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"death wobble" - I think my 36 has that disease. I am going to stop driving it until I get this sorted out. Would a steering dampener work, or...
I have the same set up, but have occassional right to left wheel wobble problem at any speed. I jacked up the front and the drag link and tie rod...
OK - we did the Brake Kleen and it seems to have helped, but there is still some slipping - maybe it will take a couple of days to dry out? The...
OK - we are going to try the ideas here. Will let you know how it goes. Again, many thanks for the suggestions. Casey
Someone suggested I check the clutch plate and bearing release clearance and make sure it is 1/16th of an inch. I will also check the clutch...
I searched the forums, but didnt find anything directly linked to my problem - So, here it goes: I have a 39 flathead in great shape with brand...
Thanks - we will look into this next. Thanks! Casey
Too many variables is right - we have to start eliminating them one by one. Thanks, Casey
I didnt know the divers helmet dizzy had a vacuum brake bolt. Truck is at the shop, so I will have to wait for monday to look and see. Thanks, Casey
We have a fuel regulator to the carbs - we dialed it down to 1.5lbs and it still floods (this is the first thing we tried since we were using an...
I have a 39 Ford flathed with Edmunds dual intake (with 94's) and Sharp heads. We have tweaked and tweaked the carbs. The engine idles fine,...
I posted this on the 35,36 truck flathead group page as well. I have a dilemna. Where the accelerator linkage comes through the firewall, there...
I was a red shirt volunteer helping the 'Czars out with parking. All I can compare it to is a major sports event - like going to a Cubs game....
My Dad's name is Tommy (or Tom) Hill. My Mom is Fran Hill. He said his drag club was "Burn In Hell"......(he whispered that part to me.....like...
ttt- Anyone out there that might know something about the Yellow River Dragway? Thanks, Casey
Many know of the terrible disaster in 1969 that happened at the Yellow River Dragstrip that made it infamous, and that it is a mobile home park...
Many thanks for your answer. I see how you channeled the bed down onto the frame now. That helps me a lot. So, I am mocking mine up right...
Many thanks - I like the look of yours and am right at the point of putting mine back together....so, it is perfect to ask questions and learn...
Very nice. I am building a '36 now. How low did you have the frame from the ground with wheels and suspension? How much did you channel the...
OK. I think I just got thoroughly confused. But that's OK. So, the crease at the bottom of the door (on both sides) that you have highlighted is...
Yes, I was reading the thread and saw your description. That is how I started wondering about those "dents". I see a lot of street rod '36...
Is the '36 door indent designed in at the front bottom of the door and on both sides (ie, it looks like the door was opened to far and got bent by...
On a 36 ford truck the serial number is stamped on the frame between the firewall and the steering box on the drivers side - there is a star...
Steves32 - Thank you. Don't know how I missed those - especially from Sanderson...who makes limefire headers:). Many thanks, Casey
I did a search and could find discussion on lake style headers for flatheads. Most said lakeheaders.com was the place to go for those. What...
I agree with you BigO. And my thanks for the detailed help. This really is an awesome site. Thank you very much Pasadenahotrod. Casey
So, we have to remove the rear window glass? Many thanks! Casey
What is the best way to remove steering column from '36 ford truck. The cab is not big enough to just pull the column far enough back until it...
Hello, I am a newbie to the board, so forgive my ignorance. I bought a 36 ford pickup project. It's all there - including lots of rust. A...
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