| n8iws | -- 06-02-2022 @ 8:38 AM |
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Hello all, I have a 46 Ford 2 door sedan that the previous owner has it set as 6v negative. My gauges don't work, would changing it back to 6v positive get the gauges back. He also has a 6v electric fuel pump on it, if I switched the connections on this, will it run with 6v positive connection? I know I will have to polarize the generator, check the connections at the coil. Thanks for the time to read this. My first 6v positive car.
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| ford38v8 | -- 06-02-2022 @ 10:28 AM |
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Switching to 6v positive ground back should correct the gauges issue. The fuel pump may be the reason it was changed to begin with, so play it by ear on that. Alan
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| trjford8 | -- 06-03-2022 @ 6:51 AM |
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The pump will work with 6 volt positive ground. Just reverse the wires.
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| n8iws | -- 06-03-2022 @ 8:26 AM |
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Thanks for the info fellers. I have to pull off the original fuel pump and rebuild it, currently bypassed. I'll keep the electric pump in line as a back up.
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| sarahcecelia | -- 06-03-2022 @ 3:51 PM |
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Be sure to keep it on at all times when the ignition is on!- if you don't it WILL BLOCK the fuel flow!! This message was edited by sarahcecelia on 6-3-22 @ 3:53 PM
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| 51504bat | -- 06-03-2022 @ 4:45 PM |
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Be sure to keep it on at all times when the ignition is on!- if you don't it WILL BLOCK the fuel flow!! ??? I have a stock mechanical pump on the 8ba in my '39 p/u. I also have an electric pump installed in front of the gas tank controlled by a toggle switch under the dash. The electric pump is switched off at all times except to briefly prime the carb after the truck sits for a while. As soon as the carb is primed I switch the electric pump off. I have never had any issues of the fuel flow being blocked with the pump switched off. ______________ No signature
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| 1931 Flamingo | -- 06-04-2022 @ 5:45 AM |
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X2 Paul in CT
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| trjford8 | -- 06-04-2022 @ 6:58 AM |
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X3 on the pump. The stock pump will pull fuel through the electric pump when the electric is off.
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| n8iws | -- 06-05-2022 @ 9:45 AM |
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UPDATE !! Pulled the pump off and bench rebuild. I hadn't done one in over 40 years. Only issue was with my arthritic hands but got it done. Primed with the electric pump then shut if off, pulled fuel on it's own. Now to tidy up the area but my injured back is setting the pace for that. Goal is to be ready for Motor Muster.
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| n8iws | -- 06-20-2022 @ 6:29 AM |
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Well, it was a successful run to Motor Muster and back with a few hiccups on the trip home. Stale fuel in the tank caused some rough running while driving. On the way home, brakes got funny and I'm suspecting the brake hoses are to blame. Sometimes sticking and the brake light stayed on. Wheels were very hot after I parked. So, time to pull the wheels and address this. Our Studebaker will resume the number 1 spot. Our 46 was well received at the show.
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| trjford8 | -- 06-20-2022 @ 6:53 AM |
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Sounds like you have the electrical and fuel issues solved. I would recommend that you replace all the brake hoses, wheel cylinders and the master cylinder. Make sure your steel lines are clean and not rusty inside.
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| TomO | -- 06-20-2022 @ 7:14 AM |
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Your brake problem sounds like the brake pedal free play is not sufficient. The pedal should move 1/4"-1/2" before the push rod contacts the master cylinder piston. Drive your car around the neighborhood to make sure that everything is functioning correctly. I thought all 6V Studebakers were Pos. ground. Tom
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| JayChicago | -- 06-20-2022 @ 8:52 AM |
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Brakes not retracting is a common problem if no pedal free-play. Master cylinder piston needs to be able to fully relax to expose the internal fluid return port. Adjustment for the free-play is on the push rod just ahead of the master cylinder.
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