Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-17-2022, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,086
Re: Non Rotary Type Elec Fuel Pump
Yes the Auto-pulse. I am looking for a spare 12 volt. Anyone know if they are still made? I use a couple of 48 carbs and they like that low 2/3 psi pressure.
New gas is hard on the diaphram.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-12-2022, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,740
Re: Bendix Brakes
I was at a car show on the weekend and Spoke with a fellow who had a 32 roadster with a flathead. Looking at his front brakes he had 45 fin Buicks and what looked like Lincoln backing plates. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2021, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,260
Re: Be Careful Out There
I was having a talk with a friend about emerg brakes and he said he does not use his, just leaves it in gear.
Fine, But I told him if he never uses it then the inner cable can become frozen in the ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2021, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,321
Re: 16/27 cluster
Thankyou all!
I will take my other spare apart today ,clean everything and do an appraisal and determine what I need.
Mr Van Pelt you will get an order soon including your book.
Thank you for the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2021, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,321
Re: 16/27 cluster
Thank you I was curious how there could be 16 tooth for 26 and or 27 tooth clusters?
Has to be some difference.
How to tell? is there p/n etched on the inputs? They all look the same.
I had...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2021, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,321
16/27 cluster
I picked up a -78 top loader gearbox with an open drive "Pickup" output
It has a16 tooth input and a 27 tooth on the cluster? Should there be such a combination? or is this a mix up? I have a 16/28...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-01-2020, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,305
Re: Can't judge a book's cover -
I have the same problem RE posting photos? I can do it on the HAMB no problem,So why not here?
I have avoided posting because the topic I was on needed a photo attached!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2020, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,274
Re: E 3 spark plugs
Anyone know if there is a version for the larger thread as I have a 35 engine
with Aluminum heads.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2020, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 7,276
Re: NGK Plugs
Hello Anyone use an Autolite 386?
I am useing them on a stock 221 with dual exhaust and an old 30s Roof intake with no heat and two 81 carbs runs fine but last weekend we went on a Toy Run and lots...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2020, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,499
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-28-2020, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,228
Re: Late 21 stud 85 with 14 mm plugs
If you are looking for 18mm I used Autolite 386 and they are fine. Have,nt figured out how to post a photo. easy on the HAMB but not here. Take a look at my blog and a photo of my engine,car runs...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2019, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,352
Re: 1940 Ford Brakes
I have had Silicone brake fluid in my hot rod for 30 years,org Lincoln brakes front and rear. Never any problem. I am using it in my 49 Canadian Merc 1/2 ton. Jag XJS 12 front and rear suspension....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2018, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 12,432
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2018, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,417
Re: BUBBAS IGNITION - I'm speachless!
My Wife and I went to Cuba and stayed in Havana. Take a look at my Blog of some of the cars! www.1948fordpickup.blogspot.ca.
The most common in the outback on the dirt roads and the rural areas was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2018, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,151
Re: 38 Ford Bus
Looks like the Messerschmitt co decided to make a bus,ever see a Messerschmitt KR 200?
Funny looking cars .I recall some when I was kid.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2018, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,322
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2017, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,404
Re: German Bodied 35 Ford in France
We were in Denmark last month and I took some photos of Fords Danish and German.
I used to be able to include photos but your format has changed so to see them you have to look at my blog...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2017, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,745
Re: Gas Tank swap? 1953 tank in a 1950 Pickup?
I put a Jeep Cherokee in mine,with the filler out to the left fender. Then a 46 car fuel door so it looks kind of stock. Seems that posting photos has changed so the only way to see my installation...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2017, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,664
Re: rumble seats articles gone?
About 10 years ago Paul visited Bill Boomer and I at Qualicum Beach.
We had a great time over lunch and a long talk in my garage. After he left I printed off all of his info "many pages" glad I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2017, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 944
Re: Flushing out shocks
I want to flush mine.
Looking at the shock with the lever faceing me which way do I drain and flush?
Will the adjustment fitting unscrew?
I need some help here,
Thanks
Thomas
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2017, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,692
Re: Oil dipstick fitting
It would seem mine is the later,I did not know there was a mid year change.
So what years after mid 35 will work? This gives me an idea what to ask for.
Thanks.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2017, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,692
Re: Oil dipstick fitting
Little off the topic but my 35 pan has a broken dipstick houseing,the one with three rivets. I have a later one but it has a different rivet pattern and shape. What years are the same as 35?
I may...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2017, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 10,790
Re: Buying a flathead
Check with Bill Boomer,He may be able to help you. Believe he is in Regina.
He has built some good engines.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2016, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,992
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2016, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,992
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