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Impressive stats Lawrie. Demonstrates if need be that these engines are fine and so reliable :) Long live the flathead

Hi Lawrie. Glad you made it to destination. Was great to read your adventure:) I guess this the base of the mast of a wind fan ;)

Hi Lawrie, Enjoy the trip and the V8 ! Max

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Apologies to OP. this fact escaped me. My statement about resistor was related to earlier models.

you need a resistor if you keep the stock ignition whatever type of coil. If you go for an electronic ignition that's a different setup...

Hi. To rule out the fuel pump you can install a temporary fuel line direct to carb with gasoline coming out of a portable tank. Gravity will provide enough pressure. If engine runs fine then you may have a problem with fuel pump (leak or weak diaphragm). This can happen on a "new" (but crap) pump...

I have a 1933 stock 221ci in my car and I run with the setup you intend to build (diver's helmet, coil conversion kit). As far as canister coil is concerned I run on a BERU ZS 105. They seem however difficult to find and the BERU replacement item (ZS564) is not providing good results. I have...

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The Fordbarn community has lost a monumental asset. Thoughts and prayers to his family. RIP Dave

We will miss him a lot. RIP

Hi Lawrie. Your story is interesting and amazing ! I wish I could drive my 33 on empty roads and also enjoy the scenery... Enjoy and drive safe. Max

Hi Glenn. I am sure one of those who often use the techno-source and I can only praise the huge amount of work that went into it. I should have testified earlier :) Take care. Max

Always enjoyed reading Ol'Ron's posts even with the typos !and learned a lot from him RIP Max from France

Hi Deuce Lover, Thanks for sharing this info. It looks very good from the pics you shared. Was it only a chroming job or actually sourcing a new grill and then chroming it ? I'd be interested in more detailed info (PM or here) as I may need one for 1933. Thanks in advance. Max

Hi David, Trevor With your additional comments I can surely conclude that I have an Australian body. Attached pic of the car that shows dual rear brake rods ;)

Got it ! Thanks for sharing your knowledge ;)

Hi Deuce Lover. Seen it too. Very few details on the ad. How do you conclude on UK origin and not Australian ?

I agree with you rockfla but after careful inspection I could not find any number on the cowl...

Trevor, Are there any other things that were specific to Australian phaetons that I could check up on my car apart from floor boards ?