Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2019, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,630
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2019, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,630
6 Volt battery
looking for a good quality negative battery for 51 V8 want American made
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2019, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,478
pot metal repair
on my 51 crestliner i have a rocket ship hood ornement the bottom piece
has 2 threaded holes that the bolts come up from under the hood 1 of threaded part broke off but if I take it off again I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2019, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,700
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2019, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,700
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-09-2018, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,619
spark plug wires
looking for a set of 7mm red spark plug wires for my 51flathesd v8 with a chevy distributor thank you for any help on this
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2018, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,526
Generorator not charging
On my 51 Crestliner I have a new 6 volt battery , new voltage regulator
new armature & brushes in the generator .
I did polarize the regulator , I checked the wires from the regulator they
all...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2018, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,243
Re: charcoal briquettes
I use charcoal in all my tool box draws in the garage also have many open bags in the garage to absorb the moisture & a small box of charcoal in the car & trunk
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2017, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,281
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2017, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,079
51 Shoe box brakes
Any one have the disc brake kit from Shoe box central on the front of there car . I just about have every thing new on my brake job even a dual master cylinder still not stoping good drums have been...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2017, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,720
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-08-2017, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,284
Re: V8 crack problem
on my original block the was a crack going from the cylinder to inside the valve port
& it was pined all ready I have taken six 8BA apart to find one good one
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-08-2017, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,131
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-22-2017, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,457
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2017, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,187
Re: Ignition switch
NOT out of the car yet my back is out cant do any car work right now
51 is a one year only ignition switch I was told
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2017, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,187
Ignition switch
Looking for a NOS ignition switch complete with 2 keys this is for a 51
Crestliner . The one I have that little chrome bezel keeps poping
off were the bezel goes looks like the pot metal is worn...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2017, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,674
Re: Electric fuel pump
I recently installed a Air tex electric pump on my 51 works great when it sits a
week or two I just use it for priming then turn it off
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2017, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,339
Fuel pressure regulator
I just installed the E8902 electric fuel pump when my 51 sits for a week or
more its hard starting . I have two 94 on a offy intake I installed a toggle
switch .will I need a regulator ? also I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2017, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 799
Re: Clutch & Starter problem
After the engine was rebuilt I installed the clutch before I put the engine back in
the car also installed bell housing , clutch fork , throw out bearing & starter plate
before the engine went...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2017, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 799
Clutch & Starter problem
First I installed a new clutch assembly From Fort Wayne clutch co
I am just about positive the clutch plate is in the right way . The only way I can
get it in 1st is by making the adjustment rod...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2017, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,113
Re: Bubbas
I think his price is between $200.00 & $300.00 I have one from Charlie NY
in my 8ba it has a adjustable vaccum advance on it not sure how its going
to run my engine is being rebuilt again long...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2017, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,222
Steering box adjustment
My steering wheel on my 51 has a lot of play in it I turned the top adjustment in . There is a plate underneath that you can turn looking
from the bottom of the car do I turn it clockwise or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2017, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 21,088
Re: Tighten Fan Belt?
Vergil can you post the picture of the tool you made for tightening the fan belts
& the size to make it I have been using a 2X4 across the fenders & ratchet tie down
always have trouble with that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2017, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,485
Re: Engine lock up
What the guys found out some of the connecting rod bearings & crank journals are
scored up possible some dirt in the oil holes . it was still locked up until they loosened
some of the rod caps...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2017, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,485
Engine lock up
My 8ba just rebuilt is on the test stand now it started for may be I minute & stoped the battery was very weak from spinning it over to get oil pressure up we charged the battery about it gave half...
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