Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2022, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,553
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
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2022, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,553
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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2021, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,481
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2021, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,981
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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2021, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,159
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
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2021, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,268
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2021, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,496
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2021, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,378
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2021, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,481
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
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2020, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,664
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2020, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,664
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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2020, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 385
Views: 90,341
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2020, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 12,567
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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2020, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,034
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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2019, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,150
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2019, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,640
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-07-2019, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,474
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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2019, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,005
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2019, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,603
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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2019, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,268
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2018, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,346
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