Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-23-2023, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 902
Re: Distributor ID.
I found some old notes that say the FEU in the part number isn't a reference to the engine type, rather the "FE" indicates the distributor has ball bearing breaker plates, the "U" = '58, and per the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-23-2023, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 792
Re: '54 Ranch Wagon Window Channel
I can't say if it's front or rear, but I'd guess rear as on my 55 I recall the front one being a big longer and riveted to the inside of the door.
For replacement, several years ago I picked up...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-29-2023, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,132
Re: starter drive
You're right Dave,
I pulled the starter, came out easily, and I found that in the starter drive mechanism there is a thin washer or disc spring that holds tension on the Folo-Thru device. ...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-28-2023, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,132
Re: starter drive
Hi All,
Somewhat related to these post, I have a question on how to troubleshoot a bendix that isn't engaging. I have a 55 Fairlane, 292, manual transmission, 6v system. I've never had starter...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-19-2023, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 880
Re: heater cable routing
See the end of the thread below where someone did exactly what Dave55S mentioned.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=137929
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-17-2023, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,877
Re: 6-V electric fuel pump?
Hi Dave, coincidentally this was one of my projects last weekend on my '55 Sunliner. I installed a 6v Brock Electric Fuel Pump (part no. U886-9092) which I picked up on Amazon. It looks exactly...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-17-2023, 04:17 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,494
Re: 1954 Mercury electrical question
For what it's worth, another option to look at ... last year on my '55 I swapped out the 6v generator for a 6v Powermaster PowerGEN 82106 Alternator that looks like a generator. So far have driven...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-17-2021, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 797
Re: Radial tires
Habusailor (https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/member.php?u=77635),
When putting new radials on my '55 the lead weights used to balance them slightly prevented the hubcap from fitting snuggly. Also...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-04-2018, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 20,370
Re: Borg warner overdrive troubleshooting
The seal is pressed into the solenoid, there is no seal on the transmission side, the seals purpose is to keep oil from getting into the the solenoid electrics. The seal is a rubber gasket pressed...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-10-2018, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,027
Re: 1956 Ford 292 ci. water temp.
Hi Babyboomerboy,
I have a 160 degree thermostat in my '55 292 c.i. and after warmed up my aftermarket VDO gauge shows about 160-170 in the spring or fall when not too hot out (below 75F). In...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-14-2017, 04:44 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,246
6V Generator regulator stamped 12V
I bought a 6V generator voltage regulator a couple years back from Mac's auto parts, and set it aside as a spare for future use. Now I need to use it and noticed that on the base of the Regulator is...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-06-2015, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 9,967
Re: 1955 Ford poor brake performance
ditto on Lanny's questions, and also I'd add
- can you reference it against experience you've had with brakes in another '40-50's era car?
- do you notice any pulling to one side?
- what brake...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-15-2015, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,030
Re: Heater hose routing
This diagram is for a 55 Fairlane but should help, there are 3 hoses:
1. from top of block to angled input on the heater control valve (on firewall)
2. from straight output on heater control valve...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-01-2015, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,924
Re: oddball y-block
Hey Sidevalve,
Thanks for sharing that, I went to school in Lincoln and never heard of the place. I guess the poor student aspect of life there had some influence.
Best,
Steve
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-01-2015, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,647
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-01-2015, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,236
Re: Hard Start when hot.
While I know your system is a 12 volt, the issue you describe is common with a 6 volt system. Often can be resolved by checking that all cables (battery, starter, solenoid) are in good shape and...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-01-2015, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,125
Re: Modern tire size for 1952-54 Mercury
Hi hoss, if you have the original spec, this is a good site to cross check for modern comparisons.
http://www.vintagecarconnection.com/vintage_tire_size_conversion_chart.htm
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-17-2015, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,981
Re: Tires
Westley's Bleche White was bought by Black Magic and they weakened the formula, supposedly to better protect the tires. Coker makes a white wall cleaner, it gets good reviews, but I personally have...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-21-2015, 03:55 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,192
Re: Fender skirt gaskets ?
The holes are probably for stone guards, a helpful reference is concoursparts.com
In the on-line catalog section you can download a nice PDF catalog.
See pg. 147 for the fender skirt gaskets and...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-17-2015, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,022
Re: '55 Crown starter cable V8 6v pos ground
Hi Sarge,
I have some recent experience with this. I bought a '55 with 6V positive ground in 2013, from the beginning it was always sluggish on starting and this would get worse when the car was...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-03-2015, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,659
Re: Spark plug wires - Fairlane vs. T-Bird
Thanks all ... to document the result, the pre-made wire set for a '55 T-bird, from CASCO - classic birds, fit my Fairlane perfectly.
In my search with several suppliers, the conclusion was that...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-02-2015, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,659
Re: Spark plug wires - Fairlane vs. T-Bird
Thanks "dmsfrr" What you write makes sense, and considering how tight the existing wires are wrapped around my 292, I can't image them being anything other than longer.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-30-2015, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,659
Spark plug wires - Fairlane vs. T-Bird
Quick question, does anyone know if there is a difference between the spark plug wires for the 292 V8 in a '55 Fairlane vs. '55 T-bird?
I was looking to order an Authentic reproduction set of...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-26-2015, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,733
Re: 292 Thunderbird eng??
Below are some good links on decoding the VIN of your Ford. In summary ... if your car's VIN starts with an M, then it came out of the factory with a 292 4bbl.
The standard V8 in '55-56 was a 272...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-15-2015, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,878
Re: '70 T-bird wheels
Thanks everyone, the info above has set me on the right path, especially alt63bird's link.
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