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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-30-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,429
Posted By theodore
Re: Help! Brakes pull to left

Yes, I bled them several times and got all the air out.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-30-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,429
Posted By theodore
Re: Help! Brakes pull to left

I checked the front wheel cylinders and didn't see any leakage but I will pull the wheels to check it out, thanks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-30-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,429
Posted By theodore
Re: Help! Brakes pull to left

Bendix brakes have the long shoe in the rear but locheed brakes have them reversed.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-30-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,429
Posted By theodore
Unhappy Help! Brakes pull to left

Need help fast- I rebuilt the brake cylinder on the right rear of my roadster and now it literally dives to the left when braking hard. The brakes are Locheed post war 42-48 brakes with only the top...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-18-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,296
Posted By theodore
1934 Roadster brakes

I replaced the brake cylinder on the left rear and now it pulls to the left hard when braking. I have adjusted all the brakes but to no avail. Can a rear brake shoe cause it to pull left and if so,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-17-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,438
Posted By theodore
Question 1934 Ford Roadster Pulls to the left

I replaced the brake cylinder on the left rear and now it pulls to the left hard when braking. I have adjusted all the brakes but to no avail. Can a rear brake shoe cause it to pull left and if so,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-11-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,666
Posted By theodore
Rear leaf spring in square hole of the frame

Does any one have a suggestion on how to get the square head of the center bolt in the rear spring to go through the square hole in the cross member. I
have used chalk lines to align the centers of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-09-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,175
Posted By theodore
Red face 1934 Ford univeral joint lubrication

I realize this is a dumb question but how does the universal joint get it's lubrication at the front of the torque tube on my 34 roadster. I am putting it back together after rebuilding the rear end....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-06-2013, 08:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,149
Posted By theodore
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-05-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,149
Posted By theodore
putting the leaf spring back together

I just finished rebuilding the differential on my 34 roadster and need to reassemble the rear :confused: leaf spring.I could sure use some advice an how to do this without injuring myself.The spring...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-28-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,608
Posted By theodore
torque tube hook up

I am getting ready to hook up the torque tube on my 34 roadster. I have a new driveshaft roller bearing and the speedometer drive gear snap ring that secures it. Should I install the bearing before...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-24-2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,579
Posted By theodore
Re: clutch chatter in reverse

where are the chatter rods on a 34 roadster? I don't see them on mine.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-22-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,579
Posted By theodore
clutch chatter in reverse

my 34 roadster has a lot of clutch chatter when backing up- but not going forward. Does this ring a bell with:confused: anyone?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-21-2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,318
Posted By theodore
Re: differential disassembly

K, Thanks I will try it Tomorrow:)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-20-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,318
Posted By theodore
Question differential disassembly

I just finished dropping the rear end out of my 34 roadster and removing the wheel hubs. The rear end locked up because there was no oil in the differential. I want to take it apart to find out what...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,324
Posted By theodore
Re: removing the torque tube on a 1934 ford roadster

Thanks Hardtimes. I'm not familiar with a spring spreader.Is this something I can rent at a automotive store? How hard will it be to reassemble the springs once the job is complete?Also, when...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-06-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,324
Posted By theodore
Re: removing the torque tube on a 1934 ford roadster

Hardtimes,
Thanks for your help removing the rear end on my 34 roadster. I have it out and need to open up the left side of the differential to replace some broken gears etc. Do I need to do...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-07-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,324
Posted By theodore
Re: removing the torque tube on a 1934 ford roadster

Thanks for you help --I printed your advice and will follow it to completion
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-06-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,324
Posted By theodore
removing the torque tube on a 1934 ford roadster

I'm a rookie and am looking for advice on how to remove the torque tube on my roadster. Do I need to pull the rear end to do this? If so, how do I go about doing this?:o
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-05-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,883
Posted By theodore
Unhappy removing and repairing 1934 Ford rear end

I have a 1934 ford roadster that locked up in the rear end due to no oil in the differential. I would like to tackle this job myself but need some expert advice on how to go about pulling the rear...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-13-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,384
Posted By theodore
Changing carburator jets

:)Can anyone tell me if the Jets on a 4 barrel carburator can be changed without removing the carburator from the manifold? It is a Holly 98 GR 7809. Thank you.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-07-2011, 12:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,438
Posted By theodore
Smile Installing a steering stabilizer

I just purchased a SO CAL steering stabilizer for my 1934 Ford roadster that has a death wobble at low speeds. The directions to install the stabilizer refers to the lower radius rod or lower four...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-20-2011, 10:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,567
Posted By theodore
Smile 34 Ford Roadster front end shaking

My 1934 Ford roadster has a violent front end shaking from side to side when driving slowly and crossing a bump when turning. I have had it checked out at an alignment shop and they addressed all of...
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