The Ford Barn

miniceptor86 · 04-01-2023, 03:52 PM

I took my ‘39 out today for the first ride of ‘23. Over the winter I converted it to a Rochester 2gc from the Ford 8RT. I think the ‘51 Merc flathead in the old beast runs a lot better. It will pull cleanly from 25 mph in third and the carb is quiet. The old carb sounded like it was sucking through a straw. It was well worth the effort and as far as the expense, it kept me entertained inside and warm.

miniceptor86 · 04-01-2023, 03:55 PM

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/pictu...5694&pictureid

miniceptor86 · 04-01-2023, 03:55 PM

More photos in my 2gc album

cadillac512 · 04-01-2023, 04:06 PM

Great work! Looks good...and a 2G series runs so nice doesn't it? My Merc runs nicely with its 2G on a 1CM external choke thermostat manifold.

To those who want to see the pics: click on miniceptors name and go to his profile page. On the rh side are the albums. click on all albums and you'll find the 2GC.

Terry

miniceptor86 · 04-01-2023, 04:25 PM

Thanks Terry. I think I used the same manifold. Got the 2gc model with the choke on the carb, manifold had the heat tube running through it. Worked out nice with Charlie’s distributor.

oldbugger · 04-01-2023, 06:31 PM

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very nice, mines been working great for 8yrs. switched mine to electric choke

miniceptor86 · 04-02-2023, 06:04 AM

Any reason for going electric? I original thought about manual since I have the cable from the old carb.

sugarmaker · 04-02-2023, 08:25 AM

Jim,
Sounds like your work this winter put a smile on your face. We need some pictures!
Regards,
Chris

miniceptor86 · 04-02-2023, 10:03 AM

Hey Chris, you’re welcome to see my photos on my user page in the 2gc album.

oldbugger · 04-02-2023, 10:27 AM

I switched to electric just for fun, and it works wonderfully

miniceptor86 · 04-02-2023, 10:45 AM

I don’t know if it was an aberration but I was surprised how quickly the engine started, hardly more than one revolution.

04-01-2023, 03:52 PM	#1
miniceptor86 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: McGregor, IA Posts: 233	First outing I took my ‘39 out today for the first ride of ‘23. Over the winter I converted it to a Rochester 2gc from the Ford 8RT. I think the ‘51 Merc flathead in the old beast runs a lot better. It will pull cleanly from 25 mph in third and the carb is quiet. The old carb sounded like it was sucking through a straw. It was well worth the effort and as far as the expense, it kept me entertained inside and warm. __________________ Cheers, Jim&Sandy McGregor, IA

04-01-2023, 03:55 PM	#2
miniceptor86 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: McGregor, IA Posts: 233	Re: First outing https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/pictu...5694&pictureid __________________ Cheers, Jim&Sandy McGregor, IA

04-01-2023, 03:55 PM	#3
miniceptor86 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: McGregor, IA Posts: 233	Re: First outing More photos in my 2gc album __________________ Cheers, Jim&Sandy McGregor, IA

04-01-2023, 04:06 PM	#4
cadillac512 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Kansas Posts: 943	Re: First outing Great work! Looks good...and a 2G series runs so nice doesn't it? My Merc runs nicely with its 2G on a 1CM external choke thermostat manifold. To those who want to see the pics: click on miniceptors name and go to his profile page. On the rh side are the albums. click on all albums and you'll find the 2GC. Terry __________________ "It don't take but country smarts to solve the problem" (Smokey Yunick) '41 Merc Town Sedan / 260" 8CM engine '66 Fairlane four door / "warmed up" 302

04-01-2023, 04:25 PM	#5
miniceptor86 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: McGregor, IA Posts: 233	Re: First outing Thanks Terry. I think I used the same manifold. Got the 2gc model with the choke on the carb, manifold had the heat tube running through it. Worked out nice with Charlie’s distributor. __________________ Cheers, Jim&Sandy McGregor, IA

04-01-2023, 06:31 PM	#6
oldbugger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Holland Mi Posts: 644	Re: First outing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) very nice, mines been working great for 8yrs. switched mine to electric choke

04-02-2023, 06:04 AM	#7
miniceptor86 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: McGregor, IA Posts: 233	Re: First outing Any reason for going electric? I original thought about manual since I have the cable from the old carb. __________________ Cheers, Jim&Sandy McGregor, IA

04-02-2023, 08:25 AM	#8
sugarmaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Albion PA Posts: 1,682	Re: First outing Jim, Sounds like your work this winter put a smile on your face. We need some pictures! Regards, Chris __________________ 1932 AAB Truck 1953 Ford Jubilee 2015 Ford F250 SuperCrew Lots of Allis tractors Some Cub Cadets

04-02-2023, 10:03 AM	#9
miniceptor86 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: McGregor, IA Posts: 233	Re: First outing Hey Chris, you’re welcome to see my photos on my user page in the 2gc album. __________________ Cheers, Jim&Sandy McGregor, IA

04-02-2023, 10:27 AM	#10
oldbugger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Holland Mi Posts: 644	Re: First outing I switched to electric just for fun, and it works wonderfully

04-02-2023, 10:45 AM	#11
miniceptor86 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: McGregor, IA Posts: 233	Re: First outing I don’t know if it was an aberration but I was surprised how quickly the engine started, hardly more than one revolution. __________________ Cheers, Jim&Sandy McGregor, IA Last edited by miniceptor86; 04-02-2023 at 10:58 AM.