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4ford

07-04-2012 @ 4:14 PM

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Got the Malory dizzy in the car and drove it now for a week. The plugs look like new. Well allmost.

opened the plugs to .35. So yes supper the old dizzy must have been the issue. Hopefully there won't be any issues with the dis.

Thanks all you guys for your input
Mike

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06-23-2012 @ 7:22 PM

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I hate be skeptical, but we have had problems with Mallory conversions on old Fords. If switching fixed your problem, it should be obvious that either the stock distributor or coil was at fault. The stock Ford distributor, when properly set up, is as " bulletproof"' or better, than any modern point type unit.

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06-22-2012 @ 7:27 AM

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Here is a way to find TDC. Once you find it, use a degree wheel to mark the 4 degrees before TDC,

http://www.wikihow.com/Find-Your-Engine%27s-Top-Dead-Center-%28TDC%29

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06-21-2012 @ 5:46 AM

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Thanks super.
I changed out the distributor and put in a Mallory and what a differance that made . Now I will run it for a while. Because of the hotter spark it may burn off the oil on the plugs if not I will change the the ones you suggest. Now I need to establish a timming mark any Idias? It's hard to see piston come up to TDC.

Thanks everyone for your help on this problem
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06-20-2012 @ 2:49 PM

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I've used the long nose plug for many years with no problems. The H-10 plugs don't extend far enough to burn off oil in tired engines. That has been a problem for many years. Some believe Champion plugs are inferior, but that is all we use.

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06-20-2012 @ 11:19 AM

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Super,
the plug will not hit anything becuse of being longer? is it a hotter plug. looking at the plugs a bit closer it looks like oil on it so i think the motor is a bit worn but maybe i will try the plugs you think and see if it helps i bit
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06-20-2012 @ 9:55 AM

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That is why I switched to the Champion RJ14YC plugs. They have a long nose that doesn't foul like the H-10's. They are sold as sets called "63".

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06-20-2012 @ 8:00 AM

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If you have a 1/2" spark at idle, your plug for #1 cylinder is bad. The Champion H10C plugs can look good, but some of them will not perform in the engine.

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06-18-2012 @ 8:12 PM

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If the wires are old, they can lose energy through very small cracks in the insulation inside the metal plug wire conduits where it can't be seen. The old method of testing is to spray water on the conduits and listen for errant sparks, or to do this in a darkened area where the spark can often be seen. If the other seven plugs are not flooding, the distributor is working, but the spark is lost, or weakened on the way to the plug. If this doesn't find it, check that side of the distributor cap for cracks or burned plug wire sockets.

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06-18-2012 @ 5:30 PM

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Wire wires. Is what's in there did look at coil and it € out at 3.7 changed to one that € at 1.7. No diferance it's driving me crazy .. The wires look ok and € out ok

Mike

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