Recent content by Trailerparkhardware

Thank you for all the good information. I have been working through all your great suggestions and have made some progress. I went through and checked my entire fuel system to make sure all was good. Pulled the carb, and checked to see that I had rebuilt it properly. Checked the power valve and...

Hello, I am having trouble with my 1941 Ford Sedan. It is not running as it should. I have been working on it for a while but I have not been able to get it right. Here is where I am. It is a 1941 Ford Sedan it has a 21 stud flathead V8 in it which I believe is a 1938. I have done a 12 volt...

I too am new at flatheads and engine work in general. My skill set is in painting and body repair. I have really enjoyed this challenge and I am very thankful for all of the help and support I have received here. That being said, to answer your question, I did replace the condenser with the new...

Final update for now. I changed the coil to an external coil and what a difference. Right from the first start up it started quicker almost on the first crank. The throttle response is good and even the idle is better. I took it for a drive and it seems to have good power and went through all...

I did the compression test. With the throttle wide open dry I got 80 in every cylinder. I then put oil in each cylinder throttle wide open and only 2 cylinders increased to 100 the rest stayed at 80. I have installed new plugs and wires. A new fuel pump and rebuilt the carb. Now when giving it...

I pulled all the plugs. I did not open the throttle all the way or put oil in the cylinders. I cranked it 5 times to get the reading. I will do it again tomorrow adding a squirt of oil in each cylinder. Does the throttle need to b opened all the way?

YES I was able to complete a compression test today. All cylinders are about 80lbs.. This seems very low. What should it be?

Thank you for the heads up.

As soon as I found the fuel in the oil I first pulled the pump and second changed the oil. Thanks for looking out.

I installed the pump but found that it had pipe threaded fittings coming out of the fuel pump and they leak. NAPA was out of flared fittings so I am waiting them to come in to finish installing the pump. When I had the pump installed and running for the second before I saw the fuel leaking I...

Thank you for the additional information.

Thank you for the great information. I do have a test meter. I will be installing the pump tomorrow and seeing where I am at. Even if it fixes the problem. I will still use the meter to test what you have shared. Thank you again for the help and information.

Plugged exhaust could be an issue. I will keep you posted. Thank you.

Thank you. That is why I checked it. The pump arrived today (early) so tomorrow I will install and see where I am at. Thank you for your help and advise.

An update!!! I have found that the fuel pump is no good and was leaking fuel into the oil. I have ordered a new pump that will be here just before Thanksgiving. Thank you for all your input and help.