Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2022, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 470
Re: How much endplay 59-a helmet distributor?
Thanks and yes it is out of a 40 , not a helmet but has the 2 caps. I also thought about the washer. If there was to much back n forth could that cause some misfire issues? I did notice that the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2022, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 470
How much endplay 59-a helmet distributor?
How much endplay 59-a helmet distributor? With the distributor mounted to the engine I can move the shaft in and out about an 8th of an inch or more.
This seems a bit excessive and could cause...
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Forum: Late V8
10-14-2021, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 417
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Forum: Late V8
10-13-2021, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 417
292/312 short blocks
I am posting for a man here in the Denver area. He has 2 short blocks that he wants to give to someone but they need to be picked up this weekend.
292 and 312. If you want them send me a pm with...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
10-12-2021, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,795
Re: What Made You Choose The Model T Over the A
My T was the first one that I ever saw, I then had many more including A,'s, AA's, T's and TT' before I was able to get the that T. Like HDowse I could not decide either so the T currently lives next...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-08-2021, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 697
Re: Help with passenger's door handle/upholstery
Thanks everyone. Here is what I found.
I figured out what the problem was once I removed the panel and looked inside. Turns out that the small screw that holds the door handle on had come loose...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-06-2021, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 697
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-06-2021, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 697
Help with passenger's door handle/upholstery
The handle on the passengers side door is malfunctioning and will not open the door. The handle inside works fine to open or lock.
I need to access the inside of the door to see what is going on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2021, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,513
Re: non split split rims ????
I did this some years back, if the rims are in good shape and not all rusty removal won't be to much of a pain. If the rubber is hard and or there is some rust you will likely need to break the bead...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-06-2021, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 746
Re: New TT
Agreed, the MTFCA site is a great place to get started. Post some photos here and there so we can see what you have.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2021, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 5,687
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2021, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 576
best source for parts/rebuild brake cylinder
I bought the last "new" brake cylinder I could find on the shelf anywhere in the state last year and the dang thing has leaked ever since installation.
I have the original Ford master and would...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2021, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 3,313
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2021, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,354
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2021, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,354
air filter questions...
I have looked through some earlier threads on air filters and would like a bit more information from those in the know.
Stock 59-a, stock 97 carburetor. I would like to know about air filters and...
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Forum: Early V8
04-24-2021, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 482
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2021, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,385
Re: Ignition Problem or Carb Problem
Tried a different condenser, this one reads .3 mfd. Difficult to find one that reads 3.5. I have a pile of them and all but 2 read about .26 which I understand is not enough. The 2 odd ones, one...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2021, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,385
Re: Ignition Problem or Carb Problem
I am having the same problem. I now have the Bosch Blue (internally resisted coil)but will toast points within less than 20 miles. Would like to get this problem solved for sure.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2021, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,598
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2021, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,797
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2021, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,457
Re: My 36 Pickup
Brendan, I always enjoy seeing that truck. Thanks for posting the video.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2021, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,494
Re: Lost in space....
No cussing but some heavy breathing and a load of patience. Keeping it "tuned" helps but remembering all of the steps is even better....wait what did I do there??
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,494
Re: Lost in space....
Brendan, when it is cold I can really work up a sweat trying to get the old girl fired up.
Here is link to a recent video of me trying to start it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnlbT3jU2nw...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2021, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,494
Re: Lost in space....
2 good ones here.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/hit-and-miss-engine-8-hp-WITTE-great-condition-runs-good-Throttled-Governed/373477989523?hash=item56f505dc93:g:G8kAAOSwATZgKBMV
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-27-2021, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 4,287
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