Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 09:21 PM
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Generator and Fan
I have a generator and fan assembly that I do not know what it is off off. I think it a good idea to identify it before I put it up for sale. The pully is 3 3/4 inch diameter. All the others I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2023, 09:42 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2023, 09:15 PM
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Oil after break-in
I have been looking at running Valvoline 822347 VR1 Racing Oil, 20W50 after break in. It is listed as conventional oil. I am used to oil listed as detergent and non detergent
Tim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2023, 07:33 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2023, 06:52 PM
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Carson Top
Recently I was looking at some old pics of my dad's 34 roadster. First is at Muroc Dry Lake in 1939. The second is with fenders ect. in front of the Road Rebels hang out in Los Angeles. He always...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2023, 09:22 AM
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Re: Buffeting at speed
Hs an F1 steering box. I adjusted it a bit so now not too much free play. Buffeting is history now
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2023, 10:41 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2023, 07:37 AM
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Re: Buffeting at speed
Radials. And the roadster pickup had same suspension. My F1 steering box is a bit on the loose/sloppy side. I will start there.
Tomorrow morning 4th July the road should be pretty clear. Test...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-02-2023, 08:53 PM
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Re: Buffeting at speed
I don't have a hood to put on. Like showing off the engine. If I am convinced this is the problem I will get one.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-02-2023, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,202
Buffeting at speed
I have a 32 Highboy roadster. Runs really well and is fun to do running around town. When i get on the highway and get up to speed, 60 mph, I experience a lot of what I would call buffeting. Like...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2023, 06:44 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2023, 10:04 PM
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Re: Electric Fan for a 32
I have a four blade fan with a spacer that is an inch from the radiator. I have a six blade fan on the shelf. would have to turn a new spacer. Is 1 inch too far from the radiator. Oh and at five...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2023, 04:50 PM
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Electric Fan for a 32
I was in a parade the other day. Man did it heat up. I am thinking of going with an electric fan with shroud. I have a Walker radiator with stock original radiator shell. Hs anybody out there...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2023, 12:11 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2023, 10:07 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2023, 09:55 PM
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F1 steering in a 32
I have an F1 steering box in a 32. Stock frame. I cut the steering wheel end off and welded on an early end with the tapper and key. The slop in the steering is tolerable but I think I want an...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2023, 09:23 AM
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Re: Detonation in my 59AB engine
Lots of rain equals poor roadster weather but I did do more testing. Drained out the 91 non ethanol gas and put in some 87 non eth. There is no detectable detonation even when really getting it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2023, 12:24 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2023, 03:56 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2023, 11:25 AM
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Re: Detonation in my 59AB engine
So I sent in an extra well worn crab dist to Third Gen Automotive. Got it back with the style "68" weights. Installed yesterday and just got back for a test drive today. Only complaint is that 40...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2023, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Speedometer question
Well I did decide to go electronic. Was considering a GPS sender but went with drive from turtle
510454 Got a SW electronic speedo. Not pleased that the odometer readings are not centered in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2023, 10:19 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2023, 10:21 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2023, 12:00 PM
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Views: 5,502
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2023, 11:48 AM
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Views: 639
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