1. The 1940 Ford Book says that the 5 rib H-10 spark plugs are acceptable if the bases are blackened. Is this still correct? I am going to try to find a set of original plugs but I know this will be very difficult.
2. Where is the best source for a high quality Ford script battery?
Thanks.
Bob Scales
Bristol, TN
The five rib plugs are incorrect regardless of whether or not the bases have been blackened. There is a standard deduction of one point per incorrect plug.
And, you are correct in that the authentic plugs are difficult to locate. Still, they can be found. Recently I had acquired two sets (nos)... they're "out there" if ya look real hard
As far as I am aware, all of the Ford script batteries comes initially from one place. That being a place in Youngstown, Ohio. Personally, I don't care for their service and especially the attitude of the gal that answers the phone. Out of perhaps the last eight batteries I'd purchased from them, only one was exactly as ordered. Yes, they always "make it right" but that is always a pain in the butt.
I prefer to buy the identical battery from Tom at :http://www.restorationbattery.com/2hf.html
or: 513-574-4481.
Tom is always quite pleasant to deal with. His prices are very competitive. And, I have always got what I had ordered the first time
Hope this helps.
What show(s) are you planning on attending?
Kind regards,
Mike "Kube" Kubarth
We plan to take the car to the Concord, NC show in June. This is our first Early Ford V8 show, although our Model A and Model T have been shown in AACA shows.
Bob
If I can be of any help with your project, please do not hesitate to call or email me.
I'll send you a private message in a moment.
Mike