The Ford Barn

Bob Bidonde · 05-22-2015, 07:19 AM

If the ignition system is in good condition, moisture should not bother its performance. I suspect one or more of the plastic parts in your secondary ignition is absorbing moisture.

bobpo1 · 05-23-2015, 08:52 PM

MISS TILLIE IS RUNNING LIKE THE CHARMER SHE REALLY IS. FOR SOME REASON HOWEVER, SHE OBVIOUSLY DIDN'T WANT TO GO AFTER THAT TROPHY TODAY, BUT SHE'S BACK "ON THE ROAD AGAIN".

The problem was a short in the distributor. After talking to Mitch on the phone yesterday and troubleshooting some things, I got an old buddy of mine from about 30 miles away. He came over today and after tearing into the distributor, he found a slight short which obviously caused the problem. He also cleaned and adjusted the carb thoroughly and tore the dist completely apart. Bottom, thank goodness, she's running like a top.

THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE RESPONDED TO MY DISTRESS CALL, I couldn't mean that more.

kevinmac/toledo · 05-23-2015, 11:02 PM

hi bopo. im in your area, and had similar problems...my 71 vette did what you say...replaced condensor and fired her up...long storage wrecks havoc on condensors...moisture collects in, and on them...hope you get to genoa car show...ill try to be there...kev with my 31 coupe

bobpo1 · 05-24-2015, 07:34 AM

I did replace the coil, condensor and coil wire.
I am now one "Happy

Camper"

Weather permitting, I'll be at the Genoa Homecoming, see ya' there.

05-22-2015, 07:19 AM	#41
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,472	Re: Moisture problem..?? If the ignition system is in good condition, moisture should not bother its performance. I suspect one or more of the plastic parts in your secondary ignition is absorbing moisture. __________________ Bob Bidonde

05-23-2015, 08:52 PM	#42
bobpo1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 301	Re: Moisture problem..?? MISS TILLIE IS RUNNING LIKE THE CHARMER SHE REALLY IS. FOR SOME REASON HOWEVER, SHE OBVIOUSLY DIDN'T WANT TO GO AFTER THAT TROPHY TODAY, BUT SHE'S BACK "ON THE ROAD AGAIN". The problem was a short in the distributor. After talking to Mitch on the phone yesterday and troubleshooting some things, I got an old buddy of mine from about 30 miles away. He came over today and after tearing into the distributor, he found a slight short which obviously caused the problem. He also cleaned and adjusted the carb thoroughly and tore the dist completely apart. Bottom, thank goodness, she's running like a top. THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE RESPONDED TO MY DISTRESS CALL, I couldn't mean that more.

05-23-2015, 11:02 PM	#43
kevinmac/toledo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: toledo,ohio Posts: 171	Re: Moisture problem..?? hi bopo. im in your area, and had similar problems...my 71 vette did what you say...replaced condensor and fired her up...long storage wrecks havoc on condensors...moisture collects in, and on them...hope you get to genoa car show...ill try to be there...kev with my 31 coupe

05-24-2015, 07:34 AM	#44
bobpo1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 301	Re: Moisture problem..?? I did replace the coil, condensor and coil wire. I am now one "Happy Camper" Weather permitting, I'll be at the Genoa Homecoming, see ya' there.