Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 08:05 AM
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Re: Setting Ignition Points - 59AB
Well I got my distributor setup nicely now using my homemade dwell meter.
It started immediately yesterday afternoon, runs great with no pinging. Very happy now with the original distributor. I plan...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 04:16 PM
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Re: engine stumbles under load
Just took it out for a short test ride and it is working great, great power, no pings all is wonderful! Tomorrow may be a different story :-)
Thanks for the tip Ggmac and yes it is now back to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 09:35 AM
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Re: engine stumbles under load
No, looking for about 3 amps so the points will last longer This is from a recent post I made:
"I had a running and starting issue this week so I'm replacing my Petronix II with a Bob Drake...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 07:24 AM
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Re: engine stumbles under load
For a 12 V system you'll want to target about 4 ohms total resistance, sum of the coil's primary resistance plus an external ballast resistor.
Glenn
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2024, 05:21 AM
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Forum: The Test Forum
05-22-2024, 05:20 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2024, 11:23 AM
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Re: O2 bung question
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTE - UEGO Sensor Mounting Orientation
A weld-in M18 X 1.5 boss is supplied for sensor installation. Mount the O2 sensor in the
exhaust system at least 18 inches downstream...
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Forum: The Test Forum
05-21-2024, 11:22 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2024, 09:30 AM
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Re: Bump steer
Yes, many copy cats following awful setups. Good article here:
https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/solid-axle-front-suspension-details/
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2024, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Setting Ignition Points - 59AB
Yes, but that is for setting the timing with the two scales. Good post like Van Pelt has on his site. I'm after a reasonable way to get as accurate as I can for the gaps and dwell.
Thanks.\,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2024, 09:51 AM
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Setting Ignition Points - 59AB
Hi,
I got lost on the internet yesterday and this morning looking for a DIY precise way of setting ignition points.
First, I found a great video from Mart,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2024, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 55
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Re: Hot rod steering box
I don't understand why you are against an F-1 box.
Regarding the Hudson 1939 with a longer shaft than the '37 another ??
NealinCA posts on the HAMB, not here.
3" chop is too much. Any dip in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2024, 09:53 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2024, 08:57 AM
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Re: Automotive switch ratings?
Thanks Tubman
I used a lower voltage due to the drop when I'm starting up with the foot mounted starter switch, no solenoid.
Even so 13.6v X 6a = 81.6 watts
a question of the ratings,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2024, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 5
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Automotive switch ratings?
I had a running and starting issue this week so I'm replacing my Petronix II with a Bob Drake rebuilt 1942 crab distributor on my 59AB. I'm planning to add a ceramic 1.5 ohm inline with the coil's...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2024, 02:56 PM
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Re: Oil leak
You may be able to pull the pan by rotating the motor. Either #1 or#5 rod bearing caps may be causing the hangup.
Firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 12:55 PM
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Re: Hot rod steering box
For a Left Hand Drive, LHD; turning the steering wheel CW rotates the Pitman arm CCW which pulls the drag link forward, turning the wheels to the right.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 2,537
Re: Hot rod steering box
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/tech-32-rpu-project-roadster-izing-a-50-cab-in-3-simple-steps.299603/page-2#post-3185444
Many posts by NEALINCA on the HAMB
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 2,537
Re: Hot rod steering box
Wise words from Tim!
Use a modified F1 or one of Neal's new boxes.
Space is tight so avoid the F100.
Glenn
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 36
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Re: Oil leak
From page #61 through #66 of the Techno Source ... below
"Rear Crankshaft Sealing
From 1932 to sometime in 1941, Ford used a non-contacting crankshaft thin flange that whipped oil into block...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: 2 overdrives
Hi Fred,
The coupler to spline is sealed. I used RTV. I also added a vent to the left side axle housing per the instructions. Good picture is from 19Fordy
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 12:28 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 480
Re: 2 overdrives
I installed one a couple of years ago at the same time I replaced my Columbia clutches.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=542370&d=1715344413...
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