Need help in getting 1950 V8 ford flathead runnung. Anyone honest good mechanic in SoCal that knows these motors.
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Hey DMV Guy, WELCOME to the VFF!!
Where you at in So Cal. I kinda know my way around the 8BA motor. I mean, I know how to make it spark.png "smile")
I used to race one.Last edited by DaWizard; 02-22-2018, 11:49 PM.You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command! -
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Hello Da Wizard, Yes it has spark. Using Optima Battery and Auto Lite 216 . Tested and both have spark. It Fires up and I have to hold down the gas peddle and after I take foot off pedal it would idle high. Now a friend loosened linkage and messed with idle and now it will not even stay at high idle it just dies.You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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The motor was peppered by Dode Martin who just passed away. It has mallory dual points, a hot cam and 6 volt system, slow turning starter, new coil.
It ran Great when my Dad was alive.Comment
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good day - have dual carbs now but only running on one (still pretty strong and driveable). would like to change manifold/carbs to perhaps simple double barrel or two barrel. anysuggestions. not a custom motor basically stock 1950 flatheadv8...09-13-2017, 03:58 PM -
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Howdy! I recently acquired a 1950 Ford F1 pickup. It was running when my dad drove it into the barn and left it several years ago. I am doing my best to get it back into running shape but having a few problems. Wondering if anyone is local to the Dallas area (Garland in particular) and could recommend someone experienced with the old trucks. Found one guy who said "sure, just leave me the...08-13-2019, 08:04 PM -
I have a set of vintage 1933/34 v8 spark plugs. I want to clean them and test them. The new plugs just do not have the same appearance. Strange but there are some really nice model A reproduction plugs that look great and work perfect but these are not for a v8, but only for a model A and Model B 4 cylinder ford engines. What is the best way to clean up these old plugs and test them?01-27-2018, 07:37 PM -
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I have a 1950 ford custom I am putting on the street with my father. it is super clean. All original, But needs pait and TLC.
. Anyone selling dress up part. Or who would like to pait it for us... $$$$
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Who sells the right size spark plug gaskets for the larger 1933 v8 spark plugs01-21-2018, 07:58 AM
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