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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-03-2013, 07:51 AM
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Posted By Dave Jones
Re: Ignition timing 1941 flathead

Thanks Terry and Ken,
I will look in tio the power valve. I did not take note of the #, and the kit came with two. One was a little different ( had a lower profile and not so pronounced plunger.)...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-03-2013, 01:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,845
Posted By Dave Jones
Re: Ignition timing 1941 flathead

Hi Tony,
I would like to get in touch with Skip if possible to set up my distributor. I sent you a pm.

Thanks,
Davy
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-31-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,845
Posted By Dave Jones
Re: Ignition timing 1941 flathead

Great info guys! Thanks

Davy
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-31-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,845
Posted By Dave Jones
Ignition timing 1941 flathead

Back again for a couple more questions.
I got my old girl running pretty good after some good advice from some of you good folks.

It was running pretty bad when I got it so I did a compression...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-12-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,412
Posted By Dave Jones
Re: Flathead V8 tuning

I checked the compression today an it was 60-70 across the board.That seems low to me. I saw one chart that said it should be 100. I did the vacuum test an it held pretty steady at 15 inches. I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,412
Posted By Dave Jones
Smile Re: Flathead V8 tuning

Thanks for the input guys! I considered I may have a valve seating issue but I have not done a compression test as of yet. I put my had to the exhaust and did not feel any negative pressure. I have...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,412
Posted By Dave Jones
Flathead V8 tuning

I am new to the old cars and need some help. I have a 41 sedan super deluxe that needs a bit tuning. it tends to pop and backfire a bit when getting into the throttle. Seems to be a lean condition....
Forum: The Test Forum 03-08-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,480
Posted By Dave Jones
New to the forum

Hello,
I just ran across this site looking for fixes on my 1941 Ford sedan super deluxe. I it all original and is still 6volt. My first flathead v8 so I am kinda in the dark on the whole thing. I...
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