Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 06:36 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 02:05 AM
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Re: Why is it so hard for me?
Gary, As it turns out, a ½"-20 bung had accepted an M12 x .175, and hadn't leaked oil. This was on a 1995 Brand X van when I bought it. When I changed the oil, it stripped out and I discovered the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 43
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Re: Why is it so hard for me?
I'm puzzled every morning, trying to figure out which sock goes on which foot... I don't need any more puzzles, thank you.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2026, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 43
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Re: Why is it so hard for me?
You mean like quickie oil change outfits tend to do with SAE vs Metric when they lose the original oil pan plugs? :eek:
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2026, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 9
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2026, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,239
Re: Why is it so hard for me?
Got out to the truck yesterday, had to go back inside to find my keys. First stages of panic when I finally found them. Out at the truck again, I no longer had my sunglasses. At last, with most of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2026, 10:22 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2026, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,588
Re: posable scram
There's a for sale ad on CL: $100 Federal Reserve note printed at the San Francisco Mint. (Paper money was never printed at the San Francisco mint, and the note pictured in the ad was issued at the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2026, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,877
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2026, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,591
Re: Dennis Carpenter mat
Randy, I’m not aware of any rubber products of that time frame that are not synthetic by definition, but in any case, heat from the sun is effective to a moderate degree, but nothing will soften...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2026, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 43
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Re: Sad but true
I haven’t had the pleasure, but I hear tell that Fordson operators were either quick to learn or quick to die.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2026, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,591
Re: Dennis Carpenter mat
That seems like a good idea, but think it through and maybe experiment some. I have washed and rinsed, then a wipe-down with silicone, and very disappointed with the results. The silicone becomes...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2026, 09:58 PM
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Re: 8volt battery
I like your wording as funky stuff!
Yes, 8 V batteries are merely funky band-aids intended to avoid the necessity of proper maintenance of electrical connections. They are also the quickest and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2026, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 20
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Re: '35 cigar lighter short/falure?
Steve, your thoughts on disconnecting the lighter are correct. There was no short or other malfunction in your system, as the early lighters were not automatic, and relied on manual removal when hot,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2026, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 8,796
Re: Sad but true
I'm surprised Kube hasn't chimed in with his:
"I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you"
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2026, 06:17 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2026, 02:08 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2026, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: battery charger
I’ve also thought about that possibility, and have decided that not only do I not have a clue, but I’ve seen electricity do some strange things, so I unplug and disconnect everything!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2026, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: 38 Ford Woodie - one of the twins for sale
Of the two, this one retained it’s mechanical brakes, and although its underside was knocked for excessive pitting, it was awarded its Dearborn for absolute perfection but for the weathered...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2026, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,892
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2026, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,892
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2026, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 652
Re: 37 Flathead oil leaks
Cover your distributor with saran wrap and give your engine a bath, then get back to us with exact location and amount of leakage. 20/50 sounds good in any case.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2026, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,892
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2026, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2026, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 43
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