Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-02-2026, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 5
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Alternator
Can anyone shed light on where I can purchase an alternator bracket kit for my 292 Y-block engine & what alternator to use.
Thank you for your time in advance
Oldgas:
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-18-2026, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,048
steady rest
Did Ford discontinue the front steady rest on the 1956 Ford Fairlane line-up late in the year of 1956?
If Ford did this can i assume the steady rest is not essential at a motor mount & would be...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-16-2026, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 808
Re: slinger
Thank you for the contact information & your time.
Cheers Oldgas
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-15-2026, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 808
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-12-2026, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 732
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-11-2026, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 808
slinger
Can you tell me how essential or important the oil slinger on the crankshaft I am understanding it keeps the oil away from the crank seal. Would I be correct in saying that? The slinger was missed on...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-30-2026, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 422
Re: Fuel
Thank you for sending the information on the sending unit.
Much appreciated.
Oldgas
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-29-2026, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 4
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Fuel
I have purchased a fuel sending unit from Dennis Carpenter for my 1956 Ford Sunliner
.Part No. .B6A-9275
Could anyone tell me the Ohm readings on full & on empty.
Carpenter also indicates that...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-05-2026, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 347
speedo gear
I have installed a T10 re-built from a 64 Ford Galaxy four speed transmission in my 56 Ford Sunliner and wondering what speedo gear will work?
Thank you in advance for any advise.
Old Gas.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-23-2025, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 699
Re: Lifters
Thank you Gentleman for the lifter information I will touch base with the contacts you supplied.
Cheers Oldgas
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-28-2025, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 699
Lifters
Looking for a good supplier for a set of 16 lifters for my 292 Y-Block
Thank you in advance.
Oldgas.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-09-2025, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,596
power steering pump
Looking for the torque specs on the large 1inch bolt which holds the oil reservoir canister to the power steering pump housing on my 1956 Ford Fairlane. I have looked in the 1956 manual but no luck....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-17-2025, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 23,155
Re: idler arm
Thank you Sir:
For your response to my question on the Torx spec's on the greaseable idler arm for my 1956 Ford Sunliner.
But would you have a picture of the greaseable washer's & spacers for...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-15-2025, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 23,155
idler arm
Looking for the Torx specs on a greaseable 1956 Ford Fairlane Convertible Idler arm.
Thank you for your time.
Oldgas
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-15-2025, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,454
Re: Drainage
I have solved were the drain plugs are locates & which one goes were.
Thank you for your time.
Oldgas
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-09-2025, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,454
Re: Drainage
I'm working on a 1956 Ford Sunliner.
Thank You.
oldgas
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-09-2025, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,454
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-06-2025, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,454
Drainage
I have installed new inner rear Quarter trunk drop-offs,
There is two rubber plugs to be installed in the drop-offs one is a vent & the other is a plug & the location to my understanding is at the...
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Forum: Late V8
01-22-2025, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,227
Garnish
Wanted the R/H A pillar interior garnish molding for a 1956 Ford Convertible also a 1955 Ford Conv or a 1955/56 Mercury Convertible mold will also work.
thank you for your time.
Old Gas ( Ron)
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-22-2025, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,078
Fuel
My 1956 Ford Convertible that has a fuel problem.
Is there information on a blocked fuel pick-up tube on how to repair?
Thank you for your time.
Old Gas
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-31-2024, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 0
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Garnish
Looking for interior dash/windshield garnish for a 1956 2DR/HT or Convertible
there is 8 pcs. Thank you for your time.
Oldgas:
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-06-2024, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,819
Re: seat springs
Thank you members for your comments & opinions on were i should look for the rear seat springs for my 56 Sunliner.
Cheers Oldgas
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-03-2024, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,819
seat springs
I am re- building my rear seat springs in my 1956 Sunliner Convertible & have a number of springs that are broken & I was wondering where to purchase new springs? Can you help?
Thank you for your...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-06-2024, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,637
Re: Inner fenders
I was asking if the 56 Merc Inner fender except 56 Ford fenders?
Thank you for your time.
Gasser
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Forum: Late V8
07-05-2024, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 574
Seal Kit
Can you tell me were to purchase new Control Valve seals for a 1956 Ford Fairlane P.S. set-up.
Thank you for your time.
Oldgas.
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