Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,835
Re: Aries Stainless Steel Muffler
Our local club has what we call a “get out and get under” day every spring where some of us help out the less mechanically inclined in hopes of keeping them on the road and participating in our...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,103
Re: Narrow V8 Rear Axle
Sorry for the rant, a lot of pain this morning. FWIW I only chose a V8 axle because if I have to go to the trouble of altering an axle it may as well be a stronger V8 axle. I have done a lot of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,103
Re: Narrow V8 Rear Axle
Here is the best answer I have: There have been plenty of people disappointed about the width the brakes add but most, if not all, have apparently chosen to live with it. If using original 21” or 19”...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 486
Re: Alternator hidden in a generator case?
Well Ken, there is always “that guy” and today you’re it. The generator needs replaced anyway so if it’s gonna get done, now’s the time. No more voltage regulator. Additional capacity if needed in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 821
Re: Flat head back firing pop. pop over and over
I realize that I said it had to be a fuel issue but there are a few exceptions. If there is weak spark such as from a bad coil, or reverse wired coil, too small of points gap, then enriching the fuel...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 821
Re: Flat head back firing pop. pop over and over
The chance that this is the problem is slim but nonetheless I will share it. I was recently asked to sort out a very similar problem on a ‘51 F-1 V8. In the end I found that the owner had installed a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,103
Re: Narrow V8 Rear Axle
I have a problem to deal with and I am simply seeking help from some more experienced than me. I fail to understand why it’s a sin to ask for help, it should not matter to you what MY car looks like,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 486
Alternator hidden in a generator case?
I am working on a ‘51 F-1 and the owner has decided to stay with 6V Positive ground. I like the idea of an alternator that looks like a generator. I’m pretty sure that there is at least one company...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,103
Re: Narrow V8 Rear Axle
PS, I have a guy looking for a Maverick axle but even that won’t work unless I can get axles for it with the 5x5.5 pattern because the width added by the adapters would push the total width back into...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,103
Re: Narrow V8 Rear Axle
Even before the Lincoln brakes I was 1/2-3/4” wide so the extra 1 1/2” that the Lincoln’s add definitely pushes it into the “no-can-do” department. Something that will shave anything less than 2” is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,103
Re: Narrow V8 Rear Axle
I think that I am going to give up on trying to keep the look of the banjo. There are newer axles readily available ( a 10 bolt from a S-10 is one of them) that need very little to modify to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,103
Re: Narrow V8 Rear Axle
I try and lay out all the information I can but things in I post get missed. I already have about 1,500 into Lincoln/Bendix Brakes. This in fact is the whole problem, those brakes add 1.5-2” per...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 357
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,103
Narrow V8 Rear Axle
This is not my first thread on this topic but I have a bit more info now so I thought I would start fresh. My mockup is done and the combination of Model A axle with the Lincoln brakes, the 16” wires...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 3,032
Re: Back end of a T-5
If you go to the Early V8 parts for sale here the The Barn you will find that Krylon 32 (Gary @ Cornhusker) in Nebraska sells exactly what you need. He’s a great guy to deal with. I have bought quite...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 3,032
Re: Back end of a T-5
I believe that if you go to the H.A.M.B. Site and check parts for sale you will find at least one adapter plate for sale, maybe more that one.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2024, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,180
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2024, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 3,032
Re: Back end of a T-5
Hmmm, there’s always something to get wrong but 2.8 is still a small motor. Regardless, I too think it’s the best unit for you. 4.03 was the lowest 1st gear ever available in a T-5 So you couldn’t...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 3,032
Re: Back end of a T-5
The important number is 1352-234 it comes up as GM 1993 2.8L (which is the 4 Banger) strangely the ratio information is blank, I’ve never encountered that before. You want to google “T5 transmission...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 3,032
Re: Back end of a T-5
Yes, for your application I think that the lower gear is best. Just for fun you should de-code that tag. You might learn something more!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 513
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,442
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,442
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,442
Re: 1929 Ford Roadster Pickup
All the bs on terminology aside, it looks like a nice “Open Cab” pickup truck at a real good price (if the ad is legit & correct). If it were closer to me (I’m in Seattle) I would give it serious...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,442
Re: 1929 Ford Roadster Pickup
And yes, I know that it is not a true convertible either since the top does not fold down (which I did not know before I bought it) but folk’s know what I mean.
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