Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-24-2023, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 5
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Stromberg 81 on 1937 ford 85 hp
I have a 1937 ford Sedan with an 85 hp engine but it has a Stromberg 81 carb on it and I think they were normally on the 60 hp engine. I’m pretty sure the engine is 85 hp because it has 21 head...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2023, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 392
1937 Ford Distributor (Helmet)
Have a 1937 ford that won’t start so I removed the distributor and I think I found the problem. The wire that goes to the coil on the other end of the wire there is a carbon piece that makes contact...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2023, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,296
Re: Stromberg E-fire
I have the + side wired to ground and the negative side of the coil wired to the black wire from the e- fire so that should be correct. Shouldn’t I have 6 volts on the negative side or am I confused.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2023, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,296
Stromberg E-fire
I installed a Stromberg E-fire on my 1947 Ford Super Deluxe that is 6 volt positive ground. I used the correct one and the plug wires from Stromberg also and the 1.5 ohm coil they suggested. I...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
06-17-2021, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,948
Turn signal issue
I have a VSM 900 installed on my Model T which is 12 volts and I keep blowing fuses and flasher units. I’ve checked the wiring and nothing is grounding out. I have T on the flasher going to hot. L...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2021, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 658
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2021, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 658
1947 Ford running rough when accelerated
I have a 1947 Ford Super Deluxe V8 that starts and runs smooth at idle but when accelerated it runs more rough and hesitates. Does that sound like an electrical issue or fuel ?? The car is 6v...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-19-2020, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,408
Re: 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Generator getting hot
Ok everyone thanks for your input. Car originally had two 6 volt Optima batteries hooked in parallel I changed them out for a regular 6 volt battery to see if that made a difference which it didn’t....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-19-2020, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,408
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2020, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,408
Re: 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Generator getting hot
Regulator looked good to me. Nothing fused or arced. Voltage not running is 6. I will have to find the voltage running at idle in the morning. When you said to remove the ground cable are you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2020, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,408
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2020, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,408
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2020, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,408
Re: 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Generator getting hot
Ok I polarized the voltage regulator after I took it out of the car and looked at it to see if anything appeared to be stuck or the contacts burned and everything looked good so Input it back in and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-17-2020, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,408
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-17-2020, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,408
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-17-2020, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,408
1947 Ford Super Deluxe Generator getting hot
I have a 1947 Ford Super Deluxe and the Generator got so hot I couldn’t hardly touch it and then it started smelling and then started smoking. I replaced it with a rebuilt generator but it still...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2020, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,805
Re: Oil pressure
Thanks for your response. I just looked closer at my gauge and it is low pressure. It goes from 0 to 10 so maybe I can get it to work.
Dave
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2020, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,805
Re: Oil pressure
I’m really confused. I got an oil pressure gauge for a Model A totally forgetting it is not pressurized. I have not been able to even get oil thru the 1/8 tube and thought it was plugged but now...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2020, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,192
Re: Engine is rough when accelerating
Thanks so much for your input. My Gav also seems to not have any effect. I’m thinking about doing the valves as they have probably been in there since the 60’s. Did you use modern or original...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2020, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,192
Re: Engine is rough when accelerating
I am going to look at the float again first to make sure it is not leaking since today the carb was leaking and it may be the float. I may need to bend the float also because I couldn’t get it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2020, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,192
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2020, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,192
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2020, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,192
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2020, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,192
Re: Engine is rough when accelerating
I have adjusted the mixture more rich and it doesn’t seem to help and the spark has been advanced also. It is quite possible the valves are sticky as this engine has only been run twice in who knows...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2020, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,192
Engine is rough when accelerating
I have 1930 Sport coupe with a 1928 engine and it runs rough and hesitates when accelerated. I did a compression check with the engine warm and it is
1. 60
2. 55
3. 55
4. 62
The carb is a...
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