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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-29-2015, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,883
Posted By Big John V
Re: Helmet type distributor

Thanks again guys, I got it all ready and have put the dist. back on the motor.
The motor runs as ruff and backfires as before, I guess i did not make things worse.. : ) also not better tho.. : /...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-29-2015, 11:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,883
Posted By Big John V
Re: Helmet type distributor

Thanks guys... you've been a great help. I got it all done.

BigJohn.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-29-2015, 05:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,883
Posted By Big John V
Helmet type distributor

I am trying to set the points on a 1934 helmet type distributor, I have the manual and the degree setting tool. The manual talks about Right hand points and left hand points... Is that as you look...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-29-2015, 04:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,320
Posted By Big John V
Re: electronic ignition

Yeah... thanks guys. I hear storry's about higher octane use these days therefor more advance is recommended... Bubba, would you be interested doing what you suggesting to my dist.?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-29-2015, 07:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,320
Posted By Big John V
Re: electronic ignition

Thanks guys.... after all the story's and advice, I have decided to have my dist. rebuild with some modifications for more advance at low RPM.
Reached out to a couple of guys who advertise this...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-23-2015, 07:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,806
Posted By Big John V
Re: Early Ford distributor.

I have a VCL (ford Lincoln) dist set up fixture... I am looking for the description to take me thru the procedure. Anybody?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-22-2015, 06:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,320
Posted By Big John V
Re: electronic ignition

Joe, I tried Petronix.. but could not find a system pre 1942...anyway, I am having my dist. rebuild stock now... thx. Tried Emailing the guys at Bubba's but Email keeps coming back. Wondering if it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-21-2015, 03:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,320
Posted By Big John V
Re: electronic ignition

Thanks Martin, I am convinced.. I want my truck to be stock, just have ignition issues.
I'll go with Walt's idea, to get in contact with Baba and have it overhauled.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-21-2015, 05:03 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 83,205
Posted By Big John V
Re: The Official '32-'34 Truck Thread

Nice truck JM35... I like the big ones, I am looking to get my 1934 1/12 tonner a little faster on open roads..
Might look into "Straightpipes" 's suggestion for an inline Michell overdrive.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-21-2015, 04:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,320
Posted By Big John V
Re: electronic ignition

Thanks guys, I checked out all your suggestions... the Mallory seems to be the way to go. It only comes with a 12 volt system though and my truck is all stock and I would like to keep it that way.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-20-2015, 05:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,320
Posted By Big John V
electronic ignition

Hi Folks... I am new to the forum and have a question.
I am interested in converting my 1934 V8 with a electronic ignition system.
Due to the position of the rotor in the so called "Helmet"...
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