Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-18-2017, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,193
Re: Speedo only goes to 58mph
I believe that your speedo needs to be recalibrated. The part that the cable goes into and is driven by the cable which is magnetized, which in turn pulls the "speed cup"to move the needle to the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2017, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,302
Re: Deluxe vs Standard 38 Fenders
I'm not even sure that delux fenders will fit on a standard. I have a 1938 standard 2 door sedan and have "eyeballed" delux vs standard fenders and don't think they will fit. Besides, look at the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2016, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,969
Re: Using 12volts on 6 volt starter
I used a 6v starter in my 12v converted 38 Tudor till it burned up. Took it to my local starter, gen. Alt. Repair shop. They put 12v guts in the same case, cost about $80.00 and has been working...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-22-2015, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,716
Re: 1961 Galaxie
The only way you can tell which engine you have (FE engine) is to put number one piston on top dead center. Remove spark plugs number one and number four. Get a long piece of coat hanger, small...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2015, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,360
Re: Cure for vapor lock
I do have a ford distributor. It is a crab type that has a pertronix unit instead of points.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2015, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,360
Re: Cure for vapor lock
No, it wasn't doing any of that. I have 180 degree thermostats. When the temp got up to 180 degrees and the engine was fully warmed up it would act like it was running out of gas, would die and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2015, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,360
Re: Cure for vapor lock
I believe that I had covered all the things that should have fixed the vapor lock. So I didn't think I had vapor lock. On the other hand the coil in the car was unknown and it was chrome. I have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2015, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,360
Cure for vapor lock
ive had vapor lock problems ever since I bought my '38 Standard. Rebuilt radiator with modern core, bigger electric fan with shroud. New improved thermostats ect. ect. Car has pertronix, coil type...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-20-2015, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,775
Re: How about a movie thread? Car related?
How about "Flim-flam man" with George C. Scott. There's lots of different makes of cars and trucks and if you look real close you will see a yellow and white 1960 Ford Starliner. Great movie also.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2015, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 9,048
Re: latest ebay fee increase
I've been into old cars since about 1966. Back then the main parts source was swap meets, the odd dealer find, maybe a buddy found a part, Hemings motor news where all the sellers thought their stuff...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2015, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,122
Re: Overheating
I haven't checked the coil and it has a pertronix ignition.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2015, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,122
Re: Overheating
I've used MMO, Seafoam, some type F auto. Trans fluid. None of that works
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2015, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,122
Re: Overheating
Yes, I do have a spacer. Have Bob Drake water pumps that were on the car when I got it. I use 100 percent gas here in Oklahoma. I quit using clothes pins about 1965. I do have a hand held thermometer...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2015, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,122
Overheating
i have a '38 standard w/ '48 engine stock but with Offy heads and 4bbl. Intake. Since I've had this car I have had the radiator rebuilt, 4 core. Have electric fan with surround, Schumann 180...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2014, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 129
Views: 54,205
Re: R10 Overdrive Issue
The passage that allows oil to reach the OD part of the trans maybe blocked causing the noise you hear. My T-85/R11 has a fill plug to add oil to the OD. Try that.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2014, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,709
Re: battery disconect switch in brass
I don't know about brass but most all the suppliers have those disconnectors. I don't like that type of disconnect because they sometimes don't make good contact. I like the switch with an on/off...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-13-2014, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,444
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2014, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,011
Re: POR UV Sensitivity.....what happens
What is recommended with POR 15 is to put a good coat of your favorite primer over the stillwet or at least tacky por 15. Has to at least be tacky or it won't stick. Then you can paint over the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2014, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,722
Re: 1938 standard guage cluster ?
There is an ad on eBay that says it is a 38 gauge cluster. It is not the same as mine. It has no larger stripe and the three smaller stripes aren't the same. I guess I'll stick with what I have.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2014, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,722
Re: 1938 standard guage cluster ?
My speedo looks like yours but the guage cluster has a red or brown (color blind) stripe around the center like the speedo and also three very small stripes around the edge which I don't see on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2014, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,722
1938 standard guage cluster ?
My 38 standard guage cluster is bright gold color but the speedo is still a gold color but not bright,kind of washed out. Can anyone tell me what color is correct for my car. Thanks for your help.
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Forum: Early V8
04-23-2014, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 669
WTB ' 38 Ford dash
I am looking for a '38 Ford bare dash in good condition. Also the vertical center grill stainless. Please let me know what you have. Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2014, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,327
Re: OD solinoid
I,be heard you can with a voltage reducer. It's "hot" whenever it's running though so I don't think the thing will last long running it on 12v.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2014, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,362
Cotter pin in oil pan?
When I was changing oil the other day, I noticed that there is a small hole in the rear of the pan with a cotter pin in the hole, the "horse shoe" part is on the inside. Is this way to keep oil that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2014, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,601
Re: Oil pan plug questain
I called all over town and couldn't find a copper crush gasket. I ended up with a thick paper gasket the right size. Will see how it works.
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