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Changed my 1940 flathead to 12 volt system. The ignition coil purchased had a 1.5 ohm primary resistance. I bypassed the original ballast resistor and wired the coil directly from the ignition switch. Some of the threads indicated the total resistance to the coil should be 3 ohm total...

I purchased a Mallory 3772101 Unilite Electronic distributor for my 1940 Ford Flathead. The instructions were a little vague. Called for tech help and they just install distributor and adjust by sound for timing. I am sure you guys can do better than that and have experience. I have no top dead...

Electric fuel pump provides fuel to carburetor. Put inline spark checker on plug 1 and saw spark was occurring. Possibly dirty carburetor. Tried gum out in carburetor throat. I am considering removing carb and have a professional clean or send to MAC for a rebuild.comments

Purchased Mac Gas Tank Sending Unit. Worked for a while even after changing to 12 volt electric with 12 volt to 6 volt reducer for gauges. Now always reads empty with about 5 1/2 volts on the unit. Read all the Drake Flack. Is there a good alternative to the MAC sender. Seems to be universal...

My 1940 Ford flathead temperature gauge reads middle in winter and hot in summer. Engine does not overheat. Thermostats are 160 degree. Need way to measure engine block temperature more accurately???

Trunk lock cylinder turns 360 degrees but does not unlock. Can not open trunk. Should I drill out the cylinder?

I have changed my 1940 Ford Deluxe from 6 to 12 volts negative ground. The 12 volt starter relay has a grounded frame and the start terminal needs a 12 volt positive connection from the start button. The start button frame is grounded with only one terminal. I will need a start button with two...

Removed my crank mounted fan. Purchased 1 3/8" 6 point socket to try to turn ratchet nut. Socket OD to big to fit on ratchet nut? OK how do you turn over the engine manually with the spark plugs removed when it is in the car? Is a ratchet tool out there?????

Purchased Speedway Electronic Distributor for my 1940 V8. Speedway indicated to forget instructions. First concern was no vacuum. Called Speedway and they said that distributor has a centrifugal advance and to plug the intake manifold vacuum port which was done. Second concern was alignment of...

I am changing my 1940 Ford Deluxe from 6 to 12 volts. This year car uses a volt meter rather than an ammeter. I can not use a RUNTZ 12volt to 6 volt reducer for this voltmeter. Called Don Baxter about alternatives. He said he had no alternative for my standard voltmeter. Does anyone have an...

Determined that fuel pump was not working to provide fuel to carb. Mechanic replaced fuel pump but problem continued. He did not replace the push rod. He added an electric fuel pump with a regulator set for 2.5psi and an oil pressure kill switch which I believe required 5 to 10 psi to close and...

1940 Deluxe/Flathead V8. Replaced generator with MAC 40 amp alternator. Replaced headlights with halogen and running and stop lights with brighter bulbs. 1939/1940 Fords use dash voltmeters. Operation is fine during day but at night voltmeter goes into the red zone indicating discharge. I am not...