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12-10-2023, 11:21 AM | #41 | |
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12-10-2023, 12:00 PM | #42 |
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What Kube said x3.
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12-10-2023, 01:46 PM | #43 | |
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12-10-2023, 03:19 PM | #44 |
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Yes, do keep it stock. Speaking of that, get rid of that little thing that does not filter the air. Someone else can clarify it, but if '35 uses the same air filter as '36, I may know of one available.
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12-11-2023, 07:47 AM | #45 |
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If you check with Mac VanPelt web site you can find the original wiring diagram. For Ford the battery - goes to a resistor mounted under the dash above the steering column it then goes to the ignition switch. From the ignition switch to the coil and from the coil to ground+ through the distributor points Don't run an original coil without the resistor. An do not leave the ignition switch in the ON position if the engine has stalled. Both of these can destroy the original coil.
The resistor drops the voltage to the coil to about 2.6V. When you check the voltage at the coil, if the distributor points are both open you will find full battery voltage, with either of the two distributor points closed you will have the 2.6 Volts. Your car does appear in great condition. Over the years several modifications have been done, which is very typical of an unrestored original car. IMO get the car running dependably is a great start. |
12-11-2023, 02:48 PM | #46 |
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I found this over on the HAMB "Be aware that tired coils do about the same as Chinese condensers...power drops off as car gets up to running temp, deteriorates, then no longer runs. Everything back to fine after half an hour of cooling down." The coil i put on was a used Argentina made coil. No idea other than it measured ok. I also made sure the inline resistor was connected as well. |
12-12-2023, 01:33 PM | #47 |
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Yes both the ignition condenser and the coil can become problems with heat. typically NAPA has fairly good condensers and an original Ford coil rebuilt by Skip Haney in Fla is a good combination. Skip can provide the condenser also as well as rebuilding water pumps, and other items. Skip often has original coil cores.
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12-12-2023, 01:59 PM | #48 |
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You should send the coil to skip haney. Be certain you have 34-36 degrees of dwell in the distributor and replace the condenser. We sell original type condensers that last
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12-13-2023, 01:26 AM | #49 |
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I’ve got a later distributor and coil. 2 screw coil.
It did the same thing tonight. Warmed it up and tried to restart and nothing. Waited about 30 min and it fired right up. It stays running but if I shut it down and restart it will not fire until i let it cool down. |
12-13-2023, 12:21 PM | #50 | |
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12-13-2023, 01:00 PM | #51 |
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Keep in mind, that white "cloth like" connection on the hot air out of the manifold is made of ASBESTOS. Even if the system is CO proof, the chance of breathing asbestos fibers should concern you.
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12-14-2023, 07:43 AM | #52 |
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TNTim: Check posting #47 above. Your ignition condenser appears to be NOS which is way tooooo old since they can deteriorate with age. If your coil does not have the Ford script on top, it is aftermarket and Skip may have an original core. With the distributor off your vehicle now is a good time to take it apart and clean and lube.
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01-03-2024, 01:08 PM | #53 |
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Got my rebuilt coil back from Skip. He had a Ford script coil which was awesome. Got it put on and only had time to fire it up to see that it works. Need to get time to let it run awhile.
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