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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-21-2016, 07:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,883
Posted By BB51
Re: wire sizes/gauge

I have no regrets about changing the starter & alternator wires to 2/0 which solved a LOT of wiring, starting and charging problems. Maybe overkill but the 6 v was kind of temperamental.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-21-2016, 07:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,963
Posted By BB51
Re: Clutch problems

Love to not put her to bed as there are lot's of really terrific days during the winter and the heater in this thing is great! But, here in Quebec there is a snow tire law that says after the 15 of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-12-2016, 04:14 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,049
Posted By BB51
Re: The Demize of the Flathead

Kind of funny that this subject has come up. When <I> was doing the rebuild, several friends wanted me to change to a 12 volt, negative ground system with either a 350, or a Detroit or Windsor...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-31-2016, 08:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,963
Posted By BB51
Re: Clutch problems

Problem solved ( by Bob's garage )
The clutch release bearing was rusted to the flywheel as Cas mentioned and after playing around with it for an hour on their lift Yogi freed it up, thankfully....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-25-2016, 09:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,963
Posted By BB51
Re: Clutch problems

1.) Yes when I parked her in the backyard last fall, the clutch was working as it takes me about 15 minutes to snake through the gate, around the cabanons and then park a slight angle to the road.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-24-2016, 06:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,963
Posted By BB51
Clutch problems

Hi folks

My 51 M-1 was running fine when I put her in a tempo and parked her for the winter ( it gets cold and lots of snow here in Montreal, Qc)

After a frame off that lasted 6 years, there...
Forum: Questions & Suggestions 05-23-2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,492
Posted By BB51
Clutch problems

Hi folks

My 51 M-1 was running fine when I put her in a tempo and parked her for the winter ( it gets cold here in Montreal, Qc)

After a frame off that lasted 6 years, there were no issues all...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-02-2014, 09:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,956
Posted By BB51
Re: Starter Solenoid

Thanks Supereal!

Now that I am getting familiar with this site, I am finding that all kinds of folks are having the same issues that I have been going through since 07 - some of them the trucks...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-31-2014, 10:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,956
Posted By BB51
Re: Starter Solenoid

Thanks for the explanation and the reason why the new solenoid is not working the way the original did - I am on my way to test both, and hopefully this will solve the stuck starter problem! With my...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-30-2014, 09:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,956
Posted By BB51
Question Re: Starter Solenoid

Hi folks, I am trying to get a rebuilt starter for my 51 239 Mercury Flathead working so I would appreciate your help. The new solenoid doesn't 'click' but the push button on the bottom engages the...
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