Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2015, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 4
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Getting withdrawalls
Been silently hanging around the forum here for a while ( Did you miss me??)
Sold my 28 coupe last year as we were moving house - I am so missing the old girl, we had a proper love hate...
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Forum: Early V8
08-20-2014, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 0
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Rebuilt Divers helmet Distributor 12v
This is in the Uk guys...
Divers helmet Distributor (12v) from a 1936 Flathead V8 - completely refurbished and set up correctly ready to go ( I carried this in the trunk as a spare) This one...
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Forum: Model-A
07-17-2014, 05:36 AM
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1928 A V8 in Uk For Sale £18k
Car is in Essex - UK - £18k. On E bay now.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2014, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 16,971
Re: So disapointed in Macs
Totally amazed at responses here - how does Macs survive??
probably by catching unsuspecting buyers like me.
Lesson learnt & passed on - thanks guys.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2014, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 16,971
So disapointed in Macs
Macs Antique Auto Parts – An Ecklers Company.
By far the worst service I have EVER received from a USA based supplier.
I have spent quite a lot of money with this supplier as I have a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2014, 05:06 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,792
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2014, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 13,957
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2014, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,850
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2014, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,643
Re: Water pump rebuilds
John JM35 Sedan, very kindly assisted me with my purchase of Skip's waterpumps ( thanks John mate ) I love them ! Very clever man - superb craftmanship. My v8 runs lovely no drips - no overheating.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2014, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,342
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2014, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,824
Re: 6 lbs pressure
Fit an inline regulator - just before carbs a set it at about 4lbs, that will be more than enough pressure.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2014, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,996
Lead Additive To Fuel
Anyone use it in a flathead - anyone know anything about it ?
Where I am located we only have Leadfree Gas.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2014, 03:20 AM
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Replies: 144
Views: 29,624
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2014, 03:42 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,999
Re: Axle bearing race - how bad is to bad ??
I look at it this way - it has taken 80 plus years to get this far - most probably used a lot more in the 1st 40 years - how many miles are we realistically going to put on it now & how long have we...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2014, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,550
Re: Bend the gear shifter?
3 people in a coupe !!!!
I was out with a buddy in my 28 yesterday and he remarked how very small the cabin was on this ship.
Thank goodness we did not take the goat with us.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2014, 02:41 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,822
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2014, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,822
Backing up in the dark
I was out in the 28 coupe late last night and found myself on an unlit road where I had to back up to turn around, as I looked over my shoulder to look out the back I could see nothing but the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2014, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,468
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2014, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,468
Re: v8 hbackolding
Right chaps - I took the air filter off - no change there.
Checked inlet manifold bolts and surprisingly a few were quite loose !! Thanks ken.
I am now thinking that maybe this is just how a FH...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2014, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,468
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2014, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,468
v8 hbackolding
Hi guys - running a 36 flathead in a model A - Standard 3 spd manual.
I had the distributor ( diving helmet style) rebuilt - brand new Single Stromberg - all new plugs coil/ leads etc etc.
I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2013, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,087
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2013, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,448
Re: Banjo Flush
Is it doing any harm having some sludge in the bottom of the case - be mindful of stirring up a metalic hornets nest.
Bob
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-07-2013, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,887
Re: Clutch Slip
Water pumps are spot on John - good as gold - I put the 4lb valve on the overflow as well and not lost a drop - Skip Haney pumps are the business.
Sitting on the left is not too bad for me I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-07-2013, 02:11 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,887
Re: Clutch Slip
Thanks Henry - diagram helps a lot - I am going to replace that bolt with a pin this weekend.
I do have a better understanding of how it all goes together now, and on a short ( 5 mile) drive it was...
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