Recent content by 42guy

I have used Joe's many times. Great guy.

I see this question came up already. Sorry for the duplicate.

Anybody use Auto lite 216 plugs? Wondering how they perform.

83 and first car was a 1951 Ford

That is the setup I have on my 42. You can hear good. Great sound.

The Ford emblem on your bumper should be blue letters not red. The 46 was red.

A couple of years ago, there was an outfit that made an ajustible (sp) frame. I saw it on the internet, but don't their name.

My foggy 80+ memory needs to know if a condenser is either good or bad. They don't weaken do they?

I have been using them for 15 yrs.

If you are installing on a 6 volt + ground you must reverse the wires. I installed one 15 years ago (still working) and I believe the instructions of that old pump mentioned switching wires when + ground.

I read the post wrong and was talking about Ford engines. I see you are asking about Merc.

I think 1942 221cid was the last year they were green. I have a 42 that is green and my friend has 46 and it's blue

I believe all 42 clocks were wind up. I know mine is. Cleaned and oiled but can't get to work. never sent away to fix. It would work for 1/2 hr. or so then stop.

You can use a condenser from early 80's Mopar. when I started this, I was in touch Std. Blue Streak and they recommended AL111X. I have had the same condenser for 15 yrs, When I purchased them, they were still made in the USA.

About 15 yrs. ago, I moved the condenser up to the coil on my 42. I was told that the mfd. would be less at the points due to the increaseng of the coil to dist. wire. Checked with Std. Ignition as to what the microfarads was. They stated they were 0.33. and due to increased length of wire would...