Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2021, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,971
Re: My 1941 Ford isn't running right
Thank you for all the good information. I have been working through all your great suggestions and have made some progress. I went through and checked my entire fuel system to make sure all was good....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-14-2021, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,971
My 1941 Ford isn't running right
Hello,
I am having trouble with my 1941 Ford Sedan. It is not running as it should. I have been working on it for a while but I have not been able to get it right. Here is where I am. It is a 1941...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2020, 02:33 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
Re: 41 Ford engine help
I too am new at flatheads and engine work in general. My skill set is in painting and body repair. I have really enjoyed this challenge and I am very thankful for all of the help and support I have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2020, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
Re: 41 Ford engine help
Final update for now. I changed the coil to an external coil and what a difference. Right from the first start up it started quicker almost on the first crank. The throttle response is good and even...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2019, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
Re: 41 Ford engine help
I did the compression test. With the throttle wide open dry I got 80 in every cylinder. I then put oil in each cylinder throttle wide open and only 2 cylinders increased to 100 the rest stayed at 80....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-17-2019, 01:07 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
Re: 41 Ford engine help
I pulled all the plugs. I did not open the throttle all the way or put oil in the cylinders. I cranked it 5 times to get the reading. I will do it again tomorrow adding a squirt of oil in each...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2019, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
Re: 41 Ford engine help
YES I was able to complete a compression test today. All cylinders are about 80lbs.. This seems very low. What should it be?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2019, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2019, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
Re: 41 Ford engine help
As soon as I found the fuel in the oil I first pulled the pump and second changed the oil. Thanks for looking out.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2019, 02:07 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
Re: 41 Ford engine help
I installed the pump but found that it had pipe threaded fittings coming out of the fuel pump and they leak. NAPA was out of flared fittings so I am waiting them to come in to finish installing the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2019, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-21-2019, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
Re: 41 Ford engine help
Thank you for the great information. I do have a test meter. I will be installing the pump tomorrow and seeing where I am at. Even if it fixes the problem. I will still use the meter to test what you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-21-2019, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-21-2019, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
Re: 41 Ford engine help
Thank you. That is why I checked it. The pump arrived today (early) so tomorrow I will install and see where I am at. Thank you for your help and advise.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-21-2019, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
Re: 41 Ford engine help
An update!!!
I have found that the fuel pump is no good and was leaking fuel into the oil. I have ordered a new pump that will be here just before Thanksgiving. Thank you for all your input and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-05-2019, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2019, 04:13 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2019, 04:02 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
Re: 41 Ford engine help
It is a 94. The accelerator pump was not working and so I rebuilt the carb tonight and did replace the power valve. I will put it back on the car later today. Fingers crossed.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2019, 03:57 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
Re: 41 Ford engine help
Yes I am manually opening the throttle when feeding the gas and there is no change. It doesn't seem to matter if I add the gas or not It still runs the same.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-03-2019, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
Re: 41 Ford engine help
I am waiting on a gauge to check the fuel but I tried two things I ran a fuel line from a gas can and placed it higher then the carb. The car idled but would not accelerate or rev up. I also tried...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-03-2019, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
Re: 41 Ford engine help
The accelerator pump on the carb was bad and I rebuilt it tonight. I will try it in the morning. I did try as you suggested and as it started to fail when accelerating I added some gas from a small...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-03-2019, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
Re: 41 Ford engine help
Hello,
I did check as you suggested and the accelerator pump was not working. I rebuilt the carb tonight and will try it tomorrow. However after finding the accelerator pump was bad I started the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-03-2019, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
Re: 41 Ford engine help
Hello,
It was not properly vented. I have fixed that but even with the gas cap off it did not change the issue.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-30-2019, 02:14 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-30-2019, 02:13 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,918
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