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I need B-2036 brake return springs for my 1934 Ford Victoria. Has anyone identified an alternative?

I just realized that the front brakes have Flathead Teds energizers installed on the front brakes.

I just completed the adjustment of the mechanical brakes on my 1934 Ford Victoria. They appear to be original. I am concerned I did something wrong because the brake peddle can be pushed to the floor with some effort. The brakes now stop the car OK but on a hard stop the peddle hits the...

The wheel cylinder appears to be a 1936-1946 Chevrolet (Huck Hydraulic Brakes).

Thank you all for the great advice. I advanced the timing and that helped a little but it still overheats at an idle and after driving for 15 minutes or so. Found a local radiator shop that does antique car radiators and I will be removing the radiator next week for evaluation by the radiator...

FYI - the motor is a 1934, 21 stud with aluminum heads.

Did the exhaust gas test tonight and the liquid did not change color - no exhaust gas in the radiator. Basically the engine starts and runs smoothly and slowly heats up - about 15 minutes to get up to 190F. I tried blowing addition air through the radiator with a shop vac. This slowed how fast...

Thank you for all the advice. Just got back from vacation (must keep the wife happy). My plan is to test for exhaust gas in the coolant. If that is OK, I will install thermostats and see if that helps. If that does not fix the problem, I will have the radiator cleaned and/or re-cored. I will...

How do you check for a leaking head gasket?

Ted, radiator cap fits tight. I put a thermometer in the top of the radiator and temperature slow increases to 190 F before I shut off the engine. Takes about 20 minutes. Outside temp is 60F. Already cleaned the radiator with vinegar. Last night I drove around the block for 20 minutes and it...

I recently purchased a 1934 Ford Victoria V8 and it overheats while idling and driving. It starts easily and runs well. I have flushed the radiator but did not get very much crude. Also, used a shop vacuum suck and blow air through the radiator and block. Very little resistance in the block...