Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-31-2015, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Carburetor
That is probably from a 292 powered truck with 1.02 venturi carb. Look inside the cast-in circle, behind the accelerator pump rod, on the side of the float bowl.
The number is the venturi size.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-30-2015, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,793
Re: Carburetor
I take a big exception here. The spring spoken of IS a Float Dampner Spring, and it is installed with it's short end under the hardware end of the float. A Float Rod Clip holds the float keeping it...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-30-2015, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,793
Re: Carburetor
The carb tag number shown is for a 390 cu in engine. The carburetor would
have a large 1.23 venturi. It is NOT a good choice for a 289/302 in anything, car or truck. Large main jets, in the...
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Forum: Late V8
03-10-2015, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 978
1949-1959 Ford Master Parts Book on CD
I bought this CD on ebay. It covers all of the 49-59 model Ford cars, and has
a huge amount of information. However I found it difficult to use and navigate.
Maybe you will have better results. ...
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Forum: Late V8
09-30-2014, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,148
New Y-block Clevite Piston Pin Bushings USA
New in the box Clevite bushings 223-3515 . Made in USA. No charge on shipping. Please contact me directly y block 46 at gee mail dot com .
The pic is of the actual bearings offered.
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Forum: Late V8
09-30-2014, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,534
New Y-block Dura-Bond F-9A Cam Bearings
One new set of made in USA top of the line cam bearings, in box, no charge shipping. I dont need them. The pic is the actual bearings being offered.
Please contact me direct at y block 46 at gee...
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Forum: Late V8
07-31-2014, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 918
1955 Fordomatic Air Cooled Torque Converter
The TC looks to be in good condition. If interested I can send pics. Price does not include shipping from 97544, but figure somewhere around $35. Engine was 272 in a Country Sedan wagon. The...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-30-2014, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 11,408
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-28-2014, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,569
Re: 312 Crank Grinding down to 292 size
A few crank grinders have a stone narrow enough to grind down the rear seal journal thereby saving the oil slinger. I was lucky to find such a shop. Most people have to go with the loss of the...
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Forum: Late V8
07-18-2014, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,568
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2014, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,068
Re: 47 1/2 ton hood install
Several years ago when it came to installing my '46 hood, I thought I was going crazy with the same problem :eek: .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-24-2014, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 16,560
Re: Model A stolen by a deranged idiot
Sorry to say, but we have way too many weirdos like that here in S. Oregon. They need their "medicine" at least 4 times a day.
What a terrible outcome for a nice car.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
06-24-2014, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,559
Re: Teens 20's Accessory Victory Parking Lamp
Yes I did Big John, two. It is really neat to hold something like them in hand and think they have floated around for 98 years. No doubt that is the feeling you all get about your antique four...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
06-23-2014, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,559
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
06-23-2014, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,559
Teens 20's Accessory Victory Parking Lamp
I thought some here might like to see this new parking lamp that arrived today.
It is a Victory Parking Lamp, with clear lens in front and red lens in rear, nickel plated.
An advertisement in...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-15-2014, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,202
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-13-2014, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,152
Re: Pertronix 1281 -292 y block
Mine has worked very well. Make sure you either use a ballast resistor or a coil with internal resistence, or a resistor wire. I did have a lot of problems with an overheating coil due to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-13-2014, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,202
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-13-2014, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,081
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-12-2014, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,202
Re: Questions on early 352 FE
Ted, thanks. I had planned on having the original cam ground to stock specs at Oregon Cam, if that makes a diff.
Mike
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-12-2014, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,202
Re: Questions on early 352 FE
Thanks! The chart reminded me to look at the Ford High Performance book by Reid. It confirmed the COAE D heads as being 59-62 cc. That is GOOD. I will try to keep the dynamic CR as high as...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-12-2014, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,202
Re: Questions on early 352 FE
Thankyou. The linked chart reminded me to look in the High Performance Ford book by Reid. If shows confirmation that the COAE D head is 59-62 cc. That is good! I want to keep the dynamic...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-12-2014, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,202
Questions on early 352 FE
It looks likely that the 352 in my '60 Tbird will need a rebuild. I am getting conflicting info about the early FE's vs. later. Can someone clue me in on the differences between the two engines? ...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-08-2014, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,081
Re: What year is this cab?
My understanding is that cabs were/are the same between 40 and 47. They are also the same for 1/2 ton and commercial truck. Many '42-'47 pickups were scavenged for their cabs, for use on the 40-41....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-01-2014, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,399
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