Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2020, 12:18 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2020, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 14,865
Re: Airtex E8902 Debacle
That's what's so frustrating. I've had two different carbs on the workbench numerous times and neither have ever shown evidence of leaking. And yet, at least one third of the float bowl fuel...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2020, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 14,865
Re: Airtex E8902 Debacle
Very well said and I could not agree with you more. My new Airtex E8902 pumps like a Texas oil well, but I don't believe that it has helped appreciably with my hard starting problem. My continuing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-28-2020, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 14,865
Re: Airtex E8902 Debacle
I have read and reread the installation/operation instructions for my Airtex E8902 electric fuel pump dozens of times and nowhere does it mention reversing the -/+ wire connections to accommodate a 6...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2020, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 14,865
Re: Airtex E8902 Debacle
Thanks. That's good to know if I ever go back to electronic ignition. Points ignition is working just fine now.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2020, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 14,865
Re: Airtex E8902 Debacle
Airtex E8902 Debacle Update #3. I woke up this morning thinking that my Ford has a 6 volt positive ground electrical system. I bet if I were to reverse the polarity on the ground and power wires that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2020, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 14,865
Re: Airtex E8902 Debacle
Airtex E8902 Debacle Update #2. This is exactly what I woke up this morning thinking. In testing the pump yesterday it operated backwards, so my plan this morning is to reverse the wiring connections...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2020, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 14,865
Re: Airtex E8902 Debacle
Airtex E8905 Debacle update #1. Took the fuel pump out from under the car to test if it was sucking and pushing properly. Had the inlet (fuel filter end) hose in a container of fuel (representing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2020, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 14,865
Airtex E8902 Debacle
Installed an AirtexE8902 electric fuel pump (the gold standard, right?) to prime the Holley 94 2-barrel carb when the ’48 Ford Tudor Super Deluxe Flathead has been sitting for a few hours or a few...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2019, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 20,764
Re: The Bubba plan for now ......???? Jim Linder
Hi Jim,
I don’t know you except through this forum and your postings. I have always appreciated your genuine willingness to share your knowledge to help others with their ignition woes. I am so...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2019, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,171
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2019, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,668
Re: Spark plug leads; threading thru the tubes '48
I initially wanted to keep my '48 "rabbit ear" distributor original too. I spent literally hours trying to fit eight sparkplug wires, plus the distributor wire, through the ears into the cap. I get...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2019, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,171
Re: Fuel pump issues
I initially wanted to keep my '48 "rabbit ear" distributor original too. I spent literally hours trying to fit eight sparkplug wires, plus the distributor wire, through the ears into the cap. I get...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2019, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 8,626
Re: DEAD: 1948 Super Deluxe 8 Sedan
My car ('48 Ford Tudor SD) ran great the first year or so that I had it, and then it began having the same issues as yours. I chased the gremlin(s) for months, installing rebuild kits, replacing this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2019, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,472
Re: 42 Ford Running Board Covers
I wouldn't think so as long as you use an ample amount of rubber adhesive. The ones that I made for my '48 are basically inserts that fit between the frame and the outside metal edges. When the doors...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2019, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 16,301
Re: Third Gen Auto
A few days ago on a trip to east Tennessee, I stopped by Third Generation Automotive to meet Michael Driskell in person and to see his shop. He is a remarkable young man.….extremely knowledgeable and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2019, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,472
Re: 42 Ford Running Board Covers
edhd58: Here are two pictures from each side of the car. Mats are actually black as night. Garage lighting and camera flash make them appear somewhat washed out. Hope that this helps.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2019, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,472
Re: 42 Ford Running Board Covers
edhd58: Absolutely. Busy day tomorrow with wife's doctor appointment(s), but will try my best to get a couple posted. I guarantee these running board mats are high quality, corrugated rubber and fit...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2019, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,472
Re: 42 Ford Running Board Covers
I did not want to spend close to $200 with any of the venders for two running board mats for my '48 Tudor Super Deluxe, so I sourced the rubber myself and made a killer pair for less than $55. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2019, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,025
Re: 1948 Super Deluxe Ignition (?) Woes
Recently I installed the carburetor, distributor, crab style distributor cap, rotor and wires, all rebuilt and or new, from Third Generation Automotive. And alas, I now have a good starting ’48 Ford...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2019, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,025
Re: 1948 Super Deluxe Ignition (?) Woes
Back from the holidays for several weeks now and working on the Ford to fix the hard starting and engine dying out problems. I decided to remove the Pertronics electronic ignition module and coil...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-26-2018, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,025
Re: 1948 Super Deluxe Ignition (?) Woes
Out of town and away from the car over the holidays. Before leaving, I revisited the fuel pump and found the cap on the rocker that engages the piston broken into two pieces and supposedly impairing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2018, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,025
Re: 1948 Super Deluxe Ignition (?) Woes
'Umm, replacing a bunch of parts without knowing the cause of the problem is not troubleshooting, it is guessing. Hope you saved all the good parts you replaced.'
"90% of fuel system problems are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2018, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,025
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2018, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,025
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