Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-22-2024, 05:10 PM
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Key door lock will not lock
I have a 1958 ford ranchero that im restoring. Bought new key locks for doors and new lock pawls. Problem is the key will unlock door but it won't lock it. Any ideas? I don't see anything in manual.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-17-2023, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 826
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-17-2023, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 826
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-17-2023, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 826
Headlight breaker
Restoring a 1958 ranchero and noticed a rectangular metal breaker screwed to the driver side under the dash. I think this is a headlight relay but not sure. Red wire one side and red/black other...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-04-2023, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,630
1958 ford flywheel
I'm having trouble finding a ring gear for my 1958 ranchero 292. I ordered one from pioneer but it did not expand enough to go over the flywheel. Took it to 500 degrees. The ID of the ring is...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-20-2023, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 899
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-18-2023, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 899
Upper control arm placement question
On a 1958 Ranchero are the upper control arms centered on the control arm shaft or are they off set on the shaft. This 1958 ranchero has screw in bushings
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-07-2016, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,174
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-07-2016, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,174
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-07-2016, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,174
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-06-2016, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,174
Carburetor selection for a 67 mustang stock 289
I want to put a Holley on my restored 67 Mustang which has a stock 289. I have been told that the 4160 600 cfm Classic is a good choice because it will work with my breather, fuel line set up and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-06-2015, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,212
Bed strip hole layout
I am building a custom long bed for my 1953 chevy 3600 but I would like to use the bed strips that are already prepunched. Can some one give me the measurements of where the hole are in the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-19-2015, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,949
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-16-2015, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,949
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-16-2015, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,921
Re: Paint Removal
Most paint removers will at least soften up the primer. You should then be able to wipe it off with steel wool. If you are using the cheap remover don't expect great results. My suggestion is to use...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-10-2015, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,983
Re: need rear main seal information
I just rebuilt my 56 312 and used the best gasket seal(black). I do have the right retainer but the seal leaked anyway. After pulling the gasket I found that the inside diameter was a little large...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-04-2015, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,142
Re: head gasket not sealing
Update: I am very happy to say that after high speed travel in 82 degree temps, the engine is totally sealed and there are no leaks. I have also had several cool down cycles to test its performance....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-01-2015, 05:18 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,142
Re: head gasket not sealing
Update: I have the engine completely assembled and I have run a fresh water pressure test on the assembled engine at 25 psi for 30 minutes. Thankful to say there were NO leaks. Hope to have the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-28-2015, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,142
Re: head gasket not sealing
Since everyone has been so helpful with my water leak problem, I thought I would update you on my progress. As you know I found that my problem was not the head gasket at all. Rather it was the # 7...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-18-2015, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,142
Re: head gasket not sealing
Thanks Hoosier, Didn't think of that. Anyway I think I found my problem. After hooking up the engine to house water pressure, water begin flowing out of the spark plug hole for #7. Not sure if I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-17-2015, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,142
Re: head gasket not sealing
Since this leak is hiding and I can find it, I have decided to pull the engine. Since the only thing left in the car was the rad and block is only 1 hour job. I plan to take the oil pan off and...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-15-2015, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,142
Re: head gasket not sealing
I do have ECZ-C heads and I have double checked the bolt depth. All check out.
I went ahaed and had both heads pressure tested and both check out OK. They magnaflux and found no cracks. Does anyone...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-13-2015, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,142
Re: head gasket not sealing
Well I just got back from the machine shop where they pressure tested and magnafluxed the head and found no cracks. The shop also inspected the head gasket and said that they did not think the gasket...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-13-2015, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,142
Re: head gasket not sealing
Yes I did have hardened seats put in but the head was pressure checked. In fact I watch them do it. Could there be any chance that the intake manifold could be leaking inside? When I took the intake...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-13-2015, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,142
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