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Thanks again for all the input. It looks like the consensus is to focus on the drive shaft angle relative to the transmission and differential...
Thanks for the replies. I had always assumed that the stock carb intake was level with the engine plane so I will try measurements based on the...
Sort of a beginner question here and I just need to double check what I think I need to. do on this... [ATTACH] I'm now installing a 8BA with a...
I've got my engine up and running on the test stand and I have done my preliminary setup of the new springs and axles on the frame and now I am...
Many thanks to jaracer. I made those simple changes and the engine fired right up like a champ. One thing I did had to contend with is possible...
Thanks! I will try that. I was pretty sure I made a basic mistake but did not know exactly where.
Thanks for the suggestions. I was able to get spark on the isolated coil test. I moved on to working on the distributor and did not get spark...
Ok I am still doing something wrong here: [ATTACH] I am trying to do a spark test to verify my coil, plug, wire, etc. is ok BEFORE testing and...
Thanks for all of the suggestions. I am going to try a new set of plugs and wires and also upgrade to a new Pertronix coil. The engine had been...
I'm continuing the process on my learn as I go setup of a 8BA flathead engine that I will be installing in my 30 Modal A Tudor. I have converted...
The picture shows the gear when it’s disengaged and pulled back toward the starter unit. When it engages and pushes forward there will be less...
So I cut out the end of the can so I can finally get a good view of what is going on. Reassemble everything and remount the starter motor yet...
The bell housing I have is the truck bell housing and that and the starter plate I have match the Van Pelt photos for that. I do not have the...
Pulled the bell housing and starter plate off today. Double checked the starter plate and both mounting holes for the starter motor were parallel...
Ok removing this seems like a good idea to be able to see the gearing fully with the bell housing fully on and since my cup is dinged up quite a...
Yes we can turn the crank pulley with a ratchet and socket and cycle through a full turn. When I put a torque wrench on it there seems to be...
Do those cans pop off with a good whack of the hammer? I always assumed that it was part of the bell housing and not a separate piece.
The plot thickens… [ATTACH] Installed the new Powermaster gear starter and it can engage with a hearty thunk but still the flywheel won’t...
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Thanks for your offer but I am located a bit away on the east side of the San Gabriel Valley. I ordered the Powermaster gear reduction starter...
I did some more research and it seems that the stock looking starter does seem to have a history of reliability issues as well but the gear...
I actually have been looking for an original but none for sale around my area. Online sources are mostly beat up units that have no guarantee of...
It looks like a number of people here have had good experiences with the Powermaster gear reduction starter but I’ll need to fit everything in a...
[ATTACH] Gave it one more go today this time with real battery cables and not jumpers. Starter motor engaged and clicked like before but still...
Next week I’ll start off with dumping the jumper cables and use the correct wiring. If that fails I will get another starter and try that. Right...
Ok I got a new retaining bolt for the Bendix assembly and it now fastens the spring firmly snug. [ATTACH] Unfortunately that still doesn’t do...
Yes I am using the starter support bracket as well. I am thinking that my issue may be related to the end spring screw not fully setting in and...
Yes. New 112 tooth flywheel for 8BA from Modern Driveline.
I have the non-angled starter plate to match the bell housing so that shouldn’t be the issue. [ATTACH] I will be looking for a new Bendix...
I’ve tested it with two different batteries to make sure that wasn’t the issue. Both are over 600 CCA and are fully charged up. + to starter...
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