Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2022, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 7
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Helmet distributor side caps
I plan on replacing plug wires on helmet dist. What is the procedure for separating the inner plate from outer cap. Does it screw off or pry off?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2022, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,133
Re: points firing
Bubba, I have tried everything and still no spark out of distributor. If I send it to you for repair, 1. do I send side caps? 2. send condenser and coil? it has a tube type coil. 3. someone...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-28-2022, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,133
Re: points firing
I have done everything suggested but still no spark to plugs. I do have spark going into top of distributor . The only thing I haven't done is disassemble the side caps to clean contacts inside. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-06-2022, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,133
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-06-2022, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,133
Re: points firing
I have cleaned the distributor and ready to reinstall. I have read somewhere to spray inside with a moisture displacment like wd40 or something. Is this a good idea or will it be harmful?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2022, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,133
Re: points firing
I have removed the vacuum line , top plate, and side caps but now have difficulty removing the 3 bolts that attach dist. to engine. The top bolt came off easily, but the 2 remaining are very...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2022, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,133
Re: points firing
I have tested and I have power to coil, condenser and coil wire to dist. Now that I know more about what I will be doing, I will remove dist and follow recommendations. The last time I had this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2022, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,133
Re: points firing
This is what I have and the top looks like nothing I have found pictures of. Can anyone help identify this set up. The engine is a 59ab in a 1936 Ford. It appears the distributor bottom from the old...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2022, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,133
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2022, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,133
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2022, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,133
Re: points firing
I have ordered most parts from MAX in the past, now they have very little as compared. Where to buy gasket? Max or Bob Drake or NAPA do not have gasket. Where can I find?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2022, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,133
Re: points firing
I have the football helment type that has dome caps on each side held on by wire clips. After removing the clips, the dome caps are stuck. Do these caps screw off or do you pry them off with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2022, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,133
Re: points firing
After unclipping the side clip wires, the side caps are stuck. How are these removed ?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2022, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,133
points firing
i am not getting spark out of distributor on 59a engine.
i want to clean and file distributor points . It appears the distributor must be removed to do this due to accessability on front of engine. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2021, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 842
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2021, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 842
59ab distributor
I have a condensation problem on my 36 that has the 59ab engine and need to clean the points and distributor. I paid someone to do this before when car would not start or was hard to start. I would...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2020, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 521
condenser
What is condenser part # for 59A engine and where can I find?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-20-2020, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,680
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2020, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,680
Re: Adjusting mechanical brakes on 36 ford car
I adjusted as David G suggested and now have over 1/2 pedal. Car is stopping good and is straight. I had to maximize pedal and rear rod clevis adjustments to get this. Will be looking to replace...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2020, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,680
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2020, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,680
Adjusting mechanical brakes on 36 ford car
I have adjusted rods and shoes but pedal goes almost to floor and hand brake will not hold. My question is , if I adjust the hand brake , will there be more distance from the pedal to the floor?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-04-2012, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,599
Re: Removing old running board covers?
I used a propane torch to remove rubber. Tried on top directly to rubber and made a gummy mess, then went to bottom and heated metal, result, the rubber was easy to scrape off with a putty knife.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2012, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,082
Re: Rear Spring Shackle Stud Replacement
The hardest part for me was getting the metal sleeve out. I used a torch to melt the rubberized crud, then the sleeve was loosened enough to drive out with a chizle and punch. I found I couldn't...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2012, 03:05 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,013
radio wiring 1936
How is the wiring run for a 1936 radio. The wiring diagram in the 1935-36 Ford Book does not show this.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2012, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,113
Re: removing old vinyl top
Thats the way I did mine. The hardest part is getting groove clean-takes alot of time to get hardened adhesive out of groove-used different sized screwdrivers. When I put new rubber in , I used...
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