Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-07-2025, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 649
Re: Oil transfer - recommendations?
I have a hand pump, but I’m starting to suspect it may be a bit small. Took a few hundred pumps to fill the gearbox last time. Was like filling it up a spoonful at a time.
I was running 80W-90,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2025, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 649
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2025, 01:54 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 649
Oil transfer - recommendations?
I’m planning an oil change for both my gearbox and differential. Stock 41 side shift box and banjo. Last time this was a pretty laborious operation lying on the floor with a hand operated pump for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2025, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 18,169
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2025, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,946
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-28-2025, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 689
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2025, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 689
Re: front parking light bulb removal. how to?
Once you remove the stainless screw from the top of the park light housing the stainless cover will slide back and come away. This will reveal the back of the globe holder.
The globe holder twists...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-22-2025, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,813
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-22-2025, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,218
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2025, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,218
Re: 1941 deluxe convertible oil gauge not working
Huey, I can confirm that the oil gauge will come out without having to remove the whole cluster which is a much bigger job. Once the electrical connections to the gauge are removed, the gauge is held...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2025, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,218
Re: 1941 deluxe convertible oil gauge not working
Many thanks Sir! It looks great illuminated.
Those Smiths units can by pricey, but bargains can sometimes be had. I often wonder why no one made a dual temp gauge for flatheads. Would have been...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-18-2025, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,218
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-18-2025, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,218
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-18-2025, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,218
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2025, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,218
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2025, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,148
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2025, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,148
Re: 1940 Ford Zenith Radio Project
Love your work! Thanks for sharing - impressive!
I did something similar with my 41 radio, but a little less sophisticated. I keep a iPod classic on the seat next to me, but volume, tone etc all...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2025, 05:04 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,219
Re: starter motor shims
Sounds like the starter you replaced was either 'Happy Lucky Rooster Brand' or 'Dancing Peacock Brand'.
Ask me how I know......
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-07-2025, 02:03 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,219
Re: starter motor shims
Just out of curiosity, how clean is the commutator, and how much meat is on the brushes?
Worth checking that the brush springs are not binding also.
Things might be marginal, and heat could...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-27-2025, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,152
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-27-2025, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,152
Re: look what i found in my fuel pump...
Huey, thanks for taking the time to share your findings. Much appreciated.
Out of curiosity, how much stroke did the fuel pump have? I found a 'new' one in my junk the other day that I want to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-27-2025, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,007
Re: gauges
Are you converting to 12V?
if so you can use the wires, but they won't hookup the same if you are changing to -ve earth.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2025, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,682
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2025, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 831
Re: Swans' neck mirrors on a '46 Super
I had the same problem on my 41. I went with door mounted mirrors after removing the cowl mounted mirrors. I found a seller on eBay that was able to fabricate the cowl trims for the 41.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2025, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,964
Re: Jay Leno's ceramic detailer
Just curious. When you buy a new car and they offer to ceramic coat the paint (for a large amount of money), is this what they use?
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