Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2021, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 183
Views: 5,801
Re: WHO Is the Oldest Early V8 Forum Member?
I am 82 and still coming in from my heated shop every day with greasy hands. My first car was a 39 Plymouth coupe that I dated my wife of 62 years. I still remember how nice those shifts into 3rd...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2021, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 480
Re: 59 Engine bolt torque
[QUOTE=Mart;1980937]This is what I've been using. Thanks to Mac Van Pelt.
http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_torquespecs32-48V8.htm
80-90 on the main caps.
35-40 on the con rods....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2021, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,721
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2021, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 720
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2021, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,324
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2021, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 4,049
Re: Hagerty insurance ?
I have been with J C Taylor for my old cars for 30 years. I hit my fence pulling my 46 out of the shop and the rear suicide door opened and caught and bent back. Sickening. I submitted a claim to J C...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2021, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 760
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2021, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,569
Re: 5/16-24 wing nuts...
You did not mention your plan for your pickup...show or drive? The thumbscrews you need are available in forged not stamped, at Fastenal. Get 4 and they all would be the same.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2020, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 697
Re: Water pumps
Send your pumps to Skip Haney in Florida. He will rebuild them to an improved design and return them promptly.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2020, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,790
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2020, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 369
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2020, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 473
Re: Frank Casey
Frank Casey, Millbury, MA. Just up 146 if you are coming from RI or just off the Mass Pike exit 10A
508-805-6613
Give him a call and talk about your block. Just up the road from Joe's Antique auto...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2020, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 473
Frank Casey
Just brought a block to Frank today. He is a busy guy . What an experience to see the blocks he is saving. The guy is a wizard and has saved 2 blocks for me. He works on all blocks. Today it was a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2020, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 845
Re: solenoid
Coop,
Thanks for posting. I am having trouble sending pictures this week.
That shiny spot on the left was a built up "dimple" . 1/16" dia and .043 high. So the copper disc could not sit flat on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2020, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 845
Re: solenoid
Great!! Thanks to all especially Coop for the pictures. Now I have a project and optimistic that I can get things working.
I will follow up with what I found in the old solenoid And how the new one...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2020, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 845
solenoid
Nice day here in western MA and snow forecast for the weekend. So thought I would dig out the 46 and take a ride. Has not run in over a week. Put the charger on early and after a couple of hours the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2020, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 765
Re: Ignition switch woes
Some time ago, GM (George Mitchell) posted instructions on removing and cleaning the switch, He demonstrated it to some of us when we visited him in his shop. Maybe he will re-post it.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-23-2020, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,305
Re: Best spark plug
I have used Champion H12's for20 years. My old friend Vic Piano said he would not use them in his lawn mower. Blondes, brunettes, redheads,. My new best favorite is a gray head,
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2020, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 693
Re: vacuum source
I think that "silvery thing" is a silencer to quiet the manifold vacuum noise . ?? someone will know?
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2020, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 941
Re: connector sleeve for choke rod
Is it flexible like the rubber connector or is it straight? Straight won't work. the joint has to flex with the engine movement. Do you have a picture of it?
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2020, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 941
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2020, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 528
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-09-2020, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,060
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-08-2020, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 308
Dope trying to dope out a signal light issue
My 46 has a dealer installed signal light (Allstate). Separate rear and front lights. I have a Brakelighter installed 5 years ago and has always worked great. Lately the brake light is bright when...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-28-2020, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,184
Re: Fall 2020
Fall is coming to Western Ma also. 45 mile foliage ride yesterday. Fun on the back roads where no one is pushing you. That is our 9 year old foster child (also our great grand daughter).
John
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