Go Back   The Ford Barn > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Showing results 1 to 9 of 9
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: d m moore
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-14-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,836
Posted By d m moore
Re: Crab distributor fine adjustment

Hi Mart

Thanks for that - I now get it entirely! I might try today except that its minus 15 celsius today and an unheated garage.....not an easy job with gloves on!

Just one more question...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-13-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,836
Posted By d m moore
Re: Crab distributor fine adjustment

So, let me get this clear - the screw that I can see on the top right of the distributor I have to loosen - and then move it (thus rotating its attached internal plate) clockwise or antic/w - then...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-08-2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,836
Posted By d m moore
Re: Crab distributor fine adjustment

Thanks
From the diagram, the adjustment screw I am talking about seems to be part # 350101-S7
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-08-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,836
Posted By d m moore
Re: Crab distributor fine adjustment

I obviously wasn't clear - and I'm confused by some of the replies. I think I said I was NOT talking about the vacuum adv/ret screw but the one on the top right looking from the front.(Won't use...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-08-2013, 12:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,836
Posted By d m moore
Crab distributor fine adjustment

Question re crab dist on my 1942 Canadian army truck - '42 Mercury engine. After having pertronic electronic ignition fitted I needed to make some fine timing adjustment using the slotted hex screw...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-13-2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,737
Posted By d m moore
42 V8 Won't Start - Help

After running well my 42 Mercury-engined Canadian military truck wont start. Laying the plugs out on the block get good fat sparks.Gas is definitely getting thru to new Stromberg from Mad Max. Fuel...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-27-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,337
Posted By d m moore
Re: Drag liink repair kit 41 pick up

Mart
I should say that my truck is a '41 Canadian military (so-called CMP) and they seemed to use a variety of parts some from earlier models, some from the commercial COE truck, some from the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-27-2012, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,337
Posted By d m moore
Drag liink repair kit 41 pick up

Anyone know where I can get a drag link repair kit for a '41 truck. Macs and the other usual suppliers show kits for 32-34 and for post-48 but not for mine. Pitman arm for a '41 truck would also be...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-24-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,437
Posted By d m moore
Starter Terminal Heating

My starter (6V) turns well first time but if several goes needed it will slow up markedly and the terminal from the battery at the starter end gets pretty hot. Any ideas?
Showing results 1 to 9 of 9

 
Forum Jump
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:15 PM.