Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2020, 01:09 PM
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Re: distributor
1 st bypass the ignition switch
2nd I assume this is a helmet distributor need to know the voltage you have at the coil
3rd don't change the point gap but measure them ((dist needs to be off the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2020, 09:22 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2020, 08:20 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-23-2020, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 747
Re: 41 Distributor Helmet Style - Dwell
I suggest not using your Fluke on this I wires out my fluke attemting to measure the low voltage feeding the coIL could have purely been just bad luck or something is creating large spikes on that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-23-2020, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Choke rod knob is loose
I've done jb weld on one and recently drilled two hole #4 /30 and tapped them haven't installed that one yet but when I do I'll use some adhesive as well. I did crimp the side that connects to the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-23-2020, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 747
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2020, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Replacing points on 39 Ford
If you can sit tight on the conversion I suggest you do. I'm currently working with them as the unit I installed after about 2 hours however I didn't have the plug wires they require you to use....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2020, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 747
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2020, 06:21 PM
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Views: 1,512
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2020, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 747
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2020, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 747
Re: 41 Distributor Helmet Style - Dwell
Thks where on the coil do you connect - I connected to the coil where the condenser is mounted. Is that the correct place or should it be the top post of the coil?
I purchased a very inexpensive ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2020, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 16
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41 Distributor Helmet Style - Dwell
Has anyone ever measured the Dwell on this Distributor when on the car?
Stock configuration if so a few helpful pointers would be appreciated.
Bob
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2020, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,349
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2020, 08:53 AM
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Views: 264
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2020, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 54
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Re: Cooling system help needed
I had a similar issue a number of years ago and found a couple of head bolts not torqued down - just worth a quick check
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2020, 07:18 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2020, 06:59 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2020, 06:54 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-23-2020, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 452
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-23-2020, 09:36 AM
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Views: 452
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-23-2020, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 10
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41 mostly stock 6v posted ground - adding a fan
Decided to add a electric fan - not critical but want to improve cooling a bit any suggestions for a product is appreciated. Woukd like it to be on the small side and not catch everyone's eyes. I'll...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-23-2020, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-21-2020, 07:38 AM
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Views: 575
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2020, 04:52 PM
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Views: 575
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2020, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 575
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