Recent content by Big John V

Thanks again guys, I got it all ready and have put the dist. back on the motor. The motor runs as ruff and backfires as before, I guess i did not make things worse.. : ) also not better tho.. : / I ordered a carburetor kit to see if that will help. It runs on sometimes 4-6 or 8 cylinders...

Thanks guys... you've been a great help. I got it all done. BigJohn.

I am trying to set the points on a 1934 helmet type distributor, I have the manual and the degree setting tool. The manual talks about Right hand points and left hand points... Is that as you look at it from the front? or as it sits on the car? so the driver side would be the left set of...

Yeah... thanks guys. I hear storry's about higher octane use these days therefor more advance is recommended... Bubba, would you be interested doing what you suggesting to my dist.?

Thanks guys.... after all the story's and advice, I have decided to have my dist. rebuild with some modifications for more advance at low RPM. Reached out to a couple of guys who advertise this service, but no luck so far...

I have a VCL (ford Lincoln) dist set up fixture... I am looking for the description to take me thru the procedure. Anybody?

Joe, I tried Petronix.. but could not find a system pre 1942...anyway, I am having my dist. rebuild stock now... thx. Tried Emailing the guys at Bubba's but Email keeps coming back. Wondering if it has something to do with me Emailing from Canada.

Thanks Martin, I am convinced.. I want my truck to be stock, just have ignition issues. I'll go with Walt's idea, to get in contact with Baba and have it overhauled.

Nice truck JM35... I like the big ones, I am looking to get my 1934 1/12 tonner a little faster on open roads.. Might look into "Straightpipes" 's suggestion for an inline Michell overdrive. Anybody know more about 34-39 axle ratio's ? Would be nice to just change the complete axle for a...

Thanks guys, I checked out all your suggestions... the Mallory seems to be the way to go. It only comes with a 12 volt system though and my truck is all stock and I would like to keep it that way. Also the Mallory dist. does look different from stock, so I am leaning towards a overhaul of my...

Hi Folks... I am new to the forum and have a question. I am interested in converting my 1934 V8 with a electronic ignition system. Due to the position of the rotor in the so called "Helmet" distributor it might need some creative adjustments... I have trouble finding the right parts. Anybody...