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I would take the starter out and push start. Then see if you still hear it.
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It's 180 out just had the same problem with mine Spun it around , changed the plug , and it ran like a champ
Lets see pics of all those barn finds and road side cars waiting for somebody to take'em home.
Anyone know where to get windshield rubber for a shoebox ford (cheap). Carpenter wants $75.00 for the front and $55.00 for the back.
Thanks for the replys. This is an 8ba in my 50 I have new points,coil (with internal resistor),spark plug wires,condensor,battery,rotor cap &...
I have an 8ba flathead that will start one day and run good and not even thing about starting the next. Any idea what is going on with this thing?
I hooked up a 12 volt battery but did not put a resistor inline from the hot wire to the coil. It ran good for a while. Could this have fried the...
I know this is a stupid question but can someone explain what the points do? Can the points and condensor be bad and still fire the plugs? Will an...
Thanks everyone for your input. This is what I have tried so far. I pulled the timming cover (all is good). The button turns fine when I turn...
Has anyone had a flathead jump time. It was running great and now it acts like it's not in time. Does anyone know what could have happened to this...
Thanks guys good info I ordered a new carb. We'll see what that does.
I hope someone can help me out. My 8ba was running fine. I could turn it over one time and it would start right up. Now it turns over tries to...
How many members are there in SC now? Whats up from G vegas.
I didn't know there were this many like minded people in SC Whats up from G Vegas
Thought I would post some pics of my jalopy. The body is back on now. I just need to go take some more pics. Fired the motor up for the first time...
I am having trouble with the mech. fuel pump on my 8ba flathead. I rebuilt it and it is still not working. I have two glass bowl gaskets, a rubber...
I need some help with my manual fuel pump on my 8ba flathead. I rebuilt the damn thing and it still dosn't have any suction.When I put my finger...
Thanks guys for all your help. That old flathead fired up for the first time in 2 1/2 years last night. Once I found TDC on #1 she fired right...
I have an 8ba Flathead and I a trying to find top dead center with out taking the head off. Help please I'm having trouble sleeping
My question is how do I time my flathead (8ba)? I just got the body back on the frame and hooked up the wiring harness temporarily to see if it...
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