Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-10-2019, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,983
Re: Looking for Paint
I know that website quite well. Its how I was able to get a "indian" red for my retro Indian motorbike tribute build. how ever my interior color is a two tone, the main color is "Medium Blue" as...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-10-2019, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,168
Re: 302 upgrade - Roller Rockers question
I haven't checked craigslist. Will give them a look how ever.
It is. Why I am going for a 302 made after 1994 as the truck based 302`s after 1994 all used the same F4TE roller cam. Only...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-08-2019, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,983
Re: Looking for Paint
Even if they don't have a mix for it if you have a good paint sample from the car itself you can take that in and they can fly in a mix expert to get the mix for the paint.
I ran into that on my...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-08-2019, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,168
Re: 302 upgrade - Roller Rockers question
I checked, all the local junkyards don't currently have a '96 Explorer engine. I put a line out online and got junkyards as far as Chicago saying they have one but all of them wanted well over...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-07-2019, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,168
Re: 302 upgrade - Roller Rockers question
Yep that's what I found out the 93 - 95 cobra 5.0`s used this roller rocker.
My thing is I have to get a new engine for my truck, the balancer broke apart and spun on the crank, crank wasn't...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-07-2019, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,983
Re: Looking for Paint
Well ive been having a hard time finding mix formulas for my '56 for the interior, everyone I chatted with told me to pull the glovebox where the paint hasn't seen sun to get a sample from to custom...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-05-2019, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,983
Re: Looking for Paint
Automotive Touchup Paint is where I get my paint, can buy it for spray gun use or in the spray can.
Its where I got my Diamond Blue for my '56 from to paint my new fender skirts. Only thing is...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-02-2019, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,308
Re: radiator replacement
Yep, I am still how ever still on the hunt for a reasonably priced NOS unit as this rebuild is just to get by till the car is restored.
They did a great job of getting the dents out but you can...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-01-2019, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 17,708
Re: 1956 Fairlane Club Sedan needs...questions.
Reman here for $190.
https://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_mercury_late/power-steering-control-valve-remanufactured-ford-and-mercury.html
Also the power steering Control Valve Assembly, its listed...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-01-2019, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,308
Re: radiator replacement
I took my original radiator to a local builder that's been in business for years. They shipped my core out to dallas to have a new core made while they attempted to remove dings and dents from the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-01-2019, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,168
Re: 302 upgrade - Roller Rockers question
True. I will keep that in mind.
Right now I found theses made by Proform under license.
They are a slant design and will fit aftermarket roller rockers. I can also save money getting them...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-01-2019, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,168
Re: 302 upgrade - Roller Rockers question
Thanks for the reply, that's the thing I don't know. Looking at the way how these are made they are low profile they don't even have poly locks which is what typically raises the height of roller...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-01-2019, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,168
302 upgrade - Roller Rockers question
I have this nagging question I want to pose here to see if anyone can give me a more direct answer than a vague one.
I want to reuse the '82 Ford factory stamped steel valve covers on the 302 in...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-01-2019, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,051
Re: front gravel pan paint
The filler panel under the grill was argent silver.
the two piece gravel shield under the engine how ever I believe was painted black. Mine has no original color left on it so I don't know what...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-27-2019, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 17,708
Re: 1956 Fairlane Club Sedan needs...questions.
I have jpeg copies of the pages I just don't have a way of embeding the photo unless I use another forum as a hosting source.
Went ahead and hosted them on the other forum I am on to post it here....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-25-2019, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 17,708
Re: 1956 Fairlane Club Sedan needs...questions.
Hate to say it but it looks like '55/'56 Ford cars had a automatic feature.
Part # B5A-17664-C : 55/56 All Fords Windshield Washer Control assembly pump (use with coordinator)
I would post a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-24-2019, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,980
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-23-2019, 02:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,980
Re: Fordomatic and sending units
To adjust the transmission rod you need a 1/4" drill bit. You take the throttle bell crank and position it with the 1/4 drill bit placed in the positioning holes to center the bell crank. this is...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-12-2019, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 15,102
Re: Ford-O-Matic - adjustment?
I remember reading the air pressure check in the transmission manual as the initial check before disassembly/rebuild.
I might give it a go. Due to how long its been sitting I still think my best...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-12-2019, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,379
Re: problem with coil
Possible, but I changed just the wire out and it never did it again.
Wont be a problem for me when I put my new engine in, I got a new dist for the truck with a steel gear for a roller cam and I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-12-2019, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,379
Re: problem with coil
I had that happen on my truck with a Duraspark II. Did it once so I don't know but it was with a set of 9mm Ford Racing plug wires and motorcraft copper plugs. I always wondered if it was just a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-12-2019, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 15,102
Re: Ford-O-Matic - adjustment?
True, I went ahead and added my information in.
I did a little messing with the car today checking out the knocking that I have when I load the car up on initial throttle hit. Was quite bad and...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-11-2019, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,920
Re: Say it isn't so !
If this is the one that did that new truck and cut the wiring harness for that guy that got that one settlement then they have a big lawsuit on their hands. I know people at work that knows about...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-11-2019, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,378
Re: Year of Make Tab Mounting - Texas
I only know of one person that has it on his plate and its on a '72 Chevelle. Everyone else I know with YOM plates they don't run them. Just tired of the harassment on my other vehicles being junk...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-11-2019, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,215
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