Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-24-2021, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,023
Re: '56 Country Sedan Overheating
I had the exact same problem with my 292 fairlane when I bought it years ago off the internet (BIG MISTAKE). After changing changing everything that could possibly be involved, and no help, I decided...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-01-2019, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,803
Re: y-block timing gears
Thanks again rotorwrench, I did get the small gear to slide all the way on, so I will proceed with the other.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-01-2019, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,803
Re: y-block timing gears
Thanks, rotorwrench, tommyleea and dmsfrr, does any one know how far the gears go on or does by tightining the bolt on the end automaticly set that? Thanks
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-31-2019, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,803
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-31-2019, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,803
Re: y-block timing gears
I haven't put the woodruff in the cam slot yet, the gear goes on to about halfway into the slot. That's why I was wondering how far on it goes. The small woodruff key is in the crank and the small...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-31-2019, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,803
y-block timing gears
I am in the process of putting my 1957 292 back together after a refreshing and the timing gears/chain is next. Should the gears slide onto the shafts easily or should there be resistance. Mine slide...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-23-2019, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,165
Re: Pull the engine and tranny ?
I pulled my 292 with fordomatic attached from my 56 Victoria with no problem at all. By taking the Radiator, front bulkhead and grill made it much easier. Good luck with your project!
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-14-2018, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,243
Re: Engine paint... orange?
I recently painted my 292 while it's out of the car for a rebuild. I got a quart of Hi-Temp engine enamel called Thunderbird Red from Dennis Carpenter and he gets it from Bill Hirsch. I think the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-15-2018, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,772
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-15-2018, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,772
Re: 292 pcv question
Thanks for the good info Ole Don, also, I never thought of using the green pads.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-15-2018, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,772
Re: 292 pcv question
Thanks for the pictures Kultulz, the underside pan pic gives me a good idea on how to fab the baffle. Also thanks to all who confirmed that this will work.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-14-2018, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,772
Re: 292 pcv question
Thank you for the replys, dmsfrr and darrell, great idea to use a oem pan but I already have two pans without the hole. I was going to experiment on one and have a backup just in case. I'm sure I can...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-13-2018, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,772
292 pcv question
I have a one inch carb spacer with a large vac port out the back from a 351 2v ford. I am now running a 2100 motorcraft 2v carb on my 292 without a pvc. I like the carb and am wondering if I can use...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-06-2018, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,519
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-06-2018, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,519
Re: strange piston rings
Thanks for the replys, guys, I am pretty sure the pistons are original except for #4 as they are marked FoMoCo. The #4 also has the extra ring so I think the rings were changed out at some point. I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-05-2018, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,519
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-05-2018, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,519
strange piston rings
I successfully removed the engine and trans. from my 1956 vic for rebuild. The engine turns out to be from a 1957, a 292 and a fordomatic. when I tore the engine apart, I found that all the pistons...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-17-2015, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,805
Re: 1956 ford hinges
thanks for the info lanny, now I can go for it. randy, if I screw this up, i'll probably take you up on your offer. thanks guys
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-17-2015, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,805
Re: 1956 ford hinges
thanks for the replys. that's the way I was leaning but wasn't sure. the new bushing is shaped like a top hat so does the 'brim' get removed after installation, because the inner and outer hinges go...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-16-2015, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,805
Re: 1956 ford hinges
thanks for the reply, cb. the hinge pin has serrations under the head, wouldn't they dig into the bushings, if installed from the top?
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-16-2015, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,805
1956 ford hinges
hi guys,another newbie here, i'm trying to fix the door hinges on my 56 Victoria. the rt. door is sagging and can be wiggled up and down. I got new hinge pins and bushings from Macs. I took apart...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-05-2015, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 10,000
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-23-2015, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,358
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-20-2015, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,358
Re: Door glass run Liner? What have you used?
hi 56 fairlane, the felt weatherseal comes 1 1/4 inches wide, 3/16 inches thick and 17 feet long. you will have to cut to fit the bottom of the 'u' shaped window run. i got this at a home depot...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-10-2015, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,358
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