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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-10-2023, 05:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 791
Posted By adileo
Re: General brake drum question

Thanks guys.

Someone said even brand new drums should be cut. This true?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-10-2023, 08:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 791
Posted By adileo
General brake drum question

Brake drum out of round.

Can I get them cut and not replace the shoes?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-08-2023, 05:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 276
Posted By adileo
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-07-2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 276
Posted By adileo
52 f1 wheel bearings

Hi Gents

Can you provide best procedure for replacing front & rear wheel bearings?

Thanks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-30-2022, 02:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 535
Posted By adileo
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-30-2022, 10:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 535
Posted By adileo
52 f1 steering box

Hi guys

I am attempting to take some slack out of my steering and I have couple question.
Questions:
- Which way do I turn the flathead, clockwise or counterclockwise to tighten steering play?...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-25-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,389
Posted By adileo
Re: F1 6 volt electric question

Thanks guys!

For the next Barner: It was the ground. I had them grounded to the frame. Guess after 3-4 years daily driving bare metal rusted.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-25-2022, 06:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,389
Posted By adileo
Re: F1 6 volt electric question

Thanks, I wired them for just turn.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-24-2022, 06:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,389
Posted By adileo
Re: F1 6 volt electric question

Thanks someone else also mentioned grounds. I’ll check tail light grds, first.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-24-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,389
Posted By adileo
Re: F1 6 volt electric question

Yes all brake and turn signals work during day
Yes all worked for past 3 years.
Yes fronts too don’t work with headlights on.

Update, I found 6 volt flasher in my stock. Installed and same...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-24-2022, 11:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,389
Posted By adileo
Re: F1 6 volt electric question

Hi Mike

Day time driving, yes brakes and turn all good
Night time headlights and taillights work, but no brake or turn.

Found out last night, coming home from Tom’s shop:) I would have grabbed...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-24-2022, 10:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,389
Posted By adileo
F1 6 volt electric question

Hey Gents

I added turn signals about 3 years ago (seven wire) with led rear tail lights (with resistors in line for each) and utilize front parking lights for turn signals.

All was working...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-07-2021, 05:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 964
Posted By adileo
Re: Oil consumption

Thanks guys and yes canister was full. That’s was a good thought and certainly would have made a difference.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-07-2021, 03:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 964
Posted By adileo
Oil consumption

Hi guys

Recently went a long (200 miles round trip) highway run, with my stock 52 F1. I did an oil change prior to the trip. So I know, level was good at start. I pretty much kept it at 55 mph,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-26-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,982
Posted By adileo
Re: No power to stop light switch

Denny, everything worked fine for over 3 years.

Bob, before I installed the turn signals. The stop switch was hot.

I’ll do more testing. I’ll find out why or use a new hot lead.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-26-2021, 01:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,982
Posted By adileo
Re: No power to stop light switch

I agree put new switch in. I would have liked to confirm bad switch first.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-26-2021, 12:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,982
Posted By adileo
Re: No power to stop light switch

DD

Thanks. Yes I did check that. On mine it’s the orange eire(#5) there was no power to that. I also tried testing that line with pedal depressed. I got nothing. I have a brand new turn signal but...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-26-2021, 09:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,982
Posted By adileo
Re: No power to stop light switch

The truck did not have turn signals. I installed a seven wire turn signal switch after market. My turn signals are working.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-26-2021, 08:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,982
Posted By adileo
No power to stop light switch

Hi guys

52 F1 all stock - 6 volt pos grd.

I got no power to my brake light switch. I just replaced the switch expecting it went bad but still no good.

All other lights work.

Need path...
Forum: Early V8 06-01-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 403
Posted By adileo
Forum: Early V8 06-01-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 507
Posted By adileo
Forum: Early V8 05-26-2021, 08:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 987
Posted By adileo
Forum: Early V8 05-24-2021, 05:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 444
Posted By adileo
Forum: Early V8 05-20-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 507
Posted By adileo
Skip coil

Never used.Helmet Rebuilt by Skip $70. Includes shipping, to US.

PM me
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-12-2021, 02:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,122
Posted By adileo
Re: 52 F1 tranny

Denny

What can I say except, you da man….

Gonna be getting pretty hot down there in Florida, come on up to NJ, cool down, have a beer or two and help fix this ��
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