Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2023, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,000
Columbia 2 Speed - Vacuum
Installing a Columbia 2 Speed in my 36 which has dual Stromberg 97s. Have the carb adapter plate with vacuum port but what do I do with the second carb to keep them at the same height? Use a spacer...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2023, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,445
Re: Vintage sounding 12V horn
To me the 36 doesn't sound all that good and hard to tune them. The sounds like an old VW bug. I swapped mine for early 60s Thunderbird 12V horns. They will put some pep in your step.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2023, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,036
Re: Torque Tube Lubrication
Thanks for the clarification Highbeams and to others for your replies. Sounds like grease is what most folks put on the bearing and speedo gear. I found an online article on Model A rearend rebuild...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2023, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,036
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2023, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,036
Torque Tube Lubrication
Reassembling my torque tube as part of a Columbia 2 Speed upgrade on my 1936 Roadster. When I disassembled, at the front of the torque tube where the speedo gear and roller bearing sit, as you can...
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Forum: Early V8
09-04-2022, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 382
1936 Ford Roadster - Interior Door Trim
I need a pair of these interior door trim pieces that fir around the edges of the door latches for a 1936 Ford Roadster. Not sure if its on other models.
Thanks
Mark
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-23-2022, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,562
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-23-2022, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,562
Re: Fuel Sending Unit - 1936 Roadster
Thanks for the feedback. Anyone that's had one of these out can you tell me if the float arm looks like its the right length for the 36? It's about 6 3/4" from the float to the bend in the arm where...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-23-2022, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 630
Re: wind wings
Sanders can do these but you may want to send your own template for the glass as they had more that one template on file for my 36.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2022, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,562
Fuel Sending Unit - 1936 Roadster
Replacing the leaky gasket on my fuel sending unit which by the way was homemade out roofing paper, and discovered another issue. Looks like the float arm was repaired at some point or maybe...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-14-2022, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,354
Re: Columbia overdrive help.
Agree with V8COOPMAN, John at Columbia2Speed is great but you'd be better off if you have someone knowledgeable and closer to you go through what you have and advise you how to make what you have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2022, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 856
Re: Headlight - Taillight Wiring
TJ I searched this site and others before I bought the Yankee 960 and found several suggestions on using a Trailer Converter Switch for use with a 3 or 4 wire Turn Signal Switch so you can use the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2022, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 856
Headlight - Taillight Wiring
So I’m mapping out a hodgepodge of wiring on my 36 Roadster with a plan to rewire. The car had one of those cheap 7 wire turn signal switches which did not work so I removed it. When I rewire I plan...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2022, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,349
Re: Another Overheating Question
Solidaxel thanks for the tip.
MGG, these Dayco flex hoses have ridges on the outside to allow flex but are smooth on the inside.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-02-2022, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,349
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-27-2022, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,349
Re: Another Overheating Question
Flex Hoses are Dayco #81391. Size is 2" x 1 3/4" x 19". These run about $25-$30 most places but I found them at Advance for $9.79 each.
Here's another picture.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-27-2022, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,349
Re: Another Overheating Question
Thanks Tinker. Not a high pressure system, its a 4 lb cap. Also you mentioned the hoses maybe being a contributor since they are the flexible type. I thought that might be a problem as well but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-26-2022, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,349
Re: Another Overheating Question
Update on the overheating problem:
Yesterday installed new electric temp gauges. and took a test flight. In less than 10 minutes ran hot, left side at 220, right side at 215 and bubble gauge...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2022, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,349
Re: Another Overheating Question
Thanks all for the advice. Got the new temp gauges in tonight so will give it a test tomorrow. 38coop the air filters are from Grace & Company. Here's a better picture and you can find them at...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2022, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,349
Re: Another Overheating Question
40cpe I took the reading at the inlet at the top of the tank on the hose. I'll get readings on the bottom as well, on the metal and the hose. Picked up a couple of Water Temp Gauges at the parts...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2022, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,349
Re: Another Overheating Question
Thanks Alchemy. I'm not running any thermostats and the only obvious thing I have out of whack is the temp gauge now maxing out on me now when it's never done that before. As I said when I tested...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2022, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,349
Another Overheating Question
I know about a million words have been written on this subject but here's the questions anyway. This past weekend I replaced my upper radiator hoses because the old ones were mismatched. I included...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2022, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 399
Coolant Hose Identification - Upper
Trying to find replacement upper radiator hoses for my 36. Can anyone identify these? Can’t seem to find the same with any of the vendors. This hose is 1 3/4” I.D. like my radiator inlet. But the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2022, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,137
Re: 1936 Ford Sill Plates
Update: Success. For reference for anyones else installing these, I had to take a big piece out of the rear section about 1.5" x 2" and shape the front edges to make them fit. Also you don't have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2022, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,137
1936 Ford Sill Plates
Just purchased a pair of Dennis Carpenter Sill-Scuff Plates for my 36 Roadster which had none. These are supposed to fit 35-36 5 Window, Roadster, Phaeton and Fordor. As you can see from these...
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