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I have not changed the oil in the 1950 Ford with 8BA engine for a long time, several years. There is a lot of talk about what oil to use. Could someone give me a refresher course? The engine uses oil, does not smoke, don't know if using oil causes smoke to pour out. Is there an additive I...

I have a 1950 Ford with an standard 8BA, 239CID, with a 2 barrel Holley 94. When I set the idle I use a vacuum gauge. When setting the idle jets I open them until the vacuum reaches the highest point and the engine seems to run okay. Then when I drive the car and it is at the operating...

I connected the PCV valve and am doing some testing. Prior to adding the valve the vacuum was running around 18 inches. After putting on the valve the vacuum drops to around 5 inches. The only obvious effect is the RPMs go up slightly. There does not seem to be any other change in the engine...

I have a 1950 with a stock 8Ba with a column shift, 3 speed w/overdrive. The overdrive works although the kick down switch may not work. Don't know because I have not tried it. The real question is how is the overdrive unit lubricated. Does it have it's own oil? If so is there a place to...

The hood release on my 1950 Ford Custom does not work correctly because the large spring above the spike with the knob on the end is weak and will not push the hood up so the safety latch is activated. My question is where do I buy a spring that will lift the hood. Or is there another way to...

I have installed a pcv system that uses the wiper port but am not satisfied with this setup. I researched other systems and it seems that using vacuum from a different source may work better. The other source is vacuum from below the carburetor, but would not want to drill a hole in the intake...

I have a 1950 Ford with an 8BA stock engine. I run Rotella 15-40 detergent oil with a small amount of MM oil added. When I drive the car, 10 or more miles, the oil filler tube cap shows a foamy yellowish residue. The foam feels oily with the moisture droplets showing The same residue drips...

I have an 8BA and want to put in a home made PCV system. There has been descriptions of the parts needed. Can someone repeat the parts needed. Thanks in advance. RFL

The core cable on my 1950 Ford w/overdrive looks like a coil spring and is 79 7/8" long. I looked for a core cable on ebay and it looks more like a BX electrical cable, the spirals are wider than the coil spring. Which is correct, the coil spring or the BX looking one?

I have a 1950 Ford, have the speedometer out, the speedometer runs smoothly with a cordless drill. When it is attached to the cable the needle does a dance. I have lubricated the cable which appears to be in good condition. I think I need to clean the cable housing. I need advice as to how...

I checked the oil after the car sat for a few weeks and found the oil level higher on the oil stick. I ran the car then removed the top of the carbuerter and found the fuel level low in the float chamber only a few hours after the car was ran. It would seem the power valve is leaking down the...

I have a master cylinder leaking on my 1950 Ford Custom. It certainly must be the original part. Can someone give me the name of a vendor that will sell a new master cylinder. Thank you in advance. Bob

I am preparing to do a compression on a 1950 8BA. I read in another thread that the throttle has to be open for the test. I am green at this so can someone describe the reason for the open throttle? I have heard of a test being taken without the open throttle and the reading was not good. I...

In my 1950 Ford with 8BA the car starts and runs well, but after it is really warmed up it will misfire, chug, chug, then it will run pretty well. When driving the car on a state road and when waiting at a traffic signal I can feel the misfire. My question has to do with the coil. Is it...

I need help!!! Each time I log in and use my password when I try to open photos that are attachments I get a screen that asks me to either I am not logged in or do not have permission to view this screen. Then I log in again but get the same screen. I am in a loop. Why is this happening. I must...

I have a 1950 Ford Business Coupe which is stock with the 6V electrical system. It has the 8BA flathead. I would like to buy a tachometer. I have looked on Ebay but have had no luck. Is there a vendor that sells them? RFL