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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-23-2016, 02:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,437
Posted By TDS
Re: Timing - 1935 flathead - help

Hi Guys
Been away on a holiday to Greece….

I set the distributor by this tread:
http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=126536&showall=1

Replaced all the plugs and it fired right up. ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-14-2016, 04:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,437
Posted By TDS
Re: Timing - 1935 flathead - help

Hi all

Thanks a lot for your help.

Maybe some day I will stumble over a timing device.
Tried bidding on ebay but the bids gets astronomic and I still have to pay import tax afterwards.

I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-13-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,437
Posted By TDS
Re: Timing - 1935 flathead - help

Hi Hoop
Thanks a lot - that makes sense.
Will have another look at the distributor. You make it sound pretty simple :-).
I'm used to set timing by a timing light so this is all new for me.

Fun...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-13-2016, 06:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,437
Posted By TDS
Re: Timing - 1935 flathead - help

Hi all
The issue is that I replaced or rebuild every single engine part after I had the engine rebuild in a shop.
It includes:
Oil pump
Fuel pump
Coil
Distributor
Fuel line og vacuum line...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-12-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,437
Posted By TDS
Timing - 1935 flathead - help

I need help to solve an ignition issue.

I use a stock 1935 distributor with an external coil and I got a clear blue spark at the sparkplugs. Tested on the sparkplug wires.
I also checked the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-30-2016, 01:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,166
Posted By TDS
Re: 221 cui stumble and backfire

Replaced sparkplug 7 and 8.
Will take rpm now but now I got a lot of popping out of the exhaust.
I'm using Champion D16 plugs actually not great as I need to replace them quite regularly.
What can...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-30-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,166
Posted By TDS
Re: 221 cui stumble and backfire

Cleaned and checked vacuum connection.

Sparkplugs are covered in black sod except from number 7 and 8. They are wet and properly not working or not getting a spark.
Left bank is not as hot as the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-29-2016, 01:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,166
Posted By TDS
Re: 221 cui stumble and backfire

I also rebuilt the fuelpump with new diaphram - it was a complete kit.
Pressure is fine.

I ran the car with the same Holley 94 carb before the engine rebuilt.
I noticed the hole in the carb base...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-27-2016, 12:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,166
Posted By TDS
Re: 221 cui stumble and backfire

Im sure the sparkplug wires are connected correct but I will check again :-)
The shop told me it was ready to go. They adjusted the lifters.
Sticky valves could be the problem - will try som MMO....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-26-2016, 02:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,166
Posted By TDS
221 cui stumble and backfire

Hi

I finally got my 1935 back on the street but only to run into at new issue :-)
The engine has had a complete rebuild at a machine shop and I therefore took time to rebuild both the carb and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-14-2016, 01:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,353
Posted By TDS
Re: Cant turn rebuild flathead with 6v starter

Solved - it was as simple as a bad battery.
Battery is only one year old.
Replaced it with a new with more amp.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-08-2016, 03:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,802
Posted By TDS
Re: Holley 94 - jets and PV

I'm using a stock mehanical pump.
I dont like to work with wireing so ............
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-08-2016, 02:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,353
Posted By TDS
Re: Cant turn rebuild flathead with 6v starter

Hi
Thanks all for your input.

Had 4 boys to help me push start it and it was spinning so smoth I could not belive it.

Could not start it with the starter afterwards so its proberly the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-08-2016, 02:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,802
Posted By TDS
Re: Holley 94 - jets and PV

Hi
I checked my main jets - 51 og PV is 7.5.
I rebuild the carb last year but the engine broke down shortly after.
Engine i s back in and I guess I better go trough the carb again.
I'm from...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-07-2016, 08:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,802
Posted By TDS
Re: Holley 94 - jets and PV

Lol :)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-07-2016, 07:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,802
Posted By TDS
Holley 94 - jets and PV

Hi
I got a single Holley 94 setup on my completly stock 1935 221 cui flathead. I know its not the correct carburator for my car but...

Im running rich at idle and speed.

What size main...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-05-2016, 03:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,353
Posted By TDS
Re: Cant turn rebuild flathead with 6v starter

Hi
Battery is from last year - charging ok.
Its the original wiring.
I replaced the ground strap, engine to frame, to ensure a good ground.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-05-2016, 01:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,353
Posted By TDS
Cool Cant turn rebuild flathead with 6v starter

Hi

I'm having some trouble turning my rebuild flathead over after rebuild.
It fine without the plugs but that doesnt bring me anywhere :-).

I could push start it but I got 2 meters to road...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-19-2016, 09:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,407
Posted By TDS
Re: Using 1937 distributor on 1935 engine

Great - thanks :-)
I will check the dist caps.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-17-2016, 04:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,407
Posted By TDS
Using 1937 distributor on 1935 engine

Hi
I got at 1935 stock flathead engine.
My dist is bad and I found a good 1937 dist.
I know the advance curve is different.
Is there any issues that I need to be aware of.
Is seem to ping a lot...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-10-2016, 04:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,663
Posted By TDS
Re: 1935 flathead V8 Evans Coolant

Thanks
I will stick to standard coolant mixture.
The engine block was cleaned professional at the workshop.
Its just because i would hate to see it packed with rust again.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2016, 03:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,663
Posted By TDS
1935 flathead V8 Evans Coolant

Hi
After having done a complete engine rebuild and having seen an extreme amount of rust in the engine internal Im thinking about using Evans Waterfree Coolant.

Does anyone have experience whith...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-18-2016, 06:58 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,133
Posted By TDS
Thumbs up Re: Engine knocking

Blockoff plates - great tip - thanks :rolleyes:
Flatheadmurre I will get back to you if I cant makes some myself :)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,133
Posted By TDS
Re: Engine knocking

Well here is an update on my engine situation.

I pulled my original 1935 engine and took it to the machine shop.
The babbit mains were destroyed, 6 out of 8 pistons bad, the crankshaft was bad...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-30-2015, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,888
Posted By TDS
Rebuild 1935 water pump

Hi

Im trying to dismantle my 1935 water pumps for a rebuild.

The pulleys are without a pulley pin and seams to be pressed on.

Can I press the propeller axel back in a vise where after the...
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