Back about 30-something years ago I did a similar system using a flyback transformer from an old CRT TV. I think it ran somewhere around 40 Khz. If ran for more than a few seconds continuously it would start melting the ground tab off the spark plugs.
For the context of the experiment. I was in first-year tech trades college and got to be friends with some of the guys in the auto tech classes and at some point, a discussion about how to keep a spark plug lit through the whole power stroke could be done. I came up with a circuit that used the points as the timing reference to turn the high-frequency oscillator circuit on and off as needed. By adjusting the dwell (open time of the points) the duration of degrees of crankshaft rotation during the power stroke it stayed on could be controlled. It was sort of crude but we found that it did improve how engines ran, especially two strokes that tend to have a naturally rough sputtery idle. I eventually made a more permanent prototype that I put in my 1952 International L110 pickup (the first vehicle I bought and paid for myself) and the box is still in it today!
Jeff way to go on saving history! You should get with Merlin Johnson from Merlin's Old School Garage. He could help on such a project. In fact he is making a mini semi from a 33 dodge
If your frame rails are straight and same width, you can just drill new mounting holes and scoot the rear axle and suspension forward. Then you can lop off the excess sticking back. It will definitely handle better as a wrecker with a shorter wheelbase.
@@jeffs_garage Yes in Thailand, they race and modify four-cylinder Nissan diesels . They absolutely rip you wouldn’t believe the footage that I’ve watched on RU-vid.
Yes it was quite the hill! Car ram great the whole way, I was a little worried about that six pack of Holley carburetors getting to rich with that much altitude change though!
Hello Jeff - Definitely God’s country! Beautiful scenery, and photographs. It looks very peaceful up there. I have never been north or Oregon. That was a huge undertaking and I enjoyed the video because it was like I was going with you. I completely understand your comment about the gentleman wanting to continue to chat when you should have been sleeping. Many times I have been in a similar position. We love the stories but time gets crunched and it’s difficult being so far from home on a time and work schedule to get back home. The truck looks amazing and I hope to visit you and ride in it someday if you end up building it into a runner. Thanks for taking the time to produce this cool video. Your friend Rob
