Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2024, 11:59 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2024, 10:52 AM
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Re: Overheating 1946 V8
I use 180 degrees original style in my 39. With original style hoses they don’t move and are in the stock location.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2024, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2024, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 607
Re: 1940 Ford Zenith Radio
I took my 39 radio to a local audio repair shop, had all caps replaced and a new vibrator. Cost was about 100.00 plus 40.00 for the vibrator. All tubes were good. First shop wanted 750.00 to “...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 254
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 497
Re: Car quit working
Could be a few things but start by checking your grounds. If they are good start troubleshooting from starter and work towards ignition switch. Apply power directly to starter to see if it cranks,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 948
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 519
Re: oil pump gear
i use a short piece of chain bolted to opposit corners of intake man., carb must be off. this way you can choose where to attach lift chain for different angles.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 91
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 06:33 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 818
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 21
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 07:08 AM
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Views: 523
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 12:22 PM
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Views: 1,593
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,448
Re: New build overheating
Do you have a mechanical temp gauge if not you need one to confirm that it is overheating. Filling the radiator too much can also result in excess fluid being expelled as it heats up. When cold,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2024, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 476
Re: '37 Body mounts / Door alignment
Just snug bolts up without crushing the mounts. After a while go back and check them as some will need to be tightened as body compresses mounts. For the sagging door try installing thinner mount in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2024, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2024, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,254
Re: '35 gas tank yuck
Muratic acid will dissolve that rust followed by neutralizing. Then a good metal prep and then the sealer. Just make sure you do it outside (acid)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2024, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 913
Re: 160 or 180 degree thermostats?
Thermostats will regulate the min. temp your engine will run at not the max. In other words engine will not run cooler with 160 vs 180 when the stats are full open. With that in mind I prefer 180s as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2024, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Early V8
02-02-2024, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 0
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8ba short block
Used 8ba short block std. bore, turns fine, no visible cracks . Selling as a short block but comes with most parts. 500.00 Binghamton.ny area Mark
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2024, 01:46 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2024, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,951
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2024, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 206
Views: 18,187
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