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    Adjust 35 ford stop light switch

    Best way to adjust 35 ford stop light switch.
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    Engine bucking

    What would cause the engine to buck on deaceleration (30mph-0mph)? Engine runs fine otherwise.
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    Rods from x- frame to late model flathead v8 ???

    Hi guys, file this under dumb question, I have a 35 ford that has the bars removes between x member and engine bell housing. What do the bars do?
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    Mechanical brakes dust cover

    I’ll give it a shot. Thanks.
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    Mechanical brakes dust cover

    In the process of installing floater brake adjusters on my 35. Is there any trick on reinstalling the dust covers on adjuster?
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    Brake dust cap removal

    Anyone have a good way to remove and install dust cap on front brakes. 1935.
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    Scraping sound when turning 35 ford

    Hi guys; noticed a metal to metal sound when turning on my 35 ford. Removed brake drums found brake shoe metal scraping inside brake drum on both sides. Cleaned and inspected , repacked wheel bearings. Bearings had correct adjustment. ( not loose). Springs are all on, no obvious problem. Any ideas?
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    Problem with high oil pressure?

    Hi guys, seen a lot of talk with engines with low oil pressure problems, but I have a recent rebuild with high oil pressure. The engine does have a high volume pump on it with remote oil filter. cruisin pressure is about 80#, 40 at hot idle. Now has a couple thousand miles on it with no...
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    brake adjuster dust cover problem

    Thanks for your quick reply Ted. I need to purchase the proper adjusting rods for 4 wheels can you supply them?
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    brake adjuster dust cover problem

    Hi Guys; i am having a problem removing the brake adjusting dust cover on my 35 ford. Some one in another life installed brake energizers that does not the screw adjuster ,but has a wheel inside.i am installing Teds energizers. The cap is peened down to hold the dust cap. I know if I still had...
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    Replace steering box

    Thanks for the tip.
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    Replace steering box

    Yes radial tires, I know that doesn’t help.
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    Replace steering box

    Hi Guys, I have a 35 ford that steers like a semi. All the front end parts are good including the king pins. Would like to change the steering box but retain the original look. Any suggestions?
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    How to find mechanic

    I live at Painesville, Ohio, East of Cleveland. Thank you guys for your replies.
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    How to find mechanic

    Hi Guys, I know this a little of the wall but I can use some help with a problem.. I am 80 years old and I need some help how I can locate a mechanic that can work on my 35 Ford mechanical brakes. I call and ask around and they just give you a funny look, enough said. I just physically can no...
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    35 ford brake adjust screw?

    Hi Guys, I'm familiar withe early ford mechanical brakes most have an adjustment bolt on inside backing plate, except 35 and 36. all I have read says adjust the adjustment screw till shoes start to rub, okay dumb question, how do you get at the adjustment screw? it is not visible on backing plates.
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    12volt horn?

    Thanks for your input, I appreciate it.
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    12volt horn?

    Hi Guys, I am changing my 35 ford over to 12 volts. Can my original horn be used?
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    Electric water pump on flattie

    Hi guys, thinking of installing a blower on my flattie. To clean up some belt problem thinking of installing an electric water pump. Has anyone done this? Thanks for your time.
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    Shimmy after 55 mph

    Thanks for your quick response .
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