Papeenun41
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Should I go back to the reg points and condenser? I didn't know the pertronix would give me a problem. Will look into that issue, thank you guys for all the great advise. I've learned so much about my 41 in this site. I took it to a mechanic when it had the 6v pos ground and he told me that my problem was that the battery wires were reversed. I immediately took my car home and have been reading about it and working on it myself. I know I will get there one if this days. I will continue to read this post in order to become knowledgeable.
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I had just replaced the spark plugs. I just checked them and they have a lot if carbon (black dust) on them.
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My fan does come with a thermostat, but I could not find a whole big enough to connect it to, so I just connected it to the starting switch. I'm thinking on buying a new radiator. Too bad I just paid $100 to get my original one cleaned. I'm confused because the car was not heating up before I took it to get cleaned.
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The fan is flush with the radiator. The distributor cap is checking ok. The heat raiser seems to be moving freely. Now the timing: I sat it right on the white mark they the crank shaft has. It was way advanced at first. I had to loosen the second distributor adjustment screw to set it to timing. The light was jumping all over place so I set it as best as I could. My repair manual sais right on TDC. I will try the timing again tomorrow. Any tips on timing?
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My original gauge was not working. I installed a generic one and plugged it in the same place my original one was. I've noticed that the engine compartment is hotter than it used to. I'm having problems setting the time. I borrowed a timing gun from a friend and set it at TDC. (I used the hose trick which I learned on this forum). It runs better, but it's my first time setting a cars timing, still have a little back fire. Checked the wires with my manual and they seem to be placed correctly. Idle mix is at 1 3/4. Will be performing this new tips. I'll advise.
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I removed the plug by thedistributor only there was gunk when i removed thst one. i did not touch the water distribution tube.
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My fan is a pusher and it's rated at 2500rpm. It's not on a thermostat. I left it on with the ignition. Thank you for the advise in the fluid bleeding. Did not know that. Is the 190+ temp normal then? How about the back firing? Thank you.
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I converted my 41 Plymouth Deluxe to 12v. I purchased a rebuilt carb, Pertronix points and coil, sent the radiator to get cleaned, added an electric fan, flushed the coolant from the system, and my temperature gets to 190+. It iddles rough back fires and bleeds water from the radiator once it heats up and I turned it off. I tried setting the timing and it doesn't back fire as much, but still has all the symptoms I mentioned. The car was not heating up before the convertion, but it was not starting after heating to normal temp. Can someone please assist? It will be very much appreciated it. Thank you.
