Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 04:51 PM
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Re: 1933 V8: Troubleshooting...suggestions welcome
As I understand it, the engine runs fine up to a given rpm, smooth, no misses, no popping. The sound on that video also bears that out. Something, carb gasket, throttle linkage is limiting how much...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2024, 06:50 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2024, 02:40 PM
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Re: Rear spring shackle bushing intallation???
All above will work. I drive the innerds out and use a hacksaw aimed at the solid part of the spring hanger then a small sharp chisel to drive the shell out. Then take the new bushing and chuck in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2024, 02:35 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2024, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 12,423
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2024, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 12,423
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2024, 04:10 PM
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
05-10-2024, 04:07 PM
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Re: Transmission Question
Pull the emergency brake lever back to where you feel it ride over the clutch release ramp. Stop there, no further and that will put it in neutral as much as possible.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 04:03 PM
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Re: Timing gear sheared 12 teeth
I would never ever use a fiber timing gear. Your biggest problem is cleaning the mess out so that none is left to mess up the oil. You can read in many of the repair manuals how to remove the old...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 05:47 PM
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Re: V8 Engine
If the system is right, a regular 6v battery works just fine. I have them in all my stuff starting from 1926 thru 34.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 04:20 PM
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Re: 1937 Cad/LaSalle Trans
you will have more fun than you can imagine on a key snap ring in there. I had to use a welding tip to get in the middle. Maybe someone can give a easier method.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 04:38 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Adjustable Lifters
Most important is that if you are using a reground cam, you must have the thick headed lifters or the head will have to be unscrewed out too far to stay adjusted. I have several engines with lifters...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2024, 03:49 PM
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Re: Knobs?
Who makes replacement knobs for a 34 radio head?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2024, 03:47 PM
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Re: What is the best head gasket for Alum heads
I use steel gaskets on my 4cyl and 8s with very good success. Prep is important and a good coating of copper coat sealer on both sides of the gasket is IMO a must as well as at least two retorques. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2024, 04:12 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2024, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 21
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2024, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 963
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2024, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,181
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2024, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,122
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2024, 07:19 AM
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Re: Cadillac 331 in a Ford
Its a near bolt in if you have the starter housing that moves the starter to the right hand side. Setup requires an adapter plate and pilot bearing, behind the engine and Hurst mounts for the front...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2024, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Model A produce trucks
There were a bunch of them here in Knoxville including 32 and 34 pickups. When the market house burned, the city fathers decided to "clean up" the square. Some of those trucks had set there in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2024, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,441
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2024, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 1
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late model Heyer Tune up machine
Looking for repair information and wiring diagram for the late Heyer machine. That's the one with the vertical manometer mounted on it, I think these machines were brought out around 1948.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2024, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Shocks
Pricing on rebuilt shocks is high. I would like to see a breakdown on labor hours and parts that go into the price.
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