Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2022, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 657
Re: Torque tube 36 5 window
All is good. The car is a body off restored car done in 1989. The gentleman that owned it prior to me only put 1200 miles on it in 30 years. Everything I am working with is pretty much new. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-15-2022, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 657
Torque tube 36 5 window
Boy I had a great time with this. Earlier I started a thread about a noise coming from the torque tube and you kind gentlemen told me the culprit was the pin that holds the driveshaft to the pinion....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2022, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,257
Re: Head lights go out
They do share a common power. I look at the wiring diagram from Van Pelts. Everything dealing with the exterior lights goes through that switch it seems.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2022, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,257
Re: Head lights go out
They did have halogen headlights but I changed them out for LED 6 volt bulbs with new reflectors so I could have the original headlight lenses.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2022, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,257
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2022, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,257
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2022, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,257
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2022, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,541
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2022, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,541
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2022, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,257
Re: Head lights go out
Thanks for the responses. The system that runs the blinkers is separate with exception of being tied in to the brake lights
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2022, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,541
Torque tube noise
My 36 is making a noise coming from the torque tube. While going down the road you can hear what sounds like a playing card in the spokes of your bike. The faster I go the faster it goes. I put it up...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2022, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,257
Head lights go out
I have a 36 Model 68. When I touch the brakes the headlights go out, when I release they come back on. So far I have replaced the voltage regulator, rebuilt the generator, replaced the brake switch,...
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Forum: Questions & Suggestions
05-31-2022, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 665
Generator
Good morning fellow Ford lovers. I have a 1936 Ford Model 68. I'm just starting
to chase ghost in my wiring. When I have the headlights on and touch the brake my headlights turn off, when I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-15-2021, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,034
Re: Coils
Update on my coil. Got it back from Skip and it worked perfectly. I am however disappointed that I had to pay for something that broke and wasn't my fault. Principle thing with me. Thank all of you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-10-2021, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,034
Re: Coils
Perfect. Thanks so much for this. This is exactly how I have it wired.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-09-2021, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,034
Re: Coils
Thanks for your input but I think the condenser you sent is just fine. I'm concerned about the wires on the resister that the other gentlemen had mentioned though. I will recheck those. Does anyone...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-09-2021, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,034
Re: Coils
The condenser never had enough time to get hot. I just started the car and ran for maybe 3 minutes. My car is a 1936 Ford Model 68 Deluxe 5 window coupe. Thanks I will check the ohms and wires when I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-08-2021, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,034
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-08-2021, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,034
Re: Coils
Good, thanks. I'll check on what is causing that.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-08-2021, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,034
Re: Coils
Great question. I checked the source wire to the coil with ignition on and had power to it, and with the ignition off and had no power to it. When the new style ignition is placed on these cars...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-08-2021, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,034
Coils
Hello again follow Ford guys. I have another mystery. The 36 Model 68 I have had a 6 volt coil setup of the modern kind. I am in the process of changing it back to the original coil that sits on top...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2021, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,195
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2021, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,195
Re: Condenser
Thank you all for your responses. The video was helpful as well. When the condenser is in the sleeve on the side of the coil, the screw goes through the brass hole thats on top of the sleeve and then...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2021, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,195
Condenser
Good morning everyone. I have a 1936 ford 5 window that I'm removing the more modern coil set up and going back to the original setup. I have just got my coil back from Skip and have the new...
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Forum: Questions & Suggestions
10-26-2021, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 967
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