Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2023, 07:40 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2023, 09:33 PM
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Re: '34 Fordor Dlx Overheating
Wow! Worked, not like a charm, but good enough to get enough separation to rock the head to get it past the studs.
Now head is off, not crack found in block, gasket looks pretty good though one...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2023, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,147
Re: '34 Fordor Dlx Overheating
Ok, head bolts off and head doesn't budge.
In a different post it was suggested to leave plugs in, loosen head nuts a few turns and run the starter motor.... head pops loose.
The theory seems...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2023, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,147
Re: '34 Fordor Dlx Overheating
This is what I have for each pump.
Poke bulb through firewall grommet, bulb slips into dummy plug hole, attached sealing nut threaded right in with no adapter needed ( though 3 sizes included)....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2023, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2023, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,147
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2023, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 529
'34 with Oil Filter Canister Hoses
Greetings,
At some point, my grandfather installed a Fram (?) oil filter canister on his '34 Fordor deluxe. I have a number of filters, but the intake and exit hoses are suspiciously hard. Are there...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2023, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,147
Re: '34 Fordor Dlx Overheating
I removed the belt and upper hoses and filled block with water.
Unfortunately, the right side bubbled and spit vigorously after about 2 minutes.
Left side started to bubble slightly but stopped...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2023, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,147
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2023, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,147
Re: '34 Fordor Dlx Overheating
Heads are cast iron (original)
There has always been a minimal amount of water (<1/8 cup) and white smoke from the tail pipe at initial start but stops within first minute.
Not sure how you guys...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2023, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,147
'34 Fordor Dlx Overheating
Original engine and radiator
Engine head has "authorized recondition" sticker, paperwork says 1953 at 52k miles.
Odometer reads 53,600
Replaced water pumps circa 1980
Pumps were regreased...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2023, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 419
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2023, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 4
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1934 Fordor Rear Quarter Window Felt
Greetings,
I need to replace the anti-rattle felt and forward vertical channel in my 1934 Fordor Deluxe Sedan. Numerous calls to the regular parts houses come up empty for kits. The forward...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2023, 12:47 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 798
34 Rear Oh Sh!t handles
My 34 Fordor Deluxe has an elastic rope weaved grab "handle" on the back of front seat and similar material broken short handles attached to the rear C pillars right and left. What are they...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2021, 01:50 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,760
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-10-2020, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,005
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-10-2020, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,140
Re: Grain-It Technologies???
Thanks. Good to know they are still around. However all three of my "google" search machines (iphone, laptop and pc and sonic and comcast internet providers) each come up
"can't be reached."
Cheers!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-10-2020, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 3
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Perhaps slow to the party.. Mac's
So, I've been purchasing parts over the years from Mac's.
Invoice's come back "Mac's"
Today I called regarding an interior question for '34 Ford Fordor Dlx......
Didn't get Mac's, so hung up and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-10-2020, 01:00 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,140
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2015, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,220
Contemplating Woodgraining......
I'm thinking of DYI all the woodgraining pieces of my '34 Fordor Deluxe.
The pattern is Redwood Burl, Mahogany.
For those of you that may have done this, what additional equipment/accessories are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-29-2012, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,367
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2012, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,367
Re: Rear LED 3rd Brake light....problem
Thanks for the replies
Definitely isolated the brake light.
No turn lights.
6v Pos ground car.
Lights advertised as 6v/12v
Two wires, thin speaker-like wire,one striped, one not
No directions...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2012, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,367
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2012, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,490
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2012, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,490
6 volt Electri Fuel Pump and Relay
Greetings,
I ask this not for my '34 Fordor but for my '65 BMW.
I am installing an electric fuel pump (Carter 6V) in lieu of a mechanical pump.
I was sold a Painless Fuel Pump Relay kit as well....
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