Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2018, 01:20 PM
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Squeaky fuel pump
I had the intake off of my '47 59 A/B over the winter. I have the car all back together and it is running great except for a light squeaking sound coming from the fuel pump area. I squirted some oil...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2018, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 9,376
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2018, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,396
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2018, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,396
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2018, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,396
Cadillac transmissions in vintage hot rods
I hope that there are some old-school hot-rodders out there that can help me with some information.
I'm looking at a '37 Ford hot-rod that was built probably 30 years ago using some '50's era (maybe...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2018, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 9,376
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Forum: Questions & Suggestions
03-17-2018, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,123
Heat for my garage
I live in NE Ohio, and I want to add heat to my 22x22 garage. I am considering one of those hanging units, but I don't know what size (BTU) would work best. I have a 50,000 BTU in another garage that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2018, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,486
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2018, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,486
6V alternator install
Does anyone have experience with replacing the 6v generator with a 6v alternator? Are there major wiring alterations, and where is a good place to buy one?
I would guess that the stock regulator...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2018, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 12,672
Re: thermostats
I had the same problem. I had to cut the wires so that they didn't extend below the bottom of the clamp. It did correct my moving thermostat issue.
I think originally the thermostats were held in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2018, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,797
Re: Right bank won't warm up
I did the wire trick, I had a problem at first with the hoses leaking. I solved that by trimming the wires so that they just catch the top of the clamp. This way the clamp grabs the wires, but seals...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2018, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 12,672
Re: thermostats
What gage is that wire? Do you trim it so that it stops short of the clamp (so it doesn't leak)?
Thanks!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2018, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,797
Re: Right bank won't warm up
I checked that right bank thermostat and I found it pushed up in the hose. I put it back down and re-tried it. The left bank was warming up, but not the right. I pushed down on the hose by the head...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2018, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,797
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2018, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,797
Right bank won't warm up
I have a 47 Super Deluxe with a rebuilt 59AB engine. I have been having problems with the gas boiling out of the carb when I shut it down on a hot day. I read that due to the modern fuel, you need to...
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