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Got a 1950 Ford Crestliner w/396 auto and am running power brakes with discs/drums. but I do not have a proportioning valve in the system. My...
Somebody post the picture !
Dad bought mine in 1958. I did the work on it in the early 70's and got ownership in 2001. [IMG]
I have lots of media blasting to do and am trying to keep moisture off the parts. I have an upright Sears a/c and after an hour of blasting, it...
As promised - update. Put it all back together, and.... IT RUNS!!!! and then my 6 year old Optima battery quit. :-( Seriously... but thanks to...
I hope that everyone who replied will see this post, but with ya'll's help and guidence, I have got it to the point that I can leave a skid mark...
The arm from the pedal was only ~2.5" long, but I increased it to about 5", with the idea that I could get more 'throw' from the pedal. I thought...
Latest update.. New coil, new points new condensor new wire from dist to coil better ground wire inside the dist... Haven't tried it all yet,...
How? What needs to be moved?
Man, I don't know... the arm of the pedal pulls on a app 5" flat bar (seen in the upper right of the pic) and that goes to the top of the flat...
A while back I asked if early 40's brakes would stop good and the response was yes..so now, I need to get mine to do so. Here's the deal- I took...
Thanks fellers... I yanked the dist tonight and am going thru it wire by wire and I have a new coil on the way tomorrow. Dist gear is solid....
Posted in Fordbarn too, but maybe there's more folks looking in HAMB... ***** 1955 272cuin. 3K miles since a full engine overhaul. Has been...
May need to replace one on my '55, but it's a stock 6v system....Question... are condensors voltage specific? Must I get a 6v condensor or can I...
Thanks guys... I figured it'd be a pain... any idea what the timing (provided I fabricate a setup as has been described) should be set at? There's...
Posted on the barn also...no replies..trying here, too. Running a '36 in my '34 and have converted to the mallory dual point with the slotted...
For those who are watching this one... Atwater Mike and Mr48chev were right on target. Pulled each wire off the cap (one at a time) - sprayed...
Thought of that..that's why I pulled the dist out and bench-adjusted the points. thanks tho... :)
I don't think so... the hose clamp was not tightened enough (I have to use Coolflex hoses because I've got a Walker radiator in it- so there are 8...
This has been the week for me to be on here asking stuff- I think my brain is fried from job hunting for 2 years... Anyway, my '36 flathead (in...
I have a homemade master cylinder bracket in my '34. The pedal pulls forward on a flat bar that pivots 2" down and 2" below that it pushes...
Thanks guys - good suggestions all...and ones I had not thought of..that's why I asked... :D
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Looking for new ideas, 'cause this ain't working permanently. I have a black 7 billard ball (yes, a black 7- custom made by the factory for an...
I know some guys in here were involved in the movie CARS...anyone know if there is going to be a sequel to it?
Thanks for all the replies- got some good filters now... But LOOK- is this correct??: "its my understanding that clear (496-00) is to be used...
Gauge at the gun is set at 20psi as per the manuf. I thought low pressure meant LOW...40 seems like normal... Strained paint and the gun has a...
Well crabs, guys, Im back again I thought I had this deal figured out, but not so fast. <O:p</O:p Im using a brand NEW HVLP gun at 20psi,...
Alright, I cleaned this sucker from stem to stern and then set it up like hotflint suggested and it's working like it should...nice smooth coating...
Using an HVLP gun with the cup on top...for small stuff, but it needs to be able to lay a smooth surface when I spray clearcoat. Right now, it's...
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