Recent content by KarlJS

Advertised as a Holley 94 with a past rebuild

Found this on ebay

My main question is what carburetor I should have on this engine. 24 stud 8BA, currently has Stromberg 97 with vacuum attached under carb (see previously picture) can’t get much over 30 miles per hour. Been told I need Holley 94 with vacuum connection located behind (firewall side) of carb...

What diameter tubing should be used for the vacuum line from (vacuum advance mechanism ) distributor to manifold?

Yes the vacuum line is attached to the manifold, where should it be attached?

I have a 39’ 1/2 ton truck with a 24 stud 8BA engine (unknown year). It has a Stromberg 97 carb on it but I can’t get much over 30 miles per hour. Wondering if I really need the 94 carb instead? Thanks for the help

Wondering about removing horn rod and cleaning and lubricating shaft/tube.

Yes, taillights won’t turn off either.

Seems every time I drive my 39’ 1/2 ton truck the lights quit working or won’t turn off. Is is difficult to go to a modern pull switch? Don’t have a horn so it won’t be missed..

Is there a direct replacement steering box for a 1939 1/2 ton truck? Or what is the best thing to do?

Amp gauge has hoop, truck is 12 volt negative. I’m not confident with electrical so I’ll have a friend help check for charging to battery

Yup, no change with lights on. Guess I need to see if battery is getting charged?

Hadn’t thought of that.

I have a 1939. 1/2 ton truck and would like to know how to check the amp gauge. It doesn’t seem to move when engine is started. I jumped battery and field and still no movement that I can see.

I unscrewed the high beam switch from the floor and just let it hang by the wires, when I press it to change from low to high and back the fuse does not blow…. Wondering if grounding out?