Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2021, 05:36 PM
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Re: Western WA shops
Not really sure how western WA could possibly mean Washington DC, or western VA. Yes, I mean western Washington state.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2021, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 466
Western WA shops
Good afternoon,
Any recommendations for a reputable shop in western WA? Looking to get my motor and tranny rebuilt, along with some other work. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2020, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,166
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2020, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,166
Jet Sizes( stock 59 A-B, single carb)
Good morning everyone,
What's everyone running for jet sizes at given elevation? I'm pretty much sea level, between 200 and 300. Mostly interested in stock, single carb (Holley 94) motors. Trying...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2020, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,254
Re: Lower radiator hose options.
I ended up making my own hoses out of stock 41 hoses. Shortened the section between the bends and coupled it with 3" piece of exhaust pipe, trimmed the ends a bit. Attaching a pic of the my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2020, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,254
Re: Lower radiator hose options.
Since I already have 2 hoses for a stock 41 set up, which pretty much looks like what 19Fordy shows in his pics, I may try to modify those. Just need to take out about 4" from between the bends of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2020, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,254
Lower radiator hose options.
Hello everyone,
Got a 41coupe with a 46-48 59 A-B motor. I'm in a process of refreshing the cooling system. Little problem I ran into is getting lower rad hoses that fit or can be trimmed down to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2020, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,418
Re: Oil in coolant
That's what I was thinking. Gaskets for a sealed bearing pumps, which I believe I have seal off the oil feed hole which is no longer needed. With the hopes that the gasket failed I'm going to get new...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2020, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,418
Re: Oil in coolant
Are the holes I'm pointing to the holes that would have had the purpose of oiling the bushing on the original style pumps? I'm pretty sure I have the updated sealed bearing pumps. Seems like the pump...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2020, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,418
Re: Oil in coolant
I noticed the radiator is starting to develop some small leaks. Since I took it out in order to create more working space for pump removal I figured it would be a good time to have it refreshed....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2020, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,496
Re: Anybody in NC?
Thank you all. Appreciate the responses and help. My wife's grandfather who built the car back in the 80s was a member. We kept all of his old copies of V8 Times and trophies he won with the car back...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2020, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,418
Re: Oil in coolant
New for the car. I check the coolant regularly, pretty much before every start up, along with oil. Never noticed it before. Pretty sure it was oil, black spots floating in the coolant looking through...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2020, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,418
Oil in coolant
Hello
I got some oil in the coolant after last time I drove the car. It's a 41 with a 46-48 59 AB Merc 100HP motor. Is there any chance a failed water pump gasket would allow some oil to get...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2020, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,496
Anybody in NC?
Hello,
Looking for anyone in NC, Raleigh/Fayetteville area that could give me a lead on some good reputable shops around here. First order of business would be to get my radiator fixed and maybe...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2019, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,444
Re: 41 coupe wheel bearing service
What I'm trying to find out is how many seals is there for the front and rear wheels. Is there an inner and outer seals or just one? Is there anything else that has to be replaced and can't be reused...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2019, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,444
41 coupe wheel bearing service
Hello everyone,
I'm looking to clean and repack the wheel bearings on my car. I'd like to have all the parts I will need on hand before I start tearing things apart. What will I need as far as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2019, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,124
6V Generators
Hello everyone
Any of you guys have a source for 6V Generators or know a reputable rebuilder? Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2019, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,665
Re: Car doesn't want to run after carb rebuild
@ deuce roadster
Checked and tested the float, it's operation and setting. I'm fairly confident it was the pump pushing too much pressure. Charlie NY will be doing his magic on my pumps. I'm...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2019, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,665
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2019, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,665
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2019, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,665
Re: Car doesn't want to run after carb rebuild
Ford38v8
Following advice from here I did get a new machined power valve from Vintage Speed along with a proper gasket. That was one of the first things I went with. At this point I'm thinking it's...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2019, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,665
Re: Car doesn't want to run after carb rebuild
Hi everyone
To revive this old thread. I finally got my distributor back so it was back to trying get the car running. With rebuilt distributor I still had the same issue. Car would start but it was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2018, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,665
Re: Car doesn't want to run after carb rebuild
So to give everyone an update. I took the carb apart again and switched back to the old power valve. Comparing the new one and the old one, it felt like the new one has a bit stiffer spring in it....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2018, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,665
Re: Car doesn't want to run after carb rebuild
I'll pull the carb off and go through it again. Float was moving freely, and I didn't change it since the car was running pretty good before the carb rebuild, I think I put everything back correctly....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2018, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,665
Re: Car doesn't want to run after carb rebuild
I'll take it apart and have it again. Can you recommend a replacement power valve? I'm 99% positive I installed it correctly with right size gasket. Is there a way to test it before I try to replace...
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