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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-14-2024, 04:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 647
Posted By FlatheadTed
Re: Source for gear shift knob threaded insert/reducer

Put some grease on the thread of shift leaver,then fill the knob with JB weld and bingo .
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-13-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,160
Posted By FlatheadTed
Re: 1939 radiator overflow tank?

If theirs is any question whether you your Radiator is up to the job add a shroud ,this is with original fan this can give you 15/20% more cooling ,a extra row of tubes in the core could do it also...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-12-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 632
Posted By FlatheadTed
Re: Brake pedal travels too far

I agree with Cadillac also , if you pull the hand brake on and the pedal sets higher with one pump then its a adjustment problem.But likely a bit of both .Adjustment rod or mismatched MC or Air .
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-11-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,490
Posted By FlatheadTed
Re: Banjo Steering Wheel - why are they sought after?

I see its a sedan you can do as suggested, it may come through the rear door ,the rod can take a little bending but not much ,a 35 wheel has straight spokes.you need a puller to remove it .loosen...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-09-2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 977
Posted By FlatheadTed
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-09-2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,878
Posted By FlatheadTed
Re: To use in hose thermostats or not? 1935 85 V8

You would know this but the modern system when cold circulates the water around the block only, not through the Radiator as it warms up the thermostat opens and it starts to flow through the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-09-2024, 02:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 977
Posted By FlatheadTed
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-08-2024, 02:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,878
Posted By FlatheadTed
Re: To use in hose thermostats or not? 1935 85 V8

In my 35 I run the open system I have a very good Radiator ,like old stock , it has a shroud and runs cold so I added thermostats . it drops about a ltr .To work properly some of the time the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-08-2024, 01:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,878
Posted By FlatheadTed
Re: To use in hose thermostats or not? 1935 85 V8

Ford thought there was a vacuum in the block with pump in heads, so placed the pumps in the block to push rather than suck in 1937,
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-08-2024, 12:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 977
Posted By FlatheadTed
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-07-2024, 11:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 513
Posted By FlatheadTed
Re: 34 Pickup Rear Brakes

You can cut into the housing to get a deeper wider cut ,use a wrench on it , V it out couple tacks later with welder ,
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-06-2024, 04:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 513
Posted By FlatheadTed
Re: 34 Pickup Rear Brakes

,The part with the 4 rivets could be also interchanged with Model A not hard to do ,its not a cylinder as such , pull the spring then drive the ends of the shoes and rods out .A small Chisel ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-05-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 218
Posted By FlatheadTed
Re: 41 car steering shaft key dim

You are correct 3/16 x 3/4 .Cars with light rod the depth is 1/4 so it does not contact it
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-04-2024, 09:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,878
Posted By FlatheadTed
Re: To use in hose thermostats or not? 1935 85 V8

Sound like the pumps are pumping some of it out the over flow ,so slowing the pump action can be a benefit in some cases .can be what the thermoses are doing
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-04-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,878
Posted By FlatheadTed
Re: To use in hose thermostats or not? 1935 85 V8

Just to add to Terry , if the cars temperature rises at the lights then do not use them.you need extra radiator capacity otherwise they will stay open .Ted
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-04-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 319
Posted By FlatheadTed
Re: 33/34 Pick up Hinges

Thanks for the heads up News.I fabricated a puller a bit like the one here which has worked on light pushes, you use a drill shank because its hardened .When i restored my 35 in the 80s I fitted...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-02-2024, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 319
Posted By FlatheadTed
33/34 Pick up Hinges

Pick up hinges ,Had a difficult time pressing these hinges out about 5 hrs so tried the fast way,by cutting deep .
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-01-2024, 09:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,034
Posted By FlatheadTed
Re: 34 PU New project from an estate- all apart

Nice Work ,I am doing two Cabs my self ,one rusty, one with dents , Ted
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-01-2024, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 372
Posted By FlatheadTed
Re: Paint immersion?

I don't think they worried about the inside , but dipping makes the most sense ,as the tube needs to be rolled around to paint it . I have seen them coming down the line hanging , The steering lock...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-01-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,183
Posted By FlatheadTed
Re: Should I convert from 6 volts to 12 volts

I have done this heaps as you say Polarity doesn't come into it ,
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-30-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 510
Posted By FlatheadTed
Re: Adding red fluid to the fuel guage - 1935 Model 48

You can use the tube from a ball point pen ,
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-30-2024, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,006
Posted By FlatheadTed
Re: Fuel Pump 'Plan B'

Mechanical pumps are reliable ,Check your pipe to the tank ,loose connections were pumps and filters have been removed and joints are sucking air etc .I have done two cars lately were the push rod...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-29-2024, 11:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,138
Posted By FlatheadTed
Re: Bead blasting 33 hood

I would hand work a hood ,scotch wheel ,paint stripper etc not media to risky . You found the Guy
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-29-2024, 03:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,006
Posted By FlatheadTed
Re: Fuel Pump 'Plan B'

4.1/2 is to high for continuous use .
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-23-2024, 08:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 493
Posted By FlatheadTed
Re: 33 Speedometer glass removal

With speed o meter removed . The chrome bessel is about 3/4 wide use large screwdriver under the mounting lug pry it of .
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