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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-21-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,267
Posted By drtung
Re: V8 lack of power

How do you check the condensor?
The carb is brand new out of the box from Mac's auto. Not sure if it was made in England or not.
Weights on distributor were confirmed to be free before before...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-20-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,267
Posted By drtung
Re: V8 lack of power

just did compression check.Anywhere from 60 -77 PSI
In sluggish mode (second & third gear while driving) the truck seems to be missing.Sputtering and slight bacfire.Idles good all day long & revs up...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-20-2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,267
Posted By drtung
V8 lack of power

Having trouble with my 38 1/2 ton pick up.
24 stud flathead 8
Truck seems ( I don't know what is good for these engines) to run OK when cold & as it warms up gets sluggish to the point of almost no...
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