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Catfish Jones

02-05-2023 @ 4:35 PM

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Good evening. Just joined EFV-8.
I have an all original 1938 Ford Deluxe Fordor, with the 85 HP V8, that I just purchased. When braking to come to a stop, the engine dies every time and is difficult to restart. Engine turns over fine. I have had to wait up to five minutes before it will restart. When it does restart, it runs and idles fine. Any help would be appreciated.

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02-05-2023 @ 4:50 PM

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As it will restart after only 5 minutes, I'd say ignition is OK, and look at fuel delivery. It may be as simple as carburetor adjustment, which is a good place to start. Where are you located, and have you joined a local club or only the National?

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02-05-2023 @ 4:59 PM

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I am located in north Louisiana. The only thing I have joined is the EFV-8 club. I’m not aware of any clubs in my area.
Some times the engine will restart immediately after it turns over several times. Could it be the float level setting? Had that problem on a Model A once.

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02-05-2023 @ 10:43 PM

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If you are in the national EFV-8 Club and have the roster, look in it for the name of someone in the same zip code as you. You will find that most of the people in the club are very helpful.

Yes, your problem with the car stalling could be caused by the float level being incorrect. Other items that could cause the condition are: loose wire in primary ignition circuit, idle speed screw incorrectly set allowing too slow of an idle speed and/or idle mixture screws turned in too far allowing idle to be too lean to run.

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02-06-2023 @ 4:51 AM

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Thanks for all the good feedback. I just joined the club yesterday. Where do I find the national roster?

The idle speed seems to be correct. It only stalls when braking, even at fairly low speeds. If I shift into neutral, brake with my left foot and feather the gas with my right, it doesn’t stall.

Are there any publications or websites detailing how to rebuild and properly setup these carburetors?

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02-06-2023 @ 5:59 AM

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Catfish Jones

02-06-2023 @ 7:03 AM

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Thanks very much!

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02-06-2023 @ 7:44 AM

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Suggest you look at the fuel system also. Check the float level in the carburetor, fuel pump pressure and may want to change the flex fuel line going into the fuel pump from the steel line from the gas tank

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02-06-2023 @ 1:01 PM

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Thanks to all for the valuable input.

I'm going to look to see which carburetor I have this evening.
Does anyone know of a publication or website that details how to rebuild these carburetors?

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02-06-2023 @ 3:05 PM

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This is a longshot, maybe when you apply the brakes something is shorting out the primary ignition circuit causing a loss of spark.

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