Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-28-2023, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,119
Re: Battery?
I agree with everything here except the notion that an analog voltmeter is somehow better than a DVM. Sounds like a wives tale (yeah, what do wives know about voltmeters anyway?) Even a cheap...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2023, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 500
Re: 48-50 F1 headlight switch glass fuse help 6v
Yeah like Bob said you want a breaker. These were thermal, slow-blow types so a quick transient overload will not blow it and if it still does it will automatically reset when it cools off. This...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2023, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,919
Re: electic pump
Good info on the check valve idea, maybe I wont go there after all!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2023, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,919
Re: electic pump
I dont start mine very often and when it has sat for a while I need to crank it a bit to get the gas going again. A friend suggested I get a one way valve to keep the fuel bowl full but I havent...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2023, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 875
Re: 36 Ford fuel level gauge with 12v
Theres no such thing as a "12V to 6V resistor unit" unless you are talking about a step-down voltage regulator. Just a resistor is fine, reading will change a little with battery voltage but thats...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2023, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,911
Re: Hard to start flathead
Now that mine is finally an easy starter, I have to leave my foot off the gas when starting and no choke. It seems these flood easily. My old carb would drown the engine with the accelerator pump...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2023, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,911
Re: Hard to start flathead
This is just a "for what its worth" because there is a lot of great discussion here on this topic but I will tell you my experience with my '38 flathead. I have had is since about 1972. Engine was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2023, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,357
Re: brake lines
Yes to the copper/nickel alloy. I had no luck at auto parts stores but found it at a Parker store that makes hydraulic hoses, fire hoses, etc. Its called Royal Brass here. And yes to a decent...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2023, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,237
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2023, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,237
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2023, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 619
Re: 1935 Brake linings
Years ago I took my shoes and the woven linings I bought to a shop called something Friction for riveting. They are an industrial shop specializing in brakes, clutches, etc. They asked if it would...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2023, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,237
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2023, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,237
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2023, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 916
Re: Horn relay
The trouble is the force that brings the contacts together would only be half. Current creates the magnetism and yours would only be half of what was considered by the designer to be adequate....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2023, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 154
Views: 31,430
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2023, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,048
Re: Stromberg Spacer
I have wondered the same thing. I have a phenolic spacer that is needed because the carb mount studs are too long to go without it. Unless I used a ton of washers I guess!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2023, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,477
Re: Fuel Line question
Hmmm... I just put in a Bob Drake tank and since the fuel gauge is not working yet I drove around with a 5 gallon can in the back. I did run out once and it took quite a bit of gas so I think it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2023, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 778
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2023, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,477
Re: Fuel Line question
Reading this thread because I just replaced the line in my '36 pickup. Nels would you explain "the fuel line needs to be slid into the tank"? I also have a new tank and I just cut the line close to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2023, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,812
Re: Amp gauge
I understand, like me with major engine or even more scary a transmission. But this ones easy! A voltmeter is a great thing to have around and you can get a decent one cheap. I have a great one...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2023, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,812
Re: Amp gauge
Insulation is not a factor. Is it the kind with 2 terminals or does the wire just go through a little hoop? The force to move the needle is small so any stickiness might keep it from moving but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2023, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,511
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2023, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,217
Re: 1948 Dash Clock
Woodie may have nailed it. I had a 1965 T-bird with an electric clock. The contact points would get burned by the small spark between them every time it wound so I would occasionally have to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2023, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,511
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2023, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 576
Re: Signal Flasher Issue - 1935 Ford Pos Ground ?
Oh OK. I was wrong! I missed the link to the drawing. X goes to +12V, L to the load, P is for a dash light, probably the opposite contact of the load meaning it will be ON when the flashers are...
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