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lignell · 07-02-2019, 09:37 AM

I will start my car 39 ford 85 hp let it run for awhile and then shut it of try and start it again it turns over but will not catch already replaced distributor cap would appreciate any ideas thanks

Seth Swoboda · 07-02-2019, 09:39 AM

Sounds like ignition to me. I'd make sure I had a properly timed distributor, a good Skip Haney coil, good wiring with good connections, good condenser and your V8 will start every time. In other words, it might be time for an ignition system tune up.

JM 35 Sedan · 07-02-2019, 08:08 PM

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Probably the result of a component that funtions okay when cool but fails when heated. The components to check would be the coil, condenser, and ignition resistor mounted on firewall, behind dash.

07-02-2019, 09:37 AM	#1
lignell Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: capecod Posts: 123	39 ford I will start my car 39 ford 85 hp let it run for awhile and then shut it of try and start it again it turns over but will not catch already replaced distributor cap would appreciate any ideas thanks

07-02-2019, 09:39 AM	#2
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,787	Re: 39 ford Sounds like ignition to me. I'd make sure I had a properly timed distributor, a good Skip Haney coil, good wiring with good connections, good condenser and your V8 will start every time. In other words, it might be time for an ignition system tune up.

07-02-2019, 08:08 PM	#3
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: 39 ford Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Probably the result of a component that funtions okay when cool but fails when heated. The components to check would be the coil, condenser, and ignition resistor mounted on firewall, behind dash. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*