Recent content by Roadstah

Newly purchased ‘36 five window coupe, 58ab engine. 39 transmission , vacuum activated Columbia rear. Was reluctant to try it but did today. Curious about the proper sequence. Clutch in , flipped the toggle. I was in 3rd gear. Instantly sensed a bit of grinding and put it quickly in neutral...

Thanks. I appreciate the confirmation. I’ll put this new distributor in next week and will post how it went. I just had the car out and lugs greatly at low speed.

Thanks All. Based on an earlier reply I just ordered a rebuilt complete distributor from Mike at Nextgen. It should be here Friday. Will install next week. Thanks!!

Sorry, not great photos. It’s a very nice car. I bought two from a 90 year old gentleman who was looking out for their future. This and a ‘30 deluxe roadster. The ‘36 has the 59ab engine, ‘39 ford transmission and a Columbia rear. I put a new Stromberg carb on it (England ) which greatly...

Really not sure. The engine had many upgrades so for now i’m assuming its 59ab distributor. I bought parts for that

Recently purchased a 36 five window coupe with a 59 ab engine. New stromberg carb but still runs a bit rough. I was thinking of a tune up with new points, condenser, plugs, timing etc. Dealing with the distributor seems quite difficult. Should I wait to get a rebuilt ready to go bolt on...