Flathead Ford 6-volt electrical systems
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The starter current draw on a Ford V-8 through 1948 is 550 amps (does not include V-8 60’s) . The starter cranks a stock flat head engine at 100 rpms. The 1949 - 1951 engines crank 130 rpm (without an automatic transmission) | The starter current draw on a Ford V-8 through 1948 is 550 amps (does not include V-8 60’s) . The starter cranks a stock flat head engine at 100 rpms. The 1949 - 1951 engines crank 130 rpm (without an automatic transmission) | ||
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== Generator- Does not Charge == | == Generator- Does not Charge == | ||
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The field wire MUST be disconnected from the regulator. MoPar and GM generators are not polarized in this manner due to their different design. | The field wire MUST be disconnected from the regulator. MoPar and GM generators are not polarized in this manner due to their different design. | ||
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== Dim Lights == | == Dim Lights == | ||
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If you’re running the stock 6 volt head light bulbs and they’re something in the neighborhood of 25 watts, replace them with some 50/32 bulbs. It does wonders for them. Bert’s Model A Center has these in stock. | If you’re running the stock 6 volt head light bulbs and they’re something in the neighborhood of 25 watts, replace them with some 50/32 bulbs. It does wonders for them. Bert’s Model A Center has these in stock. | ||
Sometimes you have a bulb that is not burned out, but refuses to work in the socket. Could be the contacts are worn down too much. Just drop a little solder on these and they’ 11 work like new. | Sometimes you have a bulb that is not burned out, but refuses to work in the socket. Could be the contacts are worn down too much. Just drop a little solder on these and they’ 11 work like new. | ||
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== Electrical Terminations == | == Electrical Terminations == | ||
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To adjust initial (static) advance, loosen the lock screw on the side of the distributor and move the advance screw/plate up or down. As viewed from the front of the engine, moving the advance screw & plate clockwise advances the timing. | To adjust initial (static) advance, loosen the lock screw on the side of the distributor and move the advance screw/plate up or down. As viewed from the front of the engine, moving the advance screw & plate clockwise advances the timing. | ||
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== SETTING STATIC TIMING on ‘42-’48 V-8 DISTRIBUTORS == | == SETTING STATIC TIMING on ‘42-’48 V-8 DISTRIBUTORS == | ||
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