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11-01-2012, 09:13 AM | #1 |
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33 Ford Phaeton questions from Sri Lanka
Hi All,
I just bought a 33 Phaeton over here in Sri Lanka. It is the only known 33 Ford in the country and is Right hand Drive with the flathead 4 cylinder engine. I have a few questions for now and will have LOTS more later on as I get to know my car... What were the original wheel and tire sizes for the 33 Phaetons ? My car has 16" Ford wire wheels on it. Possibly someone has fitted them later on if they are not the correct size. Next question is how should one operate the starter ? I have seen lots of YouTube videos where on Left Hand Drive cars, you push a knob which pushes the switch on the starter (which is also on the Left side of the engine.) I have seen photos of starters with PULL switches on the web... my car has one of these and it has been connected to a cable which is on the dash. Pull to start... is this wrong ? if it should have a push to start foot knob, should it still be on the left side... meaning on the passengers foot well ? does the driver have to reach all the way to the other side by foot to press it ? ... or was there a rod and lever system bringing the foot knob to the drivers (right hand) side ? Attached are a few photos of my car... it has been very badly restored by the previous owner and I plan on doing a ground up restoration to put every thing right so I am gathering knowledge right now |
11-01-2012, 09:18 AM | #2 |
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Re: 33 Ford Phaeton questions from Sri Lanka
33 Ford's had 17 inch wheels.
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Re: 33 Ford Phaeton questions from Sri Lanka
you need to post this in the early V-8 forum.
Early V8 (1932-53) this is the Model A (1928-31) forum
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11-01-2012, 09:46 AM | #4 |
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Re: 33 Ford Phaeton questions from Sri Lanka
Ops...re-posted in correct forum.... how do I delete this thread ?
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http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/faq.ph...l&titlesonly=0
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May be an Admin. can please delete this thread... thanks |
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Have gone into edit option but from there on, there does not seem to be a delete option
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11-01-2012, 12:45 PM | #9 |
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Re: 33 Ford Phaeton questions from Sri Lanka
ceejay .........................
No need to deleat your post. You might even get better answers here, on the starting of your 4 cyl. car. MIKE |
11-01-2012, 12:51 PM | #10 |
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Re: 33 Ford Phaeton questions from Sri Lanka
Thanks Mike, yeah actually most Phaetons seem to be V8s so may be some Model A owners may be able to assist some with my 4 cylinder questions..
I see a lovely Phaeton in your Avatar Mike... would love to see some photos of it. Were Model A cars fitted with the Model B 4 cylinder engine at all or not ? |
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Re: 33 Ford Phaeton questions from Sri Lanka
nice phaeton
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11-01-2012, 03:05 PM | #13 |
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Thanks
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11-01-2012, 03:17 PM | #14 |
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Re: 33 Ford Phaeton questions from Sri Lanka
ceejay, you will find the model B engine to be the bastard child of the four cylinder Fords. There is a page for the T engine and the A engine or even all the V8's but the model B is largely ignored. There are some that have limited information on it but none have as much as T's or A's.
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11-01-2012, 03:19 PM | #15 |
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Re: 33 Ford Phaeton questions from Sri Lanka
Yes... I noticed
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Yes, I doubt the early V8 guy's will have much to say in answer to your 4 cyl. specific questions. Leave it up.
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11-01-2012, 03:29 PM | #17 |
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Re: 33 Ford Phaeton questions from Sri Lanka
Here is a Model "A" related question..
have any of you used a NEW Tillotson X carburetor on your model A ? Is it any good ? |
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Re: 33 Ford Phaeton questions from Sri Lanka
Some swear by the tillitson and some swear at them. The biggest problem with the carb is the mounting flange will warp from the heat of the exhaust just when you don't need it to.
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Re: 33 Ford Phaeton questions from Sri Lanka
James is correct, If you are running the B engine then they are too small in throat , Run the B carb or something else which lets more in .
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11-01-2012, 04:03 PM | #20 |
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Re: 33 Ford Phaeton questions from Sri Lanka
The tillotson x is marketed as being correct for the B.
I have read about the warping issue on it yes. Only other choice if i want a new carb is to run a downdraft manifold and a V8 carb i guess |
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