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  1. flatmotor40

    popping out exhaust

    Just started.Went to store and came out and seems to run a little rough but then when I stepped on it from red light a pop from the exhaust,Did it a couple times as i went heavy on throttle.but it seem to run a little rough.It has done this before but it was moisture in cap.Frt cap 59ab.Checked...
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    ear end vent for 40

    what does anyone use for vent on a 40.I have the top bolt drilled and a tube up higher that the bolt but this week I put it on the lift and it has leaked more oil than ever.It has oil on the axle tube.Never before Thanks for help
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    brakes

    Had front drivers side brake lock up last week.Cam adjuster just moved to tighten up shoe to drum.Has anyone had this trouble.I have been driving it for years and just happened.Thought about going to bendix style.Any one done this .Thanks
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    led headlight for 40

    Need to see better at night.What is the best headlight conversion for the 40 headlight bucket?
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    English 97's

    I have 2 97's and they are leaking the gas out of the bowls overnight.Making it hard to start the next day and a little hard to crank after running it a few miles and trying to recrank after it sits for 5 minutes like it is flooding.Had these on for a couple years.Found this out as I was going...
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    97 question

    Still having trouble with my Stromberg 97's.When I drive somewhere even if it a mile or so and stop come back in a few minutes and the car seems to be flooding have to crank it over and over and sometime have to pull the chock a little to get it to run.Sometime I press throttle a little and it...
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    stromberg 97 problems

    Still having a little problem with my 97's.Drive thr car and go into store and come back in 5-10 minutes or so doesn't matter.I have to chock it to get it to run.Could the float be too high.Never checked since I put the 2 on a few years ago.These are Stromberg 97.It alsmost acts like it is...
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    For Sale spreader bar

    1932 spreader bar for spare tire.$100 + ship
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    Stromberg 97

    Have a set of new 97's from Stromberg and when i drive it a few miles and stop I have to choke it a little to get it cranked again.Like it is a little flooded.I have 2 inch phenolic spacers under both carbs.This just started couple months ago.Had these for a year or so.I have one of his...
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    carbs

    2 Super 97's rebuilt $250 + ship 2 Holley 94 rebuilt a few years ag but was running when i took them off.$150+ship
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    40 Ford heater

    Used heater need rebuilding but nor dented.
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    For Sale 40 convertible parts

    2 1940 Ford convertible top vacuum cylinders.$125 plus shipping.
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    transmissions

    Have 2 side shift transmission.$125 each
  14. flatmotor40

    water direction

    When water comes out of the head which direction is the water going.I put a 90 degree elbow on the back of the pass head to run to the Vintage air Heater box.No A/C.I have a hard ime getting hot water to the heater itself.I have a line going to the lower pass side radiator hose.Does water go...
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    clutch question

    If you have the engine on a stand and new clutch on engine and trans bolted up can you use a large wench to disengage the clutch by moving the throw out bearing.Or is the spring pressure of pressure plate too strong without mechanical advantage of the pedal.Don't want to put it in and have to...
  16. flatmotor40

    flywheel too big?

    Just bought a new flywheel from Speedway and it is about 1/8 larger on the ring gear.The old flywheel has kinda a radius on the teeth but the new one doesn't.It it hitting the cast housing on my 59ab at the 12 o'clock position.Locks the motor up.Loosen the bolts just a little tap the flywheel...
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    no third gear

    Shifts great in reverse 1st,2nd but will not go into 3rd gear on the shifter at all just stops.You can't even force it.Running down the road or sitting in shop with engine running or engine off.Thanks
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    fuel pump problems

    Last 2 outings had to get wrecker tow 1 time but made it home the next time.Electric pump with 2 Stromberg 97's fuel pressure was 1 1/2 but after driving 19 miles stopped no fuel pressure.Towed home.Cranked to get in garage off wrecker.After a few days checked psi with regulator off 2 1/2 psi so...
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    clutch

    Went to Summit cruise night last night and got to smelling clutch during the ride.I guess it is time for a new one.Guess it is best to pull engine and trans to do it instead of rear end and Mitchell OD.Where is best clutch to get.
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    fenders for 46

    L/R rear fenders for 46 gas door still attached $250 you pick up half way between Atl and Macon ga.They came off a 4 dr
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