Recent content by DFS

Thanks everyone, these are great answers for exactly what I could not find on my own!

Someday I may restore or replace my liquid temp gauge that has lost its red color, until then, any recommendations for a temp sensor and gauge I could add to the spare port on my heads? Still 6V, positive ground. Thank you.

Thanks everyone. Access is embarrassingly obvious now!

I need to troubleshoot the fuel gauge for my '37 4-door sedan. There are two covers about two inches in diameter on the floor of the trunk, would one of these access the tank sender? Thank you.

This has been a very through and expert discussion of hot starting issues. Not mentioned, is there a resistor in series with the 6V ignition wire, like my '37, or had this been eliminated by 1950? This resistor is heat sensitive. The resistor cools off quickly on its own when the ignition is...

I struggled with 6V stalling and difficulty restarting for years. Wait awhile or overnight, without recharging battery, restart with no issue. Finally resolved - had the ignition coil rebuilt. My guess - the coil would heat up and fail. Electric troubleshooting is a step by step series of...

Removing & reinstalling spyder hubcaps - Aside from common sense (pry a little, work around the circumference and don't scratch) are there any tips for this job? I think these are '36 hubcaps on '37 wheels? Corrections are welcome. Thank you, David 1937 V8, four door convertible

Thank you very much. Will I find same main adjuster on the rear brakes?

Would someone be able to identify these brakes according to this front brake photo? The car is a '37 with upgraded, unknown hydraulics. I would like to adjust the shoes, and read a very thorough thread Adjusting Brakes for a 39 - 41 Ford, but am not certain if it applies to these brakes. Thank...

If I could buy it off the shelf, I would, but a weld fix sounds good. Thanks for list of suppliers and step bolt suggestion. I'll get it fixed!

I am trying to find a pawl for my hand brake. Tooth is worn off. Car is a '37, but I do not think the lever is original. Any suggestions where I could find a replacement? Thank you, David

Without seeing the circuit diagram, in general, the two connections of an ammeter are in series with either the positive or negative conductor. For your device, whether DC to AC inverter or 6V to 12V converter, make only one connection on the terminal of the ammeter (if it fits) and other...

Thanks for help and identification of Dorman bleeders. Mine are 7/16. I am sure my father selected them for the low profile needed to accomodate the 12 o'clock position of the link to the shock absorber. Jammed a towel between the bleeder and link, and there was almost no clean up. I made more...

I see what you mean about bleeder. Both rear wheel bleeders look the same. I'll guess they are ok, but won't know until I get more done. I have opened and closed both bleeders, so at least they are not frozen. After I put the wheels back on, I can pressurize from the top of MC without moving...

Yes, wheel back on first! Thanks