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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-30-2023, 09:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,781
Posted By B-O-B
Re: Flathead Babbitt

You might talk with these folk. They have a engine for sale with GM brgs in the swap section.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-30-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,226
Posted By B-O-B
Re: Firestone bias ply run tubeless???

A bit curious here & just asking. I'm sure someone has thought of making a solid rubber tire just for such purposes. Is it cost prohibitive?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-29-2023, 09:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,537
Posted By B-O-B
Re: Putting a drain plug in a gas tank?

Give McMaster Carr at try for automotive gas tank self sealing drain plug. They show a brass one for $18.33.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-29-2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,342
Posted By B-O-B
Re: Header Flange Needed

Speedyway motors $335.00 if they still have any. Best way, cheapest way, easiest way.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-26-2023, 09:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,426
Posted By B-O-B
Re: Rear main seal leaks

gmdv THANKS for the solution to your problem. Lot of posters do not & leave us all wondering.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-19-2023, 11:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,380
Posted By B-O-B
Re: Hoarding junk parts.

cas
I can relate to your story about getting restored parts only to find out they are junk. The 34 roadster I purchased from a liar out of Iowa had plenty of that stuff. You can look a car over but...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-19-2023, 10:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,054
Posted By B-O-B
Re: Dumb Electrical Question

Size does matter!!!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-12-2023, 04:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,845
Posted By B-O-B
Re: JSeery ... How Very Sad!

Jerry has given me information to help me also. My condolence to his family may he rest in peace.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-04-2022, 06:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,202
Posted By B-O-B
Re: I’m sure it’s been asked but I need help with removing valves

I had one that was stuck, yup #8, so I stuck my pickle fork under the bottom & pounded away. When it came out it flew across the garage headed for where my 32 roadster was resting, the next bay over....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-02-2022, 06:36 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 24,976
Posted By B-O-B
Re: Testing blocks in the home shop

Just remember to coat the plywood as it could swell if it got too wet too long.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-02-2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 24,976
Posted By B-O-B
Re: Testing blocks in the home shop

How about using some really thick say 3/4" maybe 1/2" clear plexiglass or some other strong clear plastic. You could use your jigsaw & hole saw. Lexan that is what I was thinking of. Made side...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-27-2022, 06:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,807
Posted By B-O-B
Re: Fuel routing. This can't be correct!

mechanical pump making too much pressure
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-03-2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,475
Posted By B-O-B
Re: '35 Tailight electrical replacement...wire and connector

Would mind explaining what is wrong with the original socket. Is it rusted or beyond repairing? Picture might help us help you.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-03-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,185
Posted By B-O-B
Re: Recently acquired ‘35 5 window coupe

Welcome to the barn, nice car & Harley.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-28-2022, 08:37 PM
Replies: 2,392
Views: 648,965
Posted By B-O-B
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck

I'll second Brillman , good people & excellent products. Their catalog is also good.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-23-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,574
Posted By B-O-B
Re: Trying to fix the One Way Trip, ‘34 Ford

You didn't mention if you had a fuel regulator installed. If you did, my apologies as I didn't see the post.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-24-2022, 02:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,983
Posted By B-O-B
Re: 1934 ford backfiring

backfire thru the carb will blow a power valve
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-13-2022, 03:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,297
Posted By B-O-B
Re: Insurance............thumbs down JCTaylor

Been very happy with Grundy. Have had several claims from road trips. They sent an adjuster (happy with both of them), They paid the claims no problem. Previously had Hagerty even passed out their...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-06-2022, 07:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,817
Posted By B-O-B
Re: 59A-B Vacuum at dipstick tube

Have you tried spraying a fluid around the intake. say carb cleaner, maybe WD 40 ?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-04-2022, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,045
Posted By B-O-B
Re: lifting engine and trans

I know it is late however, I just located a picture of my setup.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-03-2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,950
Posted By B-O-B
Re: Anyone near Hermitage, PA?

Digger get in touch with Redneck or Sugarmaker. They are not all that far away or my know of someone in the neck of the woods. I lived in that area many moons ago & Hermitage isn't all that far from...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-03-2022, 02:34 PM
Replies: 14
Bob
Views: 2,657
Posted By B-O-B
Re: Bob

Thank You everyone & Ford Barn. The pic is the filet mignon & shrimp dinner my bride fixed. Boy was that nice with peach cobbler for dessert. It was a good day as any day that you wake seeing the sky...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-02-2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,474
Posted By B-O-B
Re: exhaust question

I don't see anything wrong with straight pipes. More reasonable also.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-02-2022, 04:08 PM
Replies: 14
Bob
Views: 2,657
Posted By B-O-B
Re: Bob

Thanks Pete.
The chevy had enriched 270 Jimmy. I wasn't a bad driver just couldn't find time to sleep, so did it behind the wheel or on the bike. Tried going in& out the traffic lines & nodose but...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-02-2022, 02:00 PM
Replies: 14
Bob
Views: 2,657
Posted By B-O-B
Re: Bob

Craig thanks But you shouldn't have told about My buddy working the throttle on my 38 deluxe coupe. We were test driving after installing a clutch had the brakes disconnected.
Forgot to hook the...
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