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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-27-2023, 09:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 647
Posted By qmdv
Re: Oil after break-in

So maybe conventional means it is not synthetic

Tim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-27-2023, 09:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 647
Posted By qmdv
Oil after break-in

I have been looking at running Valvoline 822347 VR1 Racing Oil, 20W50 after break in. It is listed as conventional oil. I am used to oil listed as detergent and non detergent

Tim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-26-2023, 07:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,748
Posted By qmdv
Re: Carson Top

Thanks for the ideas.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-22-2023, 06:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,748
Posted By qmdv
Carson Top

Recently I was looking at some old pics of my dad's 34 roadster. First is at Muroc Dry Lake in 1939. The second is with fenders ect. in front of the Road Rebels hang out in Los Angeles. He always...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-05-2023, 09:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,192
Posted By qmdv
Re: Buffeting at speed

Hs an F1 steering box. I adjusted it a bit so now not too much free play. Buffeting is history now
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-03-2023, 10:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,192
Posted By qmdv
Re: Buffeting at speed

Dad did pretty good with his 34 Roadster at Muroc in 1939.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-03-2023, 07:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,192
Posted By qmdv
Re: Buffeting at speed

Radials. And the roadster pickup had same suspension. My F1 steering box is a bit on the loose/sloppy side. I will start there.

Tomorrow morning 4th July the road should be pretty clear. Test...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-02-2023, 08:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,192
Posted By qmdv
Re: Buffeting at speed

I don't have a hood to put on. Like showing off the engine. If I am convinced this is the problem I will get one.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-02-2023, 08:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,192
Posted By qmdv
Buffeting at speed

I have a 32 Highboy roadster. Runs really well and is fun to do running around town. When i get on the highway and get up to speed, 60 mph, I experience a lot of what I would call buffeting. Like...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-28-2023, 06:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 977
Posted By qmdv
Re: Electric Fan for a 32

So how far should the fan be from the radiator. Mine is currently 1 "
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2023, 10:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 977
Posted By qmdv
Re: Electric Fan for a 32

I have a four blade fan with a spacer that is an inch from the radiator. I have a six blade fan on the shelf. would have to turn a new spacer. Is 1 inch too far from the radiator. Oh and at five...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 977
Posted By qmdv
Electric Fan for a 32

I was in a parade the other day. Man did it heat up. I am thinking of going with an electric fan with shroud. I have a Walker radiator with stock original radiator shell. Hs anybody out there...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-28-2023, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,458
Posted By qmdv
Re: F1 steering in a 32

Please send me the phone number for NealinCA.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2023, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 641
Posted By qmdv
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2023, 09:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,458
Posted By qmdv
F1 steering in a 32

I have an F1 steering box in a 32. Stock frame. I cut the steering wheel end off and welded on an early end with the tapper and key. The slop in the steering is tolerable but I think I want an...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-29-2023, 09:23 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,432
Posted By qmdv
Re: Detonation in my 59AB engine

Lots of rain equals poor roadster weather but I did do more testing. Drained out the 91 non ethanol gas and put in some 87 non eth. There is no detectable detonation even when really getting it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-18-2023, 12:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,197
Posted By qmdv
Re: Full flow remote oil filter kit for a late flathead V8

I have called him a time or two. No answer and no call back. So I figured it out myself.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-15-2023, 03:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,432
Posted By qmdv
Re: Detonation in my 59AB engine

They were great. I was treated like I was their best customer.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-15-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,432
Posted By qmdv
Re: Detonation in my 59AB engine

So I sent in an extra well worn crab dist to Third Gen Automotive. Got it back with the style "68" weights. Installed yesterday and just got back for a test drive today. Only complaint is that 40...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-28-2023, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 942
Posted By qmdv
Re: Speedometer question

Well I did decide to go electronic. Was considering a GPS sender but went with drive from turtle

510454 Got a SW electronic speedo. Not pleased that the odometer readings are not centered in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-22-2023, 10:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,631
Posted By qmdv
Re: Does anyone kjnow how to remove water stains?

Here you go. A bit of humor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sh0wr7HH8Y
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-21-2023, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By qmdv
Re: Contemplating a radiator burp tank

I am so glad you talked me out of it. Ford barn is awesome
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-21-2023, 12:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,432
Posted By qmdv
Re: Detonation in my 59AB engine

No you want lesser Idaho
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-21-2023, 11:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By qmdv
Contemplating a radiator burp tank

What is the up side and if I don't what is down side. I have figured how to mount it off the right cylinder head
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-21-2023, 11:45 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,432
Posted By qmdv
Re: Detonation in my 59AB engine

[QUOTE=Pete;2205963]Yea, that's why any more, you can only get av gas at the local airport by pumpimg it directly into an airplane.

At my airport anybody can drive up with car or boat and fill up....
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