Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2021, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,275
Re: Ignition Problem or Carb Problem
Tried a different condenser, this one reads .3 mfd. Difficult to find one that reads 3.5. I have a pile of them and all but 2 read about .26 which I understand is not enough. The 2 odd ones, one...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2021, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,275
Re: Ignition Problem or Carb Problem
I am having the same problem. I now have the Bosch Blue (internally resisted coil)but will toast points within less than 20 miles. Would like to get this problem solved for sure.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2021, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,478
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2021, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,270
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2021, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,045
Re: My 36 Pickup
Brendan, I always enjoy seeing that truck. Thanks for posting the video.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2021, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,435
Re: Lost in space....
No cussing but some heavy breathing and a load of patience. Keeping it "tuned" helps but remembering all of the steps is even better....wait what did I do there??
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,435
Re: Lost in space....
Brendan, when it is cold I can really work up a sweat trying to get the old girl fired up.
Here is link to a recent video of me trying to start it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnlbT3jU2nw...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2021, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,435
Re: Lost in space....
2 good ones here.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/hit-and-miss-engine-8-hp-WITTE-great-condition-runs-good-Throttled-Governed/373477989523?hash=item56f505dc93:g:G8kAAOSwATZgKBMV
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-27-2021, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,346
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2021, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 875
Re: The question of the day?
Yes, 2 things, possibly has to do with the level of the fuel tank to the carburetor. No fuel pump to push fuel from a LOW TANK to the carb if going up hill. More likely reverse was lower and could...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2021, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,435
Re: Lost in space....
Nice Meyers. I had one like it hooked to a 1.5 hp. John Deere, I rebuilt the pump and boy that thing could pump water.
My T is an 18.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2021, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,435
Re: Lost in space....
Guys that is a 25 hp, weighs about 4500 on the cart. Restored and runs like a charm. I have it tuned so that I can start it by hand myself. Fun toy. Bad habit or as some say, multiple diseases.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2021, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,435
Re: Lost in space....
Garage gets full and disorganized then with the next warm day I clean things up and start on the next project, always plenty to do as long as it is not too cold. On warm days I can pull something out...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2021, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 236
Views: 12,823
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2021, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,863
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2021, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,092
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2021, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,757
Re: A little eye surgery
Had mine done, well worth the effort. Good to be able to see again, you will be better off for sure.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2021, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 799
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2021, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 799
Re: 1 wire alternator installation questions..
All good thoughts guys.
1st, yes we have tried 2 other digital meters and one analogue.
2nd, have tried tying the smaller red wire directly to the large terminal, no luck.
while running...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2021, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 799
Re: 1 wire alternator installation questions..
Thanks for all of this guys. I bought a 1 one wire online yesterday.
I am sure that the following will stir up some conversation, my apologies in advance for that.
I currently have new a 3...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2021, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 799
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2021, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 799
1 wire alternator installation questions..
Hello guys.
I need a bit of help on the following.
1940 Ford
Car is 12 volt, negative ground.
I would like to install 12 volt, self-regulated 1 wire alternator with correct shaft for...
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Forum: Early V8
01-30-2021, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 201
Various 40-41 truck/car parts
Please see my ads on Craigslist. Parts are mostly for 40-41 Ford trucks but I do have some panel and car items listed as well.
thanks.
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Forum: Early V8
01-30-2021, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 162
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Forum: Early V8
01-30-2021, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 394
KR Wilson timing fixture
KRW Ford Flathead V8 distributor Timing Fixture as shown. Works needs one wire repaired. Includes instructions. This is sold as is - for parts - repair- or restore Batteries not included. $360....
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