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    Western WA shops

    Good afternoon, Any recommendations for a reputable shop in western WA? Looking to get my motor and ****** rebuilt, along with some other work. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
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    Jet Sizes( stock 59 A-B, single carb)

    Good morning everyone, What's everyone running for jet sizes at given elevation? I'm pretty much sea level, between 200 and 300. Mostly interested in stock, single carb (Holley 94) motors. Trying to see if I'm close with what I have. Also, maybe a silly question. Does jet size affect your idle...
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    Lower radiator hose options.

    Hello everyone, Got a 41coupe with a 46-48 59 A-B motor. I'm in a process of refreshing the cooling system. Little problem I ran into is getting lower rad hoses that fit or can be trimmed down to fit. My wife's grandpa, guy who built the car had the radiator raised when he installed the motor...
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    Oil in coolant

    Hello I got some oil in the coolant after last time I drove the car. It's a 41 with a 46-48 59 AB Merc 100HP motor. Is there any chance a failed water pump gasket would allow some oil to get into the coolant? I took the water pumps off to see what they were and if they were the original...
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    Anybody in NC?

    Hello, Looking for anyone in NC, Raleigh/Fayetteville area that could give me a lead on some good reputable shops around here. First order of business would be to get my radiator fixed and maybe get some motor and transmission work done. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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    41 coupe wheel bearing service

    Hello everyone, I'm looking to clean and repack the wheel bearings on my car. I'd like to have all the parts I will need on hand before I start tearing things apart. What will I need as far as seals and all the miscellaneous parts go. Wheel bearings themselves still seem to be in good shape...
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    6V Generators

    Hello everyone Any of you guys have a source for 6V Generators or know a reputable rebuilder? Thanks
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    Car doesn't want to run after carb rebuild

    Hello everyone I'm hoping I can get the wealth of experience here to maybe point me in the right direction. Car is a 41 coupe with a 42 100hp Merc motor, stock Holley carb. Car did run pretty good with the exception of being little hard to start once warm. Before I got the car here it sat barely...
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    41 coupe transmission and gear oil

    Hello everyone I know this subject has been covered but I would like some advice. I'm getting ready to change the oil out in gear box and rear. I narrowed the oil choice to Sta Lube Gl4. Not sure whether I should use 80W90 or 140. After driving the car a bit I did notice it has a hard time...
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    Oil pan removal

    Hi Did my first oil change on the 41 since finally getting it here. To be safe I used non detergent oil as I'm not sure what oil was used in the car previously and don't want to start moving bunch of sludge through the motor with detergent oil. Oil plug had a light coat of grayish stuff on it so...
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    Flathead newbie

    Hello everyone So finally I was able to bring the car to where i'm at after owning it for about 3 years. I'm a flathead newbie so I figured I'd ask for some help and get educated. Car use to belong to my wife's grandfather. It's a 41 Super Deluxe coupe. It has rarely been driven, handful of...
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