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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-20-2020, 03:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,927
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Re: 1953 Ford Sunliner with power steering problem

Thanks to everyone who answered to my problem with the power steering. I got the control valve and piston rebuilt by Lares. I only have a small leak now at one hose connection on the piston. I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-18-2020, 08:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,927
Posted By 1953fords
Re: 1953 Ford Sunliner with power steering problem

would the hoses from the control valve to the piston be the same as the cougar?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-18-2020, 08:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,927
Posted By 1953fords
Re: 1953 Ford Sunliner with power steering problem

got control and piston rebuilt and now it works but hose fittings leak. where do you get new hoses?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-04-2019, 06:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,927
Posted By 1953fords
Re: 1953 Ford Sunliner with power steering problem

I put a new gasket on the control valve end. Which is held with two screws. I need to know if I put the piston in the right position for the hoses from the control valve are attached correctly. ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-03-2019, 02:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,927
Posted By 1953fords
1953 Ford Sunliner with power steering problem

I installed a new piston but when I start the car the steering automatically turns the wheels to the left. What is the problem? After that happens it is locked and can't turn steering wheel. Air...
Forum: Early V8 09-05-2019, 08:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 672
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1953 Ford 239 V8 starter for automatic transmission

Need a starter for 1953 Ford 239 V8 with a automatic transmission.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-15-2019, 07:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,346
Posted By 1953fords
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-14-2019, 02:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,346
Posted By 1953fords
Re: 1953 ford flathead v8 postive cable to engine

it grounded to the engine on the 53 ford flathead. I just forgot where.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-14-2019, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,346
Posted By 1953fords
1953 ford flathead v8 postive cable to engine

where does the positive cable connect to the engine? Does anyone have a picture or diagram showing it connected on the engine. I had the engine rebuilt and didn't take a picture of it.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-16-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,271
Posted By 1953fords
Re: 1953 Ford Sunliner cannot start

How far are you from Beverly Hills, Fl? We live in Pine Ridge which is just outside Beverly Hills. I took everything off and ready to take the intake off and of course is plastered on with paint. ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-15-2019, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,271
Posted By 1953fords
1953 Ford Sunliner cannot start

Has anyone ever heard of mice building nest in intake manifold? We suspect that is what happened. Engine was sitting on stand for about 12 years and stored a few months in an old barn that had...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-06-2019, 07:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,933
Posted By 1953fords
Re: 1953 Ford Sunliner cannot start

The coil is from Dennis Carpenter and is a 6 volt. That's all I know about the coil. I think what you are saying is when I have the timing mark on the crank pully the rotor should be pointing to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-06-2019, 07:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,933
Posted By 1953fords
Re: 1953 Ford Sunliner cannot start

No...the rotor is pointing away from it with the timing mark and pointer at their correct position.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-06-2019, 04:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,933
Posted By 1953fords
Re: 1953 Ford Sunliner cannot start

Fuel is good to carb...removed screw from float and has gas...also smelled gas.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-06-2019, 04:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,933
Posted By 1953fords
Re: 1953 Ford Sunliner cannot start

Engine was rebuilt...if the distributor is 180 out...should the rotor be pointing towards number 1 on the distributor cap? That's where number one wire is...I have the timing mark on the pointer as...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-06-2019, 04:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,933
Posted By 1953fords
Re: 1953 Ford Sunliner cannot start

I am a hobbiest...not a mechanic...so bare with me...I am learning as we go...I never had this problem before...Is there a grounding problem?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-06-2019, 04:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,933
Posted By 1953fords
Re: 1953 Ford Sunliner cannot start

There is nothing between the red wire coming from the harness to the coil. There is a condensor in the distributor...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-06-2019, 04:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,933
Posted By 1953fords
Re: 1953 Ford Sunliner cannot start

Your diagnosis is what I am thinking as well. The spark is weak from the coil. What is wrong if it is a new coil?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-06-2019, 03:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,933
Posted By 1953fords
Re: 1953 Ford Sunliner cannot start

Spark is not a bright blue spark...Coil is new...6 volt positive ground...6 volt coil is new from Carpenter's...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-06-2019, 03:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,933
Posted By 1953fords
1953 Ford Sunliner cannot start

Fuel is good...new fuel pump...carb rebuilt...new coil...weak spark from coil wire...all plugs have weak spark. This engine was rebuilt...turns over...timing is correct... What could cause weak...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-29-2019, 01:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 817
Posted By 1953fords
Unhappy 1953 Ford V8 fuel pump rebuilding

Is there a trick or tool for connecting the arms to the rods inside the pump? Getting stuck trying to connect the rods inside. Am I better off just buying a rebuilt one?
Forum: Early V8 06-30-2018, 03:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 494
Posted By 1953fords
Smile 1953 Ford Victoria for sale

1953 Ford Victoria. Full off-frame restoration. AACA Senior, 2013 AACA National Nominee. Perfect condition, with lots of options. Rare one of a kind restoration. $29,500.00 OBO.
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Forum: Early V8 06-04-2018, 12:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 864
Posted By 1953fords
Smile 1953 Ford Victoria

1953 Ford Victoria. Full off-frame restoration. AACA Senior, 2013 AACA National Nominee.Perfect condition, with lots of options. Rare one of a kind restoration. $30,000 or OBO.
Call -...
Forum: Late V8 07-19-2017, 06:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 750
Posted By 1953fords
Smile 1953 ford front stainless trim wanted

Need the right and left side of trim on front valance. I have the small piece in the center. Retired but willing to pay reasonable price for used pieces.
Forum: Early V8 09-20-2015, 09:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 701
Posted By 1953fords
Smile 1953 ford Stainless trim in headlight door

I am looking for 2 stainless steel pieces that are in the headlight doors. Not the headlight retainers.
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