Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
Today, 04:21 AM
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Re: Ventilating engine on a 54 Merc
Was the engine 'RUN-IN'? That may be the big problem, rings not seated and gummed up. Was the engine rebuilt by who?
The oil filler cap is open/filtered to intake fresh outside air. If using a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
Yesterday, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Ventilating engine on a 54 Merc
Now this is going to sound stupid, but ...
If you put a vacuum gauge on the dipstick tube and rev the engine while holding the gauge (or even driving with the gauge taped to the windshield) and it...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-14-2024, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Fuel issues
Two Pages Must Read -
https://www.thecarburetorshop.com/Ethanoluse.htm
https://www.bellperformance.com/blog/symptoms-of-stale-gas
You might want to consider a fuel stabilizer if gas sits in...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-14-2024, 05:24 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-14-2024, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 809
Re: Second times a Charm.
Nah ... it is envy you are seeing here ... :D
Did you post the BLACK 57 CUSTOM photos here or was it another site?
When you get a spare minute (yeah, right) can you re-post? They have to see...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-14-2024, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: '55 Ford car rear U joint
Well,
BFH - LARGE VICE - OTC Makes A Ball-Joint Tool That Can Be Used On U-Joints. The cap(s) are pressed out-in.
The use of the BFH can lead to heartbreak.
TOOLS -...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-13-2024, 03:32 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 431
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-13-2024, 03:26 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 809
Re: Second times a Charm.
Surprising what one can do with a 352FE -
https://www.fordmuscle.com/tech-stories/brent-lykins-531-horsepower-naturally-aspirated-352-ford-fe-engine/
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-13-2024, 02:04 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 328
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-12-2024, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 328
Re: Fuel issues
That would be my first thought as the THERMO is too hot for the engine. It is meant for a late model emissions engine.
Vapor lock, gasoline phase separation and boil-off.
What engine does it...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-12-2024, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 809
Re: Second times a Charm.
You know, they ask why ...
When I was young ... :rolleyes: ... , it was the MUSCLE CAR ERA. You could buy showroom cars that would get the job done (few FORD's). The trouble was while one could...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-12-2024, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 809
Re: Second times a Charm.
- BRINGING ONE BACK FROM THE DEAD -
MEDICAL TEXT ATTACHED - https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/57-ford-build-2-glutton-for-punishment.1245146/page-5
After Assembling Parts From The...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-11-2024, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: 1955 Ford Customline Ride Height.
Let me go to my 'COBWEB CORNER' and dig my copy out and I will try to find it.
If you take it off another car, that car may not be sitting right.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-11-2024, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,385
Re: !!! I'm blind !!!
A SELF-TEST Just To See How Tough You Are - :D
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/images-of-tri-five-fords.1210072/
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-11-2024, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 431
Re: 1955 Ford Customline Ride Height.
The factory trim height should be found in the 1955 FORD WORKSHOP MANUAL if you have a copy.
Do you want the factory stance or do you want to change it?
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-11-2024, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 449
Re: Rear end ckunking on left turn
Isn't that something? FORD began offering the clutch rear end in 1959 so that would explain it.
The SUNLINER is nice and is going to make a beautiful driver. I see it has a BIRD ACL. Nice touch. I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-10-2024, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 809
Re: Second times a Charm.
I was praying for that...
These days you see either EDELBROCK or SUMMIT.
THANK GOD you have class ... :cool:
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-10-2024, 08:46 AM
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Re: 1954 ford convertible Hood Hinges
The LONG SPRING is to help lower the hood and the CIRCULAR SPRING to help with raising the hood.
The PN for the circular spring (raising) is (was) - BF 16812-A
The PN for the long spring...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-09-2024, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 809
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-09-2024, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,385
Re: !!! I'm blind !!!
That does help the shock ...
I had to go to the doctor for shock. He told me to force fluids and get plenty of rest. I stopped and bought two cases of beer, went to the house and drank till I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-09-2024, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,385
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-08-2024, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,385
Re: !!! I'm blind !!!
So you guys think that you have seen ugly ...
:eek:
- !!! BEHOLD !!! -
CLICK IF YOU DARE ...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-08-2024, 01:27 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 449
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-07-2024, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 449
Re: Rear end ckunking on left turn
The rear has a clutch kit in it?
XL-3 Friction Modifier Additive - 4 oz.
https://www.amazon.com/Ford-XL-3-Friction-Modifier-Additive/dp/B000NU5LP6
What LSD LUBRICANT did you use for...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-07-2024, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 466
Re: 56 merc rough ride
They may be original to the car or a cheap set out of a tire store many years ago.
Rule of thumb on an older car, oil filled shocks will give a better ride that gas filled shocks.
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