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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-19-2021, 02:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 607
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: Toilet paper oil filter adapter

I changed a few of those when I worked in a gas station.
If they are left in too long they sometimes turn into sludge and you have take the apparent out with spoon. A real mess and no longer...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-19-2021, 02:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 913
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: Correct replacement for Fram C181-A?

In the first place, you NEVER use a Fram oil filter. Never!
They are made cheaply, do not filter the oil good enough.
Google Fram oil filters on the internet. There are sites that show how poorly...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-12-2021, 03:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,088
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: using the stock mechanical fuel pump with electric

You don’t run them both at once.
Leave the electric turned off until it’s needed.
The mechanical pump will keep you going as always, until it quits. Then you turn on the electric pump.
No use...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2021, 09:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,088
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: using the stock mechanical fuel pump with electric

That was common practice on flathead Cadillacs. I just that on three for one owner.
He said they did pump enough fuel on real steep roads in high mountains.
I also done it by adding a fuel pump up...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-08-2021, 08:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,486
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: What are the advantages of upgrading to Hydraulic Braks

Hydraulic brakes always get the same amount of pressure to each wheel.
From there wheel cylinder size decides how much less pressure is put on the rear shoes compared to the front.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-08-2021, 08:45 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,486
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: What are the advantages of upgrading to Hydraulic Braks

Hydraulic linkage does NOT always multiply the pressure going to push brake shoes against the drums.
That depends on the size of the master cylinder piston compared to the wheel cylinder size.
If...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-08-2021, 02:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 362
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: Tighten up 37 brakes

If the brakes were adjusted the proper way in the beginning it is my understanding that from now on you should NOT turn the adjusters on the backing plates anymore.
You should just shower each cable...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-06-2021, 11:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 849
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: 12 Volt battery to fit '40

Always use a group 24 in an under hood location.
Group 24 is always cheaper than any other size,
Everyplace that sells batteries stocks a group 24.
They were standard in a lot of cars including...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-06-2021, 04:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 976
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: Off topic

My Dad worked in Chevy factory in 29 and 30.
He said when the six cylinder cars came out you could see a few inches of crankshaft sticking out below some workers coats when they left work at the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-06-2021, 04:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 976
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: Off topic

You got that right Kube.
When I was a kid I heard about a Coke bottle found in the right rear of a ‘49 Ford from the Minneapolis/St. Paul factory with a note in it asking how long it took to find...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-06-2021, 03:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,031
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: Throttle return spring and baling wire

Number 8 wire in N.Z. ?
In Wisconsin we used no. 9 wire.
Last week I did a spring and baling wire to pull the clutch pedal all the way up to the floor on a ‘46 Mercury.
At least three of my cars...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-06-2021, 03:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 904
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: Generator Pulley Missing Coolaing Vanes

Good chance the rebuilder might have another pulley laying around.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-05-2021, 02:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 923
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: I'd never have dreamt this would be possible.

What’s a 59 Flatty?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-05-2021, 01:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 507
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: 53’ 239 Flathead Water Pump Mounts

I just did it. Well, two months ago. And I’ve done it before as many folks have.
I got water pumps from C&G for a ‘51 F1 pickup and installed them on a ‘53 8BA engine and set it in a ‘46 Mercury....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-04-2021, 03:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 617
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: headlights dim/ 53 f-100

All good advice posted above.
Here’s what I have hound several times, including on my F1.
Turn the lights on, wait a full minute and cautiously touch the headlight switch under the dash where all...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-01-2021, 02:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 503
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: 300 c.i.d. Valve clearance and ignition timing?

I thought of that too 54Vick, but this one does not have an oil filter adapter.
The oil filter screws on directly to the block.
I had a 1967 3/4 ton pickup with 300 engine some 40 years ago that I...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-01-2021, 12:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 503
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: 300 c.i.d. Valve clearance and ignition timing?

Ok, I figured it out.
A ‘56 Ford takes a cartridge type oil filter.
Mine takes a spin on so it is not a ‘56 but a 65. It’s been a long time since the seller told me what year this engine is....
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-31-2020, 11:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 503
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: 300 c.i.d. Valve clearance and ignition timing?

Thanks Darrell.
I kinda figured it might have hydraulic lifters.
I set the timing to what seems to run best and start without kicking back on th starter.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-31-2020, 08:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 503
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: 300 c.i.d. Valve clearance and ignition timing?

I think I made a big mistake on the year.
I now believe it’s a ‘65 not ‘56.
When I got the motor it had an alternator, still has, the exhaust manifold was cracked, I took the manifolds from a ‘72...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-31-2020, 08:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 503
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: 300 c.i.d. Valve clearance and ignition timing?

This engine has eight bolts holding the valve cover but a single groove front pulley.
I find no tag anyplace on the engine.
I am familiar with the falcon engine and the 200. I ain’t one of them
I...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-31-2020, 01:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 503
Posted By Aarongriffey
300 c.i.d. Valve clearance and ignition timing?

I can not find specs for 1956 F100 pickup with the 300 straight 6 motor.
Can somebody help me out?
I Need to adjust the long overdue valve clearance and set the timing.
I gapped the points at...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-30-2020, 12:59 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,968
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: Old sayings

I don’t think Henry made the statement about any color as long as it’s black.
That was a news reporter.
I like all that Bob posted especially,
You can’t build a reputation on what you are going...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-30-2020, 01:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,765
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: 600w vs 90w

Back in the day Ford recommended diluting the gearoil with 10% kerosene in both transmission and rear axle in real cold weather.
If the gear oil is too heavy (thick) it will not circulate through...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-30-2020, 12:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,765
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: 600w vs 90w

I would definitely not use 90 gear oil in climates below zero F.
I would use 85W or 75W-90.
The best thing would be to ask other car owners and parts store people as well as mechanics.
I bought a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-30-2020, 12:00 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,332
Posted By Aarongriffey
Re: Canadian 1946-1948 Mercury 114

Wow! Excellent guys.
I am one of many guys in the U.S. that never could make sense out of all the different Ford, Mercury, Monarch and Meteor models.
Now I understand it.
The reason for it all...
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