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Kens 36

08-08-2014 @ 6:35 PM

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Steve,

Do you know the number you need for your headlight bulbs? I may have some.

Ken

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08-08-2014 @ 2:40 PM

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Wagner 6006 won't work for me. The '39 was the last year for a non-sealed beam system. Uses a smaller replaceable bulb. I've seen it at Dennis Carpenter but looking for other suppliers.

Steve
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08-08-2014 @ 5:24 AM

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Wagner 6006 headlamps have worked pretty well for us. Pretty much any automotive supplier should be able to obtain a pair for you........about $10.00 each in this neck of the woods.

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08-07-2014 @ 3:19 PM

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I'm sure you already know this, but just in case; keep the fluid levels about 1/2 to 3/4 in below the fill holes to minimise chance of leakage.

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Wow, thanks everyone! All good suggestions. I should mention that I was not crazy about riding around on 13 year-old tires so those are getting changed out today with a new set of Diamond Backs. Car didn't come with a spare or a jack but now I've got a new spare and I travel with a light weight aluminum floor jack. Works great but I'd like to find a nice scissors jack for travel.
Both the coil and condenser are brand new so at least I know that they are working well. Good idea to get a set of spare headlight bulbs. Anyone have a good source? Both tail tight and turn indicators have been switched out to modern LED so no problem there. Generator has also been changed to an alternator/gen so nothing to lube on that.

Planning to use Sta-Lube Drum Brake Grease SL3131 on the wheel bearings and Sta-Lube 140W for the rear end and gearbox. Still deliberating on the engine oil type and viscosity. I've seen a lot of references here to Casrtol 20-50 but wondering if that's too heavy? I have nothing to base that on, just curious.

Steve
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08-07-2014 @ 7:16 AM

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Don't forget to repack the rear wheel bearings. Use Sta-lube SL-3131, available at NAPA and online.

For spare parts, I carry a distributor, coil, fuel pump, voltage regulator and spare bulbs.

Carry a tool set that includes a large adjustable wrench, channel lock pliers, large and small screwdrivers and a selection of wrenches and sockets to fit the bolts on your car.

We will see you there and hope that you have a lot of fun.

Tom

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08-07-2014 @ 6:35 AM

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The EFV8 Club Roster...........

Definitely bring along your copy of the current Roster.

If the flathead gods are in a foul mood and troubles develop en route, there will be a fellow member nearby who can help. Just a phone call away.

See you at Springfield.

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08-07-2014 @ 4:00 AM

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There are oil cups on the generator also! The spare parts list is a good idea also.Couple quarts of oil in the trunk wouldn't hurt either. Have a nice trip. ken ct.

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This may have been so obvious that you didn't mention it but do not use chassis grease to repack the wheel bearings. Use only a high fiber grease made for the purpose. NAPA and other have it.

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08-06-2014 @ 10:08 PM

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With an unknown early Ford V-8 (1932 to 1948), I would carry a spare distributor that contains properly adjusted new points that has been set up on a machine. For any unknown older car, I carry a spare coil, ignition capacitor, and fuel pump. If the car burns oil, I would carry a spare set of spark plugs and a case of oil for long trips. You have already covered the other items required for piece of mind.

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