Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,463
Re: V8 Engine
If the system is right, a regular 6v battery works just fine. I have them in all my stuff starting from 1926 thru 34.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 719
Re: 1937 Cad/LaSalle Trans
you will have more fun than you can imagine on a key snap ring in there. I had to use a welding tip to get in the middle. Maybe someone can give a easier method.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 477
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,252
Re: Adjustable Lifters
Most important is that if you are using a reground cam, you must have the thick headed lifters or the head will have to be unscrewed out too far to stay adjusted. I have several engines with lifters...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2024, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 571
Re: Knobs?
Who makes replacement knobs for a 34 radio head?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2024, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 685
Re: What is the best head gasket for Alum heads
I use steel gaskets on my 4cyl and 8s with very good success. Prep is important and a good coating of copper coat sealer on both sides of the gasket is IMO a must as well as at least two retorques. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2024, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 820
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2024, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,131
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2024, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 809
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2024, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,111
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2024, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 902
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2024, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,791
Re: Cadillac 331 in a Ford
Its a near bolt in if you have the starter housing that moves the starter to the right hand side. Setup requires an adapter plate and pilot bearing, behind the engine and Hurst mounts for the front...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2024, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 693
Re: Model A produce trucks
There were a bunch of them here in Knoxville including 32 and 34 pickups. When the market house burned, the city fathers decided to "clean up" the square. Some of those trucks had set there in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2024, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,254
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2024, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 313
late model Heyer Tune up machine
Looking for repair information and wiring diagram for the late Heyer machine. That's the one with the vertical manometer mounted on it, I think these machines were brought out around 1948.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2024, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 690
Re: Shocks
Pricing on rebuilt shocks is high. I would like to see a breakdown on labor hours and parts that go into the price.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2024, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 581
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2024, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,155
Re: Exhaust guide seals
If you can get the guide with them on it in, go for it. I could not get them in on the last one I did.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2024, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 636
Re: Overheating Flathead
I would like to see how that is done. Have heard of it but believe there is more to it than just putting a tube in the block.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2024, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 885
Re: 1937 Philco 1440
6v battery, hook positive to radio case, negative to lead that is not a shelded wire. Turn on with head hooked to it. Fixed magnet speakers will work fine. Do not remember if connection on antenna...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-26-2023, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 998
Re: Operating a Columbia Rearend
47.s have a toggle switch to shift with. The suggestion above is a must, instruction pamphlets are available from most of the vendors.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2023, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 206
Views: 17,734
Re: 47 V8 ignition mystery
You definitely would be better off with the crap setup. You will need a new rotor for the crab, the crab cap and the snaps & pins to attach it. Most vendors carry all of it. No sharp bends with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2023, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 206
Views: 17,734
Re: 47 V8 ignition mystery
The distributor point plate plunger was mentioned, have had problems with them in the past, removed it and ran a wire to the points. Also, the "brush" in your ign switch could also need cleaning. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2023, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,199
Re: 1934 Ford Truck Door Adjustment
As much as you say its out could mean that the wood between cab and frame is not right and may need to be shimmed. I had the same problem and had to also straighten the frame to get a sag out of it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2023, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 729
Re: Putting a trailer hitch on a 41 Pickup
Use a angle iron that reaches from one side to the other where your bumper brackets are together. Use two old connecting rod caps, drilling the angle iron for them and bolt the iron. Use a 1/2"by...
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