Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-15-2019, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,550
Re: 56 stereo
Yes, I have a USA-230 model from them and it was a quick install, fit fine, and works well. No issues to report and it's been over a year.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-24-2019, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,077
Re: Just rebuilt transmission
Delco,
The adjustment procedure pictures can be found in the thread I started here, https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=267376. I'm actually installing a tachometer for this exact...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-04-2019, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,106
Re: Fordomatic change in shift timing
All, thanks for everyone's input. I finally got a few minutes to investigate using you input. I took the air cleaner off and went to confirm linkage adjustment near the carb and something sprung...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-07-2019, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,106
Re: Fordomatic change in shift timing
I've had the car about 2 years and have not had any band adjustments or service done to it to this point.
Where would I go about hooking up a fluid pressure gauge? Is there a port I could hook...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-06-2019, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,106
Re: Fordomatic change in shift timing
I performed the adjustments post engine rebuild per the steps in the FOM book as shown below. the shifting for the first 100 miles after these adjustments was great, very smooth. I'm just trying to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-05-2019, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,106
Fordomatic change in shift timing
Good afternoon all,
I've recently got my 1956 Victoria back on the road after a motor rebuild this past winter. I followed the procedure in the book to reset the carb and throttle linkages to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-22-2019, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,678
Re: pointless ignition
Hello,
I've had good success with the Accel 2020 points eliminator kit on my 1956 Fairlane Victoria. It does have to go on the '57 and up distributor though which I needed anyway to go along...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-25-2019, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,862
Re: Ford-o-matic converter position
As per the other thread posted by KULTULZ, what seemed the best to me was 1 spacer between the new thinner flexplate and the crank and then 2 between the flex plate and bolt heads. this set the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-12-2019, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,037
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-11-2019, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,037
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-31-2019, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,037
Re: fordomatic leak from linkage inlet
Thanks for the insights guys! So I noticed that there was a bit of a side load on one of the links so I adjusted the linkages from above and it seemed to stop or significantly slow the leak. That...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-30-2019, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,037
fordomatic leak from linkage inlet
All,
After a fresh motor rebuild (trans stayed in the car and was not touched) I re-installed and attached the motor back into the car and to the trans. Once all buttoned up I filled with all 3...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-18-2019, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 940
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-15-2019, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,506
Re: 272 Tstat housing
Here is a great DIY method to repair/replace the pipe in the T-stat housing courtesy of HRR.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-11-2019, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,362
Re: 1956 Victoria rear end gasket replacement
Thanks gents. Luckily I have a brother and dad in town that enjoy tinkering like me so I'll have an extra set of hands to help pull the pumpkin off and down carefully. Much appreciated!
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-09-2019, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,362
1956 Victoria rear end gasket replacement
Hello guys. As you can see from the first picture I have a bit of a leak from the rear end that I'd like to address. I've read through the manual and I just want to confirm with you all that I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-27-2019, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 11,570
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-15-2019, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 11,570
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-15-2019, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 11,570
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-14-2019, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,218
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-14-2019, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,218
Re: torque con. and flex plate
Reviving an old thread regarding flex plates! I've removed the old thick heavy rivet flex plate per some of the recommendations here in favor of the new stamped one shown in the picture below. Can...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-27-2019, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,901
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-21-2018, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,354
292 timing cover questions
Hey guys,
Just a few questions for you all regarding the timing cover and mating block surface of my 1956 292. Per the pictures below, why would the timing cover have a hole on the back side of...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-09-2018, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,192
Re: Engine paint... orange?
So I've got my motor pulled out of the car and disassembled (heads, intake manifold, exhaust manifold all off etc). Can you guys provide some good advice on how to "prep for paint" when you painted...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-09-2018, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,063
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