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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-13-2023, 06:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 855
Posted By chuck stevens
Re: grease your u-joint

vibration, a clunking noise when using reverse, sometimes it only vibrates when you let off on the gas. If it breaks at road speed be sure you are wearing good sneakers and know someone with a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-12-2023, 02:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 855
Posted By chuck stevens
grease your u-joint

Now is the time to grease all those hard to get to fittings. I just finished replacing the driveshaft u-joint in my 47, what a job!! I know its one of those fittings we tend to forget but a tube of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-10-2023, 07:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,248
Posted By chuck stevens
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-04-2023, 09:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,757
Posted By chuck stevens
Re: Carburetor or Fuel Pump Issue

Fuel pumps, mechanical or electric, only pump liquids. The new gas has methanal witch boils easier than the old gas, as low as 95 degrees. Check the tail pipe, and muffler area to see how close to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2023, 07:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,757
Posted By chuck stevens
Re: Carburetor or Fuel Pump Issue

We all have the same problem with this "new" fuel... it boils at a lower temperature and floods the warm engine. A heat block plate, goes under carb, will help some. Longer carb studs are needed.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-25-2022, 09:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,023
Posted By chuck stevens
Re: Trainguy

Very nice person, he took my wife and I for a ride in his woody, and opened his whole shop up, to check out his cars, RIP Phil.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-10-2022, 08:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,055
Posted By chuck stevens
Re: Hard hot Start Problem (common)

you can check for high resistance in those old cables by feeling them after trying to start,if the cables are good and the starter is grounded good she'll crank hot or cold with a good six volt...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-05-2022, 08:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,997
Posted By chuck stevens
Re: I’m sure it’s been asked but I need help with removing valves

I have taken a piece of pipe cut to just fit under the valve with the spring compressed, valve all the way open. You will have to saw it length wise so it can go around the stem, tap the head of the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-05-2022, 07:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,128
Posted By chuck stevens
Re: av8 enigine placement

Firewall is a sectioned 32, with the legs trimmed, oil filter is remote mount acts as a cooler. I have both stock and hot rods, like em all.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-04-2022, 07:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,128
Posted By chuck stevens
Re: av8 enigine placement

8 BA in 31 A, generator, fan, and pullies in stock placement.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-23-2022, 07:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,470
Posted By chuck stevens
Re: Trying to fix the One Way Trip, ‘34 Ford

Digger, Next time it happens have a jumper wire with two alligator clips ready and run them on the resistor under the dash on the drivers side. By passing the resistor, try to start it, after it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-20-2022, 06:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,214
Posted By chuck stevens
Re: 47 u-joint help

Thanks guys, this job is like going to the dentist... the worry is worst than the job itself, thanks again.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-19-2022, 06:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,214
Posted By chuck stevens
47 u-joint help

Anyone have short cuts for replacing a u-joint? Has anyone used the new joint with needle bearings? Thanks, Chuck.
Forum: Late V8 09-03-2022, 08:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 623
Posted By chuck stevens
8'' center section with 3:80

I need a pumpkin from a 8" rear. It must be 3:80 to work with an overdrive trans., posi not necessary. Early mustang, Fairlane or falcon would work, thanks
Chuck.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-24-2022, 06:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,044
Posted By chuck stevens
Re: Optima 6 Volt Red Top Battery

Peter, the latest Optima batterys are made in mexico and don't hold up as good as the originals. Be sure to check it out, maybe they're doing you a favor.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-20-2022, 06:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 721
Posted By chuck stevens
Re: 4 speed + OD on a flathead in a 32. UNCUT K member. Can it be done? New project.

494811

494812Mart, My A/V8 has a saginaw 4speed with a borg warner planetary overdrive. The o/d is actuated by a 12 volt solenoid like the 40's and 50's fords. The o/d main shaft excepts the 4...
Forum: Early V8 07-16-2022, 06:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 653
Posted By chuck stevens
34 ford parts for sale

working speedo 100.00
front axle with brakes and steering 250.00
more package deals for all494478


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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-18-2022, 06:54 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,083
Posted By chuck stevens
Re: Problem with Joe's Antique Auto Parts

Joe is the best, we all should support his business, they are few and far between.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-10-2022, 08:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,754
Posted By chuck stevens
Re: Flipped uprights '49 Club Coupe

knock the rivets out of the lower control arm, spring mounts, put a one inch spacer in, replace the stock bolts with grade 8 she'll be low. And it is totally reversable and easy. The lowering block...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-27-2021, 08:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,055
Posted By chuck stevens
Re: Packard 3 speed to 8BA

Terry, I have a 31 A roadster with an 8BA and a GM saginaw 4 speed. I went through the same thing you are. The GM trans had an input shaft longer than the fords so the adapter made up the difference,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-18-2021, 08:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,724
Posted By chuck stevens
Re: another great barner gone

Wonderful picture, thanks so much for the thought
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-16-2021, 08:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,724
Posted By chuck stevens
another great barner gone

On Tuesday we lost another great Ford Barn member, Bill Wzorek. He was THE man for rebuilding early ford leaver shocks, and always had the answers. He attended the Barners winter get-togethers and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-05-2021, 06:40 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,470
Posted By chuck stevens
Re: Lean MisFire

Marc, You are on the right track with changing the main metering jets. But the fuel with 10 percent alcohol will always be troublesome with a carb. If you can get a tank full of pure gasoline just as...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-03-2021, 06:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,470
Posted By chuck stevens
Re: Lean MisFire

Marc, What kind of fuel are you running? If it is the watered down methanol that is so popular you will have a hard time getting any engine with a carb to run smooth. I increased my main jets from 50...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-28-2021, 06:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,429
Posted By chuck stevens
Re: fuel injection after market

Ken, I have a Mercury intake so I'll go with the Rochester 2bbl FI. I'm looking for drivability and dependability, not so much for performance. I drive my flatheads a lot, next week I head out for...
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