Recent content by grovesmr

The one in my hand... While I don't have a BB around to check, and it's been a long time since I've used an air rifle... I think what was there is very similar in size, to the best of my recognition. It was significantly larger than that of the ball under the pump plunger. My best guess was a...

:) I don't think I could have made a better definitely vague answer myself (regarding the ball/needle)

36 is getting an 8ba. It was missing a few things, but I think you answered my question with it going to the distributor

Carb 2

Rebuilding two carbs, one for grandpa's 35, the other or my 36 pickup. The 35 has a 59ab, after pulling from long time storage, replace most of the 39 brakes and ignition. Had an issue with "vapor lock" but I think that may be due to the fact that a gasket didn't exist at the power valve. So...

By hand? No. I'm not a 200lb gorilla. With a short ratchet no problem

This was my diagnosis well. Can't rule out some other things just yet. New to these old cars but by tearing down the flathead for my truck I have seen some parts and I thought it might be this. I guess this is worth looking into. Thank you sir

You sir are a smart ***. Compliments to you good sir

Thanks Kevin. I should have stated I know it should be reverse polarity. Or maybe we now have the reverse in modern times. 🤣 A helper would be be nice, I can only see so much when my foot is attached to the starter. I hear the starter but can't see the fan move. .. I guess it's possible the...

I figured they were out there, 6v pumps. I just threw that in there to show it's been tinkered with. I don't know how to check if the car wants 12v or 6v. I don't want to damage a guage or something by throwing in a 12v battery just to kick the starter.

The car in question is a 35 roadster. Engine is a 59ab. It's been sitting out of service for at least 15 years. Battery is a year old. Never used yet. But stored in climate controlled garage since I bought it. I got 6v with my meter and I've been charging for about an hour. Car is equipped...

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Pretty rough, so had to fix it up, and because i tend to go the long way, I decided to attempt making a matching mirror image from scratch.

I think mightycarmods did something like this on their YouTube channel. They used various methods on different panels for a somewhat scientific experiment. Salt water, beer, and urine.

Not for my truck, not even for an early v8. Looks a little small for a 28/9 model a. But it's pretty cool. If the mechanism was modified for a cable operation it'd be really cool