Recent content by Phil Gillespie

Thanks Tony Will go with PV from them. Do have a few to check out here also. Got a kit on the way from local source so will ensure I have correct PV. She runs good on the flat. Will get the real test to West Coast. Porters Pass, Arthurs Pass and Otira are a great testing ground of a vehicles...

That again is a good endorsement for ensuring existing distributor and csrb are set up best for best operation. The carb on it was done some years ago, runs fine. Have a good spare carb and have kit on the way. Plan to rebuild it with 51 jets and 6.5 power valve. All the best with your vehicle...

Now its clear, really appreciate your confirmation of this. So am on right track. Old age sometimes cant see wood for trees. Phil NZ

. Yep thats my thinking, stock standard gear. All running to date on the flat but with the Mercury rear end 3.92 should be fine. The rear guards extended out to accomodate the wider mercury rear end. Following models blended this into bodywork better. Phil NZ

Yep my setup is stock. But noted in Van-Pelt info showing a max advance of 11 degrees where as my set up is giving 24 degrees max advance. Since this loadomatic is only vacuum advance I would think the modification of springs internally is allowing this extra advance. I consider it runs fine and...

So just recently have parted ways with my 38 Barrel Nose. Replaced it with an Australian 1951 Ford Twin Spinner, coupe ute. Was rebuilt approx 10 yrs plus in Australia and imported by previous owner, who I know some 10 yrs ago. Going through a few things and the 8BA engine is running the 8BA...

Bigger or perhaps the angle the photo was taken. In this photo they certainly appear bigger at the rear. Phil NZ

How about checking timing with a vacuum gauge. Set it up for best vacuum at idle, once warmed up. You say you have no vaccum advance? Only mechanical. Once happy with vacuum gauge method cross check using you dial back timing light. Should then be able to compare for operation of timing light...

Hows the state of the coil. Break down when hot? Can happen. Phil NZ

Re: Pete Eastwood: Hot Rodding’s Unknown Super Hero Really enjoyed this one. Thanks for posting. Phil NZ

Apprecitate this information also more areas to follow up on. Thanks Phil NZ

Appreciate your reply which is clear to follow and check. Will look at this and report back. Phil NZ

55 Customline 272 with manual and o/drive. Works very well in all areas ie in and out etc. Some time ago replaced in/out cable. The only area which has not worked since I've owned it is the kick down switch at floor location. At this stage thought it would be good to have it operating. Do have a...

Brought one from Speedway Motors a couple of years ago, Price and freight to NZ was great. Shipping was also very prompt. Works real well. Phil NZ

Hows your air cleaner. need a clean. Try running with it removed, Phil NZ