Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 630
Re: 32 Ford PIckup Wind Noise
I agree with Tim. My Model A Tudor has always had a lot of windshield area noise. I have driven it cross country several times and learned to live with it.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,084
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 996
Re: muffler
I have the short Porter mufflers. Not real loud but a very mellow rumble.
276 with a mild cam.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2024, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,361
Re: Public Service Announcement: Avoiding Ethanol
How could you avoid ethanol on a long trip ? Often there is only one station.
I make sure my cars are compatible and use any gas I find. Never had a problem, use Stabil for winter storage.
I do...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2024, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 433
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2024, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,290
Re: Water in gas
Glad you got it going. I am 80 and know it's a blessing when things work out.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2024, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,422
Re: Tires
Two things to mention. Auburn tires are tubeless,Coker is designed for tubes. If you purchase either tire From. Summit Racing you will get free shipping or
only a $10 oversize fee.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2024, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,422
Re: Tires
Diamond Back Auburn Deluxe tires have 16" radials with traditional bias ply looks.If you want stock size tires the have 6.00 x16. They seem expensive but Coker is a lot more expensive now and has...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2024, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,704
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2024, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,704
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2023, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 525
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2023, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,138
Re: Updated oil filter system
here are instructions on how to
https://web.archive.org/web/20160318123137/http://www.flatheadv8.org/filter.htm
This is an archive of much flathead information from earlier days.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2023, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,575
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-05-2023, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 793
Re: Hub Stuck
I often apply heat to the hub. tighten puller and hub will pop off when warm.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2023, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 868
Re: Oil change mileage vs. age
If not in a climate controlled building condensation in engine can occur. This is one reason to change annually in the spring.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-01-2023, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,254
Re: Cheap bias ply tires ?
I had 10 ply truck tires on rear of my roadster. It was almost undriveable the bumps were so intense.
They did have the look though.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2023, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,072
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2023, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 5,508
Re: How Old Is Too Old?
I turned 80 this year and am celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary. We have
Lifted weights and exercised for about 20 years. We are both in good health.
I still work in the shop and drive my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2023, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 883
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2023, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 792
Re: Hot Rod Works
They were great guys to deal with. I have their plug in axle conversion in my roadster. They gave much technical support to me during the build.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2023, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,405
Re: Rear axle grease fitting
I remove the rear hub and repack the bearing when I service front wheel bearings.
I think that is what Ford had in mind when they deleted grease fittings.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2023, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 655
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2023, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,459
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2023, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,354
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-25-2023, 06:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,024
Re: Good book for T info
I would suggest the new large print edition of the service manual. It has much clearer pictures. When an arrow points to a bolt you can actually see which bolt they mean. I first bought the small one...
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