shorted together they...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-14-2024, 08:10 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,167
Posted By FrankWest
Re: Condenser for 1933 model B

thanks
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