Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Another spongy brake pedal
Hoping this was the culprit after giving it a little more turn. Wondering it the T was hair line cracked before tightening more. We’ll see soon.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 504
Re: Another spongy brake pedal
V8 Bob. Having the wheel cylinders lower than the master cylinder should not be an issue. Look at for example my 54 Merc. Mac
Mc is higher than all wheel cylinders ! Lines on rears are not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 504
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 504
Re: Another spongy brake pedal
Will do. Worth a try.
Only other thing I can think of is I used sealant on the threads for front brake hoses to wheel cylinders. Will be getting and putting copper washer there today. But I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 504
Re: Another spongy brake pedal
Glenn, yes you are right but from what I read and someone who does many brake setups I went that route. Also. The MC is basically in the middle of these little cars to begin with. Right front and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 05:12 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 504
Another spongy brake pedal
I don’t come on here much at all anymore asking questions but this one is killing me.
Brake pedal is spongy and goes to floor.
System.
-Boling bros Lincoln style brakes.
-3/16” brake lines...
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Forum: Model-A
04-09-2024, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Model-A
12-29-2023, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 527
30/31 Model A Mech Brake System
1930/31 Ford Model A brake setup. Only lacking pedal and pedal rods. Brake rods and cross bar present. Good drums. Good modern material shoes. Good hubs. If you know my car they stop. $1000 or...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-26-2023, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,378
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-26-2023, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,378
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Forum: Early V8
02-25-2023, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 341
33/34 Ford Wheels-Firestone Tires
Set of 4 (one rear not pictured still on car) straight 1933-34 17” ford wheels with tires. Firestone bias plys. 500-17 dirt fronts (95%tread) 600-650-17 zig zags rear (50%tread) $800 local pick up...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-25-2023, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,378
Re: 54 Merc surging at stop in gear.
No. This started at the end of summer.
I did notice something tonight. As you know the fuel bowl is over the carb on a teapot carb. The two screws that hold it to the carb were somewhat loose...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-25-2023, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,378
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-25-2023, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,378
Re: 54 Merc surging at stop in gear.
Sal it’s just piece of mind getting rid of the teapot carb and vacuum advanced distributor. Plus it would probably run even better with 57 and up parts/setup.
But I will check the float I have...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-24-2023, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,378
Re: 54 Merc surging at stop in gear.
Checked trans fluid. Good.
Never touched distributor so that’s ruled out.
I will try some carb cleaner around intake gaskets.
I’m thinking of getting rid of this load o matic distributor...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-23-2023, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,378
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-23-2023, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,378
54 Merc surging at stop in gear.
I’m at a loss right now with my 54 Merc 256 y block. Car has been great all summer and all of a sudden it starts like surging or rpm’s dip at a stop in drive. Automatic car.
Rebuilt teapot...
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Forum: Early V8
01-19-2023, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 0
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1937 21 stud. Sharp heads. 3/4 cam.
This was a running motor before disassembly. Only reason pulled was because of excessive blow by from bore/rings. Went to machine shop but machinist took too long so I bought a rebuilt runner. All...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2022, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 384
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Forum: Early V8
11-20-2022, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 0
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37/38 21 Stud Sharp Heads
37/38 21 stud sharp aluminum heads from h&h. Bought new. Used for 2 years. Cleaned up ready to go. 1100 shipped in US.
Pictures can be texted or emailed.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2022, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,739
Re: Halibrand 101 question
Jim thank you.
John. You are right. I don’t not want to machine the shaft. Too hard.
Thank you all for the help !
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-27-2022, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,739
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2022, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,739
Halibrand 101 question
Hey everyone. On a Halibrand 101 qc for model a tubes. Is there a special carrier to use so it will not interfere with the main shaft ? Or do you just machine the carrier to clear the shaft.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-08-2022, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,501
Re: Vintage garage 12v kit.
Installed everything from the kit. Even got a new starter that was 12 volt while I was at it. Cars starts great. Headlights and all are perfect.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-23-2022, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,501
Re: Vintage garage 12v kit.
Kultults i will.
hahah no way a 6v generator would keep up. Even moving the brushes hahaha.
The powergen comes all in vintage auto kit. But it is part #82101-2 and has the small posts on...
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