Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2022, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,544
Re: Why is this so?
I've not been impressed with the Nu-Rex timing lever.
At least for me I get better timing in terms of idle and acceleration setting it up the way Marco advocates on his page
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2022, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,186
Re: make the 34 front brakes work
I agree but you probably should be scared of inhaling asbestosis as you grind the shoes which is why the the machines were banned - Make sure you wear a good respirator . -Mesotheiloma is not a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2022, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,171
Re: Is an authentic paint color worth more??
Agreed -just shows every spec of dirt
When I painted my first car (very badly) I remember my father commenting on the ( in retrospect ) horrendous non original color I had chosen
He told...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2022, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 9,585
Re: A disapointed customerr
I admit I've installed a distributor on my 1934 with the tang round the wrong way
And yes cracked the body. My own Dumb fault - Don't blame any one but me . Not quite as easy as it sounds...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2022, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 998
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2022, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,763
Re: Adjusting the timing on a 34 ford v8
I would vote for crud in tank as well -Had a simaler problem to you and that was what it was. If the generator needs rebuilding then of course does need replacement - You can pick them up pretty...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2022, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,763
Re: Adjusting the timing on a 34 ford v8
What is your issue with the generator that it needs replacement? As Koates said be slow to replace things - We all do it when we start in this hobby and most of us come to realize that the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2022, 04:23 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,031
Re: Windshield wiper ideas
I drive my 1930 Phaeton lots in all sorts of weather and I'm happy with my vacuum wiper.
If you get a good one and its rebuild correcty and properly lubed they work fine. I have in the garage...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2022, 03:24 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,130
Re: off topic Covid -vs- Life
Unfortunately COVID has turned my life upside down .
As a Medical Practitoner I have spent the last 2 years with the threat of COVID hanging over me and my family. Just about every thing I do at...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2022, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,912
Re: My stock 34 v8 isn’t performing
Pick up/ Fuel gauges come up regularly on the swapmeet site here .
I coiud even send you one but the postage from New Zealand would make it uneconomic for you --Karl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2022, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,320
Re: Your thoughts?
I use grease
I was told that gas vapour will disolve RTV over time so not to be used on the inlet side -Not sure if this is true but fiqured not worth the risk . I found RTV and silicone ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2022, 03:39 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,591
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2022, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,693
Re: gas millage
That makes me feel a little better. We to have lots of taxes on our gas. However our Government has removed some of the tax (25 cents per litre) for a 6 month period to ease the pain of ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2022, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,536
Re: Cutting into gas line. Consequences.
I have always been reluctant to use ethanol gas as I'm afraid of what it will do to rubber parts - What precautions do others take (if any ) when using ethanol gas ?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2022, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,693
Re: gas millage
You guys don't know how lucky you are at $5 Canadian per UK gallon !!
Gas in New Zealand is the equivalent of $13 Canadian dollars per UK Gallon
Karl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2022, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 10,685
Re: 33 out west
Lawrie gas NZ$ 3.30 per litre for premium (98 Octane ) in NZ. Kia Kaha -Karl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2022, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,829
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2022, 03:48 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,133
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2022, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,151
Re: Good quality chassis paint
I've used POR 15 - and carried the evidence on my hands for weeks
POR15 is also sensitive to UV light so does need a topcoat as well.
Also has some isocyanates in it so some care is required...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2022, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,699
Re: Oil Change Intervals
Perhaps - However IMO the best mistake you can make is to change your oil to frequently
In the day Ford recommended 1000 mile oil changes. Yes the oil in the day wasn't as good but most of us...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2022, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,142
Re: Hot Air Heater Parts:
I have tried by rewelding the inlet pipe on the heat exchanger at a different angle and even then it wouldn't fit fouling against the chassis rail -It almost seemed like there was less room ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2022, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,996
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2022, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,675
Re: 1934 roadster dash
Derek - They are amazing on here . I've got a ( very rough) sedan RHD early 34 dash but its a standard dash and I don't think sedan and roadster dashes are the same in any case. Regards Karl...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2022, 03:19 AM
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Replies: 106
Views: 17,557
Re: What a waste of good thirties Ford bodies.
I agree . I remember my father telling me that in the 50's some cars had their first valve grind at 10000 miles and rebuilds were not uncommon at 30000 miles ! Not sure if it was quality of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2022, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,183
Re: 1934 Coupe gas tank issue
Yep just make sure who ever seals it is better at sealing it than I was. Funny some of it is stuck so hard its almost impossible to get off and in other areas its just flaking off-Karl
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