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I have a generator that only seems to put out 12.5v at higher revs.. during heavy traffic driving it hovers around 11/12v. If a smaller pulley was used would this give me the required voltage at lower speeds ie;30 mph? Next question, .. if it would work is there a smaller pulley available and...

I’ve just been out in the roadster and thought I’d do a bit of routine maintenance when I got home. The car was running fine. I checked the plugs and found them a bit sooty . I cleaned them and refitted them, gaps were fine... In my wisdom I decided I would adjust the mixture screws on the carb...

I’ve got a 32 roadster and it has a 40 Ford Standard steering wheel fitted. The spoke in the wheel is about 25 to 1 position when going straight ahead. The drag link is the stock Ford non adjustable type. Does the 32 and the 40 have different positioned key ways or am I being really stupid and...

I have a motor with the number stamped on the flat area at the rear where the intake manifold sits on the drivers side( LHD) The numbers as best as I can tell are; *R99-52462M* I’ve looked on the internet , Vanpeltsaled etc, but can’t find a match... anyone know what it is?

I’m in the process of getting the parts ready to fit a T5 into the Cabriolet and would like to know how others have sorted out the speedometer problem.The trans I am intending to use has the electronic speedo version.I would like if at all possible to keep my original speedo and don’t want a...

I’m mulling over what to do with my 36..it drives nice as a stocker but I wouldn’t want to take it any great distance. I’ve had several early Fords and I’ll be honest, the three speed transmissions really put me off driving them.The box is in fine fettle and works as well as it ever will but...

I recently came into possession of this timing fixture but I have no paperwork with it. I’ve searched online and it looks similar to a KRWilson.Can anyone confirm this or identify it. Thankyou

Is there a way of finding out the original colour that your car left the factory with?I suspect that mine has had a total respray at some time and would like to know if it was like for like ,or not. The car needs repainting and Im wondering about a full colour change so I thought I'd see what...

I’m looking at options on changing my brakes to hydraulics.Im pretty sure I’m going for self energising brakes for the front but was wondering if standard 40 brakes would’ve ok on the rear.As the front brakes are supposed to be more efficient in a conventional system ie; disc front/ drum rears...

Here is a tip for making your early tail lights brighter.I recently bought my 36 and as usual the til lights were pretty dim.In the past I've tried fitting stainless steel ,tin foil,and painting the housings white ,all with little or next to no improvement. This time I took the reflector out of...

I've just driven my 36 properly since I got it and there is a whine coming from the rear of the distributor.At first I thought it was coming from the new Powergen alternator but after removing the v belt and using a listening stick it was found to be coming from the rear of the distributor. I...

I have a 37 steering box that Im fitting to the Cabriolet.I bought a rebuild kit for the box and it arrived on Thursday.I commenced trying to remove the existing worm gear!!!..no ammount of persuasion would shift that sucker so I split it with a cutting disc in the angle grinder and off it...

I am having difficulty removing the spare wheel cover on the Cabriolet.I have unlocked the cone under the hubcap and taken that off but I can't shift the cover.I don't want to rive at it and damage something, so can someone please explain if I'm missing something.Ive tried searching the archives...

I am going to fit 16x7" tyres to the rear of my cabriolet and according to the chart I need a 20 tooth turtle for the speedo drive.Ive searched all the usual places but can't seem to locate any suppliers.Does anyone know if they are available and if so where.Average speed cameras are popping up...

Can anyone tell me if there is a way to fit a T5 g/box into a 36 without having to take out the centre section of the x member.I realise the details regarding the rear end and torquetube mods etc, but I am unclear about the x member area.I know that kits are available to replace the Ford centre...

Whilst awaiting some warmer weather ,I'm musing over some possible changes to my 36. I read a lot of comments about upgrading the steering box to the later 37/40 boxes and how this is a real improvement over the original.Is the work and expense worth it,ie,is there a real improvement or a...

I'm contemplating changing over from 6v to 12v on the 36.What parts need changing in the ignition IE,condenser.. Is the condenser voltage specific or does it work on either 6 or 12volts? Ive done the 6v to 12v change before on my old 36 3 window coupe but can't remember the details. TIA.

I've recently bought a 36 Cabriolet that has been described as both Bambolino Blue and Amory Green.....can anyone say for sure which it is .

I've just refurbished an old Art Deco style heater and I am thinking of fitting it into the Cabriolet.Before I start actually doing anything I need to know if it is worthwhile...does the water actually circulate through the heater matrix with the poor pumps and water taking the path of least...

Last night I took delivery of my new car..a 1936 Cabriolet.It fired straight up and ran great, however the lights don't work,the brake lights don't work and the horns don't work.I downloaded the diagrams from Vanpelt and have spent the day trying to get things sorted. First off I checked the "...