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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Today, 02:29 PM
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Posted By AnthonyG
Another with another PIA battery removal!

Hi all, seems three of my toys all need batteries at the same time. My ‘40 pickup is the latest problem child! I don’t remember installing the optimum red top that’s in it but obviously was a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-13-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 793
Posted By AnthonyG
Re: Relocate battery in ‘35

Which Optimum battery is significantly lighter. The ones I see are 38lbs to 43lbs?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-12-2024, 10:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 793
Posted By AnthonyG
Re: Relocate battery in ‘35

I did a dry run w Mom on one side me on the other with the broomstick handle thru the lift strap with both doors open. I might have to push the car outside as the passenger door won’t open wide...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-12-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 793
Posted By AnthonyG
Re: Relocate battery in ‘35

Hi Tubman, currently running an old red top Optima. May be my age & back :eek: but mine is pretty dam heavy. Maybe the older ones were? Mine is about 12 yrs old.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-12-2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 793
Posted By AnthonyG
Re: Relocate battery in ‘35

Hi Seth,if it was a hump back with a trunk there’s be great but it’s a 2dr sedan flat slant back. No trunk. There’s room behind the back seat but then I’d have to remove back seat to get it in, out...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-10-2024, 01:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 793
Posted By AnthonyG
Re: Relocate battery in ‘35

[QUOTE=Kurt in NJ;2310074]open both doors and use a pole[
Duh on me!:D:o
Thx Kurt!!! What a great idea!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2024, 09:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 793
Posted By AnthonyG
Relocate battery in ‘35

The battery in my 35 2 dr slant, as I believe in all Early V8’s is a real PIA to get to! When my back was semi OK I was able to get the battery in and out of the car. Now that I’ve had the fourth...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 06:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 572
Posted By AnthonyG
Re: What size battery, Amos, CCA, CA

:D thx Tubman!!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 02:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 572
Posted By AnthonyG
Re: What size battery, Amos, CCA, CA

Is this specificity good for my 8BA?800 CCA, 1000 CA, 135 Minute Reserve Capacity?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 572
Posted By AnthonyG
Re: What size battery, Amos, CCA, CA

What size should i get? Is this sizing info good for the 8BA-DieHard Marine Starting Battery: 24M Group Size, 800 CCA, 1000 CA, 135 Minute Reserve Capacity? I've read the marine batteries are better...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 572
Posted By AnthonyG
Re: What size battery, Amos, CCA, CA

Tubman, its converted to neg ground 12V. I had a red top 12V 800 CCA & it lasted 10 plus. This is the replacement for that.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 572
Posted By AnthonyG
Re: What size battery, Amos, CCA, CA

The same car Bob. It’s a ‘35 w an 8BA with some performance upgrades. I left the battery under the floor partially under the front seat.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 12:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 572
Posted By AnthonyG
What size battery, Amos, CCA, CA

Hi all! I need a battery for my ‘49 8BA w Merc crank, domed pistons probably 150ish HP. Suggestions?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,510
Posted By AnthonyG
Re: 12V ‘35 Battery charged starter won’t turn over.

I decided it’s time for a new battery. While I probably over did the charge @ 40 amps for 2 hours charger indicated only 1/2 charged @ 1 hour, I think the 10 yrs old the battery was shot anyway!...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-23-2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,510
Posted By AnthonyG
Re: 12V ‘35 Battery charged starter won’t turn over.

I think I fried something! The last time I tried to turn it over after pulling the car in gear w another car to make sure I had turned the ring gear thinking it might still b the starter gear stuck!...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-20-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,510
Posted By AnthonyG
Re: 12V ‘35 Battery charged starter won’t turn over.

Thx Jake, I appreciate the offer!!! But I’m quite a ride from you. 2.5 -3 hours. I’m 15 minutes from the Deleware WaterGap. I’m pretty sure it’s a solenoid. New heavy duty 12V one is under $20....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-19-2024, 03:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,510
Posted By AnthonyG
Re: 12V ‘35 Battery charged starter won’t turn over.

If I put positive cable clamp on the terminal on the starter & the ground clamp to the frame that would / should actuate the starte eliminating the starter as the problem right?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-19-2024, 02:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,510
Posted By AnthonyG
Re: 12V ‘35 Battery charged starter won’t turn over.

Using known good battery from another car is out tor now! Back won’t let me & no other help lol in sight for a while! I did hook up my 200 amp starter charger I eliminated the battery hooking...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,510
Posted By AnthonyG
Re: 12V ‘35 Battery charged starter won’t turn over.

Just to add some detail I have ( yrs ago ) converted to push button start. Could b solenoid as I know aftermarket ones don’t like sitting for months w/o activity. It is a 6 volt starter but engine...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2024, 08:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,510
Posted By AnthonyG
12V ‘35 Battery charged starter won’t turn over.

I Had more back surgery Oct 29. Car was starting running fine thru Oct then sat until now (6 months) due to surgical restraints. I do recall this happening before after the car sat for extended...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-10-2023, 02:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,290
Posted By AnthonyG
Re: S10 T5 elect speedo

Hi Coop, planning ahead! Had another back surgery but planning ahead. Not sure if I’ll do it or have it done ( depends on how much recovery allows) but regardless I noticed such a great diff for the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-10-2023, 01:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,474
Posted By AnthonyG
Re: My First Flathead! 35 Standard

Nice ‘35 flat back! Favored in many circles! Looks like mine’s twin when I bought mine! I wasn’t an early ford or a Flathead guy but am now! Loved the project. I went w newer version 8BA but built it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-10-2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,290
Posted By AnthonyG
Re: S10 T5 elect speedo

Thx Action, that was my next question. As expensive as that box is it seems wiser to just find the S10 tremec w mechanical & pay the extra.
Whats the last year the S10 used the mechanical speedo on...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-10-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,290
Posted By AnthonyG
S10 T5 elect speedo

Can the electric Speedo type S10 t5 work w ‘35 ford speedo? ( how to
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-11-2023, 06:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,963
Posted By AnthonyG
Re: Easier steering for ‘35 Tudor?

Ted where is the seal on the sector? Don’t think I know what that is?
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