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    Stock 52 F1

    Hi I have a buddy wanting to take his truck on long highway run. Engine has been well maintained but never rebuilt. Oil pressure 30 or more. What’s thoughts running 3k RPM for couple hours?
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    Interesting video

    Hi Gents If you seen this before ignore. If not, I enjoyed hope you do to https://youtu.be/sUvM5te8ZoY
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    Aluminum heads

    Hi Gents I hope this doesn’t start a long thread about positive/ negative on aluminum vs stock heads. But here goes. I’m looking for a project to keep me off the couch. I’m thinking about switching my stock 39 heads with aluminum. Here’s my questions: 1- Can the heads be installed (without...
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    51 f1

    All stock. Today when leaving the house (after 5 min idle warm up) it felt like the emergency brake was on. I pushed clutch in and checked and the brake was off. I then left for store. All good except....when pulling into parking spot in first gear, a huge rapid bang bang bang and stumbling...
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    39 coupe headers

    Hi Gents My 39 has a later 239 and dual exhaust. I’m thinking about buying reds headers. I have couple questions. First I should say I have a friend with a lift, so car will be up. How tough a job is it to replace the manifolds with headers? Will I require additional piping? Or will it...
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    Bolt remover socket

    Hi Gents Another stripped bolt....ugh Thinking about buying ABN bolt and nut remover sockets. Anyone have? Anyone suggest a reasonable priced set?
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    Is it just me?

    It’s starting to get cold up here in MA. I have 180 stats. I recently opened the heater valve, on hose. Now that side of the engine seems run colder. Left side 170-180 and right side 160 or lil less. Or it has nothing to do with heater and that stat sticking open?
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    39 deluxe coupe

    Delete- I found the part at Carpenter- 91A-7011115-PR —— for the next Barner�� Hi Gents Need a little assistance again. Going from memory of friends car. I want to replace the wood that the accelerator peddle screws into and goes all the way across to inner side. I did a search...
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    Eab

    Hi Gents Two questions: Is a EAB still a 239? What years were they produced? Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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    Tool question

    Hi Gents Will I ruin a 18 volt saws all if I mate it with a 20 volt battery?
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    39 LED tail lights

    Hi Gents Stock 6 volt positive ground. I installed leds in rear tail lights. The type that has 72 bulbs and is a complete unit. I also needed to install inline resistors in order to excite the flasher. Will the wrong size resistor impact brightness. I also notice the flash is much quicker...
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    6 volt question

    Hi Gents My grandson and I are planning a fall road trip. Can the 6 volt cigar lighter charge a cell phone without damaging it?
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    Tool question

    Hi Gents I like using my Dewalt impact with the adapter for sockets. Unfortunately the adapter continually brakes. Anyone have a good brand name that can handle the challenge of impact sockets on tough bolts and nuts?
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    Helmet distro gaskets

    Hi Gents Aside from moisture can a helmet run without gaskets? Or will the distro (inner cap) be too close to rotor?
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    Coil wire

    Hi Gents What size wire best from resistor to coil?
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    Ballast resistor

    1939 stock car. What would be symptom of an original ballast resistor going bad? Can it be intermittent? Work and then not work? Is there a way to get test to insure it’s working properly?
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    Car wax & car polish

    Hi Gents What’s the difference between these two?
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    39 workn towards an end

    Hi Gents I'm finishing up my mostly stock 39 (with EAB) and have some questions: Had cast heads, am thinking about aluminum. Which ones best? I don't mean manufacture, but I understand there are different ways they are cut. Should I use studs or bolts? is one better than other? Now that Roy...
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    39-40 coupe struts

    Hi gents Anyone put adjustable rear struts in a 39 or 40? If yes what?
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    NGK plugs

    Hi gents Anyone know what the difference is between B4-L & B6-L for NGK?
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