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Jessie · 05-23-2021, 06:01 PM

any info how good is 6volt pos earth for my 3 bolt 37 coupe ?

tubman · 05-23-2021, 06:46 PM

Pre-'49 stock flathead Ford distributors, set up properly, are usually the best ignition to be used on these engines.

If you are stlll high on the "E-Fire", check this thread out : https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ight=Stromberg.

Nuff said!

aussie merc · 05-24-2021, 06:16 AM

some guys lovem some hate them havent seen any test data so its still a lottery

Ronnieroadster · 05-24-2021, 01:16 PM

Considering how the replacement points and condensers are such poor quality off shore junk your lottery chances are much better using the Stromberg dizzy.

Jembow · 05-25-2021, 01:33 AM

Only problem I had was starting on 6volt, the battery had to be fully charged otherwise the starter robbed the dizzy of power. Changed back to helmet and it fires up even if left for a month

aussie merc · 05-25-2021, 09:14 PM

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common problem with all electronics they are so voltage sensitive not enough wont work to much and the smoke escapes. Old style points will work at half rating just not as well so you really need a good strong battery when using electronics

05-23-2021, 06:01 PM	#1
Jessie Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 1	stromberg elictronic distributor any info how good is 6volt pos earth for my 3 bolt 37 coupe ?

05-23-2021, 06:46 PM	#2
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,304	Re: stromberg elictronic distributor Pre-'49 stock flathead Ford distributors, set up properly, are usually the best ignition to be used on these engines. If you are stlll high on the "E-Fire", check this thread out : https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ight=Stromberg. Nuff said!

05-24-2021, 06:16 AM	#3
aussie merc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: sydney australia Posts: 1,030	Re: stromberg elictronic distributor some guys lovem some hate them havent seen any test data so its still a lottery

05-24-2021, 01:16 PM	#4
Ronnieroadster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast in CT Posts: 1,525	Re: stromberg elictronic distributor Considering how the replacement points and condensers are such poor quality off shore junk your lottery chances are much better using the Stromberg dizzy. __________________ I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead , Focus and Finish. "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block" Owner , Builder, Driver of the First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 in one and a half miles burning gasoline. First ever gas burning Ford flathead powered roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH

05-25-2021, 01:33 AM	#5
Jembow Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Spalding, United Kingdom Posts: 306	Re: stromberg elictronic distributor Only problem I had was starting on 6volt, the battery had to be fully charged otherwise the starter robbed the dizzy of power. Changed back to helmet and it fires up even if left for a month

05-25-2021, 09:14 PM	#6
aussie merc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: sydney australia Posts: 1,030	Re: stromberg elictronic distributor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) common problem with all electronics they are so voltage sensitive not enough wont work to much and the smoke escapes. Old style points will work at half rating just not as well so you really need a good strong battery when using electronics