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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 03:11 PM
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Posted By glennpm
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Good tip!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 06:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By glennpm
Re: Setting Ignition Points - 59AB

Yes I had fun doing it and very pleased with the results. I found that even being meticulous in setting the gaps with a set of go-no-go feelers, when I checked the dwell it was could be off by 5 or 6...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-28-2024, 06:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By glennpm
Re: Setting Ignition Points - 59AB

Party pooper :D
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-28-2024, 06:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 573
Posted By glennpm
Re: Timing advance plate - Crab Distributor

Yes, it's good to have an accurate TDC mark. From my post #8


"I had a few years ago found TDC with the zip tie method, made a pointer and marked the belt pulley inside and outside the groove....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-27-2024, 06:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By glennpm
Re: Setting Ignition Points - 59AB

Just reading this and have to do some editing tomorrow


Edits completed 5/28/24
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-27-2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 533
Posted By glennpm
Re: it came home

Great story Brian!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-27-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By glennpm
Re: Setting Ignition Points - 59AB

The actual build, stage one (Bruce Lancaster)
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/ive-got-a-point.257066/page-3#post-2755137...
Forum: The Test Forum 05-27-2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,291
Posted By glennpm
Re: Glenn's test for photos

DIY tool from Bruce's write-up
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-27-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 573
Posted By glennpm
Re: Timing advance plate - Crab Distributor

Yes, it is 9.33 with factory relief.


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=543580&d=1716824572
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-27-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 504
Posted By glennpm
Re: Memorial Day

All the Vets are in my thoughts today. Especially my Dad who was in the 10th Mountain Division and did combat up the spine of Italy. He saw Mussolini and his mistress hanging from light poles. He...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-27-2024, 08:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 573
Posted By glennpm
Re: Timing advance plate - Crab Distributor

Thanks and it does! LZ gears and Columbia make it a pleasure.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-27-2024, 07:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 767
Posted By glennpm
Re: Pictures after head swap (hot rod content)

Looks great Tim!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-27-2024, 06:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 573
Posted By glennpm
Re: Timing advance plate - Crab Distributor

Hi Mart,


I edited the photo in my post above for clarification and fix the "3/8" bolt" error.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-27-2024, 06:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 573
Posted By glennpm
Re: Timing advance plate - Crab Distributor

Yes, that is my 59AB engine with these specs:

- 268 CI 59A block
- 4" Merc crank
- 0.400 Offenhauser heads
- Isky Max 1 cam
- Dual Stromberg 97s


Glenn
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2024, 01:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 510
Posted By glennpm
Re: 8Ba with Big Cam idle/hg

Beautiful!


What's up with the water pump/generator belt?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2024, 11:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By glennpm
Re: Setting Ignition Points - 59AB

My TDC tool is shown of the right side of my picture. Drill size P is a perfect fit into the distributor hole.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 573
Posted By glennpm
Re: Timing advance plate - Crab Distributor

Oh, this is with regular ethanol gas, 87 octane.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 573
Posted By glennpm
Re: Timing advance plate - Crab Distributor

Here you go ....

I set the distributor up using the static method shown in early bulletins and also on Van Pelts site. Note that this is a rebuilt distributor that I got from Drake or Carpenter...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2024, 06:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 573
Posted By glennpm
Re: Timing advance plate - Crab Distributor

Stay tuned Fred :-)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-25-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 573
Posted By glennpm
Re: Timing advance plate - Crab Distributor

Thanks B&S.


I have a TDC marks and a pointer and plan to check tomorrow.


Glenn
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-25-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 26,446
Posted By glennpm
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

I love this thread!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-25-2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 573
Posted By glennpm
Timing advance plate - Crab Distributor

Is the center mark of the timing advance plate 4° advanced when the plate is inline with the distributor case mark? I believe it is.

...
Forum: The Test Forum 05-25-2024, 02:22 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,291
Posted By glennpm
Re: Glenn's test for photos

Timing mark
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-25-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By glennpm
Re: Setting Ignition Points - 59AB

Well I got my distributor setup nicely now using my homemade dwell meter.
It started immediately yesterday afternoon, runs great with no pinging. Very happy now with the original distributor. I plan...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-24-2024, 04:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 439
Posted By glennpm
Re: engine stumbles under load

Just took it out for a short test ride and it is working great, great power, no pings all is wonderful! Tomorrow may be a different story :-)


Thanks for the tip Ggmac and yes it is now back to...
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