Having a 8BA machined and rebuilt with all new internals. Your videos are a great source of information! From the 94 rebuilds to ignition setup and troubleshooting. Haven’t got my engine back yet, but gathering the information from your site. Great job!
I see you have a DVOM. Learning to conduct voltage drops would save you a lot of time. You could have zeroed in on the bad ground in a very short time (a minute or less) and also verified that the solenoid and starter connection was good. I also wonder why you didn't check for spark at the plugs/coil secondary before replacing the distributor.
If you watch my actual Crank No Start video I did I go over every single step, this was just an impromptu video, I’m going to rebuild the carburetor and it should fire right back up with my backup distributor
Got my shit together. Using your other "no crank no start" video I determined the problem was in the old helmet style distributer. New Stromberg E-Fire distributer, plug wires and coil installed. Fired right up. Now have to wait for the snow to go and the salt to be washed off the roads. Hoping for a road test in April
“Okay, that sounds terrible.” lol. I thought the same thing. Mine doesn’t sound that bad, but I’m trying to figure out why my 39 isn’t turning over. Changed the resistor so far, but I have very little knowledge with cars :/
@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop I bought 1932-41 Ford Flathead 3 Bolt Electronic Distributor by Speedway Motors. But the instructions are vague for an amateur owner.
It means that the ground strap is connected to the positive terminal - "+" - rather than the negative terminal. Most pre 56 cars were Positive ground. GM being the big exception.
Gonna use this info tomorrow. My grandfather just picked up a nice 35 sedan amd it was running good, then nothing. It has spark, but the cranking speed is very slow. And its also positive to ground i believe. Going to have to go through it all to get it back up and running for the drive in in a few weeks. Also, i grew up in waverly. I miss that place. My dad used to give us wooden nickles to get an ice cream at the drug store. Awesome content. Im learning alot.
Good grief. Check for spark first. Put some gas in carb and crank.
Some of us are thorough for our customers
put the original distributer with points back on it
I love all your videos Zack! You have the best videos for early Ford V8 flatheads I know of on TH-cam! Please keep up the good work!
Thank you Wayne I appreciate it!
also send the coil to skip Haney you will be good to go
Having a 8BA machined and rebuilt with all new internals. Your videos are a great source of information! From the 94 rebuilds to ignition setup and troubleshooting. Haven’t got my engine back yet, but gathering the information from your site. Great job!
Thank you Kirk! I am glad I can be some help!
I see you have a DVOM. Learning to conduct voltage drops would save you a lot of time. You could have zeroed in on the bad ground in a very short time (a minute or less) and also verified that the solenoid and starter connection was good. I also wonder why you didn't check for spark at the plugs/coil secondary before replacing the distributor.
If you watch my actual Crank No Start video I did I go over every single step, this was just an impromptu video, I’m going to rebuild the carburetor and it should fire right back up with my backup distributor
Got my shit together. Using your other "no crank no start" video I determined the problem was in the old helmet style distributer. New Stromberg E-Fire distributer, plug wires and coil installed. Fired right up. Now have to wait for the snow to go and the salt to be washed off the roads. Hoping for a road test in April
Awesome! I’m glad you got yours running!
Where’s your fender cover?
I have a NO CRANK NO START ISSUE PLEASE HELP
Need more diagnosis, how is it going
“Okay, that sounds terrible.” lol. I thought the same thing. Mine doesn’t sound that bad, but I’m trying to figure out why my 39 isn’t turning over. Changed the resistor so far, but I have very little knowledge with cars :/
Wish you lived closer. Have a 53 f100 with an 8ba that needs some upgrades.
Can you please do a video on switching from 6V over to 12V? I just bought a 1949 F1 flathead I need all the help i can get thanks!
Great troubleshooting process, Zach!
Thank you I appreciate it
Please make a video step by step converting to electronic distributor ignition.
Sure, I’ll make it today and I’ll post it on Friday
@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop I bought 1932-41 Ford Flathead 3 Bolt Electronic Distributor
by Speedway Motors. But the instructions are vague for an amateur owner.
Great video hope you do a follow up to getting the 40 running.
Great tips, very helpful video!
Thank you I appreciate it!
Feel good vid right here
Thanks Eric
Hi Zak. Good video to watch to learn from. When you say positive ground. Is that exactly what you mean on these old fords? Im Newbie to the game lol
It means that the ground strap is connected to the positive terminal - "+" - rather than the negative terminal. Most pre 56 cars were Positive ground. GM being the big exception.
Good video. Solid core plug wires? Pertronix doesn't like them.
Yes sir! Thank you for watching!
Gonna use this info tomorrow. My grandfather just picked up a nice 35 sedan amd it was running good, then nothing. It has spark, but the cranking speed is very slow. And its also positive to ground i believe. Going to have to go through it all to get it back up and running for the drive in in a few weeks. Also, i grew up in waverly. I miss that place. My dad used to give us wooden nickles to get an ice cream at the drug store. Awesome content. Im learning alot.
Could be several things you don't mention. Old engines with low compression are very tough to start.
Getting a 1954 mercury monterey . Im glad your around gonna need some help …. Great job man keep them coming
6 volt?
Yes sir this one is 6 volt positive ground
Is that a 46 merc coupe ne to the one your working on
Great video, I learned some things.
Nice car 2 work on..⛽
Definitely! I can’t wait to drive it and give it the shakedown test!