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Damaged our distributor removing it from thr timing cover. Need housing or complete distributor for 51 ford flat head. thanks joe/Ralph

How is the distributor removed from the timing gear case on a 51 ford flat head? Secondly, since we are unable to turn the distributor housing, how is the ignition timing set. We cannot find a holddown clamp or set screw? Thanks for any help CONFUSED............Joe/Ralph

Thanks again Frank for the kit tip. A new pump is about $125.00. Joe/Ralph

Thanks Frank, that's what we thought .But, we wanted to run it by the experts first. Did you disassemble the pumps that were bad. Were the diaphrams cracked, if not, how was the fuel getting into the oil?

We're putting a 51 ford flat head together. We were thinking of Al heads and dual carbs for looks, leaving everything else stock. What do you think? Thanks for your input. Joe/Ralph

We thought we were ready to go to the upholstery shop!!!BUT, we discovered fuel in the oil. ALOT of fuel. We removed the fuel pump, both diaphrams seemed ok. Is there another way fuel can get into the oil besides a cracked diaphram? We're showing two inches above the full mark. We don't think the carburetor is leaking. It doesn't act like it's loading up. Frustrated...Joe /Ralph

Thanks a million for the info Rick. Joe/Ralph

We need help with a distributor part no. We want to order a rotor and cap for this part number, 1110819OF22, but we don't think this is a 1951 Cadillac distributor. It might be a 1949-50. appreciate any help with the application of this part no. Thanks Joe/Ralph

Thank you "jaxops" would you let your brother know that I've e-mailed him. He hasn't responded. He may have thought my e-mail was 'spam'. My e-mail ia nonisrm6@comcast.net. I enjoy a challenge but this is going beyond fun! Thanks again. Ralph / Joe

Need power window wiring diagram for a 51 cad coupe deville, showing layout connection points,wire gauge, color code and ect. Having problems suspect wiring, may have to rewire power windows. PROBLEM: If you try raising the window with both pump motor and cylinder operated at the same time, the window will not raise. however if you operate the motor first and while it's running then operate the cylinder, the window will raise! If anyone has had a similiar experience with this type of system we would appreciate any help. Joe

Can anyone tell us the upholstery colors of a BLACK 51 Cad. coupe de ville.We are at this point in our restore. Want to keep it original. Appreciate any help......Thanks Joe

Can anyone tell us the upholstery colors for a black 51 CADILLAC COUPE DE VILLE. We are at this point in our restore. Wouild like to keep things original. Appreciate any help. .......Joe

What year did FORD go to the 12v. system? Was it different for a car or Lt. truck?....Joe

Bob, when did FORD go to a 12v. system. Car or truck different?....Joe

Thanks JT, do you think the clip on ammeter will work? If not, what do recommend to measure the draw?....Joe

Mena, the bearings aren't tight. With the plugs removed you can turn the engine using a 10" ratchet handle. I'm not quite sure how to by-pass the solenoid main contacts and still operate the solenoid. Is there a risk of (1)damaging the threads on the heavy solenoid terminals (2) causing a heavy spark at the battery? The car is neg. grd....... Joe

Bob, the solenoid has been rebuilt and tested ok. Joe

what is the normal current draw for this starter motor at room temp.and under load. I was thinking of using a clip on cable ammeter to measure the draw, any thoughts. I'm thinking the starter motor might bench test OK but fail under load. Thrust clearance seems ok and no bearing slop.Need technical help. Joe

There was a typo the part number is 1107969EorF20. We installed new larger 6v. cables.When we installed the new optima battery, the car started ok. We let it run for awhile shut it off and tried to restart it. It acted like we had a low battery again! The starter motor has been rebuilt twice by the most reputable builder in the west. I've checked and cleaned the ground. Still perplexed. Thank you for any help. Joe

Thank you. 1107696 is the part number on our stater motor. can anyone suggest a solution to our problem. We are definitely perplexed. 69_granprix

can anyone tell me the delco-remy part number for a 6v. (331 cu.in) 1951 cadillac starter motor. We think we might have a 12v motor installed. The cranking problems we'er having points to a faulty battery but we've tried a number of different batteries including a 6v. optima with 950 cranking amps, with the same results, the engine does not seem to spin as fast as it should. I consider myself fairly sharp. but, this has me stumped. Any help would be really,really appreciated. thanks 69granprix