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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-10-2018, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,776
Posted By chucksue
Re: Radiator running over

no pressure cap. I ordered a new cap. The problem was the mixture of the antifreeze. I had too much antifreeze and not enough water. drained it out and replaced with 50/50 and now runs perfect. I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-07-2018, 06:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,776
Posted By chucksue
Re: Radiator running over

Thank everyone for the come back. Will try new cap and install overflow tank. Will let you know the outcome!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-06-2018, 01:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,776
Posted By chucksue
Re: Radiator running over

Gauge reads ok. I have only one gauge in the drivers side head.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-06-2018, 12:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,776
Posted By chucksue
Radiator running over

I have a 35 ford with a 37 flathead. New water pumps new core new thermostats. When the motor is cold thermostat is closed. Motor warms up thermostat open. I plugged the overflow tube and drilled...
Forum: Late V8 05-19-2017, 07:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 817
Posted By chucksue
Forum: Late V8 05-02-2017, 07:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 817
Posted By chucksue
56 ford truck steering box

Looking for a steering box with pitman arm. 1956 truck.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-31-2016, 06:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,193
Posted By chucksue
Re: 40 ford brakes

OK . The part number is 910-31974 and it is for a 58 thru 64 Chevy ,drum /drum.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-30-2016, 01:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,193
Posted By chucksue
Re: 40 ford brakes

The uint was given to me. I will check with Speedway and see what it is designed for. I have original drums and brake cylinders.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-28-2016, 06:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,193
Posted By chucksue
40 ford brakes

I am installing a vac. brake booster and a master cylinder in my car. The master cylinder is a chevy setup from speedway. do I need a proportional valve in the rear brake lines?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-27-2016, 06:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,434
Posted By chucksue
New emergency brake cables 1940

I found out when i got the new cable not only do you have to shorten the spring there is no washer on the upper side of the spring.
I machined two pins to replace the missing washers. The pin is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-18-2016, 08:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,688
Posted By chucksue
Re: 1935 wire wheels

I am running 1940 hyd. I bought the spacers from speedway.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-18-2016, 07:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,688
Posted By chucksue
Re: 1935 wire wheels

My spacers are heavy. Can you send pictures of the wheels and how much do you want for them?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-17-2016, 06:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,688
Posted By chucksue
Re: 1935 wire wheels

I am in central illinois. I have the spacers.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-17-2016, 03:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,688
Posted By chucksue
Re: 1935 wire wheels

Well I am going to paint them and see how they do. Not many good wheels left. Don't know if I could straighten them.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-17-2016, 03:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,503
Posted By chucksue
Re: rear axle seals

No the ones I found are without a flange. When you drive them in there is no way to remove them without separating the rear housing. The good thing there is enough room to install several of these. I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-16-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,688
Posted By chucksue
1935 wire wheels

How much runout if any is allowed. My rims have .125 wobble.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-16-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,503
Posted By chucksue
rear axle seals

Just some information. I am rebuilding a 40 Ford rear end. I found a seal that will press from the outside into the axle housing and seal in the rear end oil. It is a SKF 11050. I made the tool to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-05-2016, 08:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,813
Posted By chucksue
Re: 40 ford front axle

I machined a piece of a cylinder rod and threaded it for the perch. I will place a piece of hardened rod inside so the pressure will be on the perch and not only on the threads when tightened down.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-02-2016, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,813
Posted By chucksue
Wink Re: 40 ford front axle

Thanks for the reply.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-02-2016, 04:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,813
Posted By chucksue
40 ford front axle

I need to remove the spring perches from the front axle. I have read on the net about heating the front axle and don't heat the axle. I have heated it with a propane torch and melted candle wax in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-01-2016, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,883
Posted By chucksue
Re: columbia

I rebuilt it years ago probably 20 . It seamed to shift then. I bought the valve on the firewall and all the linkage from someone that was supplying replica units. I wonder if the grease is dried up....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-30-2016, 06:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,883
Posted By chucksue
Unhappy columbia

When the vacuum is applied to one side of the canister how does vent the other side?????? Mine doesn't want to shift all the way.
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 01-12-2016, 01:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 839
Posted By chucksue
No teeth on the gears

My fordor window regulators have teeth missing on the gears. Does anyone make repair kits for these and do other models have the same regulators or are they different? Teeth are missing on both rear...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 01-10-2016, 01:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,338
Posted By chucksue
Re: 2/3 of a t

grand kids probably would let you drive it one time.
I am a machinist and I spent one hole winter making all the parts. I ended up using a comet clutch I front of the ford clutch to keep the speed...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 01-09-2016, 06:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,338
Posted By chucksue
Re: 2/3 of a t

The car has a 1932 ford transmission. The flywheel and pressure plate are V8 60 hp. I made the driveshaft and bearing assembly to tie the open to the enclosed shaft
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