Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-21-2023, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,938
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-19-2023, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,938
Re: Crestline Steering Wheel
The 50 & 51 Crestliner steering wheels had the spokes arranged in a full on X pattern and there was a stylized F in the center.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-14-2023, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 605
The dang thing is out
Well, after 3 weeks of struggling, the starter is finally out of the car.
How did I get there? Holy Cow what an ordeal.
Took the steady rest bolt out
Removed the nuts of both motor mounts
Used a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-07-2023, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,965
Re: Starter removal on a 55- HELP
OK, it seems as if I will have to lift the motor up to be able to get the starter out. How to do that is this posts subject.
Lifting it with a cherry picker puts the legs all in the way, under the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-30-2023, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,965
Re: Starter removal on a 55- HELP
Thanks Ben, and not being a smart alek but if the starter would/could run and start the motor, I wouldn't be trying to pull it out for replacement.
I can slide the starter drive gear in and out,...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-28-2023, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,965
Re: Starter removal on a 55- HELP
Dave, that is exactly what I have done. The starter drive is completely loose from the flywheel and I am pushing the front end of the starter upward AND toward the block, but the front end of the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-28-2023, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,965
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-28-2023, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,965
Re: Starter removal on a 55- HELP
OK y’all…this ain’t working. The darn starter is still in there.
Here’s what I have tried:
I took the brake line loose- not much help.
Removed the motor mount nuts; removed the steady rest...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-26-2023, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,965
Starter removal on a 55- HELP
Kinda hate to make another thread, but I need to attract the attention of someone who has done what I am in the middle of, and who found the 'magic angle' to getting the starter out of the car.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-26-2023, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 876
Re: Cranking probs on a 272
You're right, It does but I have checked and scuffed up all the grounds that i know of and still don't get anything.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-25-2023, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 876
Re: Cranking probs on a 272
Well, I put a new solenoid in it today and that did not change the symptoms.
NAPA has a 'remanufactured' starter available, so it would at least be rebuilt in the USA.
I think replacing the starter...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-24-2023, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 779
Re: Charging voltage
So, it appears that the gen and reg are doing their part..but the starter solenoid and/or starter might be rolling over after 68 years and 69K miles...at least it sure looks that way.
Thank you...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-23-2023, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 876
Cranking probs on a 272
Vitals: 1955 Town Sedan. 69000 miles 272 engine has been overhauled.
6volt. Pos ground, Optima red top 6v battery.
Resting battery voltage= 6.3v
Engine running- charging voltage= 6.82v
Cables are...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-20-2023, 05:33 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 779
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-19-2023, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 779
Charging voltage
Stock 1955 Fairlane. 6 volt, Positive ground with a reed top Optima battery.
Checking for voltage at battery while running and I get 6.82v.
This seems a bit low, anyone know what it should be?
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-19-2023, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 909
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Forum: Early V8
09-14-2023, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 262
WTB 1933-1934 Clutch & Brake pedal assembly
Looking for a stock 33 or 34 clutch& brake pedal assembly.
I need to alter it before installing and on the work bench is the best place to do it.
Do you have one laying around?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2023, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 678
Re: Shout out about California Car Cover
I was going to disagree with the OP, but I see Iwas not their only dissatisfied customer.
I bought a custom fit cover and the darn thing started disintegrating within 6 months...contacted CC and got...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2023, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 235
'34 Brake Pedal Pad
Anyone know what the thread pitch and diameter of the round brake pedal pad stud is on a '34?
TIA
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2023, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,152
Re: Seeking troubleshooting experience
True, but out of 3 of my cars I installed them on- I have had no failures...as of yet. :-)
and to be honest I believe I could replace the Pertronix module without pulling the dist.
Could I do...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2023, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,152
Re: Seeking troubleshooting experience
Ok, y’all. This post is meant for those who have been patiently waiting to find out how things worked out with my 34’s engine…so here we go.
What I changed:
New Pertronix Flame Thrower coil
New...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2023, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 914
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2023, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,152
Re: Seeking troubleshooting experience
Well, for those watching- I believe I may have found the source of my multiple mis-firing.
I got the radiator out, removed the distributor and started looking...One set of points looked pretty...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2023, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 914
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-07-2023, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 792
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