Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2022, 03:43 PM
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Re: Axial slops in the generator belt pulley?
Many thanks everyone - I'll pull it apart and have a closer look and report back.
There was a washer missing on the pulley mount. The generator appears to have a mix of different models in its...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2022, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 717
Axial slops in the generator belt pulley?
I took the generator off my 81A because I could hear a noise like a bearing running. Turns out the front bearing on the generator was fine but on reassembling the pulley mechanism I have about 2mm...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2022, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,047
Re: Points/Distributor repair NZ?
Thanks so much Brian and everyone else. I'll give you call later today. To fill in the gaps the engine is an 81A and has a crab distributor. I notice that it has about 1mm of axial slop in the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2022, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,047
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2022, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,047
Points/Distributor repair NZ?
I regard myself as a reasonable competent mechanic but not yesterday. I installed a distributor 180 degrees out on the cam slot. I now have one failed distributor that I would like to know if it is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2020, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,175
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2020, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,175
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2020, 01:46 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,175
1st time wheels off? 36 colonial cab.
Id like to check some gentle binding on the left rear wheel. I am also keen to check the brakes. I would appreciate guidance on how to remove and refit those axle nuts and everything related before I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-23-2018, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,239
Re: 38 starter motor disengagement noise
Thanks Phil. I've never looked at a starter motor mechanism closely but I imagine I will be doing so soon. I'll let you know how I get on. Thanks for the advice.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-23-2018, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,239
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2018, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,239
38 starter motor disengagement noise
The starter motor on my wife's 38 makes a metallic whirring and grinding noise on disengagement. I suspect the starter motor is not original. I would like any guidance before I start pulling things...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2016, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,425
Re: Need help to set idle
Just a final update and a public thank you to CharlieNY on this forum. Charlie has been helping me with this problem and with some parts and thanks to his guidance and generosity this quite complex...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2016, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,425
Re: Need help to set idle
Temporary fixes in place and dead steady 19.5" on 600rpm - tried to upload a video of it idling I was so happy but don't think we can post video's. Thank you again to everyone. Just some spare...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2016, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,425
Re: Need help to set idle
Update time. The main source of the problem is a sticky and leaking throttle shaft. Complications were a small leak in the inlet manifold. No vacuum to the distributor, and numerous small faults in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2016, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,425
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2016, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,425
Re: Need help to set idle
Good eyes Mart - they are little black gasket seal thingys (not sure what they are called). they are soft - not washers. They came with the carb kit but it doesn't mean that I have it right. thanks....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2016, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,425
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2016, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,425
Re: Need help to set idle
Thank you everyone - just got to get it going well enough that I can get over the hill for the 2 hr trip to Brians. Terry here are all the photo's of the carb. Of course it is possible that the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2016, 02:49 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,425
Re: Need help to set idle
Yes - that sounds a really good idea on both counts Brian. I would like to change the manifold gasket before I head over. I would probably need the car to be running a bit better before I come...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2016, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,425
Re: Need help to set idle
Just normal grease Brian?
Ted - did that yesterday as part of the rebuild
Charlie, they are the N ones and I did notice that the idle tubes don't sit concentrically in them. The both touch...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2016, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,425
Re: Need help to set idle
Right - new inlet manifold gasket on the way - will change tomorrow. Is it best practice to use a gasket sealer with these? I certainly do on my motorcycle restoration.
Regards
David
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2016, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,425
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2016, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,425
Re: Need help to set idle
More info and I feel like Alice going down the rabbit hole....
Changed the distributor, coil, and checked the plugs - bit dirty but I think ok so I'm going to rule out electrical.
When I rev...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-23-2016, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,425
Re: Need help to set idle
Thank you all.
I've just spent 1/2 day rebuilding the carb with extreme care and checking all the passages are clear etc. Assembled it with gasket sealant as well this time but no change in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-23-2016, 02:53 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,425
Re: Need help to set idle
Hi Phil, yes good advice. Yes the vacuum is way low - around 14". I went through my old notes and I had run a vacuum test before which I noted "steady just below the green" and the green on my...
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