Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-14-2024, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 372
Re: HEI distributor
Found the problem. A friend suggested that I take a rubber mallet and tap lightly on the distributor shaft. That did the trick. Now loose, I can set timing. Engine was just re-built, for some reason...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-13-2024, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 372
Re: HEI distributor
yes, I know where it should be set. But the HEI distributor doesn't move when the car is running. That's the part I'm having a problem with.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-13-2024, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 372
Re: HEI distributor
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/QgrcJHsTgFwCQJLVKbKdckdVdClGgGVJBnb?projector=1&messagePartId=0.1
The only number I could find on the unit was W1218. Hopefully this url will work for a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-12-2024, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 372
Re: HEI distributor
I'm not sure about that. After loosening the plate that holds it in place, the car running, the distributor will not move like the old originals.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-12-2024, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 372
HEI distributor
I just got back my 352 from being rebuilt. It's in a 1965 full size Custom. My question is, since I haven't worked with a HEI before, is the timing setting suppose to be set right at TDC? That's...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-08-2023, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,092
Re: Hard starting when warm/hot
Hi Dave, thanks for all the help. I already have the choke cable in place, I just need to get that cable housing piece for the carb. A friend of mine who works with a lot of carbs thinks he has a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-08-2023, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,092
Re: Hard starting when warm/hot
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=522694&stc=1&d=1691500638
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=522695&stc=1&d=1691500638
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-08-2023, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,092
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-08-2023, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,092
Re: Hard starting when warm/hot
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=522694&stc=1&d=1691500638
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=522695&stc=1&d=1691500638
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-08-2023, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,092
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-08-2023, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,092
Re: Hard starting when warm/hot
If I did this right, 2 photos of my current carb. As I mentioned, this 292 came out of Ford truck. Previous owner didn't know the year.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-07-2023, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,092
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-06-2023, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,092
Hard starting when warm/hot
Just purchased a 56 Ford with a transplant 292 Y block. Electronic fuel pump. On cold start the engine fires right up. But on a warm/hot restart it barely starts. I have a single barrel Ford carb on...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-18-2022, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,164
Re: 65 352 Big Block
There is no oil on the ground. No blue smoke. I will check the PCV. It idles like a kitten, that's the hard part to figure out. Last night I tried a product called engine wash. Pour the quart in, let...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-18-2022, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,164
Re: 65 352 Big Block
Something to consider. Last night I tried a product called engine wash. Pour the quart in, let the motor run for 5 minutes, drain and new filter. Anxious to see if this will loosen up any movable...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-16-2022, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,164
65 352 Big Block
I have a 65 Custom with a 352 big block. The motor is using oil at an alarming rate after the engine gets warmed up. The valve seals were just replaced. And a small intake manifold leak was repaired....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2020, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,160
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2020, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,160
PennGrade Motor Oil
I just had my 255 Merc Flathead rebuilt, and the company that rebuilt it said I should use PennGrade motor oil. When checking on Amazon, this stuff is expensive! Almost $100 per case of 12. Has...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2020, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,759
Re: Someday this engine will run right.
Tubman, thanks for the clarification. I've learned a lot from members like you on different subjects. I keep reading and learning. Thanks for teaching me something new.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2020, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,759
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2020, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,759
Re: Someday this engine will run right.
Hi Fritz, I do have the Pertronix coil that is recommended. I remember that I did leave the switch on when doing the timing. Forgot to turn it off. What is bewildering is that the engine stopped...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2020, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,759
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2020, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,759
Re: Someday this engine will run right.
Everything is still stock. I run a teapot carb recently rebuilt by scalia here on ford barn. The distributor is original and matches whats suppose to be in the motor. I'm in Minnesota, west metro...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-15-2020, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,759
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-15-2020, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,759
Someday this engine will run right.
Hi, I just put in an electronic ignition from Pertronix. After knocking my head against the wall trying to figure out why this newly rebuilt engine and carb wouldn't run. Tossed the points and...
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