Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 01:28 PM
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Re: '35 Radiator / water out the tube
When I first got my '46 Coupe, 59AB, I changed all the fluids. When I refilled the radiator, I brought the fluid level right up into the neck, just below the rad cap (4 psi) seat. I took the car...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 559
Re: Holley 94 Rebuild - Something Strange
Did you get the tiny check ball out, that is held in by a spring clip in the bottom of the accelerator pump bore? It was kind of hidden by sediment in the bore. I missed it when I was in the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: "help"
More info would help in assisting you. Did you only install new rings? Did you check the pistons and bearings clearances in the engine? What is the gap on the rings? Did you use plastic-gauge to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2021, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 559
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2021, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 318
Re: seat pivot cover
Jay. You are right, I have had training and experience at doing drawings and sketches over the years. Most of my career was working in mine maintenance, starting in the trades, then progressing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2021, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 741
Re: Who can repair the fuel sending units
19Fordy. On the post link I attached, you asked; "It looks like you did some soldering on the resistance wire. If so, please explain why."
Sorry I didn't respond, as I guess I missed the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2021, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 741
Re: Who can repair the fuel sending units
I took a shot at fixing up a KS sender that was in pretty hard shape, and it works well. A great learning process and a sense of pride for me, even with my miss steps.
The other thing I had to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2021, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 318
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2021, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 934
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2021, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 934
Re: Correct replacement for Fram C181-A?
Regarding the gasket size, the ones that come with the Fram C4P that I have used, fit nicely into the cover, and fit tight enough that I can turn the cover upright to install and the gasket stays in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2021, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 934
Re: Correct replacement for Fram C181-A?
I have used C4 and C4P in my 59AB filter housing. I'm not sure what the difference is between the two, but one must be better than the other, because it has more letters. :) Actually, I believe the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2021, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,103
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2021, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 505
Re: Trunk mat 41 convertible
If you click on FITMENTS below the pictures, neither one lists for a convertible. I'm assuming you don't have one to compare with the pictures, so gave a good look at the floor area of your trunk to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2021, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 915
Re: Generator Pulley Missing Coolaing Vanes
With three blades missing, depending on their relative location to each other, cooling isn't your main problem. Think of the speed the generator turns at, and unless those missing blades are equally...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2021, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,077
Re: Brakes Bendix style
Mike. Have a good look at the BB site, as they have some tech info and installation instructions on there. You will see in the picture of my left front shoe, what I mean by needing the shoe radius...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2021, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,077
Re: Brakes Bendix style
3wmike. If you are going with the Bendix kits, the supplier will need to know the width of the brake shoes. My '46 drums are 1-3/4".
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2021, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,077
Re: Brakes Bendix style
I put a complete set on my '46 Coupe. I got them from Mac's, but check with Boling Brothers, as there may be a price difference. BB has a good web site with info on their products You need to do a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2021, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 517
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2021, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 517
Re: Adapting An OE Gas Tank Sender Unit
DrB. Looks like a nice job. Did you check to see if the toilet gasket was fuel proof? The PO of my '46 Coupe use a gasket material that was not fuel proof, and it made a mess inside the tank. It...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2020, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 625
Re: Petronix better ?
So are you just asking about the coil performance, or do you have the Petronics unit as well? When I bought my '46 Coupe a few years ago, I thought I would go with the electronic ignition. After...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2020, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 454
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2020, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 624
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2020, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 594
Re: '40 Garnish screws
Try the specialty bolts/screws trays at Home Depot or Lowes They both have quite a selection of all kinds of screws, bolts, nuts, clips, bushings, shims, rubber grommets etc.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2020, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 923
Re: wood top bow supplier?
You are right Mike. For $500, it should be correct. Have you contacted Oak Bows about the poor quality. A valid question on the length to reshape to the correct profile. Measuring both pieces,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2020, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,205
Re: Drake Free Shipping:
The dealer needed to replace the windshield washer pump on my 2018 Ford Taurus. The pump is made in China, and covered on warranty, but none in Canada for a few weeks! I was told the same pump is...
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