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  1. MasonicMat

    1950 Ford Tudor 8BA Flathead will not start.

    I double checked distributor adjustments again. I adjusted TDC perfectly & pulled the timing cover. The marks on cam gear & crank gear are perfect. I am reaching out for more info on my Valve Clearance Indexer I am using. Tomorrow I will go back through the valve adjustments until I know it...
  2. MasonicMat

    1950 Ford Tudor 8BA Flathead will not start.

    Thanks for all the tips. I will update with findings & results tomorrow.
  3. MasonicMat

    1950 Ford Tudor 8BA Flathead will not start.

    Drolston, I am almost positive I have the cam gear perfect. I remember seeing the indicators aligned when I was timing it. The problem I was thinking is my adjustable lifters. I did .010" intake , .012" exhaust. Tomorrow I will test my spark KV & pull the timing cover. If it looks perfect...
  4. MasonicMat

    1950 Ford Tudor 8BA Flathead will not start.

    If I do the ignition spark test and come back with decent voltages am I still in the market for a new distributor? It should sound like it would fire right?
  5. MasonicMat

    1950 Ford Tudor 8BA Flathead will not start.

    I found a few videos on YouTube with people having around my compression ratings. Do you think I still have to low of compression? Does anyone know of a link to some offical information on the numbers?
  6. MasonicMat

    1950 Ford Tudor 8BA Flathead will not start.

    From what I have found #1 is passenger side front cylinder.
  7. MasonicMat

    1950 Ford Tudor 8BA Flathead will not start.

    I'm adding a picture so everyone can see what my setup is.
  8. MasonicMat

    1950 Ford Tudor 8BA Flathead will not start.

    Phil, I'm using 2 Stromberg 97's. I didn't mention it but I have already checked that they are delivering fuel after removing air cleaners. I also sprayed starting fluid directly into the carb. No go. I have adjusted the carbs a few different times based on the provided instructions.
  9. MasonicMat

    1950 Ford Tudor 8BA Flathead will not start.

    Welp, here I am. I have a 1950 Ford Flathead V8 that will not start. :( :confused: -Backstory: About a year ago bought the car ran great but had engine noise. Pulled engine & found main bearings & rod bearings were shot. Had engine machined Bored .60, line bored, holes for adjustable...
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