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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2024, 07:16 AM
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Posted By Trainman1
Re: At a loss. 1949 Ford flathead V8

New coil, did hot wire battery to coil. No change. Absolutely cannot figure it out!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-03-2024, 08:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,302
Posted By Trainman1
Re: At a loss. 1949 Ford flathead V8

I will definately try both suggestions above. Thank you for your response.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-01-2024, 09:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,302
Posted By Trainman1
Re: At a loss. 1949 Ford flathead V8

Coil is next replacement. Thank you for your suggestion.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-01-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,302
Posted By Trainman1
Re: At a loss. 1949 Ford flathead V8

No, there is just one port. The new carb is identical to the replaced one the owner used for years. I used the identical port in the new carb.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-01-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,302
Posted By Trainman1
Re: At a loss. 1949 Ford flathead V8

I have yet to check the vacuum advance with the timing light. I will do that tomorrow.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-01-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,302
Posted By Trainman1
Re: At a loss. 1949 Ford flathead V8

To a port in the rear of the carb.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-01-2024, 02:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,302
Posted By Trainman1
Re: At a loss. 1949 Ford flathead V8

Blue Ridge, GA
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-01-2024, 02:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,302
Posted By Trainman1
Re: At a loss. 1949 Ford flathead V8

I will try that. Thank you!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-01-2024, 12:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,302
Posted By Trainman1
Re: At a loss. 1949 Ford flathead V8

Thank you both for your responses. I used Autolite 216 spark plugs and NAPA points and condenser. Yes, I have traced all of the wires and the timing order is correct. I used NAPA points and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-01-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,302
Posted By Trainman1
At a loss. 1949 Ford flathead V8

Cannot figure this out. Just purchased 1949 Ford flathead V8. In my youth, I built 5 and thought I knew most everything about them. I put on new Bully carb from NCI, points, plugs, condenser,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-20-2024, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 327
Posted By Trainman1
Engine loping along. Cannot retard spark.

New to the Barn. Purchased 1949 Ford Custom V8. Own 1950 Ford Custom 6. Trying to get good idle. Engine lopes at idle even before I changed point, plugs and condenser. Can't use the upper half...
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