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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-13-2018, 10:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,089
Posted By Teich
Re: What gas do i use

I use non ethanol gas #1. When I redone engine 1948 239 (52) engine used "corn" gas worked ok but garage always smelled sat for few days had to pump fuel to carb, exhaust smelled. Tried Premium fuel...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-20-2016, 08:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,809
Posted By Teich
Re: Installing windshield

lots of spray on window cleaner works nice and easy to clean up Laurie
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-20-2016, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,594
Posted By Teich
Re: 48 coupe- question about emergency brake adjustment

Before you adjust the cable you should adjust the brake shoes at each wheel, then adjust the cable Then it should work,the newer cable is it the same length as the old one if the inner cable is to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-14-2015, 05:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,753
Posted By Teich
Re: Greasing front V8 wheel bearings

The center of the hub, the space between the races should be filled level with the race. This from an IHC truck repair manual it is to be a reserve that comes out as wheel assy. turns. Can't say if...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-23-2015, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,655
Posted By Teich
Re: 47 mercury drag link question

Above is correct adjuster to the pitman arm, the nut will face down on both ends, when you steer to the right the drag link gets real close to the radius arm. Laurie
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-27-2015, 09:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,119
Posted By Teich
Re: How to calibrate oil pressure gauge?

I don't think you can adjust the gauge, tried that-- had a gauge apart and a sender, there are adjustments in there as well, in the end never got any better. To get a gauge closer try using the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2015, 06:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,366
Posted By Teich
Re: How do you fill your transmission with gear oil

Do what Old Henry does, but add a short piece of rubber hose, then you don't need the finger insert hose squeeze the bottle ( rotate the bottle up first) Laurie
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2015, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,689
Posted By Teich
Re: Question: How to remove stuck inner wheel bearing grease seal?

To get the seal out use a bar with a bend on the end, put in past the seal and tip outer end up or down to get at the seal to drive it out,or use a lady finger bar to pry against the bearing on to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2015, 09:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,387
Posted By Teich
Re: Shop wireing Question

Use the counter balance lever on the lid, then install a lever on one side which is lower than top of lid, now you could lift it up but not over your head. Adjust the balance so it just a slight...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-05-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,487
Posted By Teich
Re: Turn Signals

Could it be an Auto light 9000 painted silver with one green pilot light? If so have lever assy. Laurie
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-29-2014, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,559
Posted By Teich
Re: Redi-sleeve fit and install

If this redi sleeve is a thin one it should come in a metal cup this is a driver, DO NOT heat, it is meant to be pressed on using the cup as the tool. The part on the front of crank where the seal...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-04-2014, 08:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,143
Posted By Teich
Re: Canadian Suppliers

Bought water pump kits there this spring ph. 780-963-7334 Laurie
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-19-2014, 03:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,540
Posted By Teich
Re: Ford 1-1/16 carb

leaned out, both carbs came with '94' size throttle bore both had the nozzle bar that was tall at the front, then to mess things up just got a 94 as stamped on the rear ventures are same as 94 so it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-18-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,540
Posted By Teich
Re: Ford 1-1/16 carb

Have a 1 1/16" came with 57 jets, tried one before put in 52 jets to lean went good till the bog set in! Laurie
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-16-2014, 07:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,626
Posted By Teich
Re: 8BA Distributor end play

OEM is as 19Forty says, had the same problem with one of Bubbas dist. with a Pertronics it will make a knocking sound, just take the gear off and shim it really didn't want to ship back dist. still...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-09-2014, 08:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,625
Posted By Teich
Re: window wiskers

I have used the screws and a small pop rivet both work , like the screws best as the others say make sure they are in ! Laurie
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-30-2014, 05:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,632
Posted By Teich
Re: Newport Engineering wiper review

Take the cover off the drives side,look in side the gear may have extra drive holes to change range of motion had some for tractor cabs that one could change Laurie
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-16-2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,293
Posted By Teich
Re: Seat belts, yeah or neigh?

Shoulder in the front lap in the rear
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-15-2014, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,748
Posted By Teich
Re: 51 F1 cant get the hub caps to secure properly.

Sounds like my wheels. in the center of the wheel there are "bumps" that hold the cap in grind some of the hump off on the inside so the cap has a ledge to latch to did this to my wheels I also use a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-17-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,562
Posted By Teich
Re: heading to the Back to The Fifties event

Will be there as well,Grey '48 parked north side of grand stand by the fence in the shade at or near the east gate Laurie
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-08-2014, 09:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,265
Posted By Teich
Re: Where to get better shocks?

Go back for the warranty have same shocks on my 48 for 5 year now still good, Friday afternoon ones?? Laurie
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-08-2014, 09:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,556
Posted By Teich
Re: Fuel with ethanol

The old Ford (1948) runs on the stuff at the pump 10* or who knows how much, Canada and the US, done so for 5 years about 10,000 miles, still has the original pump in carb, a blue rubber type had a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-08-2014, 09:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,322
Posted By Teich
Re: 46 Ford Sway bar advise needed

Now this is after two trips to the shop to look! First 46kustom your sway bar links should be pointing down, my car 1948 they point down, car came with lever shocks, I changed to the Ford style that...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2014, 10:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,362
Posted By Teich
Re: Yransmission help

If you just need the lever off ,un screw the retaining cap and it pulls out, as does mine. Laurie
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-13-2014, 10:04 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 40,259
Posted By Teich
Re: Vapor lock 1 and 2

In 1957 GMC buses used this same idea in a rear engine bus, had a 248 six with hydramatic would idle on hot days no problem. They had a tee fitting at the carb with return line to tank, used...
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