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I have 2 questions for my 1934 Cabriolet- it is all stock. The charging gauge shows it is discharging when the engine is running. I checked the generator with a volt meter and it’s putting out 6+ volts. Is this normal? Next question is I see advertisements in V8 Times for Early Ford V8 Club...

Thank you to everyone who took the time to answer my post on brake issues 1940 Ford. All your help is much appreciated. Best, Tim

Checked online having difficulty finding 1940 year info would you know specific address? Thank you for the lead.

Thanks I’m definitely using DOT3 brake fluid

Problem - Can't get a full brake pedal. Left front wheel cylinder was locked up. Replaced both front wheel cylinders and brake shoes plus hardware. Went to bleed those wheel cylinders and both started to leak during the bleeding. At that time took original wheel cylinders to be rebuilt. When...

Sorry for long explanation thought every detail would help. (Ford dealer mechanic helping me). While driving car heard front wheel squeaking noise. Got under car and found wheel cylinder very hot. Ordered new cylinders and shoes and replaced. Bled system 3-4 times and removed all air. Pedal felt...

Thanks for your advice. Will definitely do that.

Thank you. I will use your advice.

Thanks for your comment.

Thank you for your input.

Thanks for your advice. My plan was to get a new tank also.

Thank you. Your info is very helpful. I’m going to grab my grandson and will use your advice. If you think of anything else please let me know.

I have a 1934 Ford Cabriolet rumble seat coupe. A friend recommended putting Sea Foam Engine Treatment into the gas tank to run better. Few weeks later the engine stopped running and I discovered Sea Foam reacted with the paint in the gas tank (ethanol never bothered the paint) Seems now I have...

Hello. My 1927 Model T has an oil leak on back of the transmission where the ball on wishbone attaches. Last year I cleaned the area and applied J.B. Weld (the one in a plastic tube that you mix with finger and apply to leak area). This did not work. Wondering if there is an easy fix without...

Thanks for your advice. I start with the easy things first.