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Has anybody in Fordbarn land used the Speedway electronic distributer on 42 to 48 Flatheads. (part # 9108352). If so, what coil did you use? Speedway tech is recommending a 6 V0lt positive ground coil (part # 44740011) Seems strange to me that you would use a 6 volt coil on a 12 volt negative...

Single plane, both barrels of the carb feed all cylinders. Duel plane has a divider in the manifold so that one barrel of the carb feeds 4 cylinders and the other barrel feeds the other cylinders

A real long shot. Check your intake manifold to make sure that the wall between the heat riser port and the adjacent intake ports is not burnt through.

Had the same problem on my 8BA. Foaming is caused by worn water pump seals. When running, the inlet side of the pump is under av slight vacuum. The worn seals allow air to be sucked into the system, causing the foaming. When the engine is shut off, there is no vacuum being created and the...

Did it on my 51. I fabbed up a pedal ***'y and used used a mid 60's duel chamber master and booster. I converted to a Disc/drum system. Make sure you specify a drum/drum or a disc/drum master to match your system. Well worth the time and expense especially if you plan on driving freeway...

Speedhut makes a unit that allows you to connect a mechanical spedo to a trans that has an electronic drive. Google Speedhut.com

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I have my remote base installed in the original by pass canister. I use a Car Quest R85348

Check for a hole between the heat riser port and the intake runner. Friend had this problem, drove him and many Flathead friends crazy until he found the hole. E mail me at springgrange@personainternet.com or give me a call at 705 439 2567 evenings(eastern time) if you want more info.

Looking great. Especially like the engine/trans combo

Thanks, JSeery, that is the info I was Looking for. Sorry Bubba, I will try to correct my Canuck English in the future. Thanks for the information on your web sight

Have an 8BA with Merc crank, Isky Max 1 cam, 450 cfm 4 barrel. Have been running Chryco electronic dissy for years. Dissy is as it came out of a 318 at the wreckers. Seems to work O K , but always looking for improvement. My question, What advance should I be getting at 1000 rpm, 1500 rpm...

Try George Moir in Alberta. Check out his web sight. Just google George Moir. Also, check with your local automotive machine shop, they might have a source to have your shoes re-conditioned and re-lined.

Tub man is correct. Buddy had the same problem. Pull the manifold and have a look before tearing into the carb.

A good shroud like the one in G M's post will probably solve your low speed and idle cooling problems