Recent content by Chris Nelson

I have a timing light, but I am not experienced in its use. Can someone give me step by step the setting of the timing? The engine is an 8BA with a 77B Isky cam, dual 97s and a PCV valve and Mallory mech. advance dist. The car starts hard and stumbles when cold, but fires up easily when warm...

Can someone tell me the timing for a 50 Ford flathead with an Isky 77B cam and mechanical electronic Mallory ignition? Thanks; Chris:

If you go to Wescott's catalog, they have the pictures of the frames for those years showing all the mounting positions. I think that they are all basically the same frames with minor exceptions. I could be wrong, but I think you should look at the detailed pictures in the back of Wescott's...

That is good information. I had not thought about having them rebuilt. They were originally built by Charlie Price of Vintage Speed in Florida. I have left a message for Max to call me. I would like to see what new 97's cost and what rebuilding them so they don't leak costs. Thanks guys...

I have had it with carbs that leak and I'm thinking of either putting on a 4 bbl Holley or staying with the 97 theme by using the 9Super7 carb. What I would like to know is if there is any feedback on the 9Super7 carb? Are they any good?

I remember reading somewhere that if you go to a solid state ignition, it would be wise to go to an alternator rather than the generator. As I understand it, the generator puts out dirty electricity which the modules don't like, causing them to blow out. I'm sure Jim Linden at Bubba's would be...

You can reach Gene Benson, the owner of Flat-O Products on his site info@flat-o.com or his phone number in Salem, Oregon. 503-364-2934 I have installed 2 of these kits and the spacer you are referring to is to move the flexplate away from the back of the block so that the nuts that hold on the...

I have been running electronic ignitions for about 20+ years and have had zero problems. However, I also went to an alternator at the suggestion of some friends and I have to assume it is the reason why I have not had a failure of the module. I have heard that generators put out dirty power...

I think what I would like to see available is a switch that would allow the fan to have a variable speed, depending on the temp. It doesn't have to run all the time at lower temperature, but It would be nice if as the temp gets into a particular zone, it would start to run and increase as the...

That looks like the condition of my 36 Cabriolet when I hauled it home. I think it was used as a bulkhead in a stream in Illinois. My wife met me in the driveway and said, "You paid money for that?" It took 10 years, but as you can see from my Avatar, it turned out great. If I start it up...

I would try talking to Hagen's in Puyallup, on River Road, as they do older engines all the time. There used to be a babbitt pouring shop up on First hill East of Seattle University by the name of A & W Auto Parts. I don't know if they still exist. Hagen's should be able to point you in the...

I believe that there is supposed to be a gasket between the crab dist. and the timing cover.

I did the same as Mart. I got the flasher from Ron Francis Wire Works and was unhappy with the loud sound, but by wrapping tape around it a couple of times, it toned down enough to be bearable.

Patrick's in Casa Grande, Arizona carries them. 520-836-1104 He is great to work with and will ship to you.

These old cars are like riding a motorcycle, dangerous if you are the least inattentive. I use seat belts and stay at least 3 seconds behind the car in front of me. I am also watching for anything coming out of a side road. If someone is tailgating me, I pull over and let them go by. If...