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Have sbc 400 engine in a 1954 car. Car starts fine when first start will run for appox 10 min then dies, Let set for about 2 min will restart and run for about 3 min then dies.
Alternator shows 15...

Would a ceramic reducer like the 55 and 56 Chevy had in the wire going to the distributor work to reduce the voltage to 12 volts going to the H E I distributor or it reduce the voltage too much?

Is 15v too high a charge rate for a sbc H E I.
Mine is charging at a firm 15v. I know that it requires 12v at the distributor for the car to start and run. The car has a Speedway alternator with...

100% The President should be the leader of the nation not of the Republican or Democratic party. That's what he was elected for. Term limits for all elected positions, limited to two terms.
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Late to respond to post have had major medical issues in past couple of months now much better. Thanks to all who responded. On closer inspection found 2 problems with car. The harmonic balancer was...

Saw a post about installing a Jeep tie rod end to make a Uni-steer have a smaller turn radius here several months ago but I cant find it now. Does any know of a part number or a year model Jeep the...

Help I have a problem.
Small block Chevy bored to 355. I don't know what brand pistons. The most vacumn I can pull from the cam is about 8-10 in. I don't know what brand cam or any specs. With...

When we were going for our degree at college did our Professors make you feel you had just quit wearing diapers and had not yet learned how to blow your nose? We all have a starting place on our...

Welcome aboard Capecreations you have found the best auto forum on the internet. One question how in the H--- do you keep your shop warm in the winter months? I was stationed on the Cape for 2 years...

Jack
Another happy report on the under dash a/c unit. The one in my 3window is a actual unit from a 66 Mustang. I changed the exp valve and flushed the unit and converted it to 134 and as Shine said...

WELCOME TO TEXAS!! UNCLE BOB Yes it will be a big change from the snow and rain in Washington but you are going to a beautiful part of Texas(all of Texas is beautiful) and a great group of rodders....

How many miles per gal ???

Doug
Try David Strom Hot Rods in Dickinson Tx also in Dickinson Randy Potter at his shop on FM517 East at the railroad tracks just east of hwy 3. Sorry dont have phone numbers but both guys have...

Don
A sad loss for you. Sympathy and prayers from your Internet hod rod family.
Jim M

Brake extremely hard to press down Has 4 wheel power disc sbc no cam good vac in 37 Ford coupe with 20 on rear and 18 on front does not pull or shudder when stopping just a very hard pedal that will...

How do you set timing useing vacuum guage?

Advance time to draw highest vacuum---then retard until vacuum drops by what amount or percent?

Also set air mixture the same way---adjust mixture...

What are the cost factors? The Zip vs the Ross unit.

I always if you cant drive it you dont need it. But I got to tell you this one is too nice to put on the street

I had a tach go bad and would not let the car start. Disconnect the tach wire out of the dizzy and see if that helps

It does sound like a pressure problem. Your motor for the top should have a resovoir attached to the pump or the motor it self. Check for a filler hole to put fluid into that assembly. The fluid...

Who did you find to give her the make-over