Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Re: Helmet Distributor Issues
Dwell (duration of points closed) happens eight times for each 360 degree revolution of the distributor. So dwell as a percentage is the percent of 1/8 of a revolution, of 45 degrees. 22-1/2 degrees...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 09:23 PM
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Re: Directionals switch
I did that same dumb thing one time on a '58 Chev with an aftermarket fuse block. Can't blame anyone else, I did it. I had plugged the turn signal flasher into the flasher cavity for the four-way...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2024, 11:35 PM
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Re: Directionals switch
The advice about bad grounds is wrong. You are suddenly having signal problems front and rear….. did all the grounds go bad at the same time? And those bad grounds work ok when you apply the brake...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2024, 11:18 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2024, 11:00 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 12:06 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 06:33 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 10:09 AM
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Re: Skip Haney
That is a scary thought. As far as I know he is the only one who can do what he does with the coil, and I believe he has kept it a closely guarded trade secret. Wonder if he has been training...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2024, 07:56 PM
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Re: 1934 Closed Car Window Crank Handle
Karl, you make a good point. I’m one of those who has griped about Vintique. But I guess it’s like complaining about getting old. Might be bad, but still better than the alternative of no parts...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: '37 ignition
I don't know the answer to that. I'm thinking while the extra capability is not needed, I can't see how it hurts anything. But maybe I'm wrong. Maybe under some unusual conditions it could cause...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: '37 ignition
The original coil mounted on distributor is known to be fragile, prone to failure. Recommendation today is to have an original coil rebuilt by Skip Haney. He uses modern materials (don't ask what,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2024, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: '37 ignition
Your latest post came in while I was typing.
A bad condenser will produce a weak spark. And condensers are fragile, limited life. Some are bad right out of the box.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2024, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: '37 ignition
My guess, I'm no expert:
Some thousands of volts for a millisecond. How many thousands? Dunno. Never saw it specified anywhere. Would not be able to measure it without special equipment.
The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2024, 12:48 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2024, 09:46 PM
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Re: Public Service Announcement: Avoiding Ethanol
10% ethanol has been mandated in my area for decades. (Corn production is big business in Illinois) Never had a problem with 10% ethanol. Probably all rubber parts made in this century accept it. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2024, 06:08 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2024, 05:55 PM
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Re: 39/40’ Tudor Sedan Glass
Ny guess too is equally spaced, since that would be only 9/16" on each side. When the glass is out you may be able to see some discoloration/residue on the glass that will tel.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2024, 01:22 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2024, 11:38 PM
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Re: 1951 Ford, runs fine then runs bad.
Yeah, I normally go to coil or condenser for this kind of symptom. But then how do we explain this: "...and the amp gauge goes much lower than normal"?
So now I am leaning towards what kiwi nz...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2024, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 28
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Re: 1939 radiator overflow tank?
But why would you want an overflow tank? Your radiator already has a built-in expansion tank above the radiator fin-tubes. If you don't fill the expansion tank, leave room for expansion, you should...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2024, 08:03 PM
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Re: 1951 Ford, runs fine then runs bad.
52flthed I think you missed this part from the long original post:
"I coasted to my destination, I parked and left the car while I went to the store and when I came back the car started fine"
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2024, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 27
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Re: Installing a wiring harness
I agree. I'm not familiar with the product you bought, but a "universal" harness may just give you lots of wires, and maybe a generic "universal" fuse panel. You will have lots of head-scratching. A...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2024, 12:50 PM
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Re: Help aligning body panels?
Kube should jump in here if I am wrong.
The hinge assembly can be rotated to get a slight adjustment. (very slight if holes have not been elongated) To get the back of the complicated hinge assembly...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2024, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: 1937 distributor quizz question........
Disagree with that. If you disconnect the wire to the coil, (or engine stopped with points open) you will just read battery voltage. That doesn't tell you anything.
You need current flowing when...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2024, 09:59 AM
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