Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Re: engine stumbles under load
I have never used a "pertronix" but do they even need a resistor? There are no points to burn up. I have heard the electronic distributors don't play well with generators as they like a stable...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2024, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 823
Re: Left ignition switch on
Send the coil to Skip Haney and the distributor to one of the people here that sets them up on machines and learn from your mistake. If it now doesn't have any voltage at the coil, replace the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2024, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: 1938 ford woody roof material
For my 40, all I could find was black that was wide enough. After installed on the car, but before the rain gutters were installed, I masked the entire car off and cleaned the top with wax and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 07:46 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 07:41 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 10:27 AM
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Views: 771
Re: Verify 1934 Ford Accessories, Please
Post the length of the shaft that engages the crank nut. There are several different lengths for different years due to how far from the grill it needs to be for it to reach.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 12:45 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 08:50 AM
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Views: 762
Re: Help with a recent 8ba rebuild
I try to assume nothing but #1 on a flathead is the front US passenger side cylinder. People who are used to modern engines often get that wrong. Also, as far as I know, a flathead is the only v8...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 10:43 AM
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Views: 1,130
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2024, 09:10 PM
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Views: 6,253
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 08:34 AM
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Views: 2,617
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 09:24 PM
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Views: 2,225
Re: 91 birthday today
Ron, you have enlightened me more times than I can count. Thanks for giving all of us the gift of your wisdom.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 784
Re: Helmet Distributor Issues
Also, take the vacuum brake piston out of the bore so it is not riding on the plate that changes the timing when setting it up on a machine that spins the shaft.
I would calculate what % 22 1/2 is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 12:18 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2024, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,072
Re: Annual MONSTER Swap Portland, Or
I hope the days don't change without advance notice for the next year. I have already booked my room for 3 nights next year. (3rd, 4th and 5th 2025)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2024, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 680
Re: 6V vs 12V condenser
What Mart says is aggravated by using an extremely hot coil. Remember electricity goes to the easiest ground, sometimes that is the shaft the rotor is on in a "helmet" distributor. In my opinion, a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,421
Re: Skip Haney
It would be an interesting story for someone to write about. I believe it was his late friend who used to post here as "GM" that convinced Skip to set up to rebuild water pumps and coils. George...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,072
Re: Annual MONSTER Swap Portland, Or
Dale, an Expo person (not from one of the clubs putting the meet on) or one hired by them asked me to take a survey. One of the questions was would I be in favor of a 2 day meet with longer shopping...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 06:29 PM
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Views: 1,072
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,072
Re: Annual MONSTER Swap Portland, Or
Last year was terrible. I only sold $500 the whole weekend, didn't even cover the room cost. This year sales were great, did over 2k but, I don't know how someone did this, maybe they had an...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 10:21 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,080
Re: Tiny ends heavy axles
I wouldn't run an axle that had that oddball long drop done to it for safety reasons plus it looks funky. We had a guy from a frame and axle shop speak at one of our Ford club meetings and he told...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2024, 11:36 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2024, 08:55 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2024, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,263
Re: Powder coat VS paint for wheels
I used to do woodgraining and to avoid having chips where the screws hold the parts, I always used a counter sink by hand to clear out the high build primer in the screw holes to keep the layers of...
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