The Ford Barn

slowforty · 10-23-2022, 12:48 PM

I have a reasonably decent 40 Ford Tudor Deluxe.
Owned it since 1989.
Been through the usual things.
Fixed a lot of mechanical stuff over the years.
Had a few accidents.
Insurance company (Grundy came through),
And I was able to make the car a decent driver.

So back to the story.

I found out that the car would not go over 60MPH.
Like running into a Brick wall.
Drive the car under 60MPH and there never was a problem.

Fooled with it for a while.
Couple of Good carburetors.
Couple of Good distributors.
Couple of Good Coils.
Notice all parts are and were GOOD.
Spent a Few(?) weeks switching parts around.
With No Success.
Asked everyone that I knew or met for ideas.

One guy said ask one of the Old Guys.
I am 75.
I am one of the old guys.
You know where the other Old Guys are unfortunately.

I sent the Carb and Distributor off to New York for a Rebuild ,Excellent job, But no Success.

Talked to the only guy older than me and he said to jumper the Ignition Resistor.
I said that I thought that the resistor was good(?).
Because the car started and ran.
Anyway I took his advice.
Amazing Performance.
Car started on the First turn, and ran like New Money.

Replaced the Ignition Resistor.
Ten minutes to remove the old resistor.
Two hours to replace it.
Upside down on the front seat.
Trifocals, cant see shit.
Dropped the resistor and nuts at least 19 times
(Magnetic pick-up tools are my new best friend)

Improved performance, at least 5 to 10mph in each gear.
Mileage improved from 10 to 15 mpg.
Acceleration in Third gear is almost as good as acceleration in Second.
Still has slight hot starting issues but I am working on that.

So I drove to Auburn, Indiana earlier this year with No Problems.

350 miles round trip round, 15 MPG.
It was the fastest car in the slow lane.
It was the Green 1940 Ford Tudor Deluxe.

Yours For Longer Hoods
Roger
Tinley Park Il.

P.S.
I forgot.
I did drop a stainless nut,
Notice a Stainless nut ,Non-magnetic.

Down the manifold while changing a Carb.
Ended up under the No.6 intake valve spring
Air Ratchets are another new friend.

Mart · 10-23-2022, 02:14 PM

Glad you found the cause of the problem. It's great to have a car you can jump in and just drive reliably.

Thanks for the pm.

Mart.

SoCalCoupe · 10-23-2022, 03:07 PM

Great story!

aussie merc · 10-23-2022, 05:42 PM

well done

Ron Pilger · 10-23-2022, 05:49 PM

My favourite read this month, or longer. Enjoyed every word!

APDAVE · 10-23-2022, 06:15 PM

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Thats great! Have had problems with resisters before but car started and ran good cold,
But became worse losing power and backfiring glad you found your fix! Dave

Veeder · 10-23-2022, 06:19 PM

Yes great story btw a momentary switch wired in parallel with the ignition resistor does wonders in hot start conditions. Use a jumper wire initially before you go to the extreme of mounting a switch somewhere hidden.

ford38v8 · 10-23-2022, 10:53 PM

A guy can get a lot of satisfaction and enjoyment from his car by opening the old MoToRS Manual, studying the task at hand, and diving right in. Taking that first drive after a successful rebuild of a system all on your own is a great feeling.

10-23-2022, 12:48 PM	#1
slowforty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tinley Park Ill Posts: 1,061	How I fixed it. Without knowing what I was doing. I have a reasonably decent 40 Ford Tudor Deluxe. Owned it since 1989. Been through the usual things. Fixed a lot of mechanical stuff over the years. Had a few accidents. Insurance company (Grundy came through), And I was able to make the car a decent driver. So back to the story. I found out that the car would not go over 60MPH. Like running into a Brick wall. Drive the car under 60MPH and there never was a problem. Fooled with it for a while. Couple of Good carburetors. Couple of Good distributors. Couple of Good Coils. Notice all parts are and were GOOD. Spent a Few(?) weeks switching parts around. With No Success. Asked everyone that I knew or met for ideas. One guy said ask one of the Old Guys. I am 75. I am one of the old guys. You know where the other Old Guys are unfortunately. I sent the Carb and Distributor off to New York for a Rebuild ,Excellent job, But no Success. Talked to the only guy older than me and he said to jumper the Ignition Resistor. I said that I thought that the resistor was good(?). Because the car started and ran. Anyway I took his advice. Amazing Performance. Car started on the First turn, and ran like New Money. Replaced the Ignition Resistor. Ten minutes to remove the old resistor. Two hours to replace it. Upside down on the front seat. Trifocals, cant see shit. Dropped the resistor and nuts at least 19 times (Magnetic pick-up tools are my new best friend) Improved performance, at least 5 to 10mph in each gear. Mileage improved from 10 to 15 mpg. Acceleration in Third gear is almost as good as acceleration in Second. Still has slight hot starting issues but I am working on that. So I drove to Auburn, Indiana earlier this year with No Problems. 350 miles round trip round, 15 MPG. It was the fastest car in the slow lane. It was the Green 1940 Ford Tudor Deluxe. Yours For Longer Hoods Roger Tinley Park Il. P.S. I forgot. I did drop a stainless nut, Notice a Stainless nut ,Non-magnetic. Down the manifold while changing a Carb. Ended up under the No.6 intake valve spring Air Ratchets are another new friend.

10-23-2022, 02:14 PM	#2
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,754	Re: How I fixed it. Without knowing what I was doing. Glad you found the cause of the problem. It's great to have a car you can jump in and just drive reliably. Thanks for the pm. Mart.

10-23-2022, 03:07 PM	#3
SoCalCoupe Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Point Loma, San Diego, CA Posts: 424	Re: How I fixed it. Without knowing what I was doing. Great story!

10-23-2022, 05:42 PM	#4
aussie merc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: sydney australia Posts: 1,034	Re: How I fixed it. Without knowing what I was doing. well done

10-23-2022, 05:49 PM	#5
Ron Pilger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camrose, Alberta Posts: 396	Re: How I fixed it. Without knowing what I was doing. My favourite read this month, or longer. Enjoyed every word!

10-23-2022, 06:15 PM	#6
APDAVE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 228	Re: How I fixed it. Without knowing what I was doing. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thats great! Have had problems with resisters before but car started and ran good cold, But became worse losing power and backfiring glad you found your fix! Dave

10-23-2022, 06:19 PM	#7
Veeder Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CT Posts: 394	Re: How I fixed it. Without knowing what I was doing. Yes great story btw a momentary switch wired in parallel with the ignition resistor does wonders in hot start conditions. Use a jumper wire initially before you go to the extreme of mounting a switch somewhere hidden.

10-23-2022, 10:53 PM	#8
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,645	Re: How I fixed it. Without knowing what I was doing. A guy can get a lot of satisfaction and enjoyment from his car by opening the old MoToRS Manual, studying the task at hand, and diving right in. Taking that first drive after a successful rebuild of a system all on your own is a great feeling. __________________ Alan