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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-02-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 809
Posted By RickMcK
36 V8 Pickup Radiator?

Saddly today my generator mount broke and pitched the fan into my radiator.

I have several questions.


Does anyone repair these old radiators? Mine is the original style with the CU tubes.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-27-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,218
Posted By RickMcK
Re: 36 PU-After market muffler?

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Don. thank you. This is exactly what I need to talk to the folks at NAPA.

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-27-2022, 09:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,218
Posted By RickMcK
Re: 36 PU-After market muffler?

Adam. Thanks for the walker part #. I will verify the input and output pipe diameters and order one, if it's correct, otherwise I will make a trip to NAPA.

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-26-2022, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,218
Posted By RickMcK
36 PU-After market muffler?

I'm looking for a after market muffler for my 36 pick up. I don't want to pay $350, for a Ford script reproduction. Does anyone know if there is a generic one that will interface with the existing...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-17-2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,053
Posted By RickMcK
Thread size for 36 water pump temperature sensor?

Does anyone know the thread size for the temperature sensor that goes into the left water pump?

I'm asking because I'm trying to see if this might be work around solution for the stock gauge....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-12-2022, 12:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By RickMcK
Re: 36 pick up running boards?

Pat thanks for the suggestion. I use clear Poly tape (clear gorilla tape) on my SUP to protect the rails. I will try it, after I touch up the damaged paint.

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2022, 03:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By RickMcK
36 pick up running boards?

Any suggestions on how to protect the paint on pickup running boards from shoe damage? I don't think there was any rubber step mat, like there is on a sedan.

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-02-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By RickMcK
Re: Calibrate & adjust oil pressure gauge

Yes I have an after market fluid style as a reference. It reads 10-15 PSI at warm-hot idle, which is about right for a 40 Lb pump.

I suspect that it's the sender as the needle goes past full...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-02-2022, 10:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,709
Posted By RickMcK
Re: FNG 35 Pickup

Great find. Have fun!

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-01-2022, 09:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By RickMcK
Re: Calibrate & adjust oil pressure gauge

I have a 50lb oil pump and a 50lb sender. I have a 80lb sender in my spair parts box. It's a stock gauge (I think it's a 34 car) in a 36 pickup.

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-31-2021, 05:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By RickMcK
Calibrate & adjust oil pressure gauge

Does anyone know how to adjust a 36 oil pressure gauge. Mine reads high compared to my after market fluid type, which I think is probably more accurate.

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-31-2021, 09:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,344
Posted By RickMcK
Re: 165-170F and above spark issue?

Bill. Thanks. Yes I will stop messing with this issue until the Spring (when it warms up), and see if the white smoke (steam), goes away.

I guess it's telling me to get out of the shop, and go...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-30-2021, 10:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,344
Posted By RickMcK
Re: 165-170F and above spark issue?

The more I think about this problem. I'm starting to think that it's a crack leaking water into a cylinder when it gets hot enough. Does this make sense? I'm not sure because at no time do I see any...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-30-2021, 07:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,344
Posted By RickMcK
Re: 165-170F and above spark issue?

Thanks. Yes I was worried that opening up the advance might be a bad idea. It really didn't make it any better and I only got a few degrees (via timing light) anyway.

I'm getting it hot by putting...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-30-2021, 06:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,344
Posted By RickMcK
Re: 165-170F and above spark issue?

Did some more messing around. I found that disturbtor I was using was only giving my 10-15 degrees of advance. I tried a spair I have and It was better (20 degrees advance), but still feels retarded...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-30-2021, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 916
Posted By RickMcK
Re: 36 temperature gauge?

Blast thanks for the ideas. First I have the glass tube I think I can fuse it back on to the copper tube with a micro totch. I understand how to cut and solder the tubing. A piece of brass tubing...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-28-2021, 09:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 916
Posted By RickMcK
36 temperature gauge?

Has anyone been able to rebuild a broken buld temperature gauge? If yes any suggestions? Mine is complete, but the glass tube is broken off (but I think I could melt it in place.

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-28-2021, 09:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 597
Posted By RickMcK
36 Crank pulley bolt size?

What size socket fits the Crank Pulley bolt?

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-28-2021, 11:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,241
Posted By RickMcK
Re: Garage Propane heater use?

Bill thanks for the prompt response and advice. That's what I was afraid of. The only electric heater I have a stand up oil filled radiator type. I think this will work but probably won't put out...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-28-2021, 11:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,241
Posted By RickMcK
Garage Propane heater use?

So my 36 pick up is in a 10 ft by 25ft garage with the last 8ft sloping down above 5 inches, and loose fitting swinging doors (rear of truck at the swinging doors). Gasoline is heavy and sinks to the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-28-2021, 10:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,344
Posted By RickMcK
Re: 165-170F and above spark issue?

Bill. Thank you for zip tie process. I will put a wad of tape on the end to ensure that it does not fall into the cylinder. That is a very good idea. If it warms up some I will try it this afternoon....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-27-2021, 08:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,344
Posted By RickMcK
Re: 165-170F and above spark issue?

Machined a set of distributor caps (see image), and got the gaps to be about 10 thousands of an inch or less. Re-cleaned all the electrical connections.

Now it will run up to about 180F. It...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-25-2021, 07:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,344
Posted By RickMcK
Re: 165-170F and above spark issue?

Thank you for the suggestions.

New data. Found 1 distributor cap, and change it out. Got to 180F-200F. I'm more confident that it's the Distributor caps.

Already cleaned and checked the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-25-2021, 10:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,344
Posted By RickMcK
Re: 165-170F and above spark issue?

Frank. Good ldea. I have not though of that. I will try it, then I guess I will order some newer : rotor, caps, & wires.

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-24-2021, 12:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,344
Posted By RickMcK
Re: 165-170F and above spark issue?

R&R'ed the plugs with NGK's, and I new IH 200 Condenser.

Coils read 1.1 Ohm across the low voltage terminals, and 8.8 Mega Ohm low to high voltage. With ignition resistor I have 4vdc at the coil...
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