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I like the idea of the electric pump. Thank you All. For now I'll try priming it and likely back out plugs roll over engine to fill filter bowl when it's way down. At least it appears this is problem experienced by a number of people.

Fuel is evaporating (I think) faster than ever before. It's been very hot I know. In just over 2 weeks in garage filter bowl is down 2/3. Is that normal? I loosen spark plugs and roll engine over to fill it up. Is there something that might help stop the evaporation? OR is there a good electric...

Will check out seal and alignment. Thank you.

Looking for drawings, instructions or other information on the mechanical latch lock down system to the pins on the windshield frame. All parts appear to be there and in good order, but system is very difficult to lock down. Most times I can't get it to lock down. Ford shop manual for 49,50,51...

The question is why, or how would the Hub come apart? Anyone else experience this issue? Anyone ever repair a Hub assembly?

I followed your information found Van Pelts Sales and ordered the part as you listed. Thank you very much for your fast reply to my request for help. I have owned the 49 Ford convertible for many years and have done all the work on maintaining it in pretty much orinial condition. Only item not...

Original Hub Assembly has come apart. Anyone experience this? If so have you been able to repair? Does anyone have a Hub Assembly they would sell? I believe the part number maybe 8A-7561. Is there some where I might find a schematic drawing for this part? Appreciate any information you may...

Thank you for the test method of voltage drop. I will work on doing that.

I am new to website so hope this is the way to respond. Thank you all for the fast responses. With lights on engine at normal drive speed say 45mph volt meter testing: 1. regulator Batt position to battery terminal avg 6.8 volts 2. ARM to regulator Batt position volt .34 3. Battery...

Have 49 Ford with original 8BA engine, generator, starter etc. Car is pretty much all original. Generator was just cleaned, new bearing and carbon brushes installed. Problem, voltage with engine running at driving speed I get a voltage reading at battery posts of 6.64 to 6.67 volts. Measured...