Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2024, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 28
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Re: Lowering shackles source
The shackles appear to be in the 45 degree neighborhood. They 2 1/2 inches center to center.
I just got this car, so the shocks were done by previous owner.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2024, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 737
Re: Lowering shackles source
Placed a straight edge on top of my rear tire inside the wheel well (fender).......Looks like little less than a 1/2 inch "tucked up" into the fender.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2024, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 28
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2024, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 737
Re: Lowering shackles source
I agree TJ, Tire fitment first then lowering if possible.
Ggmac.....I will try your measurement. I just measured up from the ground to the bottom of fender lip......25 3/4 rear, 27 1/2 front.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2024, 03:22 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2024, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 737
Re: Lowering shackles source
Yes, I have the same issue with a 63 Fairlane I have. Have to jack the body up once I have the axle supported by jack stands.
I did call Posies and all they said was their lowering spring would...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2024, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 737
Re: Lowering shackles source
I guess we are practically neighbors.....
Im in Brenham, my parents are in Burton off Nixon Lake rd.
Im going to call Posies today and maybe Millworks and see if they know any stock height...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2024, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 30
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2024, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 737
Re: Lowering shackles source
Do you know your stock height measurements so I can verify against mine?
Mine are 15 inch wheels. Just looking under the car, seems Like I have a lot of room on either side (inner/outer).
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2024, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 737
Re: Lowering shackles source
Yeah, leaning towards reverse eye main spring or whole new spring pack.
Im not sure what stock height is, so I may end up doing little to nothing with new springs....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2024, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 737
Re: Lowering shackles source
I thought before I did anything, I would check the height as it sits now.
Rear 25 3/4 from ground the bottom of fender lip
Front 27 1/2 from ground to fender
215/75/15 tires, with proper Joe...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2024, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2024, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 737
Re: Lowering shackles source
I have also looked at the reverse eye main spring by Millworks. They say 1 to 1 1/2 inch drop by using the reverse eye and eliminating 2 leaves.
Eliminating leaves sounds like it would effect...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2024, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2024, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: engine stalls when given gas
Assume its a V8. May be the accelerator pump. Does it recover when you let off a little bit, or completely dies?
Are just trying to start from a stop or give it "all the beans?"
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2024, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 737
Re: Lowering shackles source
Thanks TJ and Tim.
I did read about the excessive swaying, so the de-arching or maybe the whole lowering spring is a better option
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2024, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 737
Re: Lowering shackles source
Mid West has shackles, but they don't state "lowering." The lowering are up to 1941, unless I missed it......Looked over the list twice.
Nothing popped up on eBay, only up to 41....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2024, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 737
Lowering shackles source
1946 2dr Sedan, looking for rear lowering shackles source.
Google hasn't helped me much.
Thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2024, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 11,761
Re: Misfire mystery
Latest:
Went back and thought about what effects idle besides ignition......Vacuum leak
I checked the throttle shaft and it was slightly loose, as was the other carburetor I tried.
I bought...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 11,761
Re: Misfire mystery
I think im going back to the fundamentals of the ignition system.
Quadruple check everything again...
May even consider a Pertronix Ignitor I.......Yes, I said it.....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 11,761
Re: Misfire mystery
I have pinched the hose, just not on video. Did not do much...
Im certain the fan and sun reflection are causing the flashing. I tried blocking as much sun as I could, but some still got through....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 11,761
Re: Misfire mystery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yMT04PlDo8
Second video
I did remove the side inspection cover, and I have an aluminum timing gear, with all teeth intact and crisp, no wear etc
Removed the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 136
Views: 11,761
Re: Misfire mystery
I also used my thermal gun on the cylinders and exhaust manifold etc.
All appeared to be pretty even in temperature.
Used my screwdriver stethoscope and couldn't really hear anything unusual.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 136
Views: 11,761
Re: Misfire mystery
Hey Rob, thanks for the all the hard work...
I will get more video today.
If you can think of any other angles, let me know.
I do have a different distributor cap on it now, the more...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 136
Views: 11,761
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