Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Fuel pump just as a pass thru
Good point. But that is a risk that is avoided by rebuilding the pump with a kit using ethanol resistant materials, and an electric pump that puts out less pressure than a stock fuel pump - which is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2021, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 408
Re: spark plug wires
Take the time to solder the bare center wire to the crimp-on clip that goes over the end of the wire at the distributor end. That way, if you have to pull out one from the distributor cap, you know...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2021, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 354
Re: Found my miss,,BUT
Check that fuel pump is putting out.
It that looks good, check the float level setting in the carb.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2021, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 588
Re: Fuel pump just as a pass thru
Ditto on leave it stock. That way, if the electric fuel pump fails, you get home. Just be sure to use an electric fuel pump that does not block flow when it is off. I use Mr. Gasket 42S because it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2021, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 514
Re: Hot Fordy
Retarded spark will aggravate overheating. You might try advancing the spark one mark at a time until you get pinging while accelerating in second gear or going up a hill. Then back off one mark. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2021, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 470
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2021, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: running rough
Symptoms are confusing.
- If the car ran right near sea level and you take it to 5500 feet it is going to run too rich and need jet size reduced about two sizes. That could get you sooty plugs. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2021, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 315
Re: timing
On the side fo the distributor, near the top, on the driver's side, find a sliding plate with marks on it lining up with a mark on the distributor case. A small bolt with a screw slot holds it in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2021, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 690
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2021, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 356
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2021, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 558
Re: spacer for a 39 flathead fan
I put a Champion aluminum radiator in my '41 coupe. The fan was like 1.75" from the radiator and it got hot quickly in traffic. Had a friend machine an aluminum spacer to place the fan closer the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2021, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 786
Re: engine shut down enrouote
Never hooked up to a KB-50, but here is me in and F-4 refueling from a KC-97 that had one engine feathered and one main gear stuck down (fortunately, on opposite sides). Air National Guard tanker...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2021, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 449
Re: Ignition Whack-A-Mole
Just fought a losing battle with spiral wound plug wires. The connectors inside the rubber caps broke.
There are resistors that can be plugged into the coil to distributor wire, and others that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2021, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 449
Ignition Whack-A-Mole
Well, you got me through the trial and error of trouble shooting a rough running engine. It started with finding bad connections within spiral wound spark plug wires and ended with a Tubman...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2021, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 450
Re: Crankshaft pulley cross member clearance
When I put a '48 Merc in my '35 coupe, I added two of those big thick washers between the motor mount and rubber biscuit. That got me 1/4" clearance and left enough threads to tighten the motor mount...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2021, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 733
Re: How to compute HP
My SWAG horsepower calculator says that motor will pull 143 horsepower on gas with 10% alcohol, at 500' elevation, with the secondaries operating.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2021, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,241
Re: Ignition Problem or Carb Problem
Final report. (maybe)
Did the road test and it runs like a scalded dog. Wound right up to 4800 in first and second without a miss. Got a little spark knock at full throttle in second. Because...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2021, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,241
Re: Ignition Problem or Carb Problem
To answer my own question and put an end to this comedy or errors, I can definitively state that a bad condenser (New original-look-alike from Macs, part #32-882338-1) can show a fine spark when...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2021, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 591
Re: 41 ford rear bumper
I bought the correct blue paint in a small bottle from one of the old Ford parts companies about five years ago. I just looked at most of them and can not find it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2021, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 591
Re: 41 ford rear bumper
Likewise. Don't know if it is correct, but I painted the lettering blue. Did the same on the Ford indented lettering on the hub caps. It is a tedious job, but I like the looks.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2021, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,241
Re: Ignition Problem or Carb Problem
Put the ballast resistor back in the (1.5 Ohm blue Bosch) coil circuit. Coil volts read 12v with points open, 10.5v with points closed. That is with the resistor cold. Does that sound right?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2021, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 395
Re: Radiator for '41 Coupe
Stock engine? My larger displacement engine (284") generates more heat and has thinner cylinder walls, which increases heat transfer to the water jacket.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2021, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 395
Re: Radiator for '41 Coupe
Do not need original look.
Has anybody had success with US Radiator.
How about Cold Case. Made in USA. They claim their 2 row is more efficient than competing 3 and 4 row radiators.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2021, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 395
Radiator for '41 Coupe
The truck radiator which was wedged into the car when I bought it was weeping, so I replaced it with a fine looking Champion aluminum radiator, which was totally not up to the job of cooling the 284"...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2021, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,241
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