Recent content by Tom Mazz/CT

Has anyone used a NAPA combustion gas detector to check for leaking head gasket? Do I plug the overflow tube??

Was the gas tank removed during the restoration work. Is it possible the tank is not fully seated.m

Looking for Connecticut Plate 1939 - I-111 I know it's a long shot - A friend has had this tag number in the family since his grandfather bought a new ford in 1939. Tom Mazz/CT

I drive a 30 CCPU with an original 40 HP drive train except for hydraulic brakes. The pickup is fine around town and secondary roads by I don't like it above 45mph. I also have a 34 Five Window Coupe with later 100 HP flathead and hydraulic brakes. I have no problems driving the 34 on the...

JD, I had a similar problem with my V8 cranking slow when hot - search my previous thread "Will a starter heatshield help" Tom

Never Seize is used as a thread lubricant. It is commonly used in high temp applications such as jet engine assembly. An excellent choice for exhaust manifold studs & nuts. I also like it on brake drum to axle surfaces, disc brake studs and lug nuts. As others have posted it dries out in the...

How about removing fairly new tires from a painted rim without messing up the paint job ??? I have a 5 year old tire that developed a slow tube leak leak. What is a good method to remove the tube without making a mess? (bought 5 tires,tubes, and rim liners all new from Coker Tire) 1 out of...

John, I had a very similar problem. My engine seemed to idle fine but would not accelerate, stumble, popping etc. I was thinking it was not getting enough fuel but it was actually getting too much air as is in a vacuum leak. I found the aluminum carb body warped / out of flat to the steel...

I feel confident that the starter is in good shape - The engine when hot takes more current than when cold -- I re-read the last post from Vic Piano and he says that he hasn't seen a slow cranking motor ( hot or cold) not fire if the coil was OK.......Today I measured the voltage to the coil (a...

Re: Will a Starter Heatshield Help - update First off - Thanks everyone for the input. This is what I did yesterday. Pulled the starter to re-inspect. Brushes and springs had been previously replaced and looked good. Bushing in end cap had been replaced and shows no signs of wear. I did...

I have stock exhaust manifolds that are about 3" from the starter and my exhaust is fabricated from stock pipes that runs parallel to the starter with about about 1 1/4" clearance. All electrical connections are clean.

My 59AB engine is slower to crank when hot. I have heavy battery cables, new battery (6 volt), generator is working fine, timing is set properly, water temp is good. It appears that the engine is just harder to turn when hot. I have heard that some have used a heatshield around the starter to...

Tom, I am running standard light bulbs (6V). I do not have the internal EVR as the 3rd brush is installed. I do not know if I have a regulator inside the cutout. I just started the car and when I go from idle to high speed the amp meter moves up to +1-2 amps. returning to idle the needle...

The amp output on my generator is very low - about 1 amp. Moving the 3rd brush doesn't seem to have any effect. Is this because I might have an aftermarket voltage regulator built inside the cutout? Can I run a jumper around the cutout to see if the amperage increases? If I turn on lights...

Found it listed in the 1933 Ford Restorers Guide - Should be the same for the 34: Turning Circle - Right 41 ft 5 inches Left 39 ft 4 inches