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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-04-2024, 02:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 487
Posted By Bill OH
Re: Hot Start 1950 Merc

I have used an analog voltmeter connected from one end to the other of a cable to find voltage drop. I have found that the battery must be connected direct to the motor from the plus terminal (6v...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-01-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,116
Posted By Bill OH
Re: What weight oil should I use - Brand?

I use 5 W 20 Mobil 1 in a 221 with 10K miles since rebuild. Oil pressure 35lbs on road.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-30-2024, 03:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 693
Posted By Bill OH
Re: Overvoltage

Use an analog volt meter - a digital voltmeter will give a false reading because of ignition interference. Remove regulator cover, connect voltmeter to battery term on reg and adjust the spring...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2024, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 333
Posted By Bill OH
Re: three brush regulator

I had a three brush generator in 1950 with the two control regulator - PIN. Installed two brush generator with 3 pole regulator and no more trouble. I recall hand cranking the engine in the center...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2024, 11:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,455
Posted By Bill OH
Re: Condenser

The Ford Script condenser on my 38 Ford has been going strong since 1989.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-24-2024, 09:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 466
Posted By Bill OH
Re: engine stumbles under load

The stock vaccum distributor ran rough and did for me the very thing you describe. (To much advance because of the high vaccum) Mechanical advance solved the problem. Packard 440 Ignition wires are...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-10-2024, 08:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 322
Posted By Bill OH
Re: starting problem???

I blocked the heat risers with core plugs and put about 4 gaskets under the carbs - no problems with heat soak - starts instantly. I have an electric pump at the tank that is only used for priming. ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,858
Posted By Bill OH
Re: V8 Engine

Corvette8n has good advice. I have a 38 Ford and the 37 and 38 Fords are a lot alike.. I used a voltmeter on mine and found that I had a .35 volt drop on the ground side of the starting circuit. ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2024, 11:15 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,241
Posted By Bill OH
Re: 91 birthday today

Greetings and Happy Brthday from Ohio - the Buckeye State. I have enjoyed your informative and interesting posts. I am about 1 year and 3 months behind you. Keep the path open. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-31-2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,471
Posted By Bill OH
Re: New build overheating

H2O and CO are the products of combustion - H20 is water and what you are seeing is water vapor from the breather and condenses in the cap. The foregoing is the reason you want the engine up to 180...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-24-2024, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 607
Posted By Bill OH
Re: stock NOS fomoco valve springs on a 236 @.050 .355 lift cam

I agree with John - 43s to small- use 45s and I use a 71 PV. And LZ springs are good.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,060
Posted By Bill OH
Re: 1951 Ford, runs fine then runs bad.

You mention new wires - if they are resistance wires I would replace them with copper core wires. Packard 440 is a god wire. But give attention to the replacement of coil.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2024, 09:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,060
Posted By Bill OH
Re: 1951 Ford, runs fine then runs bad.

Try a new coil - heat is killing the coil you currently have. You have a 6 volt positive ground system - make sure the ignition switch wire is connected to the minus of the coil and the distributor...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-10-2024, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 776
Posted By Bill OH
Re: GENERATOR 40 Ford Sdn.

Use a digital volt ohm meter between the generator and the frame of the regulator to determine that zero ohms exist, if not connect the generator and the frame of the regulator with 16ga wire with...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-23-2023, 04:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,329
Posted By Bill OH
Re: Ardun sales brochure

I used a slide rule thru college - very handy. I have one in my tool cabinet. Great memoriesI
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-13-2023, 11:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 883
Posted By Bill OH
Re: Bleed down on vacuum advance question

With the vacuum control on the distributor and the vacuum line disconnected, I advance the point plate by hand, then put my finger over the vacuum connection and the release the point plate and if...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-29-2023, 03:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 505
Posted By Bill OH
Re: Timing tool jig help

I do not have a diagram, but the points act as a switch between the batteries (D or C cells) and the light on the side. OR you could use an Ohmmeter connected across the dizzy body and terminal for...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-10-2023, 10:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,270
Posted By Bill OH
Re: 1937 model 74 blowing the blues

I purchased a 221 in 1950 - burned oil as you describe. I ran detergent oil and it cleared the problem. I also cleaned 3/4 inch of sludge out of the pan. I could always depend on 86 mph and even...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-09-2023, 09:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,538
Posted By Bill OH
Re: Help !!!!! Belts

I use the long flat blade screwdriver between the generator and the ledge on the front of the intake.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-07-2023, 07:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,538
Posted By Bill OH
Re: Help !!!!! Belts

Install the fan assembly and leave the two mounting bolts finger tight to allow the generator to be adjusted for its belt, then adjust the fan belt by sliding its mounting bracket up and tighten its...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-06-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,288
Posted By Bill OH
Re: Heat/ Exhaust Rise Intake

I used cupped core plugs in the block - works very well and durable.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-18-2023, 09:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,929
Posted By Bill OH
Re: 1947 Super Deluxe V8 engine ground strap?

I have a 38 Ford 221 that had a ground strap from the battery to the firewall and another ground strap from the firewall to the engine, all of which yielded a voltage drop of 0.35 volts.
Steel does...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-11-2023, 05:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,327
Posted By Bill OH
Re: 1953 Mercury unusual plug condition

I would find a diagram of the runners of the intake manifold and I am of the opinion that one of barrels of the carb is feeding too much fuel. I would take a look at the main jets for size - do not...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-10-2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,253
Posted By Bill OH
Re: 1938 Dual Cowl Phaeton

But it is a fun car to drive in fair weather and you do not have to wash door glass. I removed the hot water heater. Open cowl vent and enjoy.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-10-2023, 09:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 345
Posted By Bill OH
Re: Replacing front shocks..

No, been there, done that.
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