Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-06-2021, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 245
Re: Brakes
Well, crap. After I wrote the above, I clicked on it and found they have gone out of business and the company is for sale.
Try just masterbrake.com. That opens to another company, but I think they...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-06-2021, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 245
Re: Brakes
www.masterpowerbrake.com These guys have professional answers, not opinions. They are also good guys to deal with.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-02-2021, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 229
Re: Y-Block Spark Plug Wire Grommets
I used wires from Speedway, and grommets from MACS. I peeled the grommets around the wires, they do not slide together. Then assemble the metal parts around the grommets when the wire lengths are...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-01-2021, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 281
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-21-2021, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 485
Re: Blown freeze plug
If there is one hard to get to, think about putting in a block heater. No hammering, just wipe the hole clean, stick in the heater and tighten a screw with a small socket. Yes, it will cost more, but...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-11-2021, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 321
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2021, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 3,603
Re: A question for old guys
I'll be 79 in two months. I am a life long rodder. After back surgery that had me in a full body cast for 12 weeks, I sold most of my stuff, and all the old cars. Then the wife passed, and now there...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-02-2021, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 310
Re: Engine mount
If you have new or very good side mounts, the steady rest is not needed.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-29-2021, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 557
Re: 1955 center HUD light
I used an LED row of lights glued to a chunk of aluminum bolted to the top of the rear window. It lit up the whole inside of the car, reflecting off the inside of the rear window. I added another...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-25-2021, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 360
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-18-2021, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,408
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-08-2021, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 495
Re: Need Help - Transmission Oil migration?
If the front seal allows air to leak in, oil will leak back and out. The solution it to turn over the engine enough to keep the seal wet. During a long cold winter, you may wish to put a pan under it...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-31-2020, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 601
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2020, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 828
Re: Oh What Fun It Is To Ride
Being near Denver, you are close to the guys who raced out of a local dealer who's name is lost in my dusty old mind. Search Denver racers, they are old, but still active. Really nice 36, take good...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-23-2020, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,114
Re: Edelbrock 500 for 292?
The Edelbrock is a great carb for the street. Its only downfall is it is prone to boiling the gas in the bowl in very hot weather, after shut down. Fit as big a spacer under it that you can and still...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-20-2020, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 756
Re: Ceramic finishes
Wizards is a small company I wish was bigger. They make an easy on easy off wax product that shines even through dirt. The car reflects light when clean or dirty. It is expensive, the young man at...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-18-2020, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 756
Re: Ceramic finishes
VHT has a high temp engine enamel in rattle cans with ceramic. It gives a nice shine and lasts much longer, but not on exhaust.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-18-2020, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 819
Re: Strng Bx-Drg Lnk-Stud Cntrl Valve Slack
On my 55, everything was in good shape, no leaks. At rest, engine off, there was nearly a half turn of play in the steering wheel. Engine running and pulling car at 50 or so, that amount of turn on...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-15-2020, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,067
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-12-2020, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 536
Re: Control Valve Partial Rebuild in Car?
When removing the control valve from my 55, I found a pin the needed to come out. I used a vice grip and a small hammer. If I remember right, the valve needed a certain number of revs when...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-12-2020, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 978
Re: Power steering cylinder
Those cars seem to like to mark the floor. After mine was rebuilt, it still dripped just a bit. I put in half a bottle of Lucas P/S conditioner. No more leaks.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-12-2020, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 590
Re: 1956 F100 Transmission swap
When doing a swap like this I like to put the trans in with no clutch so I can look up inside with a bright light and a mirror to check things. Never try to pull the trans up tight with the four...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-03-2020, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,474
Re: Frame rot 1956
Getting hold of a new one; sounds like a business opportunity. Measure it, photo it from all angles. Save the info if you are not a welder.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-01-2020, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,065
Re: Replacement radiator fan for 292
Try to find an old style junk yard you can visit once in a while. Any fan on a Ford engine from the sixties through the nineties except 429, 460, and big sixes will fit the Y block. My 312 used a fan...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-26-2020, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,057
Re: Fuel tank
On my 55 sedan, the sender was right under the little door in the trunk floor. Had the sender out more than one time.
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