Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2016, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,356
Re: 37 Distributor
It's a 6v system. The gen wire was on the coil so straight to the battery. I have the new distributor ready to go on but it sure seems hard to turn by hand. I mean turning the shaft that connects to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2016, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,356
37 Distributor
Long story short, I burned up the coil. A friend put a charger on it. 12v neg ground, you guess the rest. New coil, no spark. Think the points burned so I got the whole distributor. I need to file...
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Forum: Early V8
07-05-2016, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 774
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2016, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,705
Re: 1937 Radiator issue
Here she is in the flesh, Mike. Thanks for the help and I'll get back to you if I need to 37pickup, thanks for the offer!
I'll let you guys know how she turns out.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2016, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,705
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2016, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,705
Re: 1937 Radiator issue
There was a lot of epoxy. Not JB Weld, but some brittle stuff I cleaned up best I could. Then I filed and brushed the area and JB'd 'er good.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2016, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,705
Re: 1937 Radiator issue
Looks like a match to me John, thanks. And thanks for the welcome! Now, you guys think I could clean up that corner and JB Weld it? Might not be pretty but if it's not pressurized I'd think it would...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2016, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,705
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2016, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,705
Re: 1937 Radiator issue
So, you agree that it's a 37 radiator? I think it had a 5 lb cap on it. I don't know if it's a "tube" I think it's the tank at the top of the radiator. I circled the leaking area here.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2016, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,705
Re: 1937 Radiator issue
Sorry, can't seem to get more than one per post. Here's a full view. Look like a 37 to you guys?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2016, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,705
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2016, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,705
1937 Radiator issue
Hey, fellas. New to the board, long time flathead fan. I've recently purchased a 37 with what I believe to be the original motor. I'm replacing the clutch and pulled the rad. Took it to my rad guy...
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