Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-01-2023, 08:08 AM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-31-2023, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,105
Re: left bank smoke
Thanks guys ... pulled the plugs one by one on left bank .. all where good except #7 which was totaly built up with brown deposts not black , I mean really built up cleaned and reinstalled and...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-31-2023, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,105
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-30-2023, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,105
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-25-2023, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,105
Re: left bank smoke
thanks , thought of that but not yet , probably a good place to start thanks
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-25-2023, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,105
left bank smoke
Good morning , on my 55 wagon with basicly stock 272 with overdrive I have smoke out my left bank. but sometimes not so much .. When I got the car I did head gaskets .and frost plugs then later (1...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-19-2023, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 918
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-17-2023, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,148
Re: planetary gears
thanks Mac.. all three of mine are very sloppy , I thought that can't be right and that is probably the source of my gear noise while in overdrive.. thanks again If anyone out there has one please...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-16-2023, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,148
planetary gears
Hi guys , got my overdrive apart to examine for a couple issues .. In regards to the planetary gears in the cage , without the gear assembly inside it , are the 3 gears supposed to be loose and...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-16-2023, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 918
crossmember modification
I seem to recal a post where a guy modifided the rear crossmember to fascilitate easier transmission R and R on 55 ford . He cut a section out and then replaced it after. He had some photos attached...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-05-2023, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 859
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-08-2022, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,625
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-07-2022, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,625
Re: 4 barrel
maybe I should use a carb spacer with a fitting in it for the pcv line .. and leave the brass fitting in and use one of the lines for wipers and block the other, will that small steel line be enough...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-06-2022, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,625
Re: 4 barrel
on the back of this tea pot on the base there is a brass fitting with the remains of 2 small steel lines , obviously vacuum lines I dont think i need the 2 lines as i think the ported vacuum for...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-05-2022, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,625
4 barrel
Morning guys , bought a 4 barrel intake and t pot carb carb # ecz 9510l list#1162 2
intake # ecz-9425-a . I am wondering if they will work with my original 55 272 distributor . I think if I have the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-19-2022, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,767
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-17-2022, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,767
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-17-2022, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,767
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-17-2022, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,767
overdrive issues
Good morning guys .. a couple issues I wanted to ask about . I have a bone stock 55 country sedan wagon 272 3 spd overdrive
1st question ..how much oil are you to put in the tranny and overdrive...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-25-2022, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 974
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-24-2022, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 974
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-24-2022, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 974
Re: oil filter conversion leak
If I go back to original canister , ..the parts I saved the part that gets fitted to the block is just a thin sheet metal piece then the nut and canister what do they use for gaset to the block on...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-24-2022, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,869
Re: 1957 Thunderbird Master Cyl. Push Rod
I know this is an old thread but i,m changing master and it appears the total depth of the hole is quite a bit deeper , about 5/8 - 3/4 deeper .. I had a hard time getting the master off , it was...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-22-2022, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 974
oil filter conversion leak
Im dealing with an oil leak where the converter plate seals to the block, any reason I cant make up a good thicker cork gasket . I've read all the posts about poor quality thin plates , but I'm...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-11-2022, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 798
Re: generator lamp
I found that with the seat unbolted and moved back worked OK it avoided removing the seat completely / its a heavy sucker Today I was in ,the same position thought I might need help getting out ...
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