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I would start at Bubbas ignition.com, lots of info on how they work.
Are you using the gauge on the dash? install a mechanical gauge to get the correct pressure
You can put a plug in the block where the oil line comes out, and put a plug the hole going into oil pan.
Its a Sparton horn, under the adjustment screw are points, after awhile the get dirty and stick together, they can be filed down.
Early Flatheads have a different kind of coil that bolts on top of the dizzy, it won't run without it.
Disconnect all wires from the solenoid, but leave starter cables on, use a remote starter. remove the wire off the coil but leave the one going to...
Bubba's ignition has lots of info on how to get up a Flathead dist.
I would start with a compression check, sometime the valves will stick open, on flatheads that sit for a long time.
Ford cars or trucks that aren't driven a lot, the trans pump seal gets hard, and lets the fluid leak past the converter Only way to fix is a rebuild.
A place to start would be Bubbasignition, . Those helmet distributers the can be very complicated.
Restoration specialties should have those clips.
Is the engine running?
I bought the Classic Tube kit for my 46 Ford, and it was a joke, bought the InLine Tube kit, fit a lot better. been on over a year, no issues.
MT Car Products.
Cut the hose and take the backing plate off, 50/50 atf paint thinner to loosen the hose. Inline tube makes the best hard line kit and here are...
200-220 and keep tightening to the first hole for cotter pin. Don't exceed 275.
Retorque your heads.
After market breathers clog up fast.
you could mount the remote filter on the firewall?
The 59/AB is what the folks who are driving flatheads are looking for, Dual carb's and the heads can be milled up to 45 thounds. Headers are...
Timing chain jumped.? I had a 383 magnum in a 54 Ford PU, timing chain jumped while tryin to start, bent 16 out of 18 push rods. Went to pick an...
Straightnshinybygolly Rick Monroe 210 584-5856 mongoose8220@att.net Kuna ID Classic auto stainless and aluminum straitening and polishing
mtcarproducts sell's complete brake kits for your 46. Check out Ford Barn web site lot's of info on your Ford
Lots of good information over on the Ford Barn about over heating flathead's. Big and small chunks of rust is making its way around the engine and...
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