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lightflyer1

12-14-2009 @ 10:46 PM

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Sunday was nice here in Austin. Made a small get together in Cedar Park after a nice ride through downtown Austin.

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12-14-2009 @ 8:09 PM

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Tev, you may not have vapor lock. Most likely you have a coil that is going bad and may need a rebuild. Common problem with old original coils.

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12-14-2009 @ 5:24 PM

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Thanks Supereal.

MTLott, thanks. I completely agree with you. I collect other vintage cars and I'm really only interested in originals. I'll post pics after the first of the year, but I think I've got a fairly nice representation of an original 37 coupe - really love the car so far.

I think I may have experienced vapor lock with it on Sunday. Since the forum lost its archives I may start a vapor lock string for us newbies.

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12-14-2009 @ 2:57 PM

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One more thing not mentioned. I would urge you to keep your car original/stock.

Check out eBay and see how many cars have been street-rodded. Dime a dozen.

Your '37 is a terrific car as it rolled out of the factory. It does not need hydraulic brakes, a 12 volt conversion, an electronic ignition, etc.

There are sharp guys here who will help you enjoy the originality of your car. Do not be mislead into thinking the original design is somehow inadequate.

(If you don't agree, sell me your car ... some of us are heavy into preservation.)

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12-14-2009 @ 9:20 AM

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DO NOT use E-85 in any vehicle not specifically designed for the fuel. We are seeing enough problems with the 10% alcohol blend, and there is now a move to increase it to 15%. E-85 is cheaper, but delivers very low mpg.

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12-14-2009 @ 7:32 AM

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Point of interest, E85 is 75%-85% ETHANOL. The rest gasoline.

Tev

12-07-2009 @ 9:22 PM

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Thanks very much.

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12-05-2009 @ 8:42 PM

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Tev, Regular unleaded 87 octane is what we use. I've seen the Texas gas
stations that sell the 10% ethanol 89 octane for cheaper than the 87
octane. They really push it, don't they?

Definitely DO use detergent oil. I doubt that you'll hear otherwise from
any of us here. For myself, I prefer Mobil 1 10/30, which is 100%
synthetic, but everyone has their own favorites. (If I was in your area, I
might use Mobil 1 5/30). With or without a filter, which for us is a bypass
filter at best, most of us change our oil about every 1500 or 2000 miles,
more often if your driving doesn't include highway miles.

I haven't had a complaint with Champion H10 plugs, but many others
have.

Alan

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lightflyer1

12-05-2009 @ 6:42 PM

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I am in Round Rock North of you with a 35 Ford. We should meet some time!

David

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12-05-2009 @ 6:10 PM

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Trjford8,

That's just what I was looking for. Thanks very much. I also paid for a membership just yesterday, so I'm looking forward to the issues.

Travis

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