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I found part of a gear tooth in the drain plug cavity when I changed the trans oil this summer, so decided to do a rebuild. I purchased Mac's transmission book, which is very helpful to the rebuild job. Working at making a parts list by measuring, counting teeth and identifying parts raised...

After 80 years, the rear spring has lost its spring. I purchased a new spring from Eaton Detroit Spring, P/N ML 659. I will be replacing the shackles and bushings as well, and that is where the question comes up. I haven't removed the old spring from the car yet, to confirm the existing eye...

I need some suggestions on where to look for blockage in the carb on my stock ’46, 59AB with Model 59 carb. The engine started idling rough and these are the steps I’ve taken to troubleshoot the condition. Vacuum at idle is steady at 20”, shorting individual plugs gives little change in RPM...

Starting preseason service on my '46 Super Deluxe Coupe. When I bought the car, I cleaned and packed the front and rear bearings with CRC SL3131 grease. I now have 7500 miles since the job was done, and I'm questioning if I need to repack the wheel bearings. Questions: Do I need to repack at...

I'm looking at replacing the clutch and the rear spring on my '46, so the two jobs will go together when the time comes. I've read posts on here, that suggests there are different size clutches. Is there a way to determine what size there is currently? Stock with a 59AB engine. What clutch...

I recently purchased a pack of 10 LED dash bulbs off Amazon, and found that the locating pins in the bases were so poorly made that they won't lock into the socket. Before I get roasted for buying off Amazon, the incandescent bulbs I got from a "flathead supplier" had the same issue. The bulb...

I have searched several forums for LED dash lights, but can't find a supplier or part number that lists the correct cross for the stock #55 bulb.

The starter on my stock 59AB, '46 Super Deluxe, decided it was time to quit. I took it to the local rebuilder, and the diagnosis is that there is a flat spot on the com where there was arcing. The com is also too small in diameter, as a result of many rebuilds over the years. Looking in the...

I had my '46 Coupe up on stands this past weekend, to check oil levels and grease all fittings. I did the clamshell/U-joint and the drive shaft center bearing fittings with four "shots" each, with a standard hand lever gun. My question is; how much grease is needed, given it can't get out or...

I was looking for a USB charger for my '46 Coupe, 6V + ground, and found this supplier that makes them to fit in ashtrays of classic cars. I contacted the Phil owner of Classic Chargers in Penticton BC, about one for my '46, and it wasn't one that he supplied. After sending accurate...

I was running Rotella 15-40 in my stock 59AB, and was getting 20 PSI at idle and 60 PSI at cruise speed. Some posts I read, considered that oil pressure to be too high, and could possibly cause damage to the bearings. So I decided to try Castrol 10-30. I went for a drive after the oil and...

I was out for an afternoon drive in my '46 Coupe, 59AB, and it began to run rough. Missing on acceleration, and not revving as it should. Time to go home! The next day, I pulled the distributor, and found the condenser was open when tested with the ohmmeter. I installed a condenser I had...

I have read several threads on oil pressures in flatheads, and need to confirm if I am making the right decision, as to the grade of oil I am using. I have a stock 59AB in my '46 Coupe, running Shell Rotella 15-40. When at running temp, the oil pressure is 20 psi at idle, and 60 psi at cruise...

I had the spare starter for my 59AB rebuilt, and the builder lubed the "thread" on the drive, with what looks like a light grease. As my memory serves, I remember reading a post where it was suggested not the use a lube. What is correct?

The odometer in my '46 Super Deluxe quit at 859999. I decided with Covid, shipping and customs costs to Canada, I'd take a shot at it myself. After disassembly I confirmed that the reels on the odometer were jammed, and caused one of the drive gears that transitions from outside to inside the...

The Odometer in my '46 was "stuck" with the last numbers at 999.9 miles, so I sent it out for repairs. It worked fine, but is now back at 999.9, and has stopped again. Shipping South and Customs fees are costly, so the question is; what can cause this to happen, and is this something a fairly...

The throttle and choke pulls on my '46 won't stay in position when I pull them out. The throttle more so that the choke. If I pull the throttle out to keep a fast idle when the engine is cold, the dad burned thing slides right back in! Any ideas/suggestions?

I noticed that the cylinder heads on the 59AB in my '46 Coupe have different numbers on them. Some cast in and some look like they were stamped in. Is this normal during production, or has one of the heads been replaced? This was originally a California car, and I believe I am the sixth...

Got the '46 off jack stands, and getting ready to go for the first run of the year. All fluids checked, battery off tender and ready to go. Aaah…. may as well check the tire pressure. Well now. All four, including the spare, were at 28 PSI when it went on the stands last October. This May...

I salvaged an original fuel sender from a '51 Ford, to use in my '46. The float was full of holes and the float rod almost rusted through. Thanks to a Kubes post, I had the knowledge of how to open and check the internals. All was good, and tested okay when connected to the gauge wire at the...