Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2024, 09:54 PM
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2 sp fordomatic
well decided I'm not pulling the Fordomatic out for about the 20th time to solve the L to H delay in shifting problem. Found out if I run the car in reverse with e brake on, for about 5-8 min to get...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2024, 09:49 PM
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spring drive
for something to do, we took 4 laps around Watkins Glen international raceway this morning. Was a hoot! found out a '60 ford with drum brakes will never make a road race car!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2024, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 988
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-03-2024, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 429
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-03-2024, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 429
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 454
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-03-2024, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 429
Re: Y-block top end oiling
I saw that one of the y-block builders eliminates the overflow tubes to get more oil to the rockers. I decided to do as Ford did. just wondering how much oil out the overflow tubes to expect. Am...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-02-2024, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 8
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Y-block top end oiling
So I removed the intake and heads('60 292) to do some cleaning and to check out the valves. also replaced both rocker arm shafts and 3 rockers that were galled badly. with the heads, off I cranked...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,078
Re: Powder coat VS paint for wheels
Our 2011 Jeep has powder coated wheels from the factory and the P/C flakes off. Once it starts it continues. Also our aluminum running boards do the same thing. an air nozzle will blow it off the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2024, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 599
Re: Brake Drum Paint
I painted our drums on our '41 in '95 with Rustoleum black. They were like new when we sold it 25 yrs later.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-23-2024, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 366
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-23-2024, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 738
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2024, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 889
Re: Testers ?
I'm with the analog crowd but digital can be useful for small readings. digital does tend to "wander" around with the readings.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2024, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,311
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2024, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Horn Insulators
probably could fab some. snoop around a home ctr or Lowes for some nylon the correct size
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-19-2024, 10:03 PM
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Re: 61 Ranchero fuel filler
On our '41 ford with a "Tanks" plastic tank, with a vent, we had trouble with gas backing up the filler pipe . Just learned to go slower. Our '60 fairlane has a vent tube that comes up by the filler...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2024, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 25
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Re: Stories from the past
In about '69 we sold our GTO and bought a house and I needed a car. My brother-in-law said he had a car I could buy. '57 Ford wagon Y-block auto & running. I asked him how much and he said just what...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-15-2024, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Sock replacement
from pics I have found, the sender appears to be accessed from inside the trunk. looks like opposite side from the filler pipe. check for an access door in trunk floor.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2024, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 25
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Re: Stories from the past
My buddy bought 4 NOS F/H blocks in the '70's for $25 ea. One was rebuilt by Motor City Flatheads. still has one left in his garage
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-25-2024, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,157
Re: '55 Ford car headlight swtich
On our '60, the switch has to be in the on position. Can be a pain in the ***! If in the off position I believe the catch is too far back. I insert the shaft in gently while holding the latch down...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-15-2024, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 688
Re: Under hood Insulation
Yes, there are tension bars. Haven't gotten the guts to try and adj. them yet. Looks "easy" in the Ford manual. We'll see!!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2024, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 794
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-06-2024, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 688
Re: Under hood Insulation
Our '60 Fairlane doesn't show signs of any insulation. Was some in the trunk lid but was mostly gone. removed remaining and replaced it with undercoat to appear correct. problem is the undercoat is...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-06-2024, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 496
Re: Borg Warner Overdrive Slip Yoke
I'd pull the tailshaft housing off and try the slip yoke. If it fits bushing is correct and then I'd try it on the output shaft. It may be the wrong slip joint inner splines.. should slide in easily...
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