Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2021, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 950
Re: Speedometer again
Bob,
The speedo drive gear is on the passenger side of the torque tube. I had the rear end on jack stands and in 3rd gear to watch the speedo cable inside the car where the cable connectes to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2021, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 950
Speedometer again
I just removed my speedo and spun it with a drill. It only registered when the gear was spinning counterclockwise when looking at the face of the speedo. The cable from the trans turns clockwise....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2016, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,894
Re: Loveland MAFCA convention visit
I had the pleasure of being Mosgeil in January for the Wings and Wheels at the airport there. We're glad your coming. Have a safe trip. It's only a couple of hours on the plane ;>)
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-06-2015, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,978
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-19-2015, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,978
Re: Running 200 cid 6 Cyl,, Whats it worth??
Can you post a short video of the engine running from start up, accelerating the engine, closeups of all sides, top and bottom. That might help in getting rid of it. 200's are better than 170's...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2014, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,004
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2014, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,004
Re: Valve tappets
Just looked at my last post and realized .14 and .12 would be big enough to drive a small Buick through, should read .014 and .012...just in case a uninformed person (like me) gets on here and reads...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2014, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,004
Re: Valve tappets
Thanks Guys!
I thought for a split second that I had something unusual...but naw just a variation of the theme. When i first got the car is sounded like a singer sewing machine with a bent...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2014, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,004
Valve tappets
I just received the tappet holders to adjust the valves only to find that my adjustable tappers have a 1/2" adjusting bolt ,not 7/16". All references refer to the 7/16". This is a 1953 (so I've...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-19-2013, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,272
Electrical magic?
I bought a old Motorola tachometer and found it was for a 6 cylinder truck according to Prestolite who has that Motorola as an obsolete item.
Thus the reading would be 3/4 of the actual rpms of...
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Forum: Early V8
01-31-2013, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,527
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2011, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,635
Re: Overdrive Question
Also I've noticed a few 49-51 merc trannys w/ BW OD. Would this be a bolt in for the 46 or not. They look similar.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2011, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,635
Overdrive Question
I've got a line on a Studebaker truck transmission with BW overdrive. Will this be a bolt on to a 46 ford sedan transmission or am I trying to simply a complex scenario?:rolleyes:
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