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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-13-2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,498
Posted By big job
Re: 1937 Halogen headlight conversion

maybe Its my eyes but I don't like halogen although bright but there's no side vision, more like a spot light I fear anyone walking
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-12-2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 426
Posted By big job
Re: interior door release transfer bar and clips

Look like wear on the left side of the slot thats what I see. The slot looks ok, braze it and file it round .
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 500
Posted By big job
Re: Vintage oil filter replacement

You may do a search on Chrysler Products in the 1930s 1949s we changed many of those..
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 328
Posted By big job
Re: dead spot on starter and sticking bendix

don't overlook the solonoid may have corroded contacts put a test light on the starter cable if it lights its the starter most likely the mica needs to be cut
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 932
Posted By big job
Re: Bumper Hitch / Mullins

That would be the type that clamps on the bumper, I have one somewhere,.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2024, 05:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,916
Posted By big job
Re: Cadillac 331 in a Ford

Thanks Fritz that works
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-07-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,916
Posted By big job
Re: Cadillac 331 in a Ford

Matt said parts are listed on Instagram (which does not work for me) ?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-07-2024, 01:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 957
Posted By big job
Re: How to keep mice away from your old car parts!

corner of my eye spied a mouse run by while my little girl watched then pretty quick the both of them were eating meow mixture but I am not a cat , I caught it gave it a V8 ride & and released it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2024, 06:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 920
Posted By big job
Re: How I did it.

Roger I see you are my age: don't know if you were a gear head like myself but when these (only Fords) started as fast as you hit the button when they ruled the roads. This is a hot topic as well as...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2024, 05:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 635
Posted By big job
Re: Speedometer for 46 Ford Car

coincidence: I just went through this I have the exact same speedo all I have was light 3 and 1 oil using a hypodermic needle think my problem was the needle would rise after a few miles then stay...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-29-2024, 12:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,952
Posted By big job
Re: Stories from the past

Peddled my bike to a junk yard whoa, a 36 black 4dr perfect in and out vac fan apple
green pinstripe and a Trunk i'm in love. $50 bucks can't wait to attack my father he said 50 bucks here's 15...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-20-2024, 05:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 645
Posted By big job
Re: 1946 ford with one dead cylinder

I'll never forget this. Way back in high school we had a flathead that had the same problem you have. Teacher said 'lets play detective' . Us kids smoked our brains finding nothing wrong its...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-03-2024, 06:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,535
Posted By big job
Re: off-topic, but...

Here is my proof! I was given a golf cart in good shape. 36 volts in good shape. Wife driving constantly with dog. Plug the thing in every day all night. Watch my electric meter spin and my head...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-17-2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 752
Posted By big job
Re: "Custom" Dual exhaust/Iron Trap Garage

I believe that guy had a common problem of way way out overthinking. And his charging system he should have ran an alternator off the drive shaft LOL>> but what a nice car!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-17-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,514
Posted By big job
Re: Clutch Chatter

Think about what Tubman said: Lets have a quiz. Why do Fords chatter and Chevys Buicks Pontiacs and others do not? Quote: Hugo Young (founder of Flxible Co.) once said problems always have a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-16-2024, 01:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 568
Posted By big job
Re: Overheating Flathead

Besides Chrysler Products all big block MELs have 3 thermostats and two 'of those' water divertors...Mercury Edsel Lincoln............
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-15-2024, 04:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,096
Posted By big job
Re: 40 coupe with 59AB?? Lots of questions.[emoji16]

Solid lifters on all I would say Model Ts till the end only one with adj. lifters Ford tractors in USA could be used in foreign countrys don't know.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-12-2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,596
Posted By big job
Re: 6-Volt Jump Start

True and why do I need a jump? Because of that stupid heater switch YES the knob lights up only at night. I should get a relay to the ign switch for this habit of turning knob to the left and that...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2024, 01:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,665
Posted By big job
Re: Fluid for Sioux valve surfacer

http://Kwik wayWell GB I think we all overthink at times. So now lets think of grinding a lathe tool blank and and take a healthy grind till ya fingers get hot so dunk it in cup of water continue on,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2024, 04:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,596
Posted By big job
Re: 6-Volt Jump Start

don't pay attention to pos or neg grd. jump the battery. The extra 6 volt will not hurt anything as long as you remove cables fast enough like if you are luckey to have a push button on the solenoid.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2024, 04:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,078
Posted By big job
Re: Valve resurfaceing machine

Lots of vidios on making a scarf joints on a serpentine belt for lathes. The real shock is the lower round belt looks like rawhide for sewing machine for couple bucks but I choked on the shipping LOL
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2024, 04:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,665
Posted By big job
Re: Fluid for Sioux valve surfacer

I have been using RV anti freeze for a long time in my mill that hold about 4 gallons so why not in the valve Kwik Way. The idea is to cool and take light passes..
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-03-2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,039
Posted By big job
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-29-2023, 02:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,454
Posted By big job
Re: Electric - "Alt Exciter" switch and light

sounds like (back when) you would buy a cheap indicator light being 12v #57 bulb then a wire from the Ign. Sw to any wire on the bulb and the other bulb wire to the F field (exciter) spade on the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-29-2023, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 728
Posted By big job
Re: 8BA Truck oil Pan to install in 1946 Ford

all I can say is I put a fresh EBA that was for a light truck in my 46 for a rebuild. The EBA customer backed out cause he sold the truck (fine with me) No issues no problems
you will have to use...
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