Recent content by ScubaChief60

Hey... I think I would get one of those hand pumps online or from Harbor Freight and place the suction end right where the fuel line meets the Carb. See if you can pull fuel all the way there. That is the way I initially primed my line years back and that should tell you a lot about if you...

Advise if Acetone worked? It cleared mine right up.

Thank you for the details... i will do just as you said.

My local NAPA has: - the 80W-90 GL-4 gear oil - the 80W-90 GL-5 gear oil - the SAE 30 motor oil - the NAPA Gold #1006 oil canister filter I replaced all and using the GL-5 in the rear end and the GL-4 in the manual 3-speed transmission. While I was at it I double checked that the oil line at...

My '35 had a bent drag link from before 1955 as I imagine since when I acquired it in 1991... it came with a 1955 plate. My drag link was not rebuild-able. I had to replace it. Did that just before my Hunter alignment last fall.

I used acetone,,, and it blew thru the clog in 10 seconds! She's looking great now... just need to install it.

Hey "The rim is now a garden hose reel at mates place."... that made me smile... thank you! :)

Thank you. I have contacted Firestone/Bridgestone Support in Canada. I will post what they have to advise too.

Great information & thanks!

Thanks for this information 30Murray. I read your attached white paper. I am using Firestone Transforce radials with radial tubes on my '35 and I have the original wire rims. Anyone know if a visual inspection with wheel on rim is sufficient or does the tire need to come off of the rim to...

Hello all... The final piece to my 1935 Model 48 Fordor rebuild is getting the hydro-static gauge working correctly. My hydro-static sending unit looks OK I replaced the air line many years back. I have the red fluid ready to go. My gauge was only ok... and I got my hands on one that...

Thanks all!

Thanks all... I have some work to do... It's been while so I think maybe time to drain and refill.

Amount... :)

Hello all, Someone remind me the weight oil and amounts for the rear differential and for the three speed manual transmission in my 1935 Ford Model 48? I drained and refilled them many years back... and see I have a quart of 600 weight from Macs still on my parts shelf. I recall that oil...