Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 07:32 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 614
Pully came off generator shaft
As title says the pully came off the generator shaft. Radiator destroyed. Evidently the nut backed off. When the fan hit the radiator the pully cracked on the generator side. Well I have a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 0
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29 raodster pickup
Of all my cars, this is the one I wish I still had. Taken in 1976
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Here are two Model S downdrafts on my Model B engine with a Cook 4 port head
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And Jackson Kong, Ed Winfield, and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,002
Fans
I think these are model A fans. I need to identify before I list them. They mount on a tapered shaft
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,038
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2024, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,038
Re: Generator and Fan
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I assumed that a V8-60 had a smaller crank pully. And that they would have a smaller fan/ generator pully to achieve the same fan speed
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2024, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,038
Generator and Fan
I have a generator and fan assembly that I do not know what it is off off. I think it a good idea to identify it before I put it up for sale. The pully is 3 3/4 inch diameter. All the others I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2023, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 708
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2023, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 708
Oil after break-in
I have been looking at running Valvoline 822347 VR1 Racing Oil, 20W50 after break in. It is listed as conventional oil. I am used to oil listed as detergent and non detergent
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2023, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,898
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2023, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,898
Carson Top
Recently I was looking at some old pics of my dad's 34 roadster. First is at Muroc Dry Lake in 1939. The second is with fenders ect. in front of the Road Rebels hang out in Los Angeles. He always...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2023, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,246
Re: Buffeting at speed
Hs an F1 steering box. I adjusted it a bit so now not too much free play. Buffeting is history now
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2023, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,246
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2023, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,246
Re: Buffeting at speed
Radials. And the roadster pickup had same suspension. My F1 steering box is a bit on the loose/sloppy side. I will start there.
Tomorrow morning 4th July the road should be pretty clear. Test...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-02-2023, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,246
Re: Buffeting at speed
I don't have a hood to put on. Like showing off the engine. If I am convinced this is the problem I will get one.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-02-2023, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,246
Buffeting at speed
I have a 32 Highboy roadster. Runs really well and is fun to do running around town. When i get on the highway and get up to speed, 60 mph, I experience a lot of what I would call buffeting. Like...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2023, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,059
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2023, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,059
Re: Electric Fan for a 32
I have a four blade fan with a spacer that is an inch from the radiator. I have a six blade fan on the shelf. would have to turn a new spacer. Is 1 inch too far from the radiator. Oh and at five...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2023, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,059
Electric Fan for a 32
I was in a parade the other day. Man did it heat up. I am thinking of going with an electric fan with shroud. I have a Walker radiator with stock original radiator shell. Hs anybody out there...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2023, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,578
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2023, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 668
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2023, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,578
F1 steering in a 32
I have an F1 steering box in a 32. Stock frame. I cut the steering wheel end off and welded on an early end with the tapper and key. The slop in the steering is tolerable but I think I want an...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2023, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 5,635
Re: Detonation in my 59AB engine
Lots of rain equals poor roadster weather but I did do more testing. Drained out the 91 non ethanol gas and put in some 87 non eth. There is no detectable detonation even when really getting it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2023, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,686
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2023, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 5,635
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