Recent content by Dirtslinger

You're exactly right, that's whats got me confused. I'll have to fuss with it soon.

Well here's a quick update. I got everything working, turn signals, parking lights but only one brake light works.....Headlight switch is still good, just had a bad fuse connection.

Youre a big help Huey, thank you.

Not sure rich. But if there is no fuse or a way to "reset" the headlight switch then Im looking to purchase a new switch. Any recommendations on where to buy one? Shoebox-central has them...

Thank you all for the help, very appreciated. I think I've got the turn signal situation figured out but unfortunately Im having lots of trouble with my parking lights. I used a test light on my headlight switch and found the power coming in and the output side for the headlights but the other 3...

Thanks hueyhoolihan, I will order one of those. Its actually an autolamp 9200, Im finding it very difficult to find a wiring diagram on the web.

I do have dual filament bulbs. I believe I need a better turn signal switch, any recommendations for one? And I need to find the output side of the headlight switch for the parking lights as my instrument panel bulbs aren't getting any power either.

Well Im not sure if my car originally had turn signals. When I purchased it, it came with an Autolite 9200 on the column. This must be for a 12 volt, right? Because the wires are quite small. My car is still 6 volt. I managed to get the signals to work but I have no parking lights as I remove...

Great info gentleman, thank you.

Im in San Diego. Not too concerned with the original look but will 215-85 fit a 5.5" wide rim?

Well I purchased a set of 16" wheels for my 49 Tudor. They came with tires but unfortunately I need a new set and don't want to spend $250 a tire on Coker or Firestones. Wheels are 5.5" wide, what size can I go with? It seems most tires that are 28" tall are either commercial or snow tires!

Looking forward to part 2 and as Ford 38v8 said, many of us like quick low buck rebuilds, that way you get it in the car and back on the road. I spent too much money and time, I like your method better.

Leon, I gave that some thought and will try it. The only way to make a factory type cap work is to raise the neck on the rad correct?

Temps were under 180 on both heads, Im goin to look for a new cap. Wish I wouldve kept my original rad and got it cleaned....

I've rebuilt my engine (8ba) this past year and have finally gotten it running. Im having issues with coolant bursting out of the drivers side lower radiator hose after running it for a few minutes. It seems as thought the system is pressurized and forces coolant out that hose. That hose is new...