Forum: Early V8
11-21-2020, 08:29 PM
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1934 Ford Roadster
Up for sale is a clean one of a kind 1934 Ford Roadster. One of the most sought after cars of the Flathead Era. 1934 Model 40 engine was redesigned featuring an updated oil pan and aluminum heads....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2020, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,189
‘34 Roadster - Brakes Shuddering
Hi all,
I’m experiencing shuddering in the brakes (car starts to shake too) on a ‘34 roadster when coming to a stop, about 10% of the time. Still have the original mechanical brakes, never touched...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2020, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,503
Seized 59AB Engine - Solutions
I’ve received a crusty 59AB engine that may have sat for 30 years or more. I’m curious what your solutions are to trying to unfreeze it...
My logic is to pour half kerosene half tranny fluid into...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2020, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,625
Re: Engine oil
Agreed with the above statement. Most oils contain enough zinc that ZDDP additive should not be used.
I use SAE straight 40 weight Shell Rotella for my 34’ Roadster. Never an issue. As I have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2020, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,662
Re: W.C.F.B Carburetor
Is this possible to use on a stock intake manifold on 34’? The bottom is a 4-barrel right?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2020, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 915
34’ Oil Pan Drain - Simple Removal??
The drain plug on my 1934 Ford is 3/4-24 X 5/8. Is there an easier way to remove this plug when draining the oil? I’m using channel locks but it’s hard to get a grip on it for removal. What do you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2019, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,307
Re: moisture again
Best method to dehumidify the air around the car is to use Damprid (link below). It’s a cheap method and it collects a lot of water.
We use this for our antique firearm collection and the single...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2019, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,649
Re: 1934? Ballast Resistor - Troubleshooting
Thanks for the response. This is the coil type I have on the car. I believe the block is original to the frame.
Question, if I placed a 6v battery into the bay and checked the output lead to the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2019, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,649
1934? Ballast Resistor - Troubleshooting
I previously wrote a post trying to understand why I had a problem with a weak spark on my 1934 Ford Roadster with a 8v battery.
After testing the battery (8.23v), I tested the input wire from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2019, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,104
Re: Oil change process
You always want to drain the oil warm as it decreases viscosity and drains out better.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2019, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,628
34’ - Weak Spark Troubleshooting
Hey I would like some assistance and have other opinions. I’ll start from the beginning and try to make this brief...
In December last year I had an issue where my condenser played out, no problem...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2019, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,741
Re: Batter Tender
Tomcarman, I use a Deltran 8v battery tender for my 34 roadster for the last year and seems to work well.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2019, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,613
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-09-2019, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,959
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-09-2019, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,959
Re: 34 Radiator Leak - JB Weld
Thanks for the help. I’m trying to take the radiator off today and I’ve removed all side and top bolts that connect with grille but I’m flustered taking the grille off is difficult.
There is a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-06-2019, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,959
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-06-2019, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,959
Re: 34 Radiator Leak - JB Weld
Thanks. I’ll be sure to do that next time.
I had it hanging from the outlet hose but as I turned around to pick up the bolts, it had slipped out and back towards the radiator :(
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-06-2019, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,959
Re: 34 Radiator Leak - JB Weld
Correct me if I’m wrong, but when the water pump hit the radiator baffle, it ruptured the tube it is connected to?
That’s what it looks like in the picture. The long strands are the tubes.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-06-2019, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,959
Re: 34 Radiator Leak - JB Weld
Thanks. Bought the acid core flux and a soldering gun, it can’t even cut through the gauge wire.
I’ll bring it by a radiator shop this week and see what needs to be done. What a costly mistake,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-06-2019, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,959
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-06-2019, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,959
34 Radiator Leak - JB Weld
Well in the process of bolting on the water pump it fell backwards and apparently ruptured the radiator.... what do I do??
Should I use jb weld or something. This sucks, fix one thing and other...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-30-2019, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,436
Re: 35’-36’ Water Pump - Pulley Removal
Thanks for the helpful advice. Wish I had a hydraulic press.
After rebuilding the water pump, is there a specific grease I should apply through the connection point?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2019, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,436
Re: 35’-36’ Water Pump - Pulley Removal
Mine could be pinned? I can’t drive the rod thru the pulley end. It’s enclosed.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2019, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,436
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2019, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,436
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