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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-29-2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,228
Posted By cabrioletgalaxie
Re: 1947 convertible

Great idea about that fabric coated rubber gas line section. I will try that.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-29-2019, 07:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,228
Posted By cabrioletgalaxie
Re: 1947 convertible

Good idea re Skip. I emailed him so will see what he says.
It did have a modern coil on the car when I got it so for appearance I replaced with a Skip rebuild. Maybe that one had a ballast...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-28-2019, 11:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,228
Posted By cabrioletgalaxie
Re: 1947 convertible

3 people have looked for this ballast resistor with no luck. It is NOT on the firewall. We followed the ignition wire on its way to the coil and not found anything. There have been some coils that...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-27-2019, 08:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,228
Posted By cabrioletgalaxie
Re: 1947 convertible

As I said, crud in the bowl and probably fuel pump and carb. I will go through the carb (again) and make sure it is clean, and replace the power valve. The replacement which I have already...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-26-2019, 10:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,228
Posted By cabrioletgalaxie
Re: 1947 convertible

'47 Convertible update.
I pulled the distributor off and the point gap was very close to spec, I changed the points and condenser and, lubed the cam and re installed the distributor. Removed and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-15-2019, 06:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,228
Posted By cabrioletgalaxie
Re: 1947 convertible

I did not pull the cap apart, but did take the distributor body out. It would be hard to believe I would have no spark at any plug wire due to anything but a broken rotor, which was in tact. But I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-14-2019, 11:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,228
Posted By cabrioletgalaxie
Re: 1947 convertible

I did order and just received today a new ignition switch body and will replace that. That was our first thought as well for being the culprit. I hope it is as simple as replacing it.
Re voltage...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-13-2019, 11:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,228
Posted By cabrioletgalaxie
Re: 1947 convertible

I did not see a box like that but will look tomorrow. I assume this is up high on the inside of the firewall.
Thanks,
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-13-2019, 11:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,228
Posted By cabrioletgalaxie
Re: 1947 convertible

Update: A mechanic friend joined me yesterday to look at the '47. He found 2 heated terminals on back of ignition switch body when ignition was in the ON position. He thought the points might be...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-13-2019, 11:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,228
Posted By cabrioletgalaxie
Re: 1947 convertible

I did not check the voltage regulator. My mechanic friend made no suggestion.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-13-2019, 11:19 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,228
Posted By cabrioletgalaxie
Re: 1947 convertible

I thought I had sent another update Tues. night but it doesn't seem to appear, so I will try again.
A good friend and super mechanic came over to look at the '47. He found 2 terminals on the back...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-12-2019, 11:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,228
Posted By cabrioletgalaxie
Re: 1947 convertible

A bit more work on the problem today. Checked the hot terminal on the ignition switch body and found 2 of the 3 were very hot with the switch in the on position. Tested the condenser and found it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-12-2019, 12:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,228
Posted By cabrioletgalaxie
Re: 1947 convertible

Update: Checked for spark at the plug wire and nothing. Replaced coil, no change. Found I had 6V at the ignition switch with switch on, but it dropped to 4.5V at the coil.
Since I had installed a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-12-2019, 12:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,228
Posted By cabrioletgalaxie
Re: 1947 convertible

No inline fuel filter, brand new original style fuel pump
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-09-2019, 08:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,228
Posted By cabrioletgalaxie
Re: 1947 convertible

OK, the coil in my car is a Skip rebuild.
I did blow out the fuel line from engine compartment to the end of the line at the tank. Seemed quite open but still worth checking again.
And yes I make...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-07-2019, 11:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,228
Posted By cabrioletgalaxie
Re: 1947 convertible

Yes, sediment bowl is full. Need to check plug for spark. Removed the condenser, OEM style, and have new one ready to go it.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-06-2019, 10:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,228
Posted By cabrioletgalaxie
Re: 1947 convertible

Thanks for all the educated thoughts. To answer some of the questions I replaced gas tank (sheets of rust inside and sediment bowl looked like I was running Jack Daniels), blew out fuel line,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-05-2019, 10:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,228
Posted By cabrioletgalaxie
Exclamation 1947 convertible

Question:
New to the V8 world and have been enjoying my '47 convertible this summer.
On a trip Sunday the car suddenly started running poorly, like someone turned a switch. I stopped and found a...
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