Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-24-2025, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,780
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2024, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 846
Re: Burnt Contacts on Voltage Regulator
Clean contacts with very fine sand paper, polarize field by touching field wire disconnected at regulator to Bat terminal on regulator, using analog voltmeter adjust field control with engine running...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2024, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 745
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2024, 02:54 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,977
Re: Marvel mystery oil....
I run a 12oz can into a full tank of gas and like amount in the crankcase during summer and almost a quart into the crank case in winter (below 25 degrees). MMO will free up sticking valves and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2024, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,388
Re: 1953 Ford Customline dies after it gets hot.
Spark should be white - blue. Orange is weak. Gap plugs to .025. Running 6volt? I would `run points and condenser - Dump the petronix. Drolston gave you good advice - petronix does no do well on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2024, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,388
Re: 1953 Ford Customline dies after it gets hot.
And condenser - change out both coil and condenser. And use copper core ignition wires. When it quits after getting hot, remove air cleaner and look down into carb while moving the throttle to see...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2024, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 861
Re: Overdrive won't kick down
I would search the Chilton’s Motor Manual on Borg-Warner overdrive. Does the overdrive drop out when the speed drops below 25mph? I know if the circuit for the governor goes to ground without the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2024, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,366
Re: Wondering what it's purpose is?
Are there threads in that hole? The part on my Ford is turned 180 degrees and has a right angle grease fitting screwed into it - fitting points to the rear.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-17-2024, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,861
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2024, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,608
Re: 97 question
Have you checked with a voltmeter the starter cables for voltage drop? Is the positive terminal of the battery connected to the firewall and the engine ground connected also to the firewall about 18...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-13-2024, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,608
Re: 97 question
I have dual strombergs on a Edelbrock Regular manifold mounted on a 221 - I had the trouble that you describe. I am about 600 ft elevation. I have stock main jets, 71 power valves, blocked heat...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-30-2024, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,081
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2024, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,148
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2024, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,512
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2024, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,652
Re: Gas leaking from both carbs
I disagree with the statement that jets control flow and not the depth of fuel. I had a Yamaha 150 outboard with 3 carbs and it was a dog until I removed the carbs and raised the float levels to spec...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2024, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 7,349
Re: from Charlie Schwendler AKA Charlie NY
I agree with the thought of bringing Charlie back into the Forum - that would give Charlie much needed support. I also know what it is to lose a spouse - empty house and the only thing that talks is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2024, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,768
Re: Missing at 3500 RPM and Above
The springs on the points are elongated to increase tension on the points. I push the springs over as far as possible to get the max tension. I wonder where the springs are set - least tension?. A...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2024, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,768
Re: Missing at 3500 RPM and Above
You rebuilt the crab distributor - new points? Spring tension at spec for points? Condenser - check with a multimeter to see what Mfrd the condenser is when at operating temperature. If all of that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2024, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 12,468
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2024, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,809
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2024, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,677
Re: Exhaust cross-over pipe mystery insert
I installed on my 53 V8 Ford a W manifold and exhaust pipe for the left side from the local Ford garage - designed and mfd by Ford without the duck bill. An improvement. Ford engineers at work.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,809
Re: Hot Start 1950 Merc
I have used an analog voltmeter connected from one end to the other of a cable to find voltage drop. I have found that the battery must be connected direct to the motor from the plus terminal (6v...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2024, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,055
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2024, 03:53 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,906
Re: Overvoltage
Use an analog volt meter - a digital voltmeter will give a false reading because of ignition interference. Remove regulator cover, connect voltmeter to battery term on reg and adjust the spring...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2024, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,263
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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