Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2024, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: removing a gauge cluster
James, I suggest that you update your profile to include your location. Canada is a big country, and there may be someone close to you that could be a resource. Also, if you become a member of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2024, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 730
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2024, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 730
Re: Boling Brothers Brakes Question
MGM. I believe Bluenotes has the right idea on the pin length. Looking at the picture you attached, I noted that the "grease catcher" is on upside down. Not a big thing. I found one installed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2024, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 840
Re: Overheating 1946 V8
A lot of good suggestions above, but I have to ask, do you have the top rad shroud and seal in place in front of the rad, and the same goes for the bottom shroud and seal. I had the shrouds in place...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2024, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 679
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2024, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 843
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2024, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 843
Re: '46 Coupe 59AB Starter
cadillac. Thank you for the measurement. I took my armature back to the rebuilder after I turned it, and he put the end cap on with a new brush in the holder, to show me that less than half the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 599
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2024, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 843
Re: '46 Coupe 59AB Starter
So far, no response to my question about the minimum diameter of the commutator for the starter on my '46 Coupe. I decided to turn it on my lathe, to see what I had for diameter after it "cleaned...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 843
Re: '46 Coupe 59AB Starter
Thank you all for the replies. Would someone mind measuring a starter com, so I can check their diameter against my unit. Any idea what the minimum diameter would be? The rebuilder I am dealing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 843
'46 Coupe 59AB Starter
The starter on my stock 59AB, '46 Super Deluxe, decided it was time to quit. I took it to the local rebuilder, and the diagnosis is that there is a flat spot on the com where there was arcing. The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2024, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 433
Re: 6 volt positive ground SW gauges
I bought mechanical SW gauges from Summit for my '46, 59AB Coupe, before I figured out how to repair the stock dash gauges.
The P/N's SWW-82208 Oil pressure
SWW-82210-36 Water temp...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2024, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 706
Re: Door Handle pulls out
Assuming the doors on '41 and '46 Coupes are similar, the attached pictures will show where the handle retaining screw is located. You may have to push the door seal aside to find the access hole. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 933
Re: No Brake Lights
Mike. I had the brake light pressure switch fail on my '46 Coupe about five years ago, and I replaced it with a Harley Davidson OEM switch, P/N 72023-51E
It has worked perfectly with good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,007
Re: Directionals switch
Here is a wiring diagram that may help. Note that the switch body needs to be grounded to the steering column. One of the fellows in our car club thought it would be a good idea to put a wrap of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,157
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2024, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,157
Re: 49 flathead electronic ignition conversion
I should have attached the vacuum chart on my previous post. If you don't have a gauge, they are reasonably priced at many auto supply stores, and can save a lot of headaches and dollars when...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2024, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,157
Re: 49 flathead electronic ignition conversion
If the choke has no affect, then I would suggest the driveability is most likely fuel related. How much vacuum is there at idle? A vacuum gauge is your best friend when troubleshooting.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2024, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 970
Re: 160 or 180 degree thermostats?
When I got my ‘46 Coupe, 59AB engine, it had mismatched stats, a 160 and a 180. I installed 160’s, and the the engine ran 160. Switched to 180’s, and it runs 180, even in hot weather and slow...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2024, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 595
Re: 1949 Ford F1 oil cap
Is the cap held on place like the filler/vent cap on my 59AB, where it needs to be turned an 1/8 turn counterclockwise to disengage it from the groove in the filler/vent pipe?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2024, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 829
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2024, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,166
Re: LED bulbs
It's good to know who the vendors are, but part numbers would be helpful as well. I find it is better to have information from someone who has used/fitted the specific part, than looking in a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2024, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,183
Re: Fuel Pump 'Plan B'
I installed an electric pump for backup on my '46 Coupe, and as other do, I just use it for priming. Make sure the pump you get is "flow thru", and kep in mid the polarity when connecting, if you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2024, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,003
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2024, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,215
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