| carcrazy | -- 03-23-2019 @ 5:27 PM |
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Does anyone know of a good mechanic capable of and hopefully enthusiastic about working on a 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe with Flathead V-8? We live on the Monterey Peninsula and the local mechanics are reluctant to work on the distributor. The car currently is not running due to an ignition problem believed to be within the distributor. Any and all advice of a good Flathead mechanic within 100 miles of Monterey, CA would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help you provide.
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| 4dFordSC | -- 03-23-2019 @ 7:13 PM |
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If you think the problem lies in the distributor, you might consider sending it to a good rebuilder, such as Jim Lindler: http://www.bubbasignition.com/home.html
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| MG | -- 03-23-2019 @ 7:21 PM |
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If you're a member of the EFV8 Club you should have a club roster of members. In it I'm sure you will find many people nearby who can help you with your '46... Contact: The Atascadero (RG# 135) - Of the EFv8 Club of America PO Box 1911 Atascadero, CA 93423 Contact: Brent Turner PH: (805) 238-7505 This message was edited by MG on 3-23-19 @ 7:26 PM
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| Drbrown | -- 03-24-2019 @ 9:05 PM |
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I have a '47 Coupe with its stock 59AB engine retro-fitted with the earlier Ford 2-bolt crab distributor. You've been on this Forum longer than me and probably know these distributors have dual points, are durable, not necessarily complicated, and as they say can "always get you home" .... compared to the modern electronic distributors that can leave you stranded at the road side. Too bad today's mechanic's are dependent on diagnostic computers and don't know how to work on them. Some don't like to bend over to get at the distributor. Good quality parts for the ignition and fuel systems are available if you search the various Forums and ask around. 4drFordSC offers good advice. Bubbas' is a well-known and respected restorer/rebuilder of distributors and ignition systems whether they are stock points distributors or electronic conversions. Another talented and experienced fellow is "Charlie NY" over on the Ford Barn site. Charlie also rebuilds carbs and pumps. I have had both work on my equipment several times and always obtained excellent results. Both are well-known and stand behind their work. You do need to send your equipment to them but the results are well worth the time. This message was edited by Drbrown on 3-24-19 @ 9:19 PM
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