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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-11-2025, 05:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,434
Posted By Dave V
Re: drum brakes pulling to side

The shoes were a perfect fit so not re-arced. I checked adjustment each time but finally installed self adjusters and still the same problem with too much brake dust causing drag it appears
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-10-2025, 08:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,434
Posted By Dave V
drum brakes pulling to side

Having issues with the front drum brakes on my 56 Fairlane pulling left or right. All new wheel cylinders, hoses, shoes and hardware, turned drums. They will work good until I put about 100 miles on...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-27-2024, 07:04 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,380
Posted By Dave V
Re: 54 Crestline disc brakes, again

Search Amazon for 66-70 Fairlane brake booster mount. I used a dual MC from a 70 Mustang and an 8" dual diaphragm booster. Also a spacer (bullet) needs to be installed between booster and MC. Can be...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-27-2024, 05:43 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,380
Posted By Dave V
Re: 54 Crestline disc brakes, again

I recently installed a power booster on my 56 Fairlane and used a booster mounting bracket for a 66-70 Fairlane which raises the booster and MC up about 2 1/2" for better exhaust manifold clearance...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-09-2023, 06:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,039
Posted By Dave V
Re: The Ford Motor Company in 1957

Read an article once which stated that Ford outsold the competition in 57. Hard to believe
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-28-2023, 06:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,757
Posted By Dave V
Re: 1961 ford power steering install

I was just researched the same issue recently for my 56 and discovered that the rag joint is not necessary. Can't remember which vendor I found has a coupler which joins the Borgeson box to the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-06-2023, 07:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,054
Posted By Dave V
Re: Car stalling 292 engine

Does the distributor have a Pertronix in it? That's exactly how my engine acted when my Pertronix went bad
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-09-2023, 05:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,822
Posted By Dave V
Re: y-blocks forever

Can't get in either
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-13-2023, 06:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,269
Posted By Dave V
Re: Power steering pump leak

Thanks for that site. Much appreciated
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-12-2023, 06:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,269
Posted By Dave V
Re: Power steering pump leak

Thanks for the ideas. Any suggestions as to where to find those copper washers?
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-11-2023, 06:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,269
Posted By Dave V
Power steering pump leak

Working on an early 60s Eaton power steering pump which leaks fluid at the pressure connection. Is the inverted flare seat in the pump replaceable? It does appear to be scored and leaks
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-10-2023, 06:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,109
Posted By Dave V
Re: Distributor install issues lyb

Didn't you transfer the gear from your Lincoln distributor on to the FYB distributor? If so the shafts should be exactly the same diameter and therefore fit the hole in the block.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-07-2023, 07:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,589
Posted By Dave V
Re: Wheel Alignment

Was able to achieve what I feel are decent settings of 2 1/2* + caster and 1/2* + camber along with 1/16" toe-in using radial tires. Runs down the road and handles perfect now even up to 70mph. Time...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-07-2023, 07:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,732
Posted By Dave V
Re: Y block fuel pump

Every new fuel pump I've installed in recent years has put out too much pressure causing me to install fuel pressure regulators. I agree with using FE pumps but even with those you don't know what...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-06-2023, 07:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,589
Posted By Dave V
Re: Wheel Alignment

surprised because most all articles insist on negative camber
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-05-2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,589
Posted By Dave V
Re: Wheel Alignment

Follow up on my alignment. I did find the info needed in the Motor Parts Manual. All readings are positive which surprises me. I'm now attempting to do some adjusting. Thanks all
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-03-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,589
Posted By Dave V
Re: Wheel Alignment

Appreciate all of your help and yes I have the 1956 shop manual for my car and it does not specify + or - on the specs. That's where I am confused. Again thank you for your help
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-03-2023, 07:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,589
Posted By Dave V
Re: Wheel Alignment

Now I'm even more confused from your last article. I totally understand caster and camber. My concern was about the shop manual not stating + or - specs. This last article states - caster and +...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-02-2023, 07:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,589
Posted By Dave V
Re: Wheel Alignment

That article is contradicting stating negative camber. Still confused
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-01-2023, 08:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,589
Posted By Dave V
Re: Wheel Alignment

Thanks for the reply Kultulz but where I'm confused is most everything I read calls for negative camber and positive caster
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-27-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,589
Posted By Dave V
Re: Wheel Alignment

I realize this is an old post but I'm also trying to do an alignment on my 56 Fairlane. Those specs in the shop manual don't say whether they are positive or negative. I'm confused
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-27-2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,795
Posted By Dave V
Re: 57 with 312 rough when accelerating

Did you just install the Pertronix now to try to correct the problem or has it been in there a while. I have found that when they go bad they can have very erratic behavior especially while...
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