Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2025, 06:38 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2025, 04:19 AM
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Techno-Source-Flathead-Ford
I recently posted a question i was having with my brakes. I got the answers and more than i had asked for. Thanks
While reading who helped me i noticed glennpm had a note under his signature...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2025, 04:02 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,631
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-20-2025, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2025, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-17-2025, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2025, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2025, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,631
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2025, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 31
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Re: juice brakes drag when rotating - only one way
the parking brake is very loose. not adjusted yet either
the return spring is on the back side, i think I will get a picture of that
I think i have tried to adjust them, i did alot of messing with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2025, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 31
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juice brakes drag when rotating - only one way
I posted this on the Jalopy Journal, but felt like i should post it here also.
I have a 1931 model A truck I bought that needs a lot of work.
I’m going through all the mechanicals trying to make it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2025, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,028
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2025, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,028
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2025, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 6
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1939-1942 brake parts question
I have a model A project i just bought.
It has 39-42 brakes on it. I am trying to adjust the brakes but noticed the eccentric bolts wont turn.
I took both sides apart and found that behind the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-21-2025, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,396
Re: 6 volt positive ground signal light question
I disconnected many wires and slowly started to put them back on line and came to the alternator that is probably bad. all other wires connected do not blow a fuse. when i put the alt on line the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-21-2025, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,396
Re: 6 volt positive ground signal light question
I think i need some help. I am going backwards. I feel so stupid. I should know better.
6 volt positive ground truck.
I started to install signal lights in the car.
I have a double pole switch...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2025, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,396
Re: 6 volt positive ground signal light question
The flasher is the part of the turn indicator system that may be polarity sensitive. If you run the red (+) lead to the negative side of the battery then you could reverse the X and L terminals of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2025, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,396
6 volt positive ground signal light question
I just got a truck with no signal lights.
no cowl lights. 6 volt, positive ground.
I bought some motorcycle 6 volt lights to use as signal lights.
I bought this aftermarket switch to install...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2025, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,471
Re: oil pump spring
Here are pictures of the pump and a spring. This was a running engine until the radiator hose broke and overheated and cracked a head.
This is a new to me truck and i was advised that while...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2025, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,471
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2025, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,471
oil pump spring
I have a new to me 1931 pickup.
I dropped the pan to clean it out because it sat for a good 15 years.
I bought an new pump screen and spring.
When i replaced the screen, i did not notice a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2025, 05:17 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,857
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2025, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,857
Re: Headlights 1931
Since my last post, I bought a new headlight switch and new harness.
I mocked it up on the column by just disconnecting the old harness and hooking up the new, and tested all the wires. All was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2025, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,857
Re: Headlights 1931
Today, i installed a new headlight switch with the old harness. No difference, still hap hazaard/haywire lights.
I then took a new harness and powered it up at the alternator- yes its an...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2025, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,857
Re: Headlights 1931
thanks for all the help. I thought i had all the wires set and working, although not bright.
I took the truck for a drive on my long driveway. when i came back, all the lights were messed up,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2025, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,857
Re: Headlights 1931
I checked my voltage on the driver side headlights. I only have 4.7 volts on this side.
Driver side marker lights are at 5.7 volts and bright
alternator wire stud is 6 volts
so does that mean a...
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