Recent content by hperrong

Oh, and I forgot to mention, I was told the previous owner put in an "electric ignition", but I am unsure as to what was meant by that or what was done, or even if it matters. Any insight?

Thanks for all your advice. The engine is a slightly newer one (1946-7ish) so I believe it has an oil filter. I do not think the gas is an issue, as I drained it when I got it and replaced it with a tank of Shell 87 octane regular.

Any suggestions on what to check? How do I adjust timing and carburetor?

OK. Sorry for the delay in responding. The oil was REALLY gunky. I have never seen oil this bad... it was black as tar! In any case, I replaced the oil. Temp gauge seems to work correctly, it is just clear. I am guessing that when the water level gets past the "normal" range it should be...

Well, I'm a new owner of a 1935 and I had a couple questions on the oddities of my car. I got my electrical issue sorted, so now I need to make sure the mechanical is up to snuff. This is an older restoration, and the engine is not stock. It is a Ford v8 flathead, but it is from the early...

Well. Thanks for all your help. Got my optima and she started right up! I disconnected the ground to test the dynamo and the engine did not shut off so I assume that still works. Thanks for all your help.

I actually believe the battery location was re-located. It is under the hood. The ground is positive, and uses a brand new, nice, thick wire to the chassis. I tried it with another wire, however, and it made no difference. I will try charging the battery again... now I am wondering perhaps it...

Wow. Thanks for all your help. I left it to charge overnight. Now I have very dim headlights. So at least my electrical system is not fried. When trying to start, the solenoid gives a click but does not crank the starter motor. Additionally, the horn gives a little popping sound each time it is...

OK. I took it to my local auto parts store and was told that the battery voltage is OK but it has no charge (no amps). I was advised to keep it on the charger under the "trickle charge" for about 12 hours. So it is looking like the battery is still dead. The coil does appear to be newer, but I...

I did turn the ignition switch off, but then back on without starting the engine. I wanted to check the headlights but got ******* and forgot. I will check the battery under load. It is brand new, however. I did disconnect and it is still about 6.8 V. Thanks for all your help so far. Will...

I believe the coil is fine. Across the primary side it is about 1 ohm and across the secondary side it is 7000 ohm.

So I got my 1935 Ford a few days ago. I took it out for a ride last night but I forgot to turn the on off switch to off. Now, the car will not start. Not even the dimmest light. The fuse looks to be OK and I recharged the battery... 6.8 volts or so when disconnected from the car. When...