Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 487
Re: What Temperature Sending Unit do I need?
Run a test. With the ignition switch off, the temp gauge should read full hot. If not, the gauge needs repair or replace. Turn the ignition switch on; if the engine is cold, the temp needle should...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 505
Re: Flathead low intake vacuum
Try a squirt of starting fluid (ether) in the carb while cranking. If the engine fires on that it should keep running on gas. If you get it running, drizzle some MMO in the carb while jazzing the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 439
Re: Engine dies
Try a bit more warming up and choke a bit for fast idle. If that does not take care of the problem we will need some more information. Like how easy does it restart after stalling? How does it run...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 603
Re: '46 Coupe 59AB Starter
Something does not add up. The brushes will wear out but I never heard of the comutator getting so worn down that it could not be put back in service by simply cutting down the insulators between...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 439
Re: Engine dies
Is it correct to assume that before pulling out you have the engine warmed up? If you pull the choke out just a bit for fast idle, does it still die?
When exiting the driveway, is the front of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 150
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,939
Re: Opinion needed on fuel pumps
Ditto, even in Virginia. On hot days in traffic, my '41 will vapor lock while running on 10% ethanol fuel. My pump switch has a momentary position for priming, but on those days it goes to the "ON"...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 986
Re: Alternator hidden in a generator case?
The PowerMaster alternator that looks like a generator is actually a very small alternator stuffed inside of a case that is slightly bigger than the stock generator. I have one and it fried itself...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 630
Re: stromberg 97 problems
I had the same problem.
Some of the pressure gauges are liquid filled to dampen the needle motion. When hot the liquid builds up pressure and reduces the gauge reading. Look to see if there is a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2024, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 630
Re: stromberg 97 problems
On a hot engine, it should take no choke to restart. Check the float levels; easy on your 97 carbs. Just after shutting down (on level ground), take the top off of both carbs (be careful with the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2024, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,089
Re: 49 flathead electronic ignition conversion
Another thing about Pertronix: Those with 6 volts have reported many more problems than those with 12 volts. I ran a 12v Pertronix on my 59a/b engine. It worked fine but I had many problems with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2024, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,051
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2024, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 512
Re: Horn Insulators
The little cylindrical spacers that separate the horn ring from the attachment plate have a height of about 3/16", under a wider washer-type top. The holes that they go through on the attachment...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2024, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 512
Re: Horn Insulators
Horn rings for the '41 are notorious for breaking where the radial pieces join the center horn button. I may scrounge up a few broken ones to take apart for the little pieces. Otherwise, they...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2024, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 512
Horn Insulators
1941 Ford. You know those little cylindrical insulators that go around the screws that hold the horn ring to the horn attachment plate? The horn ring is supposed to be able to slide up and down on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2024, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,126
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2024, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,126
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2024, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 739
Re: Street Cam
I also have the Schneider 248f in my '41 coupe with a 284 inch 59a/b engine. Plenty of low end for my 3.25 gears in a fairly heavy car. Very driveable in traffic and on the Interstate. Not a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2024, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,205
Re: Stuck Valve ?
In the first few hundred miles after completely rebuilding my 59a/b, it took several sessions of drizzling MMO down the intake to get it running smooth. Now, with about 3,000 miles on it, every...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2024, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,898
Re: 1947 Super Deluxe V8 engine ground strap?
On my '41 I still have the ground to firewall and firewall to intake manifold bolt. I also ran a heavy gauge copper cable directly from the battery ground terminal to the outboard bolt holding the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2024, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 15,525
Re: Brake Shoe Orientation
When adjusting self-energizing brakes through the oval hole at the bottom of the backing plate, do you ratchet the little wheel inside up or down to tighten the brakes? i it the same on both sides...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2024, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 851
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2024, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 664
Re: Dipstick Length
Or, if yours is like mine and read a quart over full with exactly 5 quarts in the pan, I worked a grommet over the dipstick up to where it seats, to space it up by the correct amount.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2024, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,021
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2024, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,021
Re: LED bulbs
What!? They have LEDs that fit dash light sockets!. Do they have 12v positive ground?
Unless the sun is over my shoulder, I have to use a flashlight to read the gauges on my '41. Maybe because of...
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