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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Today, 04:45 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 365
Posted By Mart
Re: 91 birthday today

Happy Birthday Ron. All the best from Mart in England.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 02:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 333
Posted By Mart
Re: Frame vin

Sometimes useful to hold a light at a very low angle to cast a shadow across the digits. Also use the camera in your phone to video the area from all angles and use macro mode. Then watch it on a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-13-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,878
Posted By Mart
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

I started my 33 coupe for the first time in a few years and identified a problem with the brakes. Today I fitted a new master cylinder and I just put an order into Rockauto for new wheel cylinders...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-12-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,252
Posted By Mart
Re: 2024 video releases from Mart's Garage. All in this one thread.

Mart's Old 57 T-Bird! Reinstating the choke and Four Barrel Road Test! (Mart's Update 2421)

When I first got the T-Bird running over 30 years ago I couldn't get the carb to work in it's original...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-11-2024, 07:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 483
Posted By Mart
Re: 6V vs 12V condenser

Sometimes the rotor arm gets weak on the helmet distributors and allows the spark to short to the shaft the rotor sits on. A new rotor might help or pit some heat shrink on the shaft. This, like many...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-08-2024, 03:09 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,761
Posted By Mart
Re: Break-in gone wrong!

Is there any chance the block could have been modified at some point in the past for 90% full flow external filter? If so the horizontal passageway in the oil gallery might have a grub screw in it.
...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-05-2024, 10:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,252
Posted By Mart
Re: 2024 video releases from Mart's Garage. All in this one thread.

57 T-Bird Pt6! It runs on 2 barrels. Will it run on 4? Plus remote start and Ruby! (Mart's Update 2420)

When I first got the T-Bird running over 30 years ago I couldn't get the carb to work in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-03-2024, 08:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 816
Posted By Mart
Re: Tiny ends heavy axles

Hi Hank. The ends are small because the axles were "stretch" dropped. I am not keen on that effect either.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-29-2024, 11:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,252
Posted By Mart
Re: 2024 video releases from Mart's Garage. All in this one thread.

Thanks Al.
57 T-Bird Pt5! Back out on the road! Running good! 2 barrels for now, 4 to come! (Mart's Update 2419)
When I first got the T-Bird running over 30 years ago I couldn't get the carb to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-29-2024, 04:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,686
Posted By Mart
Re: 34 3w

Lovely looking 34. A credit to you.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-22-2024, 04:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,252
Posted By Mart
Re: 2024 video releases from Mart's Garage. All in this one thread.

57 T-Bird! Why can't I get it to run right? Still trying! (Mart's Garage Update 2418)
When I first got the T-Bird running over 30 years ago I couldn't get the carb to work in it's original state. I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-20-2024, 08:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 940
Posted By Mart
Re: 255 Merucry Dyno Pull

Sounded great, thanks Randall. Had no problems with voice or sound watching on my pc with stereo speakers.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-18-2024, 03:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 944
Posted By Mart
Re: Ford Liquamatic auto trans in '41 Merc/Lincoln- has anyone seen one?

That was very interesting. Thanks for posting the info.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,164
Posted By Mart
Re: Still sober

Well done Craig. That's an achievement to be proud of.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-16-2024, 04:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,283
Posted By Mart
Re: Does anyone else have this on their truck?

Learnt a lot reading this thread and Karl's reply above.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-15-2024, 06:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,326
Posted By Mart
Re: King Pin not matting with brake shaft housing – 1932 Ford

You need your thrust bearings in place to have the height right. It looks a lot better than it was, though.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-15-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,252
Posted By Mart
Re: 2024 video releases from Mart's Garage. All in this one thread.

57 T-Bird! Can I get it to run right? (Mart's Garage Update 2417)

I got the Thunderbird running, but wasn't happy with some mods I did over 30 years ago. In this video I try and reinstate the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-12-2024, 06:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 971
Posted By Mart
Re: '32 AAB progress report

looks great! Credit to you.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-10-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 649
Posted By Mart
Re: Can This Wheel Cylinder be Saved?

New ones are available and not expensive. Use in pairs as the diameter is bigger. Look upon it as an upgrade. There were issues with the drillings on the rear cylinders but from my experience the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,252
Posted By Mart
Re: 2024 video releases from Mart's Garage. All in this one thread.

Hi Vette. No the hinges are in good condition.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,252
Posted By Mart
Re: 2024 video releases from Mart's Garage. All in this one thread.

57 T-Bird! Dealing with Door Fit Issues! (Mart's Garage Update 2416)

While fitting the tread plates to the T-Bird I realised I was not happy with the door fit. There had always been issues right...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-05-2024, 07:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 972
Posted By Mart
Re: Is this a normal wear pattern on oil pump idler cover plate and block mating surf

I was thinking about the original pattern and it became obvious. If you look at the gear on the cam. It turns clockwise in this view and the helix would tend to push this side away from the block....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-01-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,252
Posted By Mart
Re: 2024 video releases from Mart's Garage. All in this one thread.

57 T-Bird! Will it run? Will it move? Will I wash it?! (Mart's Garage Update 2415)

Having done what I can on the 100E I wanted to rearrange the cars to give better access to the other side of the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-28-2024, 01:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 761
Posted By Mart
Re: Can’t get brake lights to work (new wiring)

No.

There is a constant live feed to the brake switch. This feeds into the turn switch when the brakes are applied.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-28-2024, 03:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 761
Posted By Mart
Re: Can’t get brake lights to work (new wiring)

Well, you need something that will tell you what is live and what is not live. You need to know, not feel there is no power to the switch.

Also guessing which wires go where is problematic....
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