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    Backfire

    I have a new French flathead with an 8ba front and 59ab bell housing converted to 12 bolts with a new vacuum distributor and new carb. It runs good at idle but backfires through carb on accleleration. Timing with vacuum attached is about 2 degrees. I have replaced the power valve but no change...
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    french flathead

    To answer your question busmania, yes it is a complete engine. looks to be in good condition. I wish it did not have a 24 volt starter, that is why I have not done a compression test yet. I really like that it has a 8ba front and a 59a rear. should fit nicely in my 37 phaeton--if I ever get to...
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    french flathead

    I will post a reply if I can ever figure out how to do that.
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    french flathead

    I assume by dizzy you mean distributor?
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    french flathead

    thank you for that information
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    french flathead

    I got the nos engine today. It looks good. I have not run a compression test yet. The problem is it has a 24 volt starter. Not sure if a standard starter will fit. Anyone had experience with that? I guess the distributor will work with 12 volt neg ground?
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    french flathead

    Thank you for that information. It helps a lot.
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    french flathead

    thanks guys. I am thinking about buying one of the nos engines, I hope it is not wasted money. I like that it apparently has an 8ba front configuration. I am going to put it in a 37 Phaeton.
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    french flathead

    There is some french flathead engines (nos) for sale on eBay. has anyone had any experience with this nos engine? I would hate to buy it and then have to spend money to rebuild it.
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    32-40 truck

    Looking for a 32 to 40 project truck.
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    Engine rust

    Thanks. I will try them until I find one that works.
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    Engine rust

    Coating of what? Also, even after draining the engine, there is still a little left in the lower part of the block. I was wondering if there is an additive to add that would coat ?
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    Engine rust

    I have tried both ways. Does not seem to matter.
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    Engine rust

    On 2 of my A’s the rust inside the engine is so bad that even after flushing out, the water soon turns to a thick rust color. Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?
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    phaeton top

    thanks anyway.
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    phaeton top

    it is a 1930 standard 4 door. I have tried tweaking with some heavy duty wrenches, but the second to last bow still twist when I try to force it into the down position, plus it still hits the side of the body. Do I understand you make them?
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    phaeton top

    I talked to the person and would not consider it. Also said the bows had been in inventory for 30 years. They look new.
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    phaeton top

    I bought the top bows recently from a place in California. with the bows extended, they sort of fit, just looked a little off. but, when I try to put them in the down position, things go really wrong. They get in such a bind that they will do not fully collapse, actually twist the metal part of...
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    Rear window

    Looking for a rear window frame for a 30/31 phaeton
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    phaeton top

    Ok. Thanks. I will wait a little longer.
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