Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2020, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 8,815
Re: 1934 Tudor needs a little hop-up
Kevin is right -when they were new multiple independent Road tests quoted a max speed of in excess of 80 mph ( I seem to remember 82 mph on one road test ). I suspect it took a while to get there...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2020, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 8,815
Re: 1934 Tudor needs a little hop-up
I have 16 inch wheels on mine and everything else is standard and like Kevin cruises comfortably at 50 to 60 mph (80 to 100 km/h ) would do more but not best for safety or longevity. I have a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2020, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,773
Re: 34 Issues Ongoing -Video
Sorry Brian tried it still did it
Plumb out of ideas so off to my mechanic this afternoon ( on a tow rope )
Will keep you posted -Karl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2020, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,773
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2020, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,773
Re: 34 Issues Ongoing -Video
Thanks David As previosuly can't find my vaccum gauge .
I did think about intermittent spark because I did take the conduits off when I replaced the manifold But checked that and despite...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2020, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,773
Re: 34 Issues Ongoing -Video
Fuel pump is a Michael Driskell rebuild so should be good however i did try my old one which I replaced as had some slight weepage and same issue
Can't find my vacuum gauge/ fuel pressure ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2020, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,773
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2020, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,773
Re: 34 Issues Ongoing -Video
Yep I thought that had fixed it - But it didn't . Because it was intermittent then it would be good for a little while and I would think it was ok then it would play up. Definitely no air fluid...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2020, 02:32 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,773
Re: 34 Issues Ongoing -Video
Sorry Brian I must have messed up sending you the email -I thought I sent one to Charlie NY and one to you as both of you posted about an inlet leak being a probable cause . I was really...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2020, 02:15 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,773
Re: 34 Issues Ongoing -Video
Thanks Michael Yep same thing with choke in - however is slightly better with choke out. Again comes right for a while after reved up and then problem returns . Plugs a bit of carbon (Black)...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2020, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,773
Re: 34 Issues Ongoing -Video
Actually Brian I didn't disregard your advice or any ones on here - I listened to what you said and sent you an email last week requesting more information, When i didn't hear back from you i ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2020, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,773
34 Issues Ongoing -Video
Further to my previous posts and multiple attempted fixes on my 34 missing with no success . The problem has only got worse Previously seemed to miss and buck around under load now doing it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2020, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,818
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2020, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,818
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2020, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,679
Re: Coil wire
Having just spent the last 5 months trying to fix a similar problem make sure that the fuel bowl on the pump is not sucking air that was what mine was doing and exactly the same symptoms
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2020, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,381
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2020, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 11,072
Re: Help Me -before I go mad
I found you -you little #%#%# !
Update form my last post I drained the tank and found some thin membranous stuff in it ? POR 15 tank lining or perhaps vanish -I fiqured it might be blocking...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2020, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,857
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2020, 12:28 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,857
Re: Spark Plug Leads Change 34
Thanks that was my plan- I have the good wires from Michael Driscoll
I did the Right side this afternoon. Have just come in for the garage In the interest of seeing if I have fixed the miss I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2020, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,857
Spark Plug Leads Change 34
Whats the easiest way to change the Spark plug leads on a 34? On the Right side bank i think the easiest would be to remove the conduit and do in the bench . On the left side What do I do with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2020, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,042
Re: Jackson III 2nd Condenser -How
You can of course make a temporary condenser by sticking two wires into a potato.
I read about some guy doing it with a Landrover in 2015. Didn't really believe it but it got me home when my 1910...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2020, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 8,176
Re: Timed my roadster - now runs worse
I must admit I have used the Nurex and have never been particulary impressed with it.
I normally time mine by finding TDC set the rotor up on number one then rotate the cam counter clockwise (...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2020, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 8,420
Re: Change to 12 volt negative ground
I agree -Optima 6 volt, Decent generator or alternator if you are not a purist, Good cables and Good grounds and there is no need for anything other than 6V-The only benefit I can see with 12V is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2020, 06:24 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 8,523
Re: Hershey cancelled
I guess the issue is that the actions of the free thinking will impact on other people. You may decide that you are prepared to take the risk and attend . Personally I wouldn't but fine it's your...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2020, 04:50 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 10,472
Re: Coronavirus vs "A" Drive
The median age on those ships probably are influenced but the age of us that cruise as well. Believe me plenty of young people have contracted and died from this virus . Young Doctors I worked...
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