Go Back   The Ford Barn > Search Forums

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Showing results 1 to 25 of 57
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: backrodebob
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-06-2023, 06:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,022
Posted By backrodebob
Re: starting issue carb or not

I think I’m go’na do what Jay Chigago’s go’na do convert to manual choke!! THANX FOR ALL THE INPUT
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-05-2023, 09:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,022
Posted By backrodebob
Re: starting issue carb or not

thank all of you for the input! choke is electric, I rebuilt carb and coil, condenser and ballast tested good. now you see what mean by at wits end��www.jalopyjournal.net♂️
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2023, 04:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,022
Posted By backrodebob
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2023, 02:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,022
Posted By backrodebob
Re: starting issue carb or not

talk to holley that was there recommendation? and it’s not getting flooded new plugs and they look good. checked coil and as long as I keep my foot on the gas I just keep it running till the warms up...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2023, 11:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,022
Posted By backrodebob
Re: starting issue carb or not

fuel Pressure is 7psi disconnected fuel line and fuel is definitely coming out. This has been an ongoing issue?! rebuilt carburetor, changed fuel filters and ck’d for vacuum leaks.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-03-2023, 09:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,022
Posted By backrodebob
starting issue carb or not

I have a Holley 390 on an 8ba it will start then dies? I'm at my wits end!
I've tried everything I can think of and it's still doing the same thing. Need some help from you Guru's out there:)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-22-2022, 08:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,375
Posted By backrodebob
snot

this is coming out of my gas tank, can anyone tell me what it is and what causes it?
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-16-2022, 11:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,711
Posted By backrodebob
Re: battery ground

8ba 12volt mallory Replace wires, spark plugs, coil compression test and went through and cleaned all grounds. what am I missing?
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-15-2022, 11:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,711
Posted By backrodebob
Re: battery ground

I have a weak spark I can’t figure out? so , I’m at the point of fishing for ideas!
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-14-2022, 09:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,711
Posted By backrodebob
battery ground

thoughts on where to ground battery? engine or frame?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-28-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,035
Posted By backrodebob
Re: c4 tranny stall speed

what's interesting is that it doesn't do it all the time? rpm in gear 750
in neutral rpm 1000 and when i put it in reverse it BANGS?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-28-2022, 08:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,035
Posted By backrodebob
Re: c4 tranny stall speed

No leaks that I can find
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-28-2022, 06:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,035
Posted By backrodebob
Re: c4 tranny stall speed

i’ve done that to!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-28-2022, 02:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,035
Posted By backrodebob
c4 tranny stall speed

coming to stop car stalls! thinking converter stall speed to low? has anybody run across this issue and how did you fix it?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-20-2022, 01:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 676
Posted By backrodebob
vacuum source?

not knowing much about flatheads and learning as I go, can someone identify this hole in intake manifold? looks like a vacuum source and possibly even a vacuum leak if not being used? and if so...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-19-2022, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 936
Posted By backrodebob
Your thoughts?

replacing intake gasket, silicone, no silicone or grease?
WHAT’s YOUR THOUGHTS???
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2022, 05:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,933
Posted By backrodebob
Re: gas millage

with the engine off!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-18-2022, 10:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,177
Posted By backrodebob
Re: what yr is 8ba

offy heads and intake, can’t see but a partial number! bought it from a lady whose husband passed, all the paperwork that she gave me only said 8ba 49-53 plus it has 24studs, so I figured it was...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-18-2022, 07:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,177
Posted By backrodebob
what yr is 8ba

is there another way to tell what yr an 8ba is? besides the numbers!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-06-2021, 10:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,965
Posted By backrodebob
Re: Vacuum guage

I’ll check tomorrow
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-06-2021, 08:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,965
Posted By backrodebob
Re: Vacuum guage

I just went through the same thing today! Dropped in a Mallory duel point and used a vacuum gauge to dial it in, sounded great at idle but test drive it pinged as soon as I put my foot to it. Took 3...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-19-2021, 09:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,873
Posted By backrodebob
Re: Changed The Weight Of My Oil

same here vr1 20w50
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-06-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,064
Posted By backrodebob
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-06-2021, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,064
Posted By backrodebob
vertex condenser

Anybody else selling the Vertex mag. condenser! can’t get a hold of Bubba?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-30-2021, 02:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,257
Posted By backrodebob
Re: finding correct head gaskets

H&H Flathead So. Calif. Mike 1-818-248-2371
Showing results 1 to 25 of 57

 
Forum Jump
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:49 PM.