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by Rdinatal
Sat May 31, 2025 4:41 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: Looking for a late year 230ci flathead
Replies: 3
Views: 2241

Re: Looking for a late year 230ci flathead

I found this block. What is the actual engine number?
T436 ??
Plan on using the block, head, and internals.

Would it be a good donor?
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by Rdinatal
Tue May 27, 2025 6:16 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: replacement bulbs?
Replies: 7
Views: 2477

Re: replacement bulbs?

I've been told that if I replace both front and rear blinkers with LED bulbs, it may cause problems with not flashing correctly. I have not tried it yet. My rear bulbs are still incandescent. Yes, the issue is called "Hyper-Flash". Basically the flasher uses the resistance of the bulbs to...
by Rdinatal
Tue May 27, 2025 4:01 am
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: New to me '52 M37
Replies: 58
Views: 57572

Re: New to me '52 M37

The snap style is nice as you can remove them easily.

I have two sets but want a 3rd for the Grands to ride. The eye bolts will enable the configuration changes as needed.
by Rdinatal
Tue May 27, 2025 3:58 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Pinion Drive Shaft Seal
Replies: 24
Views: 14612

Re: Pinion Drive Shaft Seal

The first replacements are the toughest-once you go to school on them they become easier the next time around. Gary Hopefully I won't need to replace again. The flange was really pitted bad. A Speedy Sleeve fixed that! I'm waiting till the rear axle seal bugs me then I'll work on that one. Maybe ov...
by Rdinatal
Sun May 25, 2025 3:43 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Pinion Drive Shaft Seal
Replies: 24
Views: 14612

Re: Pinion Drive Shaft Seal

This thing just kicked my ads. Paid "The Man" down the street. 15min to pop it out, another 15min to put in. It helps to have the right tools and a lift (for leverage).

Well worth the shop time $.
by Rdinatal
Sun May 25, 2025 3:33 am
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: New to me '52 M37
Replies: 58
Views: 57572

Re: New to me '52 M37

Been driving it as much as possible but the weather has been wet a lot.

Finally got the seatbelts mounted.
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by Rdinatal
Sun May 25, 2025 3:10 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Blackout Drive Light
Replies: 9
Views: 4525

Re: Blackout Drive Light

Late update.

Put all back together, painted, and connected. It works but need to see after dark what it really looks like.

Nice to have that piece functional.
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by Rdinatal
Fri Apr 25, 2025 8:16 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Pressure Brake Bleeder
Replies: 4
Views: 1607

Re: Pressure Brake Bleeder

Due to the location of the master cylinder I use an air operated suction bleeder. This attaches at the bleeder valve.
by Rdinatal
Mon Mar 10, 2025 4:41 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Amp or Volt gauge for a '52
Replies: 9
Views: 7379

Re: Alt or Volt gauge for a '52

A volt meter is a better choice to know what is going on. An ammeter only gives rate. But, because I like to know both level and rate, I have both and mounted the ammeter under the dash in a small panel. Thank you. I was leaning towards the volt meter. I read that with a solid state regulator (whic...
by Rdinatal
Sun Mar 09, 2025 4:48 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Amp or Volt gauge for a '52
Replies: 9
Views: 7379

Re: Alt or Volt gauge for a '52

John Mc wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 11:46 am Wires 8 & 9 from the regulator are for an amp meter.

If you want a volt meter, just pick up wire 27 from the instrument cluster (it's grounded through the panel).
Yes, thanks.
by Rdinatal
Sun Mar 09, 2025 9:27 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Amp or Volt gauge for a '52
Replies: 9
Views: 7379

Amp or Volt gauge for a '52

My '52 M37 has wires 8 and 9 out of the regulator. The previous owner had an amp meter but it doesn't work.
What would be best in the cluster?
The easiest to interpret?

New voltmeter and rewire?
Check wires 8 and 9, maybe rewire or new amp meter?

Either way seems just as much work for me.
by Rdinatal
Sun Feb 23, 2025 7:28 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: Looking for a late year 230ci flathead
Replies: 3
Views: 2241

Re: Looking for a late year 230ci flathead

Cal_Gary wrote: Sat Feb 22, 2025 9:49 pm Sorry for the delay

Gary
This is a 'future project' and want to have it rebuit then swapped in.

Charles has already provided locking hubs, power steering, power brakes, and some work. I know his work well.
by Rdinatal
Wed Feb 19, 2025 12:20 pm
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: Looking for a late year 230ci flathead
Replies: 3
Views: 2241

Looking for a late year 230ci flathead

As said: Looking for a late year 230ci flathead
Military preferred but complete, head and block
To be rebuilt so tired is ok, just not seized
Must have flywheel
No carb, fuel pump ok
Best location in the NC area
Tell me your pick up price
Preference is a PM
by Rdinatal
Tue Jan 21, 2025 12:26 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Carburetor Stud Size & Distance on Manifold??
Replies: 5
Views: 6359

Re: Carburetor Stud Size & Distance on Manifold??

Thanks for all the input. I picked up a modern single barrel carburetor that "may" work. It's rated for a 220ci to 260ci 6cyl. For $30 I'll take a chance as the jets are available for tuning if required. Going with the OEM  Federated# F331227H gasket. If I need to open area around the port...
by Rdinatal
Sat Jan 18, 2025 4:27 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Carburetor Stud Size & Distance on Manifold??
Replies: 5
Views: 6359

Re: Carburetor Stud Size & Distance on Manifold??

Hi RD, According to my TM9- 8030, the carb stud size is 3/8x16 NC x 24NF x 1 7/16 length. Still digging on the distances; might anyone have a carb gasket they can measure for RD? My manuals don't have that measurement. Thanks, Gary Perfect! I have a gasket arriving tonight that will work for any ot...