Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2012, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,263
Re: Self Etching primer reaction
sounds like youve got some grease or oil on there. should have used wax and grease remover. it evaporates clean and quick. also, soda blasting is underkill for something like a frame it should have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2012, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,604
Re: buying a vehicle with no pape work, how risky?
It really depends on what state you live in. Here in Oklahoma it's not that big of a deal. There are several title service companies that will handle all of the paperwork so you cam basically just...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2012, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,226
Re: need some advice
i few years ago i forgot to take the plug out of my boat over the winter. it sat all those months outside at a storage yard. when i got there the tires were flat. after draining the water that had...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-17-2012, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,435
Re: A whopper of a repair estimate!
that was super helpful thanks. <-----sarcasm
i really appreciate this being posted. ive never seen it before and i think it's neat.
that's why i come to this site....to learn and see stuff i...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2012, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 26,478
Re: Wax & polish that leaves no residue
in the past ive found some polish that was made specifically for black cars and was supposed to help "fill" scratches. but it's been a while no telling if they even still make it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2012, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,651
Re: a little troubleshooting help please
im still gonna investigate the pressure but i did drive the car about 10 miles today so im thinking the float was set too high thanks so much to you guys on here. the previous owner of this car only...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2012, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,651
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2012, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,651
Re: a little troubleshooting help please
maybe i left this out of my last post but i turned the pump on filled the bowl then turned off the pump. A few seconds later the dripping coming from the nozzle bars startedonly leaking at the center...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2012, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,651
Re: a little troubleshooting help please
okay. ive done a little more looking and ive discovered that the power valve is not leaking in fact it doesnt appear that it has ever touched any gas it's completely clean. also, i fired up the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2012, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,281
Re: sputter
ive recently seen a rash of this type of thing happening. a miss developing shortly after you start driving. the problem that i have found has been crappy plug wires that dont stay seated either at...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2012, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,758
Re: Owning or wrenching?
While the majority of my car time is spent working on my cars the driving is the real reward. There's nothing better than slipping back in time for a quick jaunt. That's the true reward for all the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2012, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,498
Re: Engine Or Motor?
Then what is the power source for a mag lev train called. No moving parts. I'd call it a motor. What about a bullet it uses a fuel with no reciprocation. But I'd still see it as an engine. Rockets...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2012, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,336
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2012, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,651
Re: a little troubleshooting help please
okay im thinking of trying this carb kit but i cant tell if it's got the rubber tipped needle or not. i think it's got the leather accel pump(same pinkish red color anyways)
where do you guys get...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2012, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,335
Re: Electrical Hazzard Question
If your engine doesn't fire when it's flooded then I would doubt that it would spark in this situation. As long as the areas temperature is less than the flashpoint of gasoline. Give it a couple...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2012, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,651
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2012, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,651
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2012, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,651
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2012, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,651
a little troubleshooting help please
the throttle shafts are leaking on the 94 on my 40. and most of the lower gaskets are leaking. i put a speedway kit in it a while back. does somebody have a part number for napa of a better kit to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2012, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,845
Re: World's Smallest V12
that's an engine not a motor. i would assume it's running what is referred to as "glow fuel". its a methanol/nitro-methane/oil mixture and yes it's two stroke and i dont believe it requires a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2012, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,845
Re: World's Smallest V12
thanks a lot i just wasted 3 hours that should have been spent sleeping watching crazy videos on that website.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2012, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,956
Re: 40 water pump bolt head broke off what now?
I Like to use heat and visegrips. Usually after heating to red once the bolt will come out much easier. Also I like to drill a hole and use a small impact torx bit available at fastenal. Tap it into...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2011, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,611
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-17-2011, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,538
Re: 1940 Ford Brakes
Sounds like a sticking master cylinder or pedal assembly. Make sure everything is moving freely
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-17-2011, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,538
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