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old45guy · 02-26-2025, 02:11 AM

Hey guys,

I have been reading the forum for a year now and signed up and making my first post. Great stuff on here by the way!

I inherited a 1950 ford f-1 with a 8ba and Holley 94 carb that is in very good condition. It was my uncles but he didn’t drive it much and not at all the last 5 years. I received it a year ago. I had some maintance work done like distributor, brakes, new carb, rebuilt radiator etc. I love it but I am not a mechanic by any means. I changed the plugs and check the compression and it is between 92-100 on all 8 cinders. The plugs are already black after 20 miles. The oil is black and was just changed 150 miles ago. It has hard starts after letting it sit for more than 20-30 minutes and really have to crank and sometimes when cold fires up most of the time right away but sometimes really has to crank but more so when warm and let it sit for 20 minutes or more. I also believe I have a vacuum leak.

So here’s my question. I’m in corona ca (SoCal) and wanted to see if anyone has a reputable shop or even if someone on here would be willing to work on it. I would gladly pay. I just want it right. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated! ThanksIMG_9553.jpg

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02-26-2025, 02:11 AM	#1
old45guy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2025 Posts: 6	1950 Ford f-1 help Hey guys, I have been reading the forum for a year now and signed up and making my first post. Great stuff on here by the way! I inherited a 1950 ford f-1 with a 8ba and Holley 94 carb that is in very good condition. It was my uncles but he didn’t drive it much and not at all the last 5 years. I received it a year ago. I had some maintance work done like distributor, brakes, new carb, rebuilt radiator etc. I love it but I am not a mechanic by any means. I changed the plugs and check the compression and it is between 92-100 on all 8 cinders. The plugs are already black after 20 miles. The oil is black and was just changed 150 miles ago. It has hard starts after letting it sit for more than 20-30 minutes and really have to crank and sometimes when cold fires up most of the time right away but sometimes really has to crank but more so when warm and let it sit for 20 minutes or more. I also believe I have a vacuum leak. So here’s my question. I’m in corona ca (SoCal) and wanted to see if anyone has a reputable shop or even if someone on here would be willing to work on it. I would gladly pay. I just want it right. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated! ThanksIMG_9553.jpg IMG_0768.jpg