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distributor is worn out and making the points jump all over the place at high rpm. problem fixed car runs fine. New electronic distributor looks...
I know when I figure it out I will be posting my finds to save others from this insanity!!!
Sent the PM...hope to hear something before I get creative with some explosives.
Also I have noticed the damn coil seems to be getting way to hot, not sure why this is happening but I know it should not be that damn hot. Its a...
wire is good and plugs are brand spanking new. However, I did notice today after taking it for a long drive that for some reason when you start...
I am very close to such a conclusion! A few more attempts and I am done with the damn thing for a while. I my 51 ford F1 just a brake bleeding...
I just puled the distro and cleaned the shit out of it. The cap, rotor, condenser, and points are new. BUT, when I looked in the vacuum...
Ok. Complete rebuild of carb, new plugs, plug wires, condenser, points, coil, battery, and compression check on all cylinders showing around...
new plug and plug wires helped it a lot! However, when your on the highway and try to go over about 50mph or just floor it it just starts running...
It backfire under me so its the exhaust. I just bought a compression gauge set and have been wanting to try that out so what should it read? I...
I like it, thats what I will do! Just put a belt on it after throwing it yesterday and resealed the thermo housing cuz it was leaking. She has...
I aint scared to to work outside the engine but not good at diagnosis of problems yet. I know what to check for to get one to run but after that...
Ok, I have a 52 plymouth flathead 6 that starts as soon as you turn the key and just purs like a kitten. When you rev it up is sounds like its...
I have some pretty talented kids but yesterday I was visiting a local shop to check on an old car for sale and saw this 11 year old boy mig...
I built a 62 4 door and thought it was pretty bad ass myself...but not a lot of love for the 4 doors out here in this world :(
I hear that, been there done it and after a few years I was more than willing to do anything to get away for a while. I need separation from a...
Very cool. I am trying to buy one like this but the guy just can't let her go yet. Can't blame him but damn I want that car.
Not sure if pictures are viewable but there are over 200 old cars at this guys place and most have been there since the early 60's. This guy...
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man this is the mecca of knowledge on flatheads!
hubba hubba, that is killer!
Absolutely!
you guys are the best! Now i just have to actually get them and drag them out of there!
Absolutely the first thing I would try on it. Mine did the same thing and this helped me find and fix it rather quickly.
Thanks NAES, just finished mine and it works great!
I have two, one in my ford F1 that I just got running and one on the engine stand that needs a few more parts to be running. I love these...
Sounds great and look great! I just got my flathead truck running yesterday and just need the exhaust fixed on it so I can make my own damn...
Anyone got a 51 or 52 plymouth that can tell me if the original seats bolted from the top and what size they are? I am going to a jungled up junk...
hmmm i thought you guys knew everything? :P
that is a damn nice fender! My fenders are rusted completely out around the headlight and the bottoms! Very nice!!!
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