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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-27-2019, 07:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,398
Posted By mb_camper
Talking Re: Weak Spark

Problem solved! Weak ignition condenser. Thanks to all of you who are :Dwilling to share your knowledge, I am glad I found this forum!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-24-2019, 07:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,398
Posted By mb_camper
Re: Weak Spark

Exactly, now you see my dilemma. The only thing that changed in the distributer was a slight adjustment to line up the rotor to number one (less than 1/4 inch rotation) and only after I confirmed I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-24-2019, 06:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,398
Posted By mb_camper
Re: Weak Spark

I did do that when I first got the car to get it running initially. Remember the car was running quite well with only a slight flutter on my vacuum gage tapped into the intake just 2 days ago. Then...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-24-2019, 05:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,398
Posted By mb_camper
Re: Weak Spark

I lined up the timing mark on the crank to the indicator on the block.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-24-2019, 04:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,398
Posted By mb_camper
Re: Weak Spark

i did confirm that this coil used an internal resistor before i jumped the under dash resistor.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-24-2019, 04:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,398
Posted By mb_camper
Re: Weak Spark

this is what i am going by, this drawing matches my dsto because it is viewed from the drivers side across the engine.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-24-2019, 03:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,398
Posted By mb_camper
Re: Weak Spark

Ok, update time. I picked up another coil on the way home just in case, I checked resistance on the old coil on the primary side I had 1.6 ohms and 9k ohms on the secondary. the new coil measured...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-23-2019, 09:37 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,398
Posted By mb_camper
Re: Weak Spark

Are you saying that the resistor under the dash shouldn't be used with a can style coil? I plan on getting some resistance readings of my components today if all goes well.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-22-2019, 07:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,398
Posted By mb_camper
Re: Weak Spark

It is a generic can style coil
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-22-2019, 07:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,398
Posted By mb_camper
Re: Weak Spark

There are no markings on the coil other than 6 volt. That is about all the info I have. I will start taking the reading you suggested but I suspect I will have to change the coil first. I appreciate...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-22-2019, 05:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,398
Posted By mb_camper
Re: Weak Spark

Okay so time for an update. So I started the car and warmed it up, then I jumped negative side of the coil to the negative battery post (remember positive-ground 6 volt set up) and the car died and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-18-2019, 06:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,398
Posted By mb_camper
Re: Weak Spark

Great info guys, that gives me a direction to go in. I will be sure and post results so the next guy that needs this post see the results as well!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-18-2019, 07:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,398
Posted By mb_camper
Re: Weak Spark

Thanks for all of the advice so far, but I am still hoping to hear someone weigh in on what the proper voltage for a circa 1950 flatty should be at the coil. I am still concerned that the reduced...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-15-2019, 03:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,398
Posted By mb_camper
Re: Weak Spark

Radio interference reception, that makes sense considering where it is. it is not the crab style disto it is the modern stile just in front of no 1 plug. thanks for the warm welcome!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-15-2019, 09:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,398
Posted By mb_camper
Re: Weak Spark

Do you know what its function might be?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-15-2019, 08:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,398
Posted By mb_camper
Weak Spark

Hello, I am brand new to this forum as well as flatheads so please bare with me.

I have a 1946 Super Deluxe with (as near as I can tell) somewhere between a 49 and 53 flathead 8 in it. The car...
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