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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-02-2022, 08:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,538
Posted By pete rose
Re: Crab Distributor vacuum brake

Thanks everyone, especially Fever and Flatjack, great info
Tinker, I'll take your advice and run it all the way out to begin with
Thanks again, knew I'd get the answer here
Pete
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-01-2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,538
Posted By pete rose
Crab Distributor vacuum brake

When you install the crab distributor on the engine and screw in the vacuum brake, how do you tell how far to screw in the top 7/16 screw? into the base lock nut? Is it by feel or is there a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-04-2021, 05:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,396
Posted By pete rose
Re: 1938 Temperature Gauge

Frosty1 Give me a call 604-220-3360
Pete
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-10-2021, 01:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,610
Posted By pete rose
Re: PNW Flathead Rebuilders

I heard Dave Tatum in Mount Vernon used to be very good at rebuilding and machine work. No personal experience just word of mouth from reliable friends.
Try calling 360-770-3760 Tatum Custom Engines...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-07-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,128
Posted By pete rose
Re: mailing water pumps for rebuilding

Let's get the terminology correct, Tubman
There are shippers, carriers, and consignees.
Shippers don't as a rule break their own shipments, sometimes carriers do.
Pete
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2021, 08:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,253
Posted By pete rose
Re: For my ‘34, suggestions for headers and dual exhaust?

Reds have my vote- have them on my 37 good fit and like the sound
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-08-2021, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,467
Posted By pete rose
Comments on Stromberg E-Fire Distr on 59A

Looking for comments from those who have tried one of these and an opinion.
Don't need to be told the crab is the best distributor, just want honest opinions
Pete
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-27-2021, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,360
Posted By pete rose
Re: V8 youtube video

Watching was time well spent, thanks
Pete
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-02-2021, 11:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,396
Posted By pete rose
Re: 1938 Temperature Gauge

If you haven't found / bought one yet, I have a used one, complete but not known how well it works.
I'm in Langley.
Let me know if I can assist 604-220-3360 afternoons only

Pete Rose
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-11-2020, 01:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,646
Posted By pete rose
Re: Inforation on Robert ( Bob ) Gruber

Thanks V8Coopman.
Not the news I had hoped for.
RIP Bob


Pete
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-10-2020, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,646
Posted By pete rose
Inforation on Robert ( Bob ) Gruber

I'm looking for information on Bob Gruber of the Seattle area.
I have lost touch with him quite some time ago and wonder if any one knows of him and can help me . We became friends on email then he...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-10-2020, 09:52 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 89,618
Posted By pete rose
Re: New Poll, What Year Fords Do We Own?

32 Roadster under construction
37 5 window coupe
Sorry no pictures
Pete
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-26-2020, 08:46 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,333
Posted By pete rose
Re: This AWFUL Bug...Explained!

Thanks Coopman. Most of us followers are in the COVID-19 susceptible range whether we are junior or senior members due to our ages.
Mal-contents come in all shapes and sizes as witnessed. I see a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-25-2020, 06:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,000
Posted By pete rose
Re: Engine swap

[QUOTE=Kurt in NJ;1855800]Radiator ,engine ,trans ,rear ratio, frame is thinner,
I drov a 39 60 hp for a while, drove it a lot on the parkway at 65, it would do its full 74 as advertised, as soon...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-29-2019, 11:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,095
Posted By pete rose
Re: Happy Thanksgiving to all!

37 in the garage, 32 under construction
So much to be thankful for, Happy Thanksgiving, all
Pete
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-29-2019, 11:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,606
Posted By pete rose
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-07-2019, 06:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,376
Posted By pete rose
Re: Oil leak from drain plug

Hi 19Fordy
I've got a similar problem with a 59A with the big plug ( approx. 1 1/2 in ) and have tried several compound gaskets and even put some permatex on the last attempt to stop the leak. With...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-16-2019, 09:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,952
Posted By pete rose
Re: Cast steel vs aluminum crab distributor

Steel was generally used on commercial ( truck) engines
Aluminium generally passenger cars.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2019, 04:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,577
Posted By pete rose
Re: Rubber mat for a 37' 60hp

The center floor pan in a 37 is the same for either a 60 or an 85.
I recently converted a 60hp car to a 59A with an 85hp transmission and did not have to modify the floor pan. Carpets or rubber mats...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-21-2019, 05:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,240
Posted By pete rose
Re: 1937 humpback sedan 4 door radiator core support

I have a pair in very good condition- email me
[email protected]
Let me know where you are located as well
I'm in Vancouver Canada area
Pete
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-15-2018, 04:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,295
Posted By pete rose
Re: Blew The Rear End In My '40 coupe

I have a 3:78 used ring and pinion, pinion mounted in banjo.
You can have it - I'm in the Vancouver BC area- email me
[email protected]
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