Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2024, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,060
Re: Trying to get my 32 ready to take to N.Y.
Be cautious about order repro door handles and window cranks
I ordered several window cranks and I needed a milling machine to dress the parts to fit, so I trashed them and found real antique parts...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2024, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,755
Re: Early ford parts?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2024, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,060
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2024, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,793
No spark to plugs
Model B 1933
Installed new starter
Installed petronix ignition coil <flame thrower..RIGHT?
Cleaned points
What next?
Can I electrically verify that the lower distributer plate is NOT shorted to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-19-2024, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,048
Re: no spark
This post really scares me. I am hoping that me fresh battery will solve my problems, otherwise I am dead.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2024, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,387
Re: 6 volt battery
Thanks for your help.
I WILL LET YOU KNOW IF THE FRESH BATTERY REVIVES MY ELECTRCAL SYSTEM.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2024, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,387
Re: 6 volt battery
my negative battery cable is so thick you can't bend it. almost an inch thick.
howver, my positive is a mesh.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2024, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,387
Re: 6 volt battery
Thanks for your help guys.
I ordered the optima red top battery from amazon, the cheapest.
The optima redtop is the only battery that will fit inside my hollowed out ford signature battery case. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2024, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,387
Re: 6 volt battery
Thanks. I will try a brand new battery...Maybe the old batteries just don't have enough anymore. If I wasn't getting false full charge indicators, I would have bought a new batter before trying...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2024, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,387
Re: 6 volt battery
Years before I bought the optima red top battery I bought Ford logo batteries NiCad from Macs. These only lasted one year. I assume they were more in line with the standard nicad auto batteries....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2024, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,214
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2024, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,387
Re: 6 volt battery
I have been having a lot of engine problems beginnng with my starter which I had to replace and now trying to get the spark to just between points. Maybe this was a low battery problem?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2024, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,387
Re: 6 volt battery
The optima battery fits into my original battery tray, do these other batteries fit into the original size tray? Many ears agi I bought an origibal designed ford battery which was junk, but have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2024, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,387
Re: 6 volt battery
how can you test an old optima battery. My charger says fully charged but both delivered low horn sound. Can't start the car with either.. Starter is sluggish.
I CAN read the votlage output with a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2024, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,214
Re: Where did my gauge fluid go
I think it evaporates, anyway this gas gauge is hokey at best.
10 years ago I purchased a new fuel line from Ray Nachize Spelling incorrect. But the fuel line was perfect, installed it and installed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2024, 05:20 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,387
Re: 6 volt battery
I greatly appreciate your post and can relate to it.
I have a 10 year old optima battery that worked well until recently.
My charger said fully charged but noticed a sluggish starter and attributed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2024, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,387
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2024, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,625
Re: electronic ignition for model B engine?
thanks...I will purchase a copy.
The car was running fine for years and I began to lose touch about trouble shooting and the details of my engine. Until now. I will make sure my existing points are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-14-2024, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,625
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-12-2024, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,625
Re: electronic ignition for model B engine?
can't get the spark to jump between the points.
With a screw driver present there is a spark at one side of the points but without the screwdriver there is no spark at all.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-12-2024, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,056
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-12-2024, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,625
electronic ignition for model B engine?
I am still having problems with my model B distributer. What do you think of the electronic ignition systems for a model B distributer? I would like to stay with the original, but if I cannot get it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-12-2024, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,056
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-12-2024, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,056
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2024, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,056
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