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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-22-2024, 07:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,751
Posted By EdKnapp
Re: V8 Engine

I thought the starter may be the problem and that may be the next purchase.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-22-2024, 07:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,751
Posted By EdKnapp
Re: V8 Engine

Thanks all for your kind comments.

I am going to start slowly by purchasing new cables starting with the cables from the battery.
I will keeping in mind that I am still working off a 6 volt...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 07:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,751
Posted By EdKnapp
Re: V8 Engine

Thank you
I presently have a flat woven ground cable
I will make sure cables are for a 6 volt
This problem also occurs when i get the car started and run it then shut it down i can not restart it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 06:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,751
Posted By EdKnapp
Re: V8 Engine

Thank you for that
Currently the ground cable is a flat woven cable.
The other problem related to this is when i get the car started and go somewhere and then shut it off, I cant restart the car...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 06:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,751
Posted By EdKnapp
Re: V8 Engine

I have always used a regular 6 volt battery.
In the past I never had this problem
I am going to slowly replace old cables starting with the battery
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,751
Posted By EdKnapp
Re: V8 Engine

Battery is new.
I thought it was bad but had the place i purchased it tested and the battery is good.
I will check the ground connections. (it is a heavy cable)
I will look into an optima battery.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 02:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,751
Posted By EdKnapp
V8 Engine

Being a novice with car engine. I own a 1937 ford. That I am aware of it it’s almost all original. Positive ground and 6 volt battery. I am having trouble starting the car with out giving the system...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-25-2022, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 575
Posted By EdKnapp
Oil based air filter

I have a 1937 ford that's as original as possible
The car is running rough especially when I shift from 2nd to 3rd gear
I was thinking the the air filter needs to be cleaned
I have an oil based...
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