Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 01:50 PM
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Re: three brush regulator
I had a three brush generator in 1950 with the two control regulator - PIN. Installed two brush generator with 3 pole regulator and no more trouble. I recall hand cranking the engine in the center...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 899
Re: Condenser
The Ford Script condenser on my 38 Ford has been going strong since 1989.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2024, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 406
Re: engine stumbles under load
The stock vaccum distributor ran rough and did for me the very thing you describe. (To much advance because of the high vaccum) Mechanical advance solved the problem. Packard 440 Ignition wires are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re: starting problem???
I blocked the heat risers with core plugs and put about 4 gaskets under the carbs - no problems with heat soak - starts instantly. I have an electric pump at the tank that is only used for priming. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,828
Re: V8 Engine
Corvette8n has good advice. I have a 38 Ford and the 37 and 38 Fords are a lot alike.. I used a voltmeter on mine and found that I had a .35 volt drop on the ground side of the starting circuit. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 50
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Re: 91 birthday today
Greetings and Happy Brthday from Ohio - the Buckeye State. I have enjoyed your informative and interesting posts. I am about 1 year and 3 months behind you. Keep the path open. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2024, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,454
Re: New build overheating
H2O and CO are the products of combustion - H20 is water and what you are seeing is water vapor from the breather and condenses in the cap. The foregoing is the reason you want the engine up to 180...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2024, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 561
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2024, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,013
Re: 1951 Ford, runs fine then runs bad.
You mention new wires - if they are resistance wires I would replace them with copper core wires. Packard 440 is a god wire. But give attention to the replacement of coil.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2024, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,013
Re: 1951 Ford, runs fine then runs bad.
Try a new coil - heat is killing the coil you currently have. You have a 6 volt positive ground system - make sure the ignition switch wire is connected to the minus of the coil and the distributor...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-10-2024, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 762
Re: GENERATOR 40 Ford Sdn.
Use a digital volt ohm meter between the generator and the frame of the regulator to determine that zero ohms exist, if not connect the generator and the frame of the regulator with 16ga wire with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2023, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,319
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2023, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 878
Re: Bleed down on vacuum advance question
With the vacuum control on the distributor and the vacuum line disconnected, I advance the point plate by hand, then put my finger over the vacuum connection and the release the point plate and if...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-29-2023, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 498
Re: Timing tool jig help
I do not have a diagram, but the points act as a switch between the batteries (D or C cells) and the light on the side. OR you could use an Ohmmeter connected across the dizzy body and terminal for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2023, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,242
Re: 1937 model 74 blowing the blues
I purchased a 221 in 1950 - burned oil as you describe. I ran detergent oil and it cleared the problem. I also cleaned 3/4 inch of sludge out of the pan. I could always depend on 86 mph and even...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-09-2023, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,526
Re: Help !!!!! Belts
I use the long flat blade screwdriver between the generator and the ledge on the front of the intake.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-07-2023, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,526
Re: Help !!!!! Belts
Install the fan assembly and leave the two mounting bolts finger tight to allow the generator to be adjusted for its belt, then adjust the fan belt by sliding its mounting bracket up and tighten its...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-06-2023, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,268
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-18-2023, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 25
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Re: 1947 Super Deluxe V8 engine ground strap?
I have a 38 Ford 221 that had a ground strap from the battery to the firewall and another ground strap from the firewall to the engine, all of which yielded a voltage drop of 0.35 volts.
Steel does...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-11-2023, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,299
Re: 1953 Mercury unusual plug condition
I would find a diagram of the runners of the intake manifold and I am of the opinion that one of barrels of the carb is feeding too much fuel. I would take a look at the main jets for size - do not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-10-2023, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,246
Re: 1938 Dual Cowl Phaeton
But it is a fun car to drive in fair weather and you do not have to wash door glass. I removed the hot water heater. Open cowl vent and enjoy.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-10-2023, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 343
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2023, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 747
Re: Optima battery holdown?
I put my Optima battery on the diagonal and went across the top of it from hold down bolt to hold down bolt with 3/8 x 1/14 varnished oak.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2023, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 945
Re: Charging System Issue
I ran a 16ga wire between the generator housing and the regulator frame and a digital ohm meter connected across those two points should read zero ohms with clean connections. Generator and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-20-2023, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 655
Re: New carb and fuel pump start procedure?
I have used a neoprene gasket for years with out difficulty - cork gets hard and brittle. TerryS may have a stuck valve in the fuel pump - hit it with screw driver handle has solved that issue for...
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