Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2021, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,246
Re: Condenser Problem?
Success at last. Thanks again to all of you. My son-in-law was finally able to get here and help me. We removed the hood and generator/fan which made it easy to get to the distributor. We found that...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-22-2021, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,172
Re: New member with "new" 1922 Model T
I like the looks of this 1922 roadster. It looks like mine except that it has a slanted windshield and mine is vertical. I think that this a later 1922 model. Also the previous owner painted mine red...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2021, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 3,603
Re: A question for old guys
I’m 86 and walk with a cane but I still work on and under my old Fords. I have a large rug which I lay on the floor and kneel and lay on it. When I work under my V8’s, I use jack stands but I seldom...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2021, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,246
Re: Condenser Problem?
Thanks Kevin and rotorwrench.
I have a tube of special lube used for distributor cams and will use this. I wish that I could remember where I bought the points in 2013 but I’m sure that it was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2021, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,246
Re: Condenser Problem?
Thanks rotorwrench, as this is interesting and helpful for me. I took notes from Mr. Patrick in 2013 and he said to use points from the early OHV Fords. I’ll probably take the distributor to the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2021, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,246
Re: Condenser Problem?
Rotorwrench, it is a stock 1936 engine with a 3-bolt Mallory distributor which has a #400 condenser mounted on it. In 2013 when the ignition was left on for about 10 days, the following were...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2021, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,246
Re: Condenser Problem?
Rotorwrench, it is a stock 1936 engine with a 3-bolt Mallory distributor which has a #400 condenser mounted on it. In 2013 when the ignition was left on for about 10 days, the following were...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2021, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,246
Re: Condenser Problem?
Belated thanks Bubba and rotorwrench. I replaced the broken resistor but still get no spark at the sparkplugs. My son-in-law, who is a mechanic at a used car dealership plans to help me this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2021, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,246
Re: Condenser Problem?
Thanks for all of your help. I think it will be an easy fix. Years ago, I changed to 12 volts and bypassed the original resistor under the dash with one mounted near the coil. This resistor must be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2021, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,246
Re: Condenser Problem?
Thanks TJ and Terry. I should have mentioned that the engine is a stock ’36 except that I installed a Mallory distributor which I bought from Patrick’s in 1995. I replaced the coil, points and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2021, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,246
Condenser Problem?
Yesterday while driving my ’34 roadster it was running fine but suddenly started missing/lurching like crazy. Sometimes it would briefly roar back to life. I tried to keep it running but the problem...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2020, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 75
Views: 3,437
Re: Old sayings
Measure twice, cut once but I always tell my wife to measure once cut twice because that's what she always does.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2020, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 509
Re: Mallory Distributor Springs
Thanks Bubba
I hope that I’ve lucked out. I bought the Mallory distributor from Patrick’s back in 1994. It looks much like the Flathead 3-bolt distributor pictured in the current Speedway Motors...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2020, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 606
Re: Carb leaking?
I’m 86 and don’t drive my old cars as much as I used to. I started up my ’34 roadster last summer and it wouldn’t idle or run very well. The carburetor had been showing some yellow stains much like...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2020, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 509
Re: Mallory Distributor Springs
Thanks 51 and 34.
I had to replace the springs in 2010 when I left the ignition on for five days. I just found a receipt from StreetSide Auto from back then. The Mallory part number was 29014....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2020, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 509
Mallory Distributor Springs
I need a new pair of distributor springs for the Mallory distributor which I bought from Patrick’s for my ’34 roadster in the mid 1990’s. I have been searching the Speedway and Summit websites but am...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
11-20-2020, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,127
Re: Water pump shaft nut
I have radiator cap gauges/motor meters on both of my Model T's, my '22 roadster and my '27 touring. I've owned both since 1988. The '22 never had a water pump but the '27 had one for about 10 years....
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
11-19-2020, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,127
Re: Water pump shaft nut
My '27 Touring had a water pump on it when I bought it. I repaired it several times. When I finally removed it, the engine ran much cooler.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-14-2020, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,208
Re: Wind Wings
I got lucky today. My son-in-law stopped by on his way home from his deer lease. He is the head mechanic at one of the CarMax dealers in the Houston area and I really trust his instincts.
We stuck...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-13-2020, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,208
Re: Wind Wings
Brent
The wind wings have been on the car for the 32 years that I have owned it and who knows how much longer than that. I've tightened the screws at times though. I think that the pads have dry...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-13-2020, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,208
Re: Wind Wings
Brent
I don’t think that my brackets are the Vintique brand but might be older repros. I bought the car in the late 1980’s and it still has the brackets that were on it when I bought it. I have a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-09-2020, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,208
Re: Wind Wings
Thanks red & jb
I'll fill the two clamp surfaces with JB Weld. I'm 86 and don't offer any warrantees.
Thanks again, Robert
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2020, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,208
Re: Wind Wings
I just ordered “3M 5952 VHB” tape from Amazon for $16.99. It's 3/4" wide and my old rubber pieces are the same width and trimmed to fit. I'd be a bit concerned with the 1/2" tape because in my case...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2020, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,208
Wind Wings
Yesterday while driving our ’28 roadster one of the wind wings fell off. We found it this morning and it was undamaged.
I have a some old original and repro wind wing parts which I bought some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2020, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 5,981
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