Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Re: 1933 V8: Troubleshooting...suggestions welcome
If you try the 40011 coil, you will need to bypass the ignition resistor under the dash.
As for Dizzy#1 the vacuum brake has little to no affect with today's fuels and personally I run the line for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 11:13 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 10:59 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 10:52 AM
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Re: NEW products available thread
The bolts made are the longer of the two versions. Castle Nuts have become incredilbly expensive to make in the US. What I use are Model A Ford rear backing plate nuts made by Snyder's. They are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 136
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Re: NEW products available thread
A few new items available:
1933-34 Ford rear transmission support
https://thirdgenauto.com/product/1933-34-ford-new-rear-transmission-mount/
1934 Ford Chrome plated grille...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2024, 12:42 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2024, 11:47 AM
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Re: 1932/36 Condenser replacement.
We use original brackets soldered onto a modern echlin condenser
https://thirdgenauto.com/product/1932-36-ford-ignition-coil-condenser/
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-10-2024, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 21
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Third Gen Automotive
Hey guys just an apology. For the last couple months we’ve had employee issues and I’ve had some personal manners that have both affect answering phones at the business. Starting next week we should...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2024, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: timing adjustment on exterior of distributor
The three bolt helmet type distributors, up is advance. The later two bolt ones (42-48) are opposite. Keep in mind the breaker plate is not precision machined and many times adjusting timing changes...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2023, 01:12 AM
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Re: 47 V8 ignition mystery
If you want the correct brown wires they all from all vendors come from the same source. I recently installed a set on a 48 I feel your pain as it’s not all that easy but even though the surface...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2023, 02:48 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2023, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 53
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Re: My First Flathead! 35 Standard
You should send the coil to skip haney. Be certain you have 34-36 degrees of dwell in the distributor and replace the condenser. We sell original type condensers that last
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2023, 12:50 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2023, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 206
Views: 18,549
Re: 47 V8 ignition mystery
The breaker plate terminals can give issues. We have to check them thoroughly during every rebuild. That usually only causes a random miss. You declined the recommendation of a full rebuild on your...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2023, 10:35 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2023, 12:28 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-25-2023, 11:02 PM
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Re: What is this goop? Restored 1932 Victoria
In my opinion some of the hetland cars sold to those whom assumed a profit could be made. Remarkable cars but they haven’t kept up with inflation over the years. In my opinion only two cars at that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-21-2023, 02:43 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-21-2023, 01:06 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-20-2023, 02:27 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-05-2023, 11:24 AM
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Re: Electronic distributor
If you put that distributor on there you won’t be pleased. Stick with points or get a stromberg e-fire. I won’t go away from points but if I had to the efire is the only one with a proper advance...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-05-2023, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 206
Views: 18,549
Re: 47 V8 ignition mystery
Old Henry glad you are up and running.
Your distributor had 42 degrees of dwell and a bad condenser, with either one of the two IÂ’m surprised it ran. Testing just the mfdÂ’s of a condenser is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2023, 02:35 PM
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Re: 1946 coupe door screws
https://thirdgenauto.com/product/1946-48-ford-car-special-door-hinge-to-pillar-hardware-does-two-doors/
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2023, 02:32 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2023, 01:18 PM
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Re: Bolt buster /induction heater
I have the Mini Ductor Venom. It has saved my butt many times and on Amazon you can buy up to 24" Leads to wrap around large objects.
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