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Jethro
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6 years ago
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On a hot summer day my 1937 Terraplane loses power won't idle

On my 39, my hotrod neighbor told me to put wooden clothes pins on the fuel line from the pump to the carb. My car also has the 2 bbl carb and it is o...

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Problem with starter

Thanks for the explanation Roger, I have the same issue Jon has and have been following his post

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Recommendation for spark plug wire

I bought wire from YNZ in redlands CA for my 39. It has a 212 six and runs good with the wires and original type ignition system. But do as Geoff says...

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Tips on replacing head gasket on 1936 212 splasher 6?

Indian Head Gasket Shellac Compound, I believe that is a copper base coating. Its made by Permatex I think

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pros and cons of changing axle ratio

Yes that is true as my 39 had the X frame modified slightly and my drive shaft was shortened and rebalanced.

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pros and cons of changing axle ratio

That's nice, the O/D lets me cruise smoothly at 60-65 on long hiway trips. I DO NOT drive it on the freeways but old US hiway's and state roads yes. I...

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pros and cons of changing axle ratio

The axle swap is an option, when I had the O/D put in my car I was told that a 60's Mopar rear-end would give me more top end. I just didn't think I ...

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pros and cons of changing axle ratio

Jared, I had a single lever Hudson Overdrive put in my 39. I can drive it 65 mph with out issue. Although I don't drive that fast normally I have on l...

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Need tire supplier

I bought my tires 650 x16 for my 39 from Lucas. Very please with the price and quality

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Locating 212ci Engine Serial Number

As Ron has said #3 is where your serial number is. I have a 212 in my 39 six and that is where the serial number is

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