Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-20-2021, 05:35 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-20-2021, 01:26 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-20-2021, 01:24 PM
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Paint Code AKS 1956 Ford Fairlane
Having an issue with different sorces about confirming the
above paint code.
A Raven Black
K either Red or Brown
S. I don't know.
On two tone paint, how does one know which color where on...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-18-2021, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Pod on Dash, R&I in place?
Thank you for the replies, Miker good info on other wire businesses.
Regret for the confusion, I meant Fuel Injection.
I'd like to install a stand alone harness for the FI but I'd need to install...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-14-2021, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Pod on Dash, R&I in place?
Hi Paul.
I bought a plasticized colored (is this pc?) wiring diagram which I'll use when I straighten out the wiring.
It's a bit problematic in that there are two harnesses, the stock one and the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-11-2021, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Pod on Dash, R&I in place?
Hello Paul, I sent you a message earlier.
I have a photo of the rear of the POD and I do see mounting studs. Appears to be nuts holding the POD to the dash. The clips you mention are for the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-11-2021, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 10
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Pod on Dash, R&I in place?
Is it possible to remove and install the pod while dash is in car? Have you done this?
I need to straighten wires ......
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-30-2020, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-28-2020, 08:20 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-28-2020, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 817
Re: Strng Bx-Drg Lnk-Stud Cntrl Valve Slack
Thanks for the input guys
dmsff I found the idler arm with a bad bushing and also loose. I paid to have new pressed in and torqued down the assy to specs.
Another thought crossing my mind is...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-28-2020, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-24-2020, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Strng Bx-Drg Lnk-Stud Cntrl Valve Slack
HI 54 Vicky
The Steering box is fine, the Drag Link and Steering Stem are "one".
The Shop Manual has directions, if I remember the nut tightened firm and backed off quarter of turn... the valve...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-24-2020, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-24-2020, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Strng Bx-Drg Lnk-Stud Cntrl Valve Slack
Thanks for replies.
OK will have the engine running this time and check to ascertain if the movement, as described above, stays the same.
This is a "what if". As it stands now, there is a lot...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-17-2020, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 17
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-17-2020, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 817
Strng Bx-Drg Lnk-Stud Cntrl Valve Slack
The steering wheel has considerable slack...some say this is normal. The Drag Link to Steering Box has no slack- so Steering Box is fine.
Car up in air with driver manipulating Steering wheel the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-10-2020, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Control Valve Partial Rebuild in Car?
It appears I may have to remove the Assy. There is a center shaft with a nut on one end that needs to be removed in order to separate the control valve sleeve. This sleeve holds the stud, cups and...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-09-2020, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 7
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Control Valve Partial Rebuild in Car?
Thought my Steering Box needed adjustment but the "slop" appears to be in the area of the stud at the Control Valve.
Is it possible to rebuild this area w/o removing assembly?
Rebuild kit has new...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-18-2020, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 2
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Cork Gasket on Fuel Level Sender
I'm about to install the correct Fuel Level Sender in my tank.
My fuel gauge has never worked properly. The previous person installed an incorrect sender then installed a compensator/adjuster to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-18-2020, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Stabilizer bar for '55 Ford
I ordered two sway bars from Mr. Glen Rissberger Quickor Garage PO Box 68011
Portland, OR 97268
A larger diameter for the front and a set up for the rear on my wagon. What an improvement!! The...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-25-2020, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 22
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-25-2020, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 5
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Change Out from Ram, Control Valve? To?
Learned Masses:
56 Wagon with 95 Ford Power Steering Pump (and 302) powering stock Control Valve and Ram.
After 6 thousand miles, the Control Valve has a massive leak and the Ram always...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-05-2020, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Easy way to pump gas out of gas tank
Hand pump from Harbor Freight and Jersey Cans. Hand pump needs screw clamps to stop the hoses from slipping off during pumping. Once the gas flows it keeps going w/o pumping.
Quick and easy.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-21-2020, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 0
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Wouldn't this be FUN?
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2019/12/10/the-drive-home-is-looking-for-wagons-to-join-the-cross-country-road-trip#comments
I think it will happen in 2021, that gives us a year to get our...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-14-2020, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,856
Re: 55 ford sedan fuel line
I was having trouble with my fuel line seal at the tank. I think the male protrusion just inside the female connection on the tank was defective. I finally pulled the tank and had a radiator shop...
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