Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-19-2015, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,355
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-19-2015, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,355
Re: Rear passenger brake started dragging
Folks ... We have a winner and it is ... rheltzel !
It was the parking brake spring retaining clip, somehow it broke and a very small piece jammed inside the tube that the parking brake cable runs...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2015, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,355
Re: Rear passenger brake started dragging
I will take the wheel cylinder apart this weekend to see what condition the inside is. Would a cleaning of the interior where the pucks and spring are fix this? Or is just better to buy a new wheel...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-13-2015, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,355
Re: Rear passenger brake started dragging
Yes, the pics are very similar to my rear passenger brake assembly. If the wheel cylinder is the cause of the dragging brakes, I will contact Richard Lacy about a replacement. The operation of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-13-2015, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,355
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-13-2015, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,355
Rear passenger brake started dragging
Had my 1938 for a long time, has juice brakes which never had an issue. About a month ago, rear passenger brake started dragging. Took it all apart, had a difficult time with getting the hub/drum...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-12-2012, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,710
Re: '39 Wiper valve?
Same here in my '38, pull out to turn on, vacuum line runs across to the right side (Viewed sitting in the driver's seat), out behind the A pillar to behind the battery and down to a tube from the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-12-2012, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,325
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2012, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,591
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2012, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,493
Re: Distributor "what were they thinking ???"
I say paint some teeth on the opening and a couple of eyes above just to make it look Mean! Guess the owner want see where the magic happens? Was told to let out the evil spirits? Mis-informed on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-07-2012, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,156
Spark plugs, any suggestions?
Replacing my spark plugs and would like a few model/part number suggestions if possible. Has anyone had great success with a certain brand (NGK, Champion, ...) ? And one other thing, spark plug...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-07-2012, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,591
Re: Cold start?
On a cold start, my stock '38 Pickup, 3 pumps of the gas pedal, pull out the choke just a little and hit the starter button. It will crank 2 or 3 times and start. On a warm start, I just hit the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-07-2012, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,486
Re: What type of paint
My 2 cents, Lacquer paints look great when done correctly but can chip a lot easier in my opinion. I used lacquer, wet sanded great, buffed out great but over time, little cracks appeared and chips...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2012, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,717
Re: Need Help with Signal lights on 39 Ford Pickup
I have noticed that if I clean all my grounding points, the lights or signals or even the engine runs better. I use a large or small wire brush depending on the bolt, nut or screw size. Be sure to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-14-2012, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,025
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-14-2012, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,143
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-14-2012, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,143
Re: 39 ford electrical issue
Circuit breakers are good for obvious reasons but funny, I still like looking at the blown fuse for some reason. And like they say, Keep it simple stupid (KISS).
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-12-2012, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 12,344
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2012, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,065
Re: 37-39 instrument question
A length of wire runs through this loop, usually from the battery to the starter, the direction of current is important too because the meter is reading the direction of current, look at a wiring...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2012, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 12,344
Re: Tops speed for late 30s trucks?
So two out two doctors say around 50-55 MPH, I understand the the various factors involved with "Top Speed". I wanted a general consensus from a variety people who have trucks after 1936 and before...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2012, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 12,344
Tops speed for late 30s trucks?
With stock 21/24 bolt engine and 3 speed transmission (No overdrive), what is everyone getting for top speed out of their trucks? I've gotten up to about 60 MPH on the flat roads but it's pushing it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2012, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,060
Re: Info on paint for 38 standard
I found this site for color codes, it might be useful. Has lots of years and makes/models.
http://paintref.com/cgi-bin/colorcodedisplay.cgi?manuf=Ford&year=1938&rows=50
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2012, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 10,400
Re: Ran great until I stopped for ice cream
And one other thing, killing time last night during my trip, I stopped by Tractor Supply Co. store and they have 6V (COM-1-HP) and 8V (8-1) batteries by Exide in stock. When I asked around the auto...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2012, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 10,400
Re: Ran great until I stopped for ice cream
G.M. / 41Ford1 Thanks, very good info and I'll get a fuel pressure gauge in place and check the carb float settings as soon as I'm back home from this business trip.
Yeti, question, didn't quite...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2012, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 10,400
Re: Ran great until I stopped for ice cream
Spadaro - your suggestion on other types of gasoline was part of the reason why I was running only premium fuel. Others seemed to think it's a waste and locating race fuel or marine fuel is...
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