Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2017, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 975
'33 back on the road, time to move on
After limping my '33 home from a drive some time ago and some diagnostics, I pulled off the distributor, filed and adjusted the points and it was back on the road running wonderfully.
Now I am free...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
04-09-2017, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,631
Re: Rear axle end play
I was doing a check on a friend's work on his '26 some time ago and noticed that he had not put the fiber spacer on the end of the axle shafts. I am not sure however that it would cause the problem...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2017, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,925
Perpetual sandblasting-or-Rust never sleeps
Just because I see the humor in it all.
I should be aggressively moving forward on the full restoration of my 1951 barn find Mercury Sport Sedan. Yeah I know it looks great in the pictures but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2017, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,509
Re: Spring drive-limped home
Thanks for all the help and comments.
To answer some of the questions:
Yes I do have the original hydrostatic gauge unit. It functions well but I am getting ready to add some more fluid as much...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2017, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,509
Spring drive-limped home
After a wonderful drive in my 1933 sedan, it began sputtering home. I made it to my driveway but it said "no thank you" to the steep incline to my garage.
It is a fuel issue in or near the gas...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2017, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,792
Re: Dry Gas?
Yep
That's why i have an app on my phone called "Pure Gas". It helps me find non-ethanol gas where ever I may be.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-14-2017, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,873
Re: Time for a new sandblast window
You are right about that. I was out of covers and it was a Sunday so i fashioned a plexiglass cover temporarily so I could get back to work. I have to get my model T wheels ready so send off for...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-12-2017, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,873
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2017, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,867
Re: Sits a week, won't start
Our '47 has the same problem. We put on an electric pump to prime but eventually it wouldn't even run on the mechanical at all. I checked the pump push rod length and it is ok and even put on a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2017, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,615
Re: refilling hydrostatic gauges
Of course you are right and sorry for the "s". Obviously the temp portion is not hydrostatic.
Unfortunately over the 80+ years since the temp gauge was made it has become a bit lower than I would...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2017, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,615
Re: refilling hydrostatic gauges
Thanks a lot for the help. Fortunately mine aren't empty, just inaccurate since they are low. On the Black Hills tour with the Early V8 club a year and a 1/2 ago I had the pleasure of running out of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2017, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,615
refilling hydrostatic gauges
It is time to add more fluid to the 2 hydrostatic gauges on my '33.
They were relatively easy to fill appropriately at restoration as the gas tank and radiator were both empty. Over the years,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2017, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,795
Re: Wall of cars
There is no way i can compete with that. I may have helped restore 8 cars but I only have 4 grandkids.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2017, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,795
Re: Wall of cars
It has taken almost 50 years to restore what you see there. I was a boy working with my dad when we started the '27 T (my father's birth year).
I was hardly present for the '29 model A as I was in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2017, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,795
Wall of cars
I wish the picture could have turned out a bit better, but the photo resolution is just too low.
It is a bit hard to work in my home office when I can turn around and be distracted.
I have a big...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2017, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,892
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2017, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,106
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-04-2017, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,826
Re: sub floor letters/numbers...
It looks as though the stamp is on the metal the surround the pedals. Is that correct? I know Henry Ford made his parts subcontractors pack the parts shipped to him in crates that he could then use...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-03-2017, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,812
Re: low speed shimmy
the first thing I would check is the air pressure in the front tires. Although underlying issues mentioned above are most likely, I have found that even slightly under inflated tires will accentuate...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2017, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,711
jump/kick in reverse
For a while, when I begin to start my '33 moving in reverse, it can "kick" and jump similarly to what many cars can do when there are clutch problems. However, I don't feel any other indication of...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-24-2017, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,697
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-23-2017, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,611
Model T electrical tester
Here is a restored coil/plug/lightbulb tester that I use all the time. It also is good for continuity testing though I don't really use it for that.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2017, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,336
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2017, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,743
Re: How to refill master cylinder?
Loosen the locknut, pull the pin and twist.......we don't need no stinkin hydronic fluid.... Of course the '33 doesn't stop that well either.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-21-2017, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,588
Re: Wood Wheel Rebuilers
My dad always said that "its the chase that counts". He loved the study more than he ever loved the finished cars. I have to confess I do too. This post got me studying. I pulled out an old copy of...
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