Forum: Late V8
08-06-2020, 06:59 PM
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292 parts
Hello
I have parts for a 292 Y Block
I don't have time for a new project so if your looking for
something, email me
[email protected]
look on CL Los Angeles under Y Block.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-21-2020, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,524
Why Mushroom head on Lifter
Hello
So I like to learn things. And I was interested in the
"mushroom" head on the Y block lifter.. My search did not turn
up any other car manufacturer who used this..
But I did find a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-21-2020, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,793
Re: General Info
BTW. the FL - 300 fits the Y Block... I bought one from
Home depot. for $5.50. they are the short version...
that was the least expensive price I had seen...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-21-2020, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,793
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-14-2020, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,105
Re: Rear Main
thanks Darrell, I'm sure it must be a socket...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-14-2020, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,105
Rear Main
Hi
On the Y block the rear seal is held in place by 2 bolts
can you tell me what size they are and what type they are?
I have not seen that type of bolt head on any of my other cars
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-11-2020, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,793
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-11-2020, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,456
Re: Converting a 6V dash cluster to 12V
Most instrument clusters actually use 5v. and have a voltage regualator behind the
dash... Don't ask my why... on my 62 Ford and 74 Dart I made an electrontic
VR very easy... just a resistor......
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-10-2020, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,793
Re: General Info
Can anyone shed light on what the 36 means on the cam?
and did the 64 292 use tubular push rods?
There seems to be no damage to the pistons. the wrist pins seem to be tight
I'll be taken the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-09-2020, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,793
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-09-2020, 12:23 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,793
Re: General Info
Thanks Racer...
I"m just getting all the info and making a parts list. Removed the pistons and
crank today. Will be going to the machine shop for mag and hot tank the block
I pretty sure from...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-08-2020, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 20,556
Re: Isky E4 cam
Hello. I hope I'm not violating "rules". as I have posted "Barn" recently about my
64 292.. I had been trying to sell it, but really no takers, so now I'm going to build
it.. The talk about the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-08-2020, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,793
Re: General Info
Hi 57 Fordor, Scicala
57 I have the Morris book... still
thanks scicala just thought I would ask.
I've decided to just rebuild my 292 and go for a super charger for the power.
get new...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-07-2020, 05:45 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,793
Re: General Info
Did I make a mistake, I had not seen the bell housing for over a year, stored
away. I went out and looked at it, and it does have the mounting pads..
sorry...
I think my current plans are to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-06-2020, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,793
Re: General Info
Hi
thanks for that info... It is a rear sump..
The bell housing does not look like that... I have the 3sp that came with it.
It does have a front mount on the engine...
But the bell...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-06-2020, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,793
General Info
HI All
I have a 292, I've had it for about 3 years + -
Had idea's at the time to rebuild it, but other projects got in the way.
But there are some questions that I hope someone could...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2017, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,000
Re: Ardun Heads
Some very good responses. In my own reading the need for more power came from
the English market and the "trash truck" Fords engine was not powerful enough
so Ford contracted with Duntov to build...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2017, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,000
Ardun Heads
Does anyone know or understand why Ford did not continue
with the Ardun heads?
I have not found any info on the net so far
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2017, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,509
Re: OHC Flathead
OK, I think I just used the last of my "little grey cells" but I found
the name of the guy who built a DOHC flathead
http://www.roadsters.com/flathead/#Davis
I don't know if I mentioned it but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2017, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,509
Re: OHC Flathead
So we have not hit on the the DOHC yet,,,
but don't forget guys that during WWII, the Ford GAA was a DOHC
HEMI head, 2 distributors. So Ford was not unfamiliar with the engine...
In 1938 ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2017, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,509
OHC Flathead
I remember reading about a man in North Hollywood who
built an OHC flathead, sometime right after WWII
Does anyone know his name?
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-31-2017, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,405
Re: Vacuum advance/MSD problems
Ok, I know I'm not answering your problem directly, but I think there is a setting
on the 6 for 4, 6, 8
Here is what I did with the Duraspark, which although can work fine, has way to
many...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-31-2017, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,158
Re: Master cylinder
Thanks for the info..
I am looking at a 54 convertible, $2400. but want nothing to do with that old
under the floor braking system....
My 56 Packard, thanks to Mr. Nance was still using the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-30-2017, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,158
Master cylinder
Hello
Just a quick question on the 54 model year.
where was the Mastery cylinder located?
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-17-2017, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,203
Re: alternator
Yes, I've used a Ford 1 wire for years. with no problems
there are dozens of diagrams to show you how to connect them...http://www.paperformance.com/content/462802B.pdf
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