Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 01:26 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2021, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,004
Re: shipping frustration
Is there an easy way to ship to Canada from the US? I had to refund someones money on auto parts do to the hassle with the paperwork. This was USPS.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2021, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 50
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Re: A mouse repellent that works
You have to stay vigilant, I got lazy and didn't check the traps as often as I should have. The little varmints ate a hole in my convertible top that was up, off the floor on a lift for the winter....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2020, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 2,079
Re: Misery loves company
"Before I was born I had a choice of a good memory or a big appendage, I can't remember which I picked" Andy Ronney.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2020, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 25
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-11-2020, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: A great day for cruise
It was a great day for a cruise.
I think we can squeak another weekend out. My sister went for a ride for the first time in my roadster last weekend. She mentioned my car is NOT a chick magnet. It's...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2020, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 792
Re: Spark Plug Reading
Do a search on Holley 94 power valves
I'm running the 4-BL which are one step hotter then yours.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2020, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 792
Re: Spark Plug Reading
The small 4inch paper ones were giving me trouble. Your Oil bath should be alright. Like JSeery said try it without.
Check the choke plate, make sure it opens all the way.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2020, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 792
Re: Spark Plug Reading
Mine were carboned up like yours. I removed the small air cleaner elements that were restricting the flow. It also appeared there was not enough clearance between the aircleaner base and cover so I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-13-2020, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 679
Re: Mohawk lifts
Mohawk makes a quality lift. It would be hard to wear one out. All depends on what kind of deal you are getting.
I have two other brand lifts, ones a four post and the other a two post. Putting the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-06-2020, 04:47 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2020, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,720
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2020, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,720
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2020, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 579
Re: Electrical Fire Hazard.
From the picture, it looks like you have the red and white wire under one terminal. Is there a reason to hook it up this way?
If the motor is of any size 1/2 hp and above. I would suggest, a starter...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2020, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,720
Re: Again?! this time juddering at a stop
"feels like the engine stalling and shuddering, however the vacuum gauge doesn't move , Alt light doesn't come on etc ."
You need to distinguish if it's the motor or something else and go from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2020, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,215
Re: electrical issue
Don't be so tough on yourself. Electrical issues frustrate most people.
Did the turn signals ever work correctly with the headlights on?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2020, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,720
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2020, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2020, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 242
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-28-2020, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,031
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2020, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 504
Re: Clutch Recommendation
Based on Paul Garrigans article. I went down to a 9 inch clutch and lightened the flywheel by 7 to 8 lbs. to lower the rotating mass. Since I'm I going by seat of pants feeling from last year, I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2020, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 504
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-20-2020, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,674
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-20-2020, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,674
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2020, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,258
Re: One of those annoying questions...
I like the way you're thinking. I'm doing the same. A T5 would probably preform better, but installing a modern type tranny in my car is not what I want to do with my car. To each his own.
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