Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2024, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 325
Re: todds 47coe
Me too. Love the look of a COE, and this one is just so pretty.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2024, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,469
Re: Stop Lights 1940 Ford
Possible, but probably more work. Working under the dash on the switch is not easy. Probably need to remove switch from dash to work on it, which is a tricky procedure in itself. Then you would need...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2024, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,469
Re: Stop Lights 1940 Ford
Yes, most likely if the dash lights work the switch and connection there is OK. (this assumes no one has done some unorthodox wiring, like connecting the dash wire to the switch's headlight terminal....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2024, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,469
Re: Stop Lights 1940 Ford
Ok, good progress. You had two separate independent problems, coincidently happening at the same time.
Rear taillights and license light is a solid black wire, fed by a screw terminal on the side...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2024, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,469
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2024, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,469
Re: Stop Lights 1940 Ford
He got that spark by connecting the two wires to each other. Brake switch was by-passed.
This one is a head-scratcher. I have no idea.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2024, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,469
Re: Stop Lights 1940 Ford
No. In addition to no brake light, he said headlights come on but no taillights and no license plate light.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2024, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 577
Re: 59AB no spark at plugs
It should be noted that the 4.5 volts at the coil noted in post #3 is for a running engine only!
If you are taking a reading on a stopped engine, will be closer to 3.5 volts. Later with engine...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2024, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 921
Re: 80 years ago today
"In fact, we had a recent occupant of the White House voice his disdain toward men at the point of the spear."
Agree!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2024, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 628
Re: Exhaust cross-over pipe mystery insert
And Ol' Ron: "Also, installing headers and duaul exhaust didn't improve powere any."
Who would have thunk it? Not me. Since I was a teenager I thought improving on a stock exhaust was a sure-fire...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2024, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 921
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2024, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,020
Re: Hot Start 1950 Merc
Agree. Not applicable to this thread regarding a '50. Still felt the need to reply for those with a resistor, who may incorrectly think the resistor needs to cool down before they can get a good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2024, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,020
Re: Hot Start 1950 Merc
Have to disagree with that.
The resistor's voltage drop change cold-to-hot is only a few tenths of a volt. Not enough to make a difference.
The resistor gets so hot you will burn your fingers. Any...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 290
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,075
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,075
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2024, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,445
Re: What weight oil should I use - Brand?
I’ve heard it said you are OK as long as you have some pressure. Your engine doesn’t need a lot of oil pressure, just enough pressure to get oil distributed everywhere.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2024, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,644
Re: Condenser
And don’t all aircraft have two independent ignition systems? If any component on one system fails, the second system keeps the engine running?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2024, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 602
Re: it came home
Nice story. Thanks for sharing. Good to see your work after 25 years.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2024, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 440
Re: Tail light connectore
Aren’t those the light bulb contacts? Don’t look like bullet connectors. Wire looks correct for Ford taillight.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2024, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 525
Re: engine stumbles under load
Glennpm
All of that makes perfect sense. Good logic there. If that coil is putting out good spark at lower amps, that’s all you need.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2024, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 525
Re: engine stumbles under load
I think you meant to say target 4 amps. You get to that by having about 3 ohm total resistance in the primary circuit.
I = V/R
4 amp=12 Volt / 3 ohm
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2024, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 367
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2024, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 907
Re: Overheating 1946 V8
That’s good news. Sounds like problem was with a stuck thermostat.
But in my opinion you should use thermostats so engine will come up to temperature quickly. Then when stats open you get just about...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2024, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 601
Re: Bucket seats for 50 Ford
Just about every car made in the last fifty years has bucket seats. One thing that makes our old cars unique is their bench seats. Why remove that?
Ok, I'll shut up now. Each to his own opinion.
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