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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-27-2018, 01:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,347
Posted By lenandmy40
Re: Torque Value for rear wheel axle nut?

I have been concerned about this question for a long time. I have been torqueing the axle nut about 130 ft lbs. I have read from some of the replys in your thread that you tighten it to a rough...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-11-2014, 09:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,190
Posted By lenandmy40
Smile Re: Engine not running smoth

I found the problem with the engine acting like it's missing. I was very surprised but am happy it's fixed. I had a cylinder that was 15 lbs. lower in compression. All were 70 to 75 except one that...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-29-2014, 02:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,546
Posted By lenandmy40
Re: Running very rich

I have a 31. I live at 6800 feet in Colorado. I built my carb (Zenith) to the specks I've never had trouble with it. This sounds like a condenser problem. I use 85 octane (this is what the blend is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-09-2014, 01:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,190
Posted By lenandmy40
Re: Engine not running smoth

Scooder I have found nothing in the fuel even the filter is clean and the regulator was at the carb. I'm also running a 40 micro filter
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-05-2014, 09:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,190
Posted By lenandmy40
Re: Engine not running smoth

Hello Martin I'm taking the readings between my carb & pressure regulator. Also going by what is on the fuel pumps. I haven't had any fuel problems such as flooding. Len
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-05-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,190
Posted By lenandmy40
Re: Engine not running smoth

Hello fordscript
Yes I have pulled out the choke on several occasions with no improvement. Thanks for the idea. Len
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-05-2014, 01:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,190
Posted By lenandmy40
Re: Engine not running smoth

Hello Ross F1 I changed the jets to 51 (because that's what I have for testing) today and took it for a test drive. It still has the same symptom. Len
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-05-2014, 01:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,190
Posted By lenandmy40
Re: Engine not running smoth

Hello B-O-B
I had a Holly 4 lb. pressure regulator on it with a 6 to 7 lb. 6 volt pump. I changed it to a 6 volt 3 to 4 lb. pump and took off the regulator. Does it with both pumps. The other...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,190
Posted By lenandmy40
Engine not running smoth

* Repair! I found the problem with the engine acting like it's missing. I was very surprised but am happy it's fixed. I had a cylinder that was 15 lbs. lower in compression. All were 70 to 75 except...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-23-2014, 10:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,296
Posted By lenandmy40
Re: Drake's New adjustable lifters

I purchased a set of hollow adjustable lifters from Mac's and out of the car I couldn't even turn some of the adjusters others I could turn very easily. Also the lifters wouldn't fit in the boar. I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-23-2014, 10:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,267
Posted By lenandmy40
Re: 40 radio 6 volt power source connection spot

Even though the circuit looks correct I would run a separate fuse for the radio. The radio runs about 7 amps It's to unsafe to have other items on the path causing the lights to go out. You could...
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