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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Today, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 50
Posted By Mart
Re: Brake drum question

On earlier hubs and drums the drum fits over the hub. On later assemblies the drum fits on the inside of the hub. The drums are different. I think the early ones have the smaller ones and the later...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Today, 12:42 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,406
Posted By Mart
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

I drove my 33 coupe for the first time in nearly 3 years. All went well. I have put new brake cylinders on the front and rebuilt the rears. A new master cylinder was fitted too.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 03:33 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,406
Posted By Mart
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

I put new wheel cylinders on my 33 coupe. Got it bled and hope for a road test soon.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-20-2024, 05:06 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,704
Posted By Mart
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Excellent progress, GB.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-19-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,629
Posted By Mart
Re: 2024 video releases from Mart's Garage. All in this one thread.

Here's the latest.

Mart's Old 57 T-Bird Pt8! Vac Advance hooked up! More Progress! (Mart's Update 2422)

In this video, I show reinstating the Vac Advance and replacing the points plate in the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-18-2024, 01:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,278
Posted By Mart
Re: Flat head back firing pop. pop over and over

As the vehicle is new to you and unknown it is very difficult to say what the problem might be. A full description of the truck and further info on when the problem occurs would also help. is it bad...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-17-2024, 10:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 905
Posted By Mart
Re: Seen on Facebook

That's a pretty accurate representation of 90% of the videos I watch on youtube.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2024, 04:45 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,765
Posted By Mart
Re: 91 birthday today

Happy Birthday Ron. All the best from Mart in England.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-15-2024, 02:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 462
Posted By Mart
Re: Frame vin

Sometimes useful to hold a light at a very low angle to cast a shadow across the digits. Also use the camera in your phone to video the area from all angles and use macro mode. Then watch it on a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-13-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,406
Posted By Mart
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

I started my 33 coupe for the first time in a few years and identified a problem with the brakes. Today I fitted a new master cylinder and I just put an order into Rockauto for new wheel cylinders...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-12-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,629
Posted By Mart
Re: 2024 video releases from Mart's Garage. All in this one thread.

Mart's Old 57 T-Bird! Reinstating the choke and Four Barrel Road Test! (Mart's Update 2421)

When I first got the T-Bird running over 30 years ago I couldn't get the carb to work in it's original...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-11-2024, 07:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 545
Posted By Mart
Re: 6V vs 12V condenser

Sometimes the rotor arm gets weak on the helmet distributors and allows the spark to short to the shaft the rotor sits on. A new rotor might help or pit some heat shrink on the shaft. This, like many...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-08-2024, 03:09 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,134
Posted By Mart
Re: Break-in gone wrong!

Is there any chance the block could have been modified at some point in the past for 90% full flow external filter? If so the horizontal passageway in the oil gallery might have a grub screw in it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-05-2024, 10:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,629
Posted By Mart
Re: 2024 video releases from Mart's Garage. All in this one thread.

57 T-Bird Pt6! It runs on 2 barrels. Will it run on 4? Plus remote start and Ruby! (Mart's Update 2420)

When I first got the T-Bird running over 30 years ago I couldn't get the carb to work in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-03-2024, 08:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 947
Posted By Mart
Re: Tiny ends heavy axles

Hi Hank. The ends are small because the axles were "stretch" dropped. I am not keen on that effect either.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-29-2024, 11:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,629
Posted By Mart
Re: 2024 video releases from Mart's Garage. All in this one thread.

Thanks Al.
57 T-Bird Pt5! Back out on the road! Running good! 2 barrels for now, 4 to come! (Mart's Update 2419)
When I first got the T-Bird running over 30 years ago I couldn't get the carb to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-29-2024, 04:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,829
Posted By Mart
Re: 34 3w

Lovely looking 34. A credit to you.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-22-2024, 04:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,629
Posted By Mart
Re: 2024 video releases from Mart's Garage. All in this one thread.

57 T-Bird! Why can't I get it to run right? Still trying! (Mart's Garage Update 2418)
When I first got the T-Bird running over 30 years ago I couldn't get the carb to work in it's original state. I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-20-2024, 08:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 969
Posted By Mart
Re: 255 Merucry Dyno Pull

Sounded great, thanks Randall. Had no problems with voice or sound watching on my pc with stereo speakers.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-18-2024, 03:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 993
Posted By Mart
Re: Ford Liquamatic auto trans in '41 Merc/Lincoln- has anyone seen one?

That was very interesting. Thanks for posting the info.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,219
Posted By Mart
Re: Still sober

Well done Craig. That's an achievement to be proud of.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-16-2024, 04:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,317
Posted By Mart
Re: Does anyone else have this on their truck?

Learnt a lot reading this thread and Karl's reply above.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-15-2024, 06:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,382
Posted By Mart
Re: King Pin not matting with brake shaft housing – 1932 Ford

You need your thrust bearings in place to have the height right. It looks a lot better than it was, though.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-15-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,629
Posted By Mart
Re: 2024 video releases from Mart's Garage. All in this one thread.

57 T-Bird! Can I get it to run right? (Mart's Garage Update 2417)

I got the Thunderbird running, but wasn't happy with some mods I did over 30 years ago. In this video I try and reinstate the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-12-2024, 06:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,020
Posted By Mart
Re: '32 AAB progress report

looks great! Credit to you.
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