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Old 01-05-2023, 03:31 PM   #21
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Yes, the 239 is problematic and so is the Fordomatic. Wow, I should have been a poet!
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Old 01-05-2023, 03:34 PM   #22
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The only thing that can't beat a '54 Chevy!
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Old 01-05-2023, 03:36 PM   #23
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Well, then i guess i wasnt going as fast as i thought
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No problem. I was just wondering if the engine had been upgraded. I have heard the the 239's were problematic.
I have a original 1954 Ford 2 door sedan with the 239 c.i. engine and auto-
matic trans. It has 37K miles with no problems, runs like a sewing machine,
transmission shifts possitive and runs smooth. I will try to attach a photo.IMG_0900.jpg
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Old 01-07-2023, 01:20 PM   #25
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I have a original 1954 Ford 2 door sedan with the 239 c.i. engine and auto-
matic trans. It has 37K miles with no problems, runs like a sewing machine,
transmission shifts possitive and runs smooth. I will try to attach a photo.Attachment 507034
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