Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2021, 12:21 PM
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non-stock contact points 68-11A
Can someone shed light on the contact point set up that is attached? I have seen same for 40A. What is the advantage of this setup?
Cllif
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2013, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 1
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distributor gaskets
The distributor diagrams from Ford does not show a gasket under the Vacuum adjusting nut nor a washer in front of the rotor. There is no part number for either. Thus, is this just an improvement...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2013, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 8,398
Re: A bubba distributor issue?
The distributor diagrams from Ford does not show a gasket under the Vacuum adjusting nut nor a washer in front of the rotor. There is no part number for either. Thus is this just an improvement on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-17-2011, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,577
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Forum: Early V8
05-18-2011, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,049
V8 tech tip booklet
TECH TIPS from the pages of the Northern Virginia RG EFV8CA. 30 pages of information valuable to the V8'er. Endorsed by the Editor of the V8 TIMES. Don't reinvent the wheel - rely on others...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2011, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,106
Re: Hearing your favorite ignition on the radio
Your radio requires condensers on the coil post, voltage regulator, oil pressure sender, parking brake and gas tank sender to ground. These can be found on Ebay. Location and capacitance size are in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2011, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 11,886
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2011, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,302
Re: 5 quarts of oil or 4? Evidence
if you look at the other specifications they are US measures, MPH, ins, lbs, sq ft., etc - nothing metric. However, the fuel capacity is 12 gal and if that is Imperial that would convert to 15 gal US...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2011, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,302
5 quarts of oil or 4? Evidence
All Ford manuals indicate the the oil capacity is 5 quarts. The attached is a data sheet from a Canadian manual that specifies 4 quarts! I compromise and put in 4 1/2!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2011, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,093
Re: vacuum brake authority
So, Bruce, the Vac brake is only effective below 1900 because full centrifugal advance is already in. At rmps higher that 1900 for 78 and 1200 for the 11A the brake does nothing.
correct?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2011, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,093
Re: vacuum brake authority
Thank you, I understand the why. What I don't understand is at say, 1900 rpm ,the centrifugal force has the weights all the way out on the cam, fully advanced. Now the vac is decreased with more...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2011, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,093
vacuum brake authority
According to the specs the mechanical advance is completed at 1900 rpm and 16 degrees advance for the 78 (37-40) - 1200 rpm with 22 degrees for the 11A (41-48) (Ref:Canadian service manual, page...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2011, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,970
Re: Calculating CR by Compression testing
JWL,
140/1.3-14.7/14.7=6.32 x.05 =.31+6.32=6.63 which is less than the stock 6.75 CR
Have I done this right?
I highly recommend your book to all the Flathead people - lot'sa facts!!
Cliff
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2011, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,970
Calculating CR by Compression testing
I run a 59AB that I bought with low mileage. It has .060 pistons. I read 140# at cranking speed with WOT. How can I calculate the compression ratio?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2010, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,148
cosmolene removal
Troops,
What is the best way to remove cosmolene? I have NOS distributor parts that need clean lup!
Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2010, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,307
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2010, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,241
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2010, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,241
68/78/11A distributor weights
The 68/78/11A all accept the 78/81A coil and have the same bolt pattern . It looks like all the parts are interchangeable - Are the 68/78 advance curves different? I notice in the "Green Book" the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2010, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,202
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