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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-01-2018, 08:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,248
Posted By Mike C
Re: Rotor Clip 8BA Distributor

Can I use a distributor that has the clip type? I would think that if the length is the same, it would work.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-01-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 728
Posted By Mike C
8BA/rotor/distributor problem

My distributor has a rotor clip that is held in plae in a diagonal slot. The spring broke off after changing points. After much research, I found someone who sells these rotor springs.
How do I r...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-01-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,248
Posted By Mike C
Rotor Clip 8BA Distributor

I have a cast iron distributor on my engine. From what research I've done, there are 2 different types of springs that keep the rotor tight on the shaft. One is a clip that snaps on and the other is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-05-2016, 03:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,230
Posted By Mike C
Re: distributor problrrm?

i read somewhere wher there were 2 different timing covers. One was cast iron which used a cast iron dist. housing and the other was cast aluminum which used an aluminum housing. Is that correct? ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-05-2016, 07:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,230
Posted By Mike C
Re: distributor problrrm?

How do I check the fuel pump pressure?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-04-2016, 09:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,230
Posted By Mike C
Re: distributor problrrm?

Yes
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-04-2016, 03:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,230
Posted By Mike C
Re: distributor problrrm?

If the ignition wasn't iring properly, couldn't that cause raw gas to go into the exhaust system? Also, what about the rotor clips? Should there not be one on the top of the shaft and if so is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-04-2016, 01:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,230
Posted By Mike C
Re: distributor problrrm?

Yes, carb is correct and the metal vacuum line is connected. Fuel pump is a brand new mechanical pump. The previous owner had installed an electric pump which I removed last year. Too much...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-04-2016, 12:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,230
Posted By Mike C
distributor problrrm?

I have a 48 f1. The engine is not original so I've been told. I bought it from a collector car dealer. It had a frame off restoration done by the previous owner. He converted it to 12v. Being the...
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