Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Re: C59A Generator Amp Info/Wiring Gauge
Proper grounds 1) should be fat cable from battery to anywhere on the block 2) atleast no 10 ga. block to firewall 3) one more 10 ga. block to chassis poor chassis ground may cause speedometer to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2024, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 779
Re: Oil capacity clarification
Next is my turn: Since day one 5 quarts (no filter) it showed full on the stick; At 2000 miles change the oil now shows 4 quarts at the full Mark? One would think there would be 10 pounds of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2024, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 903
Re: Exhaust bolt hole repair
I always thought those two front big bolt are for hanging the engine vertically in the factory perhaps gaining several inches = thousand engines minus inch's means more engines on the line....don't...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2024, 05:16 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: heater
correct Brian I see one thing the heater and manifold must be separate from the engine (we have enough posts on running hot engines) also no mention of a circulator pump if so, a shut off valve...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,293
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2024, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,687
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2024, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 524
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2024, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2024, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2024, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,136
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2024, 05:18 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,116
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2024, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,116
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2024, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2024, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 975
Re: How I did it.
Roger I see you are my age: don't know if you were a gear head like myself but when these (only Fords) started as fast as you hit the button when they ruled the roads. This is a hot topic as well as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2024, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 680
Re: Speedometer for 46 Ford Car
coincidence: I just went through this I have the exact same speedo all I have was light 3 and 1 oil using a hypodermic needle think my problem was the needle would rise after a few miles then stay...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2024, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 25
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Re: Stories from the past
Peddled my bike to a junk yard whoa, a 36 black 4dr perfect in and out vac fan apple
green pinstripe and a Trunk i'm in love. $50 bucks can't wait to attack my father he said 50 bucks here's 15...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2024, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: 1946 ford with one dead cylinder
I'll never forget this. Way back in high school we had a flathead that had the same problem you have. Teacher said 'lets play detective' . Us kids smoked our brains finding nothing wrong its...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2024, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 31
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Re: off-topic, but...
Here is my proof! I was given a golf cart in good shape. 36 volts in good shape. Wife driving constantly with dog. Plug the thing in every day all night. Watch my electric meter spin and my head...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2024, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re: "Custom" Dual exhaust/Iron Trap Garage
I believe that guy had a common problem of way way out overthinking. And his charging system he should have ran an alternator off the drive shaft LOL>> but what a nice car!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2024, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 6,823
Re: Clutch Chatter
Think about what Tubman said: Lets have a quiz. Why do Fords chatter and Chevys Buicks Pontiacs and others do not? Quote: Hugo Young (founder of Flxible Co.) once said problems always have a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2024, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 608
Re: Overheating Flathead
Besides Chrysler Products all big block MELs have 3 thermostats and two 'of those' water divertors...Mercury Edsel Lincoln............
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2024, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,134
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2024, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,704
Re: 6-Volt Jump Start
True and why do I need a jump? Because of that stupid heater switch YES the knob lights up only at night. I should get a relay to the ign switch for this habit of turning knob to the left and that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2024, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,742
Re: Fluid for Sioux valve surfacer
http://Kwik wayWell GB I think we all overthink at times. So now lets think of grinding a lathe tool blank and and take a healthy grind till ya fingers get hot so dunk it in cup of water continue on,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2024, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,704
Re: 6-Volt Jump Start
don't pay attention to pos or neg grd. jump the battery. The extra 6 volt will not hurt anything as long as you remove cables fast enough like if you are luckey to have a push button on the solenoid.
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