Thanks guys , I will work on today and let you all know how it turns out. Can't thank all for the great response. Being on this site gives me confidence that I'm not alone. John
John, if you do what the guys here are telling you, plus clean every connetion, including all grounds, to a bright shinny finish, I'm betting that Flathead engine will purr again like a kitten.
Good luck and keep on V-8ing!!
Hello all, cleaned and put on jump wires, car started on problem, great advice. Now have to find NOS repair kit for ignition. Again I thank you very much, john
Hi there, If you require a contact plate and a brush which are the parts which have the contacts in your ignition switch, then make sure you buy NOS (new old stock genuine ford ) parts and not reproduction. Try Michael Driskell, Third Gen Automotive. (615)293-9985. Great person to deal with. Regards, Kevin.
Thank you all for good advice. Couldn't believe it but the ignition was bad. As a result from this site I was given a vendor who had the NOS ignition replacement. Installed today, went for a good ride to get all bugs out with my best friend, Murphy, he's 8 going on 9 and is a handsome guy. Dachshund , he loves the ford. Thank you everyone for your patience. John