Recent content by Mark's 37

Yes, will be getting out my trusty Fluke Meter and test leads and go chasing the harness for ground/shorts outs. The wire harness is in pretty decent shape for its age. I have been going back and forth about selling this car as age and health have slowed me down but want to sort this problem out...

Thanks Marko39. Located and it is blown. For some reason i was thinking the fuse was near or at the bottom of the steering column.

Hi folks, my 37 Ford's lighting system has gone dark. Can someone point me to the location of the fuse for the yellow/red circuit? No headlights, low/high beam, tailight, parlor lights, instruments, but the horn works. All stock and original wiring. Thanks

Thanks Andy.

I need to remove the ignition lock cylinder on my 37 Tudor. I have located a great set of instructions here posted by Dick Spadaro. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15585&highlight=37+ford+ignition+lock+cylinder My question is what position does the lock cylinder need to be in...

I drive down that way often. Same every weekend or holiday at Bixby Bridge. CHP cannot keep up with it and writing parking citations is futile as most are tourists in rental cars from other states or from other countries. Total mess.

Try this: https://youtu.be/JXhnf2O3fwQ

Today I added MMO to the gas tank, 5 ounces, then changed the oil with 5-20 Mobil 1 with about a quart of MMO. Fired it up and let it warm up then poured about 3 ounces of MMO slowly down the carb. Still an irregular fluttering but not as pronounced. I tried to upload a video of the vacuum gauge...

Thanks Pete.

Thanks Jack, definitely worth a try before tearing into the valve train. Mark

Thanks Gary, This engine was machined and left unassembled by Don Canepa in Watsonville, Ca. years ago after he passed away. The guides (black) were from Mac's as I remember when I put it all together. Can I change the guides to yours using the existing valves? Mark

My 37 221 V8 has what I think is an intermittent sticking valve. It drops a cylinder about every 4 or 5 seconds at idle. The vacuum gauge is otherwise steady but drops on the same frequency. Compression is good and uniform across all cylinders. This is a rebuilt engine with one piece guides, new...

I ordered a Ford Service Bulletins manual from C and G. UPS lost the shipment somehow. In the busy period leading up to and through the TROG at Pismo Beach and the event at Bakersfield, Joe took the time to deal with UPS. He ultimately ordered a new supply of manuals, shipping me one at no cost...

Ordered a copy of Service Bulletins from C and G.

I have a copy of the Motor Service Repair Manual Ford V-8 for 37-38 models that has instructions on brake service. Seems fairly complete and I have been referring to it. Still need to shorten the brake pedal travel. Brakes work well other wise. I will figure it out. Thanks.