Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-28-2023, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Gil Baumgartner-CTCI Gil's Garage
Certainly. He has left a lasting legacy with lots of great knowledge. I found his page on fordomatic transmission identification to be very useful in figuring out where the engine and transmission...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-24-2023, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,755
Re: fordomatic
I think the fordomatic 2 speed thing confuses people.
most fordomatics were 3 speed. most started in 2nd and shifted to 3rd (1:1). 1st could be obtained from the column at a stop or low enough...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-10-2023, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,467
Re: Aerostar spring isolaters.
Thanks, that's good info... I hadn't thought about re arching to a specific height.
It looks okay but its like the rear springs have lost alot of stiffness... On some occasions I'll bottom out on...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-09-2023, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,467
Re: Aerostar spring isolaters.
yeah it may settle out further but now I need to sort out the rear. My rear leafs have flattened out, I have no lowering blocks in the rear.
I been thinking about getting the springs re-arched...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-03-2023, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,467
Re: Aerostar spring isolaters.
So I finally got a chance to put it all together.
Bare in mind that I like a neutral stance. Not ready looking for really low.
Moog CC850 springs + Mr Gasket 1285 spring isolators.
I stayed...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-15-2022, 03:37 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,210
Re: Carburetor/ Fuel Pump Information
I have had good success with a carter and a Holley 4000 aka teapot.
I rebuilt the carb... new float & needle+seat. The carb has a "Ted Eaton" vacuum mod for a 57+ distributor.
This is what I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-05-2022, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,467
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-04-2022, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,467
Re: Aerostar spring isolaters.
It's got a 312 and medium case fordo from a t bird. The body is completely rust free (now). I've rebuilt the front end and everything but the motor.
I'm looking to customize it a little with...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-04-2022, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,467
Re: Aerostar spring isolaters.
Yes Mike.
I love my 56. It great looking. The front could be a bit lower and I'm looking for the progressive spring to improve handling a little.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-04-2022, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,467
Re: Aerostar spring isolaters.
Great info. Thanks.
I'm interested mainly in the top isolator... I guess my main concern is probably that it will be too low and I will want pad it a bit.
My factory isolators are not in great...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-04-2022, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,467
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-04-2022, 02:21 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,467
Aerostar spring isolaters.
I know this is probably best left for the H.A.M.B but I searched and couldn't find direct part numbers.
Who has used aerostar springs with isolators and if so, what parts did you use and where did...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-04-2022, 02:15 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,047
Re: Getting my numbers up
I imported this in 2018 to New Zealand. Shipped it from Schenectady, New York. I think is was 10G's (south pacific pesos) to ship... can't remember.
It went the long way through panama.
Where...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-13-2022, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,169
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-12-2022, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,169
Fordomatic torque converter seal part numbers
Hi.
I'm after a part number for the fordomatic bolt together torque converter impeller hub seal. I have the number for the larger seal that seals the ring gear plate. B6A-7963.
This converter...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-07-2021, 02:42 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,347
Re: My 56 Transmission need rebuilt?
The fordomatic is an okay transmission. All the leaky seals are available and pretty easy to replace. We even have a local supplier here down under.
I've just done this on my medium case 56 trans....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-07-2021, 02:38 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 11,706
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-04-2021, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 11,706
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-26-2021, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 575
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-26-2021, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 575
Crank Flange torque specs
Hi Barners,
I'm replacing the flex plate on my 56 y block. medium case fordomatic. The spring ears are cracked and the rivets are loose.
I have the new flex plate and wondered what to torque...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-26-2021, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,898
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-11-2021, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,208
Re: Ford 56 Starter
I think I'll gamble and just get that one. I'll update here as I go.
Cheers
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-10-2021, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,208
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-10-2021, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,208
Ford 56 Starter
Hi Guys,
My starter drive has broken (see attached image).
is this a suitable replacement?...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-21-2020, 03:55 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,907
Re: Replacement radiator fan for 292
The ford 4 blade should be enough. Is it masking another cooling issue?
I'm loath to replace an OEM part that seemingly doesn't work well enough.
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