Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2024, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 6,167
Re: Condenser for 1933 model B
I electrically test the condensers I had and they were are intermittent, One even had the lead fall out of the condenser body as I handled it, what antique relics.
I PURCHASE 3 new Model A...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2024, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 6,167
Re: Condenser for 1933 model B
1933 model B
Finally Got my car Started.
After 3 months fooling around.
Replaced Starter, battery, worn ignition switch. Then tried an assortment of Model B condensers with no luck.
Finally, I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2024, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,048
Re: no spark
Her is a wiring diagram of my engines electrical system
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2024, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,048
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2024, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,048
Re: no spark
You isolation wiring is a great idea, however, how do I handle the high tension wire from the coil to the distributer cap? There is a second wire that comes along with the high tension wire that is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2024, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,048
Re: no spark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruLIkHIIuwE
you are lucky or blessed that your car runs I still can't get mine running. ASK you friend to say a prayer for my car.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2024, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,240
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2024, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,048
Re: no spark
I think it was prayer. These engines are a pain in the ass.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2024, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,793
Re: No spark to plugs
Now when I press the starter, the ammeter jiggles. I was told this jiggling is the points opening and closing? Is that true? Now maybe the problem is in the distributer itrself?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2024, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,793
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2024, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,793
Re: No spark to plugs
I jumpered the key switch and my car amp meter started registering.
not with starting but when i turn the lights on and off. Now the kicker, I removed the jumber and the ammeter is registering with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2024, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,793
Re: No spark to plugs
strange twilight zone stuff.
I have lights, muffled horn, good starter action.
i though maybe the key ignition switch and on lever are caput.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2024, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,793
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2024, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,793
Re: No spark to plugs
Ok, I will also try jumping my key switch, maybe the switch broke and is not turning the car on anymore.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2024, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,793
Re: No spark to plugs
no snap heard.
I removed the ground cable from the battery. Now I test for continuity between the ground cable and the positive battery terminal
My starter works fine.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2024, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,793
Re: No spark to plugs
There is continuity. My lights still work, but my horn sounds a little muffled, not strong. Could I have a short in my wiring that is sabotaging the entire system.
The entire car wire harness is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2024, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,793
Re: No spark to plugs
I can't read any voltages out of my coil. Could a bad condenser knock everything out?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2024, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,793
Re: No spark to plugs
I will check the voltage to the coil now. In and out.
I don't think my car ,1933 model B, has a ballast resistor?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2024, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,793
Re: No spark to plugs
The ammeter is connected with 2 leads, I tightened them down, they were a little lose.
The horn sounds normal now and the headlights work, high and low beam and are not intermittent, but I still...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2024, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,793
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2024, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,793
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2024, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,793
Re: No spark to plugs
I turned on the headlight and they went on so I switched them off and turned them on again and they did NOT go on?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2024, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,793
Re: No spark to plugs
wow drolston, that is great stuff..Thanks for taking the time to help.
I will follow these instructions to trace what is wrong with my car.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2024, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,793
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2024, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,793
Re: No spark to plugs
before my problems began, when I turned the ignition key to the on position, I would see a fluctuation in the vehicle ammeter. Also, when I stepped on the ignition button I would also see a...
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