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  1. bob from red oak

    Engine dies while driving

    I have 1941 PU with a 59 AB engine. In the driveway starts and runs fine. Take it for a spin and the first mile runs fine. Then it dies like it is out of gas. I set for 5-10 minutes starts right up runs great for about half mile dies again. Set 10 minutes does the same thing. I am thinking the...
  2. bob from red oak

    Starter brushes

    Any suggestions for holding back starter brushes so end cap will go back on starter.
  3. bob from red oak

    mystery switch

    I have a 1941 PU and still learning a lot about it. Can anyone tell me what this switch is under the dash on the left side of the steering column. Sorry don't know how to post a picture. The original ignition switch is not being used as it has a newer one added to the dash. The wires from the...
  4. bob from red oak

    Low speed miss

    I have a '41 PU with a 59 AB engine. It was running rich. I took the carb apart, installed new float and carb kit. Initial start up gas running out of accelerator pump area. Reset float. Now starts and idles great. Has noticeable miss with when I slowly add rpms. Since it did not have this...
  5. bob from red oak

    Gratitude

    It is 4:30 am on Christmas day 2020. Just drinking a cup of coffee and thinking about things i am grateful for this year. A tough year for many, not to mention my own fight with cancer and my wife's bout with heart surgery, Yet I have a long list of things I consider blessings this year. On my...
  6. bob from red oak

    difficult hood latch

    I bought a 1941 PU a months ago and I am learning a lot of things from the forum. My hood latch seems extremely tight. I hate to fix it if it ain't broke but I have to use a wrench to pull up on the latch to open it and I feel like I could lose a finger when I push it closed. It it normal to be...
  7. bob from red oak

    Repair Manual

    New to this forum. I've had a Model A for a few years and enjoyed learning about repairs and keeping it going. I recently bought a 1941 PU and look forward to more new learning experiences. What are the best repair manuals similar to Les Andrew to the A's? I got the Shop Manual but I need a...
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