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    SALUTE

    Thank you
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    SALUTE

    Guys after a successful compete engine, hydraulic and 12 volt conversion on this 1948 Ford 8N i sit here very proud of myself. Starting this overhaul in September of 2020 I could not even tell you what a cam or crankshaft was let alone what it looked like!!! But I and many others could not have...
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    Hydraulic and electrical issues

    Thank you Bruce those tips have proved helpful over the past few months
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    Hydraulic and electrical issues

    Bruce the pump has all new everything other then the base. New pump valve chambers,valve guides intake and outlet valves, and springs within the chambers, cam blocks, yoke pistons, PTO shaft brass bushing as well as intake and exhaust control valves and spring, pressure relief valve as well...
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    Hydraulic and electrical issues

    I have a 1948 Ford 8N front mount dist with ELI and Sherman Step up. Totally rebuilt engine and entire hydraulic system has been rebuilt as well. All new hydraulic pump mechanisms, top lift has new piston( jubilee style), cylinder ram, ram arm pin and gasket. ( Did not replace draft control...
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    I need direction

    I have a 1948 Ford 8N ,I have a petronix ELI installed, front mount distributor. 12 volt coil measuring 2.3 ohms. I am following JMOR diagram I was provided but wanted to check if I need the OEM ballast resistor with ELI and 12 volt coil Yes just the original brown resistor with the terminal...
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    Need direction

    JMOR I have a petronix ELI installed on my 48 8n front mount distributor. 12 volt coil measuring 2.3 ohms. I am following your diagram you provided me but wanted to check if I need OEM ballast resistor with ELI and 12 volt coil sir? Thank you
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    Need direction

    The 1948 8n is running and starting up. Dem thank you for our advice on squinting oil from the oil gauge line. I put in 2 quarts and the dip stick was reading high doni assumed lines were full and it took anmonet for the oil pump to catch prime. So 25 to 29 lbs of OP while running. I also...
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    Need direction

    Right on gentleman. I'm going start with acquiring good oil pressure then use all this knowledge and advice to get this 48 back to work. Appreciate it.
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    Need direction

    Den, I found TDC on #1 cylinder after doing the valve and all that. On compression stroke #1 both intake and exhaust were closed and since lapping i ensured with no- go feeler gauge as well acknowledging intake and exhaust valves in proper movements.. then installed distributer. Also one...
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    Need direction

    Yes sir I know the dist goes only one way.I was being polite. The flanges will not mate 180 off like you said I unless something is seriously wrong. It is either flush with the face of the motor or not especially with new cam gear. Den of course. Please go ahead.
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    Need direction

    Nevermind sir. I understand and apologize for the confusion. Thank you again for your help guys. Stevie, Thank you I will check the distributor tangs again. Also if these steps prove unsuccessful I will pop timing cover and inspect timing mark orientation and gears.
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    Need direction

    I understand. Thank you JOMR Alternator to Ballast is from BAT terminal or like with mine the 1 terminal pigtailed wire ran? Gauge wire specifications on this diagram please kind sir then I will be on my way.
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    Need direction

    Perfect. I appreciate the both of you this morning for your time and passing down the knowledge. I'll swap out the wires, prime through the oil tube,double check order with new wire install. Dem, just crank it over with spark when anticipating oil pressure? Or just turn it over? JMOR...
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    Need direction

    Den I purchased original type wires from 47 with copper boots and rather durable protective coating in my opion. Solid core I believe sir. These are them.
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