Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2024, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,338
Re: Compression questions
I guess the way I said that was confusing, you are right, 175 is not hot but normal high on the temperature gage I assumed is about 180 degrees and as I was driving home it was fluctuating between...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2024, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,338
Re: Compression questions
Yesterday I was all excited I flushed out the engine and radiator for about 30 minutes then filled it up with distilled water and a bottle of Prestone super coolant. I started it up and let it set...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2024, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,338
Re: Compression questions
Seth those are all good ideas and I will proceed one step at a time and try what you suggested. I won't give up thanks for your suggestions.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2024, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,338
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2024, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,338
Re: Compression questions
I forgot to mention the radiator looks pretty good there are no damaged fins they look even and straight, I did see two small places that were repaired but look fine and are not leaking. I put...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2024, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,338
Re: Compression questions
Seth in answer to your question yes this truck has been sitting idle for most of it's life. The guy I bought it from owned it about 5 years. The first year he owned it he had the gas tank cleaned and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2024, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,338
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2024, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,338
Compression questions
I am trying to find what is causing overheating problems on my 36 pickup with the original stock engine. I thought I had it solved last fall but it is acting up again. I bought a new compression...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2024, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,009
Re: LED bulbs
I just replaced my tail light bulbs in my 36 pickup purchased from ledlight.com'
original # 1129 use 68576 1 1/2" long or 97869 approx. 2" long the 97869 is the brightest but is a tight fit...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2024, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,559
Re: Should I convert from 6 volts to 12 volts
Here is one thing to consider on the 6v to 12v question. I have a 36 pickup all stock. I called a local garage to see about getting the radiator flushed and took it in to be done. I showed the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2023, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2023, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,487
Re: Water pumps
Kube, I think you are right I have a tendency to over think things. :) I suppose you could go either way with Skip or someone else like Joe's old cars and everything would be fine.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2023, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,487
Re: Water pumps
I have a 36 ford pu with the pumps on the heads, why would you say if that's the case for sure go with Skips.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2023, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,487
Water pumps
What is the opinion of members of the quality of aftermarket water pumps. I have seen articles saying that Skip Haney is the guy to go to for rebuilt water pumps he has outstanding quality pumps. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2023, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,363
Re: do I have blown head gaskets
Thanks for all the advice guys I really appreciate it. I had already pulled the plugs last week to see if they were all firing they looked good. I checked the torque on the heads today and for the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2023, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,363
Re: do I have blown head gaskets
I have the original temp gauge in the truck with no numbers just a normal line and from it 1/2 way to the top another short line. Driving it will stay at the normal line and when I stop at a light or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2023, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,363
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2023, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,363
do I have blown head gaskets
I hadn't started my truck since sometime around thanksgiving so about 2 or 3 weeks ago I went out in the garage and started it up, a cloud of white exhaust came out the tail pipe for quite a little...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2022, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,561
Re: 36 LB block any interest ?
Where is LB stamped on the engine, is it on the block under the intake manifold? I guess the only way to know for sure if you have babbit or inserts is to pull the pan!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-24-2022, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,271
Re: 36 ford trans removal
Thanks for the input guy's this is great info keep it coming I am sure there are others out there who can benefit from it. I just might tackle this myself if I can build my confidence up. When I was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-23-2022, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,271
36 ford trans removal
With an experienced mechanic doing the work, how long do you think the average time would be to remove a 36 ford pickup transmission. The truck is completely stock with the torque tube drive shaft...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2022, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,076
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2022, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,358
Re: 36 ford pu Transmission problems?
Thanks for the replies to my question guy's I really appreciate it, makes me feel better. I am going to take Lawson Cox's advise and just keep driving it as long as it works.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2022, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,358
Re: 36 ford pu Transmission problems?
Since I first posted this question the first of the month the truck has been setting in the garage with the emergency brake off. Today I wanted to move it so I started it up and backed it out of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2022, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,688
Re: 1936 ford truck vin help
Remove the cover plate on the floor of the cab above the transmission and check the number on the transmission housing if it is original to the truck the number will be the serial number of your...
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