Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-14-2021, 07:28 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-14-2021, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 14
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Total resistance for ignition coil 12 volt system
Changed my 1940 flathead to 12 volt system. The ignition coil purchased had a 1.5 ohm primary resistance. I bypassed the original ballast resistor and wired the coil directly from the ignition...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2021, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,572
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2021, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,572
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2021, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,572
Mallory Electronic Ignition for 1940 Flathead
I purchased a Mallory 3772101 Unilite Electronic distributor for my 1940 Ford Flathead. The instructions were a little vague. Called for tech help and they just install distributor and adjust by...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2021, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,908
Re: 1940 Ford V8 Wouldn't Start
To Ford38v8 and CharlieNY.
I operated throttle at carb. No squirts. Removed air horn and the bowl was completely dry. Checked gas flow at the carb and it was OK. When actuating the float the shut...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2021, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,908
Re: 1940 Ford V8 Wouldn't Start
Again, thank you gentlemen. I am afraid I may have confused some. I poured gasoline and sprayed acetone in the throat of the carb not the intake manifold. I will try as a neophyte as Ford38v8...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2021, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,908
Re: 1940 Ford V8 Wouldn't Start
Again thanks for the response. As I said previously the electric fuel pump is supplying fuel to the carb. I checked the spark with an inline spark checker on plug 1 and it was working. After spraying...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2021, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,908
Re: 1940 Ford V8 Wouldn't Start
Gentlemen, thank you for responding. I sprayed acetone and poured gasoline in the carburetor throat. It didn't even fire up or start. I checked the number one spark plug after this and it was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-10-2021, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,908
1940 Ford V8 Wouldn't Start
Electric fuel pump provides fuel to carburetor. Put inline spark checker on plug 1 and saw spark was occurring. Possibly dirty carburetor. Tried gum out in carburetor throat. I am considering...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2020, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,261
Re: Alternate to MAC Gas Tank Sending Unit
Purchased MAC gas sending unit in 2013. Worked fine. Changed 1940 Ford to 12 volts with constant voltage reducers worked fine. Recently gas gauge indicated empty always. Checked voltage on unit at...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2020, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,261
Alternate to MAC Gas Tank Sending Unit
Purchased Mac Gas Tank Sending Unit. Worked for a while even after changing to 12 volt electric with 12 volt to 6 volt reducer for gauges. Now always reads empty with about 5 1/2 volts on the unit....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2018, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Flathead remote engine temp measurement
Thanks for the quick response and information. I read the other posts on where to measure to get a more accurate measurement of the water temperature which is probably the most important rather than...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2018, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,723
Flathead remote engine temp measurement
My 1940 Ford flathead temperature gauge reads middle in winter and hot in summer. Engine does not overheat. Thermostats are 160 degree. Need way to measure engine block temperature more accurately???
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2018, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,369
1940 Ford tunk lock
Trunk lock cylinder turns 360 degrees but does not unlock. Can not open trunk. Should I drill out the cylinder?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2017, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,322
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2017, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,322
Re: Ungrounded Start Button for 1940 Ford
Thank you for the help! The Echlin Ignition starter push button switch ECH STB10 has two terminals which will address my issue which I have purchased. The only question now is how to connect the 2...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2017, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,322
Ungrounded Start Button for 1940 Ford
I have changed my 1940 Ford Deluxe from 6 to 12 volts negative ground. The 12 volt starter relay has a grounded frame and the start terminal needs a 12 volt positive connection from the start button....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-17-2017, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: 40 merc dash harness question/heater switch
4dFord/SC tried clicking on the link http://www.flatheadv8.org/91A-18457%20Heater.pdf and it is no longer available. Need wiring diagram and suggestions to run at 12 volts negative ground if...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-07-2017, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,379
Re: Manually cranking 1940 Ford V8 /engine in car?
Gentlemen, thank you all for the responses. It is appreciated since I am just learning and what to do the work myself. I jumped ahead trying to use the crank ratchet nut. I have put back the fan and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2017, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,379
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2017, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,379
Manually cranking 1940 Ford V8 /engine in car?
Removed my crank mounted fan. Purchased 1 3/8" 6 point socket to try to turn ratchet nut. Socket OD to big to fit on ratchet nut? OK how do you turn over the engine manually with the spark plugs...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2017, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,820
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2017, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,820
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2017, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,820
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