What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by ndnchf

I just finished rebuilding this really nice, original paint 1940 generator. I'll be bringing it and other rebuilt generators and cutouts to the Richmond Virginia AACA meet this Saturday.

[Gene1949]

took the old girl for a ride. Never wants to go back home

[BoxCar Tom]

On Saturday took the sedan out at 11AM this is 9:00PM. Seventeen miles out fourteen on the way home when it stopped going forward, lost power but didn't stop running??? I took the fuel pump and carb apart, didn't fix anything but did manage to lose the (97) float valve. So ended up on a piggyback to get home. More fun today, found a float valve, but still not running, now I think it's the ballast resistor. Leave that for more fun tomorrow.

I should add, that car has never been outside overnight since 1955, It spent 39 years in a barn from 55 to 94 when I bought it and it's been garaged since then.

[tubman]

Originally Posted by Gene1949

took the old girl for a ride. Never wants to go back home

Your wife or your car?

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by BoxCar Tom

On Saturday took the sedan out at 11AM this is 9:00PM. Seventeen miles out fourteen on the way home when it stopped going forward, lost power but didn't stop running??? I took the fuel pump and carb apart, didn't fix anything but did manage to lose the (97) float valve. So ended up on a piggyback to get home. More fun today, found a float valve, but still not running, now I think it's the ballast resistor. Leave that for more fun tomorrow.

I should add, that car has never been outside overnight since 1955, It spent 39 years in a barn from 55 to 94 when I bought it and it's been garaged since then.

[ndnchf]

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Had a fun day at our V8 club get together. Not my car, but the '34 made a good photo op 😀

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by ndnchf

Had a fun day at our V8 club get together. Not my car, but the '34 made a good photo op 😀

[ndnchf]

Refurbishing another batch of original Ford cutouts.

Here are the various cutouts used in the Ford flathead V8 era. At top is one variation of the rare two-rate regulator which was optional on factory radio equipped cars starting around 1934. Then left to right are the open feet style which is a carryover from the model A, used Dec 1930 - June 1934. Then the "A" stamped cutout used July 1934 - March 1936. Then the "B" stamped cutout used April 1936 - until end of 3 brush generator production. Any you see marked BATT and ARM are later service replacements.

[glennpm]

I've been busy lately. Pulled the rear end a few weeks ago replaced the torque tube center bearing with one of Skip's, new front and rear grease seals. I also pulled the Columbia right side axle housing and had the rear bearing race replaced. Broke down a week ago due to a faulty rotor and now rewiring my ignition cables but ran out yesterday :-( The solid core kit came with 20' but I needed 23'
sanded down a few paint scrapes and will apply touch-up POR15 today.

Glenn

[Scott52]

52 Ford Crestline Victoria. Engine rebuild sidelined for 15 months while I has rotator Cuff tendon reattachment surgery and rehab. 71 years old. Picking up where you left off is a bit scary. The engine was assembled minus pan and intake. Did not want to button up until I was sure I had not forgotten anything. Every part I took off the engine got into its own baggy then I had wire wheels and cleaned all the hardware. Couldn't find some of the parts. Mind you they are not spread out all over the workbench and tables, but grouped in boxes. I got all the remaining "Baggies" (many already used in reassembly). I save those used,labeled baggies in a box with the labels from new parts used already. Then I put all the rest in a long box in order. At least I have put eyes on all the hardware I have. Couldn't find the starter to engine bracket. It was in the box with the new starter. Couldn't find the oil pump hold down bolt and screen to pump bolts. They were in the new oil pump box. When you are working on the engine each day, you remember that stuff. I've got the pump in and the hold down bolt wired. Couldn't find the instructions for installing the pan seals and I sort of squashed the large diameter rope seal when I installed the pan with a couple bolts to make my run stand. About ready to install the pan and hope for no leaks. During the heat spell we had here in CA, my garage, partially underground, is at 70 deg when it's 100 outside. A joy to be in the garage.

[40coe]

Buying another one...Found this in Kentucky, purchase in progress. This will be number 5 of my Cabovers. Nice original, starts runs, drives.

What can I say it is a disease.

[RalphG]

Not today but yesterday had the 52 Merc out for a photo and video session by the blooming canola fields that are everywhere here. Should be some video of it coming up on my yt channel shortly.
With temps getting well up into the 80s I probably won't be going too far from home with it.

[Old Redneck]

Yesterday put a new Clutch and Pressure Plate in my 35 Ford Pickup. Also a new Master Cylinder. Then change the oil and filled the Steering Box up. Today I was going to check the Air Pressure of the Tires but the Air Compressor locked up and burnt of the motor and ruin the Electric Box. So went to NAPA and bought a 7 1/2 Compressor and they will deliver it tomorrow. I change the Electric Box today and ready for tomorrow I think.

[ndnchf]

Originally Posted by Old Redneck

Yesterday put a new Clutch and Pressure Plate in my 35 Ford Pickup. Also a new Master Cylinder. Then change the oil and filled the Steering Box up. Today I was going to check the Air Pressure of the Tires but the Air Compressor locked up and burnt of the motor and ruin the Electric Box. So went to NAPA and bought a 7 1/2 Compressor and they will deliver it tomorrow. I change the Electric Box today and ready for tomorrow I think.

Nice truck!

[ndnchf]

Its too bad this discussion just can't seem to keep traction. I think its fun to see what everyone is working on 😕

Well today I finished restoring another 1933 - 1936 style flathead V8 generator. I'll be taking this and others to the AACA Eastern meet in Hampton Virginia in a few weeks.

[Planojc]

Put the top down and went for a ride.

[rockfla]

Finally able to get back on the 41 GP. It stinks when you have to rely on others for help, but getting the engine back in without tearing up half the Jeep by myself wasn't in the cards.....SO my brother came over and lent a helping hand. One of the pressure plate bolts snapped so I had to do some time with my mill and get that problem solved BUT once I got that drilled and ez-out'ed and in about 20 mins had the block in and bolted up.....NOW its on me to Get-er' Done!!! Lots of details to tend to on final assembly

[ndnchf]

Changed the oil on my '35 Fordor (1939 24 stud motor). It sure was nice having a proper wrench for that big oil drain plug! Found the wrench at the Charlotte auto fair last April.

[farmertom]

I too changed the motor oil in my '37 fordor saturday.ican see that multi-wrench hanging on a nail in a ford dealership. didnt take long for me to get proper size socket to fit that monster size drain plug. Tom.

[ndnchf]

More maintenance on the '35 Fordor this morning. Pull the plugs (Autolite 216s) for inspection - all looked good tan to light brown, gap at .025". Checked head nut torque at 45 ft lbs and cleaned the air filter copper mesh. A good morning's work.