Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2021, 02:34 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: 6 volt battery, who has the best?
The store you purchased the battery from is what kind of a store? Many parts stores dont know how to test a battery correctly and only have an el cheapo load tester which only loads about 50 amps. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2021, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 184
Views: 6,174
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2021, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,859
Re: Flathead V8 Distributor Slot in Cam shaft
Hi Anthony, I agree with what Lawson Cox has posted but I will have a bitch as well. As many of us old guys dont text much or at all, it would be appreciated if you could just type in normal plain...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2021, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 644
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2021, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 771
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2021, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 845
Re: F1 Radio issue
So have you checked your antenna connections as in the center connection and also the ground for the antenna ?? Lots of things mentioned here but the antenna would be the first thing to test. Connect...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2021, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,087
Re: Distributor Crap
I thought that it was a well known fact that there is quality issue with some current reproduction crab caps and rotors. It pays to rotate these distributors by hand to make sure there is some...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2021, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 437
Re: How to remove steering wheel? (1938)
Part # 3609 is the woodruff key which slots into the steering shaft and the wheel center itself. Yes you will need a puller to get the wheel off. Plenty of info on pullers on here in the past. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2021, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 636
Re: Lost voltage to coil while cranking
Well I would think that the very first thing to do is test the voltage at the battery at rest and then while cranking the engine. Or better still have the battery load tested by placing about 300...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2021, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 862
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2021, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,043
Re: Condenser Problem?
Robert, for many years I have used high temp disc brake wheel bearing grease to lube distributor cams. Just a very slight smear right around the cam and a smear in the contact rubbing block corner....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2021, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 466
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2021, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 331
Re: Need help with serial numbers
The number or letter you are asking about is a ONE 1 not an I eye. The number is 18 which represents Fords first V8 engine car and truck in 1932 known as the Model 18. The 4 cylinder Ford cars...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2021, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 466
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2021, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,578
Re: Runs great until it heats up
Jay, The distributor contacts or the electronic switching pick up (on an electronic ignition) in the coil primary circuit act as a kind of regulator by rapidly switching on and off and the more...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2021, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,578
Re: Runs great until it heats up
No point in just guessing here and swapping around parts, you have to do some testing with a meter because your coil should not be that hot. Its hot because its drawing too much current. Measure the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2021, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,358
Re: Where to buy 21 stud repro alu heads
Jim Kerr in Sydney Australia made two versions of the 21 stud alloy head, for flat top and domed pistons. Sadly he passed away in 2020 so not sure if his son John is doing them anymore. They were a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2021, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 353
Re: 33/34 glove box radio mount question
The upper panel in the photo I would bet is a reproduction. I have had a couple of these and they dont fit very well especially around the circular dial which I had to file out quite a bit. I ended...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2021, 01:49 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,578
Re: Runs great until it heats up
Mr tubman, exactly my sentiments. Although I have pertronix units on my early falcon and mustang for many years and no issues. They are easy to change back to points/condenser on the side of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2021, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 352
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2021, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,578
Re: Runs great until it heats up
Vacuum leak on the intake manifold and its running lean (too much air) thats why it picks up when you pump the accelerator pump and it gets more fuel to even up the mixture. Connect a vacuum gauge to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2021, 02:09 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 532
Re: Hazard lights
Lawson. Try another flasher unit . The problem could be the speed that the flasher is operating at, too fast in the ON CYCLE and thereby not allowing the bulbs to reach full brightness. Some flasher...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2021, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,046
Re: '35 Radiator / water out the tube
The restrictor washers are not needed and only serve to restrict flow which defeats the purpose of having high flow pumps. You need as much flow as possible not less. Dont fill the radiator top tank...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2021, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 498
Re: 6 volt generator to 12 volt
Horses for courses. 12 volt armatures have more turns per coil and are a smaller gauge copper wire than a 6 volt armature. Like wise the field coils for a 12 volt gen have more turns and a smaller...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2021, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 1,461
Re: Helmet Distributor Rebuild
Lawrie, very important point. Once all is assembled with the timing plate screw tightened and the coil mounted and tightened down then the points plate will move slightly and upset the contacts gap....
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