Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-25-2015, 08:18 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-23-2015, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 3
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Ford o matic rear bush
Hi, I'm after a part number of the rear bush and seal for the extension housing on a ford o matic transmission. ( three speed, starts in second and has kick back to first or low gear on the colum....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-23-2015, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 10,398
Re: Y-Block thermostat
To confirm the compression leak into the cooling system get your local garage to do a TK test which confirms CO2 gases in the cooling system...depending on how bad the leak might be you could also...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-10-2015, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,245
Re: 1955 ford 272 engine oil problem
If you oil is coming out of between the plate and the block you need to replace the gasket and then re bend the plate so it has more tension when it is fixed to the block... Or buy another plate
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-04-2015, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 935
Re: 55 Tbird steering gear
The lower gear is normal, this is the top dead centre of the steering (straight ahead position), did you have a look at the sector shaft adjustment, you can take out a bit of play with that...but...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-30-2015, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,082
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-25-2015, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,106
Re: Upper control arm bushing replacement
Installation is much easier, if you have a vice you can use that with piece of pipe that fit over small part of the bushes an press them into the pipe, remember that the shaft has to be in place...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-24-2015, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,106
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-24-2015, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,387
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-24-2015, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,106
Re: Upper control arm bushing replacement
Heat and a hammer... When installing you press the first bush in then push the shaft through and then install the second bush, so removal is reversed however you will find when you heat it the rubber...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-13-2015, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,835
Re: Head bolt torque unclear
What sort of gasket have you used... If it a felpro ( blue) type it's one torque at cold, what I do is torque it to final torque mark the bolts then loosen then re torque to final, you will get an...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-08-2015, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,748
Re: Vacuum advance question
Vaccum advance in its stock form is generally for fuel economy, like mentioned before if you hook up a timing light and a rev gauge bring it to let's say 2000rpm which would simulate cruising speed (...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-25-2015, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,426
Re: Aerostar Springs and the bump stops?
I suppose if all depends on how low you go and how much travel your left with, with the blocks you pictured the control arm bump stops would be pretty close to the chassis, I tried that size!!!......
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-24-2015, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,426
Re: Aerostar Springs and the bump stops?
You can lower these cars without buying new springs or shocks and retain the smooth ride, all you need are 12 high tensile bolts and some flat bar. Remove the 6 rivets on the lower control arm spring...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-24-2015, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,291
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-17-2015, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,690
Re: Vibration 57 customline
Just an update so we all know the answer for next time... The tailshaft had a slight amount of run out as did the rear axle but the main cause was a problem with the new front uni I fitted having...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-02-2015, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,690
Re: Vibration 57 customline
Just an update, Jacked the car and ran in gear, the tail shaft has a little run out but nothing to significate (however I will get it balanced) but it looks like the left rear axle is bent ( tried a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-29-2014, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,869
Re: 1954 Customline wheelbearing seals.
If you can't find the correct seal you could replace the wheel bearing with a sealed type and use a rtv sealant to seal the bearing to the housing, this works find and doesn't leak, I've done this...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-27-2014, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,690
Re: Vibration 57 customline
Thanks for the info guys, all seems to point to unis, as rick has said it was difficult to find the rear uni down here in oz, I will try the 180 trick see if that works, hadn't looked much at the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-27-2014, 04:24 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,690
Vibration 57 customline
Hi look looking for some thoughts... Recently replaced both front and rear uni joints and rear brakes on my 57 customline also pulled the left axel to re seal it, drives really smooth until I get to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-12-2014, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 17,596
Re: Here we go again...
At the very start of the thread you mentioned that you went for a drive and when you came back shut it down and then started it the next day it idled rough but still ran, you then mentioned that you...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-08-2014, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,782
Re: A 54 Victoria Crestline followed me home....
I've done one of these and it is a tricky job and you need about 5 pairs of hand as you slide the bows into the liner and then try and hold them in place in the channel as you try to tension the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-24-2014, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,161
Re: Ignition rotor corrosion
is the cap and rotor new?? Generally the material you see is the by product of the spark with can be caused by the gap bring to large.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-21-2014, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 17,596
Re: Here we go again...
Vac line needs to be disconnected and blocked while adjusting timing, not sure what your spec is but the reason is.... Your base timing will be let's say 4' with everything disconected and blocked...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-20-2014, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 17,596
Re: Here we go again...
The load o matic is provided with manifold vacuum and the canister is calibrated as mentioned in a previous post to work with the springs on the breaker plate to provide the correct ignition curve...
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