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I have a timing light, but I am not experienced in its use. Can someone give me step by step the setting of the timing? The engine is an 8BA with a 77B Isky cam, dual 97s and a PCV valve and Mallory mech. advance dist. The car starts hard and stumbles when cold, but fires up easily when warm...

Can someone tell me the timing for a 50 Ford flathead with an Isky 77B cam and mechanical electronic Mallory ignition? Thanks; Chris:

I have had it with carbs that leak and I'm thinking of either putting on a 4 bbl Holley or staying with the 97 theme by using the 9Super7 carb. What I would like to know is if there is any feedback on the 9Super7 carb? Are they any good?

I had a very wierd experiance with a washer getting into my engine. This engine has been together for 3,500 miles, some of which was at freeway speeds. I was at a friends home for an afternoon and when I left, the engine was running fine. After about a block into my 5 mile trip home, the...

This is an 8RT (49 Ford Truck) generator that has had a Mitsubishi 12V alternator inserted into the case. It looks like a generator, but it is a 2 wire alternator with internal regulator. One wire for the battery and one wire to the coil for the exciter circuit. The belt width is 5/8 inch...

I have a 59AB with 8BA crank and rods in it. It has not leaked in the first 3,000 miles of driving, but now after a 300 mile drive, I notice I am down a 1/2 pint or so on the dip stick and I have a small puddle under the rear of the engine. I know, they are just marking their territory. I am...

For those that like pictures of cars at differant runs, there is a site that shows quite a few shows, including the latest run sponsored by Thee Inland Emperors of Spokane. If you notice, Chris, yours is the first car in the album featuring Thee Inland Emperors sponsored run to Vantage. The site...

1946 Ford Conv. with 1948 fenders & chrome. Engine is built up 8RT with Offy heads & 4 bbl manifold, Isky 77-B cam, bored .080 over, Mallory ignition. Transmission is C-4 automatic with about 5,000 miles on it. Rear end is Dutchman 9 inch Ford 3.25:1 ratio. Explorer Disc brakes on rear and...

I came across a site that was interesting. It has all of the old sales brochures for most every car. www.lov2xlr8.no/broch1.html

This is an old custom that was, reportedly, featured in the 50's in Hot Rod Mag. It has a souped up 8BA flathead and also includes the original engine. The color is black with white pin striping, gold insert on the sides and white top. The upholstery is tuck and roll. The car is in excellent...

33-36 Chrome Grille Guard, NEW Drake sells them for $170.00 this one is unused and I will let it go for $125.00 plus freight. chrisnelson44@comcast.net

Does anyone here know where I could go to obtain a radiator cap for an original 36 Ford? I have a 98 year old friend that has a beautiful 36 4 door convertible, but he is missing the radiator cap. He has tried many places, but with no success. Any ideas would be helpful. My e-mail is...

I have often heard of the 1940 "Opera" Coupe. Is this differant than the regular 1940 coupe? Or is there a special coupe that carries this designation?:confused:

When I was building my car, I fitted all of the front sheetmetal before it went to paint to be sure it would all go together OK. I read a couple of threads about how to assemble the sheetmetal over the last couple of years and tried it their way. There are a lot of bolts that are difficult...

Where can I find a printable page of the weights for the 1936 Ford?

WEll, Ol Ron, I did some homework on what you advised about mechanical advance Versus Vacuum advance and guess what. YOU WERE RIGHT! I spoke with the tech at both Pertronics and Mallory and they both agreed that it could improve gas consumption at a cruise speed to use a vacuum advance. They...

PICTURES AVAILABLE of 36 Ford Parts Steering Gearbox Frame Mount $10 Spare Tire Mount for 36 Coupe/Cabriolet $20 1 NEW Hubcap $40 3 Used Hubcaps $30 for all 3 Upholstered Roadster seats $400 Cabriolet Window Regulators $100/pair SOLD NEW Vintique Hinge Mount Mirrors $60/pair SOLD Hood Bumper...

I need the 1936 Ford Cabriolet windshield garnish moulding. There was a company making fiberglass units called Fairlane in Michigan, but they went out of business in late 2009. Any ideas or help?

I'm in need of the windshield garnich moulding for a 36 Ford Cabriolet. Chris Nelson chrisnelson44@comcast.net

1936 Roadster seat for the front includes springs and older vinyl brown covering by Lebaron Bonney. Covering is in good shape. I also have the covering for the rear rumble seat, but I do not have the springs, only the covers by Lebaron Bonney. The rumble seat has a 1 inch tear on the side that...