Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-27-2010, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 39,198
Re: 6 Volt or 8 Volt...Will it Work Without Damage
Some of the olld guys here ran 8vlt tractor batteries to "get a better spark" I know one that has one in a 50 Merc right now. The only change he made was to adjust the voltage regulator to charge a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-21-2010, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 9,840
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-21-2010, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 9,840
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2010, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,555
Re: Radiator worked out... NEXT, fuel issue
Glass bowl is the inlet side. Pull the line loose on the carb. side, with the coil wire unhooked, and a rag under the line. Turn the car over a few times and see if you are getting gas. If no, take...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-08-2010, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,880
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2010, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 18,608
Re: Dual carb idle question
I disconnected the linkage and started there. That was part of it. The back carb linkage to the accelerator pump was jacked up. Didn't see that before. Repaired and installed throttle springs to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2010, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 18,608
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2010, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 18,608
Dual carb idle question
I mounted a Fenton intake on my 50 Ford motor (stock motor). I installed #46 jets and 4.5 power valves in the Holley 94 carbs.
Do I use both sets of idle screws? How many turns out from closed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2010, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 11,356
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2010, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,438
Re: Need help with tranny
This is not the greatest pic, but it show the entire gearbox to the right, and overdrive unit on the left. You will want to have someone check the overdrive unit for you and make sure the OD gears...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2010, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,716
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2010, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,222
Re: Beware!!
Craigslist is a great place to sell, but it will draw in the scammers just about every add.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2010, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,792
Re: Gear Lube
I run 80-95 synthetic in mine and it works great. I ran 80-95 Castoroil, gear oil, in my Merc OD for years with no problem.
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Forum: Early V8
08-24-2010, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,138
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Forum: Early V8
08-24-2010, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,236
Shoebox seats front and back
Nice seats from a 51 Ford custom 2 dr sedan; Recovered years ago with white and maroon material; No holes or tears; Can be cleaned and used as is or recovered; Split front ; Email me ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-20-2010, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,544
Re: big belts or little belts
The wide belts were on trucks. You might need to use that type of water pump for your motor mounts. They usually have a flat surface for motor mounts. The narrow belts were on cars, but they have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2010, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,373
Re: give it gas, then it lurches! '52 Ford F-1
Make sure the accelerator pump seems to work ok, then I would check to see if you have crud in the carb. I took the top off mine a couple of weeks ago,(was having acceleration problems, big time) it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2010, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,583
Re: Photo on profile
You can go to VSO image resizer (just google it). Download it for free. When you want to post or email pics, you can use it to make the photos "desktop resolution" size. You can post em and email...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2010, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,141
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2010, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,141
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2010, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 19,874
Re: What is the HAMB site
I agree with that completly. It's hard to find a spot to get unbiased information. I have two grown kids and a grandbaby, but my Dad was in WWII not me. I'm too young to be old and to old to be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2010, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 19,874
Re: What is the HAMB site
German Your not winning any friends carrying on like that. It takes all types and all kinds of cars. These are good guys on site, just some very opinionated ,like on the HAMB.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2010, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,811
Re: Driveline vibration
Could be a tire out of balance. (you can usually feel it as a fast thump) Your drive shaft might be out of balance. You might have a bad ujoint; The pinion angle could be off.
My 53 Merc had a...
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