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Updated Tried the bruces method to find TDC. Still can't get motor to fire. Tried 180 out still no fire. I have spark at plugs. I thought it...
Is advancing the dizzy turning it clockwise?
Update. Checked my ground to the dizzy all is good. Tested for spark on #5 plug by pulling it and laying on head. I will have to check gas next....
Another thought about my timing. On my pull I have a little bump that I assumed was TDC. Maybe not. Anyway to verify this with heads on?
I rebuilt the old 94 and went through it numerous times. Carb rebuilding is not my strong point. The carb keeps leaking from the throttle shaft...
12v conversion with a rebel wire setup. MSD dizzy for flathead with supplied gear. Edelbrock 94 carb. Distributor set up for mechanical advance....
I am trying to find a mechanic to help with a 53 ford Flathead in a C-600 truck. Just put a new edelbrock 94 carb and MSD Distributor. I can't get...
I will call edelbrock tech support and find out
Yes port does provide vacuum. But when I step on throttle the motor almost dies and I don't have any power. Almost like the vacuum port is working...
The new carb has the vacuum port on it
Yes
Hi all, need a little advice. Stock 53 8ba flattie. Old 94 carb was leaking fuel out of the throttle plates. Did not run very good. Put on new...
What kind of fluid should I use in a ford 53 manual 4 speed transmission?
Just got a 53 Coe running after a 30yr nap. All of the wiring was falling apart a shorting out under the dash. 6v battery would not hold a charge...
Sorry Mainly looking for parts shop
Anybody know of speed shops in the Los Angeles area kr sfv?
Would compression test help ?
I don't think it was leaking untill I removed the exhaust manifold. Could I have cracked the block by removing the bolt?
This truck is new to the road after 30+ years of sitting. Truck runs strong. No water or very very little missing out of the radiator
Hi all I have a 239 flathead in a 53 Coe. All seems to be original. Started to put some speedway headers on it today and when I removed the...
Jethro BoDean
Take the rear spring and reverse the eyes so the spring is under the eyes. Good for 2" or so.
Mr. Bill need to be taught a lesson. Scumbag.
Sacramento vintage ford
Thanks?
Need to cross a 8.5-20 tire to a modern radial size. this is for a 53 Ford COE. Thanks Ron
Speedway has a kit
I need to replace the wiring harness in my 53 ford Coe. Would a wiring harness for a 53 f100 work?
Thanks everyone! Fount it on the glove box door. GVW 16000 lbs!
Does anybody know the location of the vin number on a ford 53 coe
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