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    non-stock contact points 68-11A

    Can someone shed light on the contact point set up that is attached? I have seen same for 40A. What is the advantage of this setup? Cllif
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    distributor gaskets

    The distributor diagrams from Ford does not show a gasket under the Vacuum adjusting nut nor a washer in front of the rotor. There is no part number for either. Thus, is this just an improvement on Henry's design?
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    A bubba distributor issue?

    The distributor diagrams from Ford does not show a gasket under the Vacuum adjusting nut nor a washer in front of the rotor. There is no part number for either. Thus is this just an improvement on Henry's design?
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    mechanic in Washington D.C. metro area

    Barry, The Northern VA Regional Group has experts on the '32. We can be of assistance. Contact me at cliffgreen@cox,net
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    V8 tech tip booklet

    TECH TIPS from the pages of the Northern Virginia RG EFV8CA. 30 pages of information valuable to the V8'er. Endorsed by the Editor of the V8 TIMES. Don't reinvent the wheel - rely on others experiences. $14 post paid, with $2 going to the EFV8 Foundation. Check to NVRG - Cliff Green, 6214...
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    Hearing your favorite ignition on the radio

    Your radio requires condensers on the coil post, voltage regulator, oil pressure sender, parking brake and gas tank sender to ground. These can be found on Ebay. Location and capacitance size are in the Ford radio installation guide that is reproduced. There were after market condensers that...
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    let's give Ol' Ron a "get well soon."

    Ron, Get back on the road again. Enjoy all your posts! Cliff Green Virginia
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    5 quarts of oil or 4? Evidence

    if you look at the other specifications they are US measures, MPH, ins, lbs, sq ft., etc - nothing metric. However, the fuel capacity is 12 gal and if that is Imperial that would convert to 15 gal US the size of a '41 tank! So, you might be right - converting 4 imperial quarts to US quarts. I...
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    5 quarts of oil or 4? Evidence

    All Ford manuals indicate the the oil capacity is 5 quarts. The attached is a data sheet from a Canadian manual that specifies 4 quarts! I compromise and put in 4 1/2!
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    vacuum brake authority

    So, Bruce, the Vac brake is only effective below 1900 because full centrifugal advance is already in. At rmps higher that 1900 for 78 and 1200 for the 11A the brake does nothing. correct?
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    vacuum brake authority

    Thank you, I understand the why. What I don't understand is at say, 1900 rpm ,the centrifugal force has the weights all the way out on the cam, fully advanced. Now the vac is decreased with more load. What effect does the brake have when it is already fully advanced? Once at cruise do the...
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    vacuum brake authority

    According to the specs the mechanical advance is completed at 1900 rpm and 16 degrees advance for the 78 (37-40) - 1200 rpm with 22 degrees for the 11A (41-48) (Ref:Canadian service manual, page 45.) I notice the difference in the ramps or slots that the bearings of the weights ride in to...
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    Calculating CR by Compression testing

    JWL, 140/1.3-14.7/14.7=6.32 x.05 =.31+6.32=6.63 which is less than the stock 6.75 CR Have I done this right? I highly recommend your book to all the Flathead people - lot'sa facts!! Cliff
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    Calculating CR by Compression testing

    I run a 59AB that I bought with low mileage. It has .060 pistons. I read 140# at cranking speed with WOT. How can I calculate the compression ratio?
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    cosmolene removal

    Troops, What is the best way to remove cosmolene? I have NOS distributor parts that need clean lup! Thanks
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    dist vacuum retard test

    Ken, Do you have a parts list to email? I would like one, please
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    68/78/11A distributor weights

    Thanks. I see that Joblot has the 11A weights, but what is the source for the plate?
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    68/78/11A distributor weights

    The 68/78/11A all accept the 78/81A coil and have the same bolt pattern . It looks like all the parts are interchangeable - Are the 68/78 advance curves different? I notice in the "Green Book" the the 68 wights are replaced by the 11A. There is no mention of the 78. Can you mix and match...
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    40 Ford Spark retard

    JWL Please email me the info on the book 01A79
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