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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Today, 05:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 262
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Latest acquisition 1936 3W.

Wherever there's a nice road, that car should be on it. very nice . Tim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 12:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 268
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Oil filter emergency bypass

I understand your concern but have never had an issue with mine unless I didn't get the gasket in right. Once it's sealed it's a done deal until you open it again. What type of a canister do you...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 07:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,201
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Electric Windshield Wiper Motor Needed

Steve, if your vacuum wipers are rebuilt correctly they should not even need to be turned up to full or they would beat themselves to death. Check you system something is amiss. You should have thick...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 07:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 276
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Voltage regulator, generator wiring (12 volt)

On the same note, did you guys know if you save the box O'reilly auto parts will give you a life time warrantee on their regulators? I have one for all my old rides. and have used the warrantee once...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-22-2024, 08:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 276
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Voltage regulator, generator wiring (12 volt)

I don't know the regulator you are referring to but when I have done this in the past I used the 1956 ford regulator . It is a bolt on for earlier fords. Tim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-14-2024, 07:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 324
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: spring

Hi Tom, I had an old friend who was a wrench back in the 40s . He added a shim to the spring in my 36 dodge because after the complete rebuild I still had low oil pressure. If I remember right it was...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2024, 08:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 932
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: 1939 pickup engine oil filter

As long as the filter seals around the tube and has some clearance on the outer wall of the canister it should be fine . there are slight differences between brands. As for the ruber washer, I've...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 01:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 386
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: 1940 Ford Drag Link Adjustment

You would use the drag link adjuster to make the steering wheel straight when driving straight. Tim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 07:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,235
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Columbia two speed differentials

I've run a Columbia in my 38 Zephyr and a Mitchell in my 41pickup . They are both dreams to drive on the open road. The Mitchell wins in the end though. Price , install work , and availability. On...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 08:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 596
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: 8BA Bell housing

Ken, I believe that's what I'm running in my 41 pickup and it works fine. Tim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 990
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Early Ford Store

I believe they are a big time business with a small staff. The products I have purchased from the have all been top notch but a little on the slow side on delivery. Tim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,122
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: (Best) copper head gasket and offenhauser aluminum heads

Yup, what aussei said. The smaller holes should be at the front. This forces the water to flow evenly through the whole engine. Other wise it would just take the path of least resistance, in through...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 08:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,232
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Door weatherstripping 40 coupe

If it's a one piece It should go on the door I would think. Tim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 07:59 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,386
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?

I with you Mart. I hate to crossbreed stuff as some of you know, but the mechanical switch that GM used on all the old five window (47 - 54) pickups works very well on my 41 pickup under the floor...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2024, 07:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,764
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Where’s my water going?

Please don't be offended, have you retightened all your hoses since the install ? You may just have a couple of weepers where the coolant evaporates as it seeps out. Sometimes we over think things. I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 912
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Removing perch bolt for repair

The car would be lifted by the frame with the axle on stands if I were doing it . Depending on your spring and shackle arrangement the spring may be under some tension when you remove the shackle. ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-23-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 831
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: 32 Ford PIckup Wind Noise

Even in my 41 pickup we were amazed at how much more wind noise there was after we put in the Mitchell OD and started cruising the freeways. other then one rust hole the size of a quarter it is a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 08:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 831
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: 32 Ford PIckup Wind Noise

Because of the vertical windshield and rain visor your always going to have some wind noise above 25 mph. Tim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 08:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 762
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Oil Filter Canister Question

Jay, The original tee fitting I was referring to is drilled to something very close to that for that reason . Tim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-20-2024, 08:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 762
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Oil Filter Canister Question

Scott, did you know that's how and where mercury did their sending units in 53? I pretty sure I still ha the factory brass tee that came with the 53 merc We parted out to get my motor for my 41. Tim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-19-2024, 08:27 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,918
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: '36 221 - rebuildable??

If you go to the swap meet at the top of the page you will find the wanted section. post an add there. Tim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-19-2024, 08:23 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,918
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: '36 221 - rebuildable??

As GB said the heads should match. It would and did run but not right or very well. Ask around here on the barn . Somebody should have a spare set they could part with I would think. Again nice work...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-17-2024, 11:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,591
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: Flat head back firing pop. pop over and over

Years ago my dad gave me a 72 f100 that had been setting for a few years. I had the same issues . Water in the gas was all it was. Tim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 597
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: '51 o/d cable holder

Hey Scott, I found it . PM me and I'll send it. I'm down in Perry MO. just outside Hannibal. Should take about three days to get to you. Tim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-15-2024, 08:49 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,218
Posted By pistonbroke
Re: 91 birthday today

Happy Birthday my friend. Your wisdom never ceases to enlighten me . Tim
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