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    Add Temp Gauge

    Thanks everyone, these are great answers for exactly what I could not find on my own!
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    Add Temp Gauge

    Someday I may restore or replace my liquid temp gauge that has lost its red color, until then, any recommendations for a temp sensor and gauge I could add to the spare port on my heads? Still 6V, positive ground. Thank you.
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    Access to '37 fuel sender

    Thanks everyone. Access is embarrassingly obvious now!
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    Access to '37 fuel sender

    I need to troubleshoot the fuel gauge for my '37 4-door sedan. There are two covers about two inches in diameter on the floor of the trunk, would one of these access the tank sender? Thank you.
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    Hot Start 1950 Merc

    This has been a very through and expert discussion of hot starting issues. Not mentioned, is there a resistor in series with the 6V ignition wire, like my '37, or had this been eliminated by 1950? This resistor is heat sensitive. The resistor cools off quickly on its own when the ignition is...
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    Battery?

    I struggled with 6V stalling and difficulty restarting for years. Wait awhile or overnight, without recharging battery, restart with no issue. Finally resolved - had the ignition coil rebuilt. My guess - the coil would heat up and fail. Electric troubleshooting is a step by step series of...
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    Tips to remove spyder hubcaps?

    Removing & reinstalling spyder hubcaps - Aside from common sense (pry a little, work around the circumference and don't scratch) are there any tips for this job? I think these are '36 hubcaps on '37 wheels? Corrections are welcome. Thank you, David 1937 V8, four door convertible
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    Identify Brakes

    Thank you very much. Will I find same main adjuster on the rear brakes?
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    Identify Brakes

    Would someone be able to identify these brakes according to this front brake photo? The car is a '37 with upgraded, unknown hydraulics. I would like to adjust the shoes, and read a very thorough thread Adjusting Brakes for a 39 - 41 Ford, but am not certain if it applies to these brakes. Thank...
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    Hand brake pawl search

    If I could buy it off the shelf, I would, but a weld fix sounds good. Thanks for list of suppliers and step bolt suggestion. I'll get it fixed!
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    Hand brake pawl search

    I am trying to find a pawl for my hand brake. Tooth is worn off. Car is a '37, but I do not think the lever is original. Any suggestions where I could find a replacement? Thank you, David
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    Can ammeter be used for power source?

    Without seeing the circuit diagram, in general, the two connections of an ammeter are in series with either the positive or negative conductor. For your device, whether DC to AC inverter or 6V to 12V converter, make only one connection on the terminal of the ammeter (if it fits) and other...
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    Bleeding V8 brakes on Model A

    Thanks for help and identification of Dorman bleeders. Mine are 7/16. I am sure my father selected them for the low profile needed to accomodate the 12 o'clock position of the link to the shock absorber. Jammed a towel between the bleeder and link, and there was almost no clean up. I made more...
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    Bleeding V8 brakes on Model A

    I see what you mean about bleeder. Both rear wheel bleeders look the same. I'll guess they are ok, but won't know until I get more done. I have opened and closed both bleeders, so at least they are not frozen. After I put the wheels back on, I can pressurize from the top of MC without moving...
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    Bleeding V8 brakes on Model A

    Yes, wheel back on first! Thanks
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    Bleeding V8 brakes on Model A

    My father put V8 wheels on Model A roadster, any tips on bleeding rear calipers without making a mess? Not much clearance between bleeder and piece of suspension. Thanks
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    Miller head water pump leak

    I have correspondences between my father and Art Inama dated April 1988. My father was in the process of purchasing a Miller kit. Art wrote that he had shipped 15 units at that time. After 1988, I do not have any info.
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    Miller head water pump leak

    Thanks for reading and replies. When I started this project, Steve Serr provided missing head gasket, other gaskets and expert help. Since posting my question, I kept searching the archives from my parent's estate and found the water pump diagram! Attached in case it could help anyone else...
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    Miller head water pump leak

    I have my father’s Model A with a Denver Miller Hi-speed Head from 1988. It has a four bolt pump that was supplied with the head. The water pump shaft is dripping at the multi-notched packing nut. I started by tightening the packing nut less than half a turn, and it made no difference. Then I...
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