Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2020, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 500
Re: Engine rapping noise 59A
By removing the intake manifold and checking the valves should you be able to eliminate most if not all valve problems ?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2020, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 500
Engine rapping noise 59A
I have a 35 Pickup with a rebuild 1937 59A engine. Has approx 1K miles on it since rebuilt. The noise is more of a rapping or tapping sound and it's seems to be located in the lower right front of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2019, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 660
Snap On Dwell Meter
I have a 1937 59A engine in my 35 pickup. Crab Distributor and a new 6V coil with internal resistor of 1.5. All stock 6 Volt positive ground system.
I have this Snap On Dwell/Tach meter which I'd...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2019, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 522
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2019, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 522
35 Pickup Pin Stripe
anyone have a picture or information on factory pin striping of a 35 Dearborn Blue Pickup. Is it a single stripe and a particular color for Dearborn Blue.
Thank You
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2019, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,371
Re: Installing new dual points
After all your help, I better not make a mess of this.
Anyone need a 33 project ?. I've given up on this one. Going to try and drive my 35
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2019, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,371
Re: Installing new dual points
Thank you Gentlemen. I'm growing bolder by the post. I'm 78 and wish I'd had access to this site 60 years ago !. Maybe next time around
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2019, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,371
Re: Installing new dual points
I have removed my distributor and ready to install new points. I marked all the plug wires to match the Dist Cap. The distributor position is marked on the block.
Just to confirm that I can remove...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2019, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,371
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2019, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,371
Re: Installing new dual points
The feedback on this site is amazing. I post a question and 20 minutes later I have an answer from England. I served in the US Army 1959 -1962 and spent two years in Germany. I used to mail letters...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2019, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,371
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2019, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,371
Installing new dual points
Have to replace the points in my 1937 59A engine and wondering if anyone has a suggestion on a good way of accessing the distributor (underneath, over the fender, remove distributor, etc ) to do the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2019, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 938
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2019, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 938
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2019, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 938
buffing or sanding out sgl stage paint
My 35 Ford Pickup was painted in 2018 with PPG sgl stage acrylic enamel Dearborn Blue. I have not done anything to the paint since except wash with soap & water. I'm thinking about cleaning up the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-13-2018, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,265
Re: Coil wire gauge size
Thanks, I'll pull the starter off and go thru that and while it's on the lift I can check all the grounds & connections. I do have good sized copper ground cable, # 2 stranded I believe.
Thanks...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-13-2018, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,265
Re: Coil wire gauge size
Gentlemen, thanks for helping me out even when I don't know what I'm talking about. attached are pictures which should be much more valuable describing what I have for a motor, generator, coil and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-12-2018, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,265
Coil wire gauge size
I have a 1937 59AB engine with 6 volt system and original helmet generator, distributor and coil. Having all the usual heat related problems with starting my 35 pickup. Cold it starts fine, hot...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-22-2018, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 487
35 Pickup Door Wooden pulls
My early Model 35 pickup had wooden door pulls mounted in the holes in the picture. The door handle and window crank are mounted in the front portion of the doors.
Are the holes non-factory or were...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2018, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,184
Re: 35 pickup Tail gate lettering
Thanks everyone for the comments on painting the Ford Script. Confirms my feeling of "follow your heart, not your head ", your arse will make up the difference.l
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-07-2018, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,970
Re: Any brake geniuses out there?
I'm having same problem and as 40cpe says it's the heat that starts the problem. I've been adjusting the MC push rod along with the brakes shoes to try and find a good balance for the fluid temp. One...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-07-2018, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,184
35 pickup Tail gate lettering
My 35 pickup tailgate Ford Script. I believe I've read here that the Ford lettering was always the same color as the body ?. Could I ask if that is not true what color options were there ?. It's too...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2018, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,097
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2018, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,097
Re: 35 pickup windshield moulding
Thanks everyone for the help. Makes a great deal of in your confidence level when your working alone. I have one other question about the headliner. I'm using the original type cardboard kit...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2018, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,097
35 pickup windshield moulding
35 Pickup -I am installing a new headliner and the trim pieces that go with the headliner along with the windshield trim. I purchased the truck in card board boxes and am not sure if the pieces in...
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