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Follow up We did go back to stock distributor with points. Problem solved Thanks everybody

fellas thank you so much

It does start after cooled and runs like a top for 15 min. We did switch out with new coil. Probably 5,000 miles on Mallory distributor which is about 4 yrs old. When it craps we have power at the coil but no spark at the plugs when we turn it over. I never had a distributor work...

Fellas My good friend has a TBird with a fresh 390, The ignition is a Mallory electronic distributor. It has developed a problem, After running for about 15 min. it stops like you flipped a switch. We pulled a pug and it has no spark. We put on a new coil hoping for a cheap fix. We are afraid it...

I was using a 8ba as a mock up. Is it longer than 59ab

To V8coopman I had intended to install 59AB. This car was well driven with all brake parts well worn as well as spring shackles. My thought was if I had to rebuild and find replacements for components that are worn badly why not go with hydraulic brakes. after this discussion I am having second...

Thanks everyone. Right now my plan is to make those modifications. The only permeant modification is that I need to shorten the driveshaft and torque tube. I am using original pedal assembly with no frame modification. Ill save all parts except I do not have original motor and trans. Keeping...

Fellas I am working on a very original 34 Sedan Delivery. I intend to convert to juice brakes and install a 59 AB for drivability but keep everything else original including paint. Will I devalue this car in doing so? Any thoughts

I will check out that NAPA replacement and thank you for the response Tubman.

Fellas I drove my 1941 Ford PU around Hershey this year. Thursday morning, I drove in Rt 39 from hotel. Traffic was heavy stop and go slow all the way. At light at Hershey Park Dr. truck shut off like I hit off swithch. No sputter or miss prior to. tried to start with no luck. pushed around...

thanks for the reply. I have a Yblock removed from a 55 f100 I takes the same diameter sensor as single pole flathead. Thanks again

I have a 30 roadster on 32 frame rails with a 57 312 yblock with ECZ-G heads. The last couple of weeks I have been installing a 1941 Ford dash which has beeen a challenge on many levels. I want to use the stock 6 volt gauges with my 12 volt system. I have installed a voltage reducer for the...