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  1. Jerry Roberts
    Where I live , Auto Zone gives a $5 store credit for an old battery . If you don't happen to need a new battery you can just get rid of the old one .
  2. Jerry Roberts
    Also if the pedal / arm isn't sloppy loose , the arm might be bent to the side . If it is bent just put it in the vise and straighten it .
  3. Jerry Roberts
    I have a different opinion on those threads . The threads are probably a tapered pipe thread and I would seal them with teflon tape .
  4. Jerry Roberts
    Here is another pace that might have one , used . He has the 1939 - 1947 parts but I don't know if he has one that fits 1938 . And if he has it will he sell it and ship it ? Brian's Salvage , 2580 Green Island Rd . , American Canyon , Ca . phone 707-642-5408
  5. Jerry Roberts
    Sorry , I must have been looking at the front bed panel .
  6. Jerry Roberts
    On my dome light I just pull straight out on the glass & bezel . Your light might be different .
  7. Jerry Roberts
    I see a new one for $250 on the site : Street Rods , parts & memorabilia . Their phone is 1-888-762-7775
  8. Jerry Roberts
    The next time you replace your battery try a 6 volt Optima , they turn the engine over a little faster . You could check all of your battery cable connections for good contact too .
  9. Jerry Roberts
    I'm thinking that if he got down under and touched the differential to find that it was hot , he probably also tried to touch the gear oil with his finger after pulling the fill plug .
  10. Jerry Roberts
    I have seen several 6 volt American made coils on ebay , many for good prices . Some NOS . I like to keep a couple of extras on hand .
  11. Jerry Roberts
    Mention the new coil problem to NAPA even if it is not under warranty . They should be informed if they are selling poor products .
  12. Jerry Roberts
    Would it help to measure the width of the fenders left & right and compare the two ?
  13. Jerry Roberts
    Not all points came with the spring that is mentioned . There are different models from different companies .
  14. Jerry Roberts
    There is a wire in your distributor that moves every time that you use the throttle . The wire is attached to a plate . If the wire is touching metal where it shouldn't , then your engine will cut out when you use the throttle . Lots of times the insulation gets worn off or the wire could be broken inside of the insulation . The wire is made of very fine strands because it has to flex a lot .
  15. Jerry Roberts
    You can search for the UTUBE video of the speedo disk repair . The disks are sold on ebay for low $ and they come with a video on doing the repair . Although I have not done it , you use two opposing tools like dinner forks to pry off the remaining part of the broken needle .
  16. Jerry Roberts
    Paul , Are you saying that the end of one of your valve stems is broken off ?
  17. Jerry Roberts
    The first thing I would try is to tighten the fitting a little . If that doesn't work , I would try some sealer like Permatex on the mating surfaces . When the parts were new , no sealer was required . But the parts are not new anymore . You will need to drain the tank before using sealer .
  18. Jerry Roberts
    It looks like a brand new car .
  19. Jerry Roberts
    Perhaps someone slide that rubber spacer in place to lift the body a bit .
  20. Jerry Roberts
    Your distributor cap must fit snug and it should feel like it drops into place correctly . Time to purchase another cap using your distributor model number .
  21. Jerry Roberts
    "Trying to get an idea of where to start. It idles great now but the timing is too far advanced. Don't want to drive it until I get it dialed in. The vacuum now reads 17 -19 range. Any ideas? " So are you saying that everything is fine now or that the timing is too far advanced causing it to run bad at higher rpm's ? If everything is good ... take it for a drive .
  22. Jerry Roberts
    This is mine , ABS plugs purchased at a swap meet with a hole punched in them for the grease fitting .
  23. Jerry Roberts
    Another common problem is having the spark plug wires one position off .
  24. Jerry Roberts
    Make the gaskets and sell them if there is a market .
  25. Jerry Roberts
    " How do I check for compression into the cooling system ? " With the engine running , look into the radiator for air bubbles . Or do a compression check for a leaky head gasket .
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