Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-26-2022, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,659
Re: Master cylinder conversion
I made a plate and painted it black when I installed a Wilwood MC. Just looked more finished.
I’d show a photo but can’t figure out how. Can’t even put a photo for an avatar….comes up error..
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-26-2022, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,607
Re: Neighbor’s 54 F100 burnt / Salvage Sale ?s
Cool Hand.. those were required by the SCTA Land Speed racing until they mandated the “trunk” style if you had an electric fuel pump. I mounted a tee behind my oil pressure gauge with a #15 1/8” pipe...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-26-2022, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,729
Re: 1954 Mercury Fuel Issue
1 week ez start on mine. 2 weeks 3-5 pumps and hope it catches, 3 weeks or longer crank 15-20 seconds or remove air cleaner and add fuel in carb bowl. I blame the ethanol blend fuel…. Worse in...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-26-2022, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 703
Re: which pulley do I need?
My 56 292 had a 3 shive on it when I bought it. The car could have had an aftermarket AC at one time. When I put on AC, Vintage engine brackets, the AC compressor went on the PS shive and we moved...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-17-2022, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,659
Re: Master cylinder conversion
Make sure you get the correct diameter MC for a non power assist. I believe you will need a 7/8”. I made an aluminum plate and painted it black to mimic the old MC on the firewall.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-08-2022, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,667
Re: Seat Belts
I understand original 56 belts sell for more than my car is worth…
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-08-2022, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,667
Re: Seat Belts
A drill will snag your carpet. If no carpet do what you want.
A punch also breaks thru the metal and when you place the large washer rolls the splits back on the floorboard. Not a Sears but I went...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-07-2022, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,059
Re: 1956 312 Y block heat riser
I unwind the spring on mine in the first week as I live SoCal. Next was the intake gaskets with semi blocked crossover. I want intake manifold heat for better atomization but not to boil the gasoline...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-07-2022, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,620
Re: old 312 and oil
The right one on mine sees oil first. I’m told that’s normal. The left side could be plugged. There are ways to open up. Remove the rocker arm shaft and apply air to the hole the oil come up. You...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-06-2022, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,111
Re: Intake manifold
All bird valley covers can be used with modifications to the tube or a grommet. I do not know the PVC valve #for the grommet style. Any 61-64 car or pickup can be used with the stock hose connection....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-06-2022, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,667
Re: Seat Belts
I bought a set from Concours with the eye and a large flat washers because the had Peacock Blue to match my interior. Punch the hole do not drill…… I install thousands of them at Sears Auto Center in...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-06-2022, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 7,664
Re: What Model is This 56
Still hasn’t said what the data plate on the left door under the windshield says. The end of the vin will give how late in the year. Also color, and model.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-06-2022, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,106
Re: 54 customline stabilizer bushing
Most new ones especially polyurethane are split. Cut it on the flat side and install it over the bar. The mount keeps it in place.
If you don’t want to do that heat them up in water to make them...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-06-2022, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,620
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-06-2022, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,620
Re: old 312 and oil
You can run a y-block with the rocker covers off. These aren’t Chevrolets. I put a piece of cardboard between the springs and head edge with clear packing tape on it. No oil ever gets to the exhaust...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-06-2022, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 5,053
Re: 1959 Fuel & Vacuum Pump
There is no “lobe” to operate it is an accentric on the front of the cam and is about 2” in diameter. Are you sure you are placing the arm UNDER it. The arm should press down at least 1” out on the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-27-2019, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,960
Re: Fordomatic and sending units
I had a 1962 medium case Cruise-O installed in my 56 Victoria replacing the Ford-O. Best thing I ever did for the car. I was able to use the stock column indicator by lengthening it about an inch. It...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-06-2017, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,263
Re: fuses 56 ford customline
There is an inline fuse that leads to the turn signal flasher that can really screw you up with tail light/stop lights. Go to www.classiccarwiring.com and get their laminated 11x17" laminated diagram...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-25-2016, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,029
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-25-2016, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,029
Re: low restriction thermostat
miker is correct on all points. I use a 160* high flow for a Chrysler MOPAR 70's engine same diameter as a Y-block. If you run into a heating problem at idle or at intersections waiting for signals...
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