Recent content by Wareagle

I had the same experience after rebuilding my box. After much research here on the Barn, I realized that the slotted screw on the bottom of the box needed to be adjusted. The service bulletins give you the method of adjustments. After going thru all of the adjustments in the red book and the...

Quick question here. Can't seem to find anything on the proper way to install the eccentric rivet in the steering box. Does the high point of the rivet go up or down? Found nothing in the service bulletins or the red book. Thanks for the help. Jim

Check and see if the lever that the cable operates is spring loaded. If not it could be in 180* out. The rod that it actuates has a foot on it inside the housing that holds the slide either to the rear for straight drive or to the front to allow for freewheeling. Just took mine apart because...

Not a coupe but should be close.

I had the drums cut 1/8" and it did turn better but still a little tight. Where does one find axle shims? It's getting better but still needs a little tweeking. Thanks again for all the help. Jim

Thanks guys for all the suggestions. I bought the early Ford hubs and drums from Speedway. Backing plates the were the 41 style. After taking several dimensions, I do believe the hubs are locking up on the backing plates. I will have them cut down 1/8" and see if that is enough clearance. I...

I know, wrong place to ask...but! I changed the brakes over to juice. All went well until I installed the tire on the right rear. Wheel turns free until I tighten the lug bolts. Any ideas on what to be looking at? Hubs and drums are all new from speedway. I ask same question on the HAMB...

Re: new engine runs too rich HELP!! Up date111 Well, after looking at everything and trying most suggestions from here, I got to rethinking the symptoms. What I thought was a rich condition was actually a lean condition. When I first fired the old girl up, it ran well. After playing with...

PV is original and it has back fired so as soon as my new one gets here I will change it out. Also, when I screw the mixture screws in it keeps running as if nothing has changed. Hopefully the new jets and pv will arrive tomorrow. Also I will reset the timing and adjust it up a bit. It's...

Thanks Ken. I did go out and bump timing up a bit. It now runs without the air cleaner on it, but still will burn your eyes. I might try to bump it more tomorrow. Might pull distributor and start over. Thanks guys for all the suggestions.. I will try each and every one before I give up...

Vacuum at idle is 18hg. Power valve is stock. I ordered a 10.5 pv just in case. I will try and advance the timing and see what effect it has. Where do you get e-3 plugs for a model a?

Thanks Ken. No I have a mallory setup from Bubba. Timing seems good. Points set to 18. I have set it on tdc several times but it seems to like 4-8*. Starts right up and throttle response is good. Haven't had it on the road yet. Throttle controls still being fabricated. When you say messed...

I ordered a couple of sizes of main jets but haven't received them yet. The Power valve is the stock valve as is the main jets, .050 I think. I ordered a set of .040 and a set of .045 and also a 10.5 power valve. What does the manifold torque to? Air cleaner will also get bigger. I was...

Carb has been apart soooo many times just to get all the leaks stopped. What do I torque the manifold gaskets to? I think I torqued them to 35. Maybe I'm a little lite there. Also forgot to say I'm running the new Stipe 330 cam. Should I spray the gaskets with carb cleaner to check for leaks?

Fuel line is pretty much level with the ground. Tank is full so I'm getting plenty of fuel flow. The idle mixture screws are adjusted to let it idle smoothly. If I remove the air cleaner, it dies. It will stay running if I place my hand around carb inlet and help meter the air. Exhaust...