Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-27-2017, 07:14 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-23-2016, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,533
air conditioning question
My '61' Galaxie 2dr came with Ford factory/dealer installed under dash air conditioning. At least this is the information I have compiled. I like the looks of the under dash unit, chrome and very...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-23-2016, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,520
Re: Rear Axle Seals?
Thanks to everybody, all good info. Yeh, they were leather. The new ones I got are double lipped rubber with a spring band. Again, A BIG THANKS.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-09-2016, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,553
Re: Oil pan tube to oil pump seal
Thanks to everybody for your comments, very helpful. I got lucky and found the oem seal on none other then ebay. Perfect fit, I did not want to be a three time loser. If anybody needs one it is ebay...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-29-2016, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,553
Oil pan tube to oil pump seal
Thanks to everyone for helping me with the oil pan gasket seal. I've moved on to the oil pump pick up tube where it goes into the oil pump. Again, it's my '61' 292 Y block. The seal for this...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-29-2016, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,156
Re: oil pan bolt torque
Thanks to everyone for the comments. Sounds like 'less' is 'more' in this case. I'm just going to sneak up on it and play it safe. Thanks again, 1961.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-24-2016, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,156
oil pan bolt torque
I'm looking for the correct torque for my 1961 292ci Y block oil pan bolts. I torqued the last one to factory spec (factory manual) of 12 ft. lbs. It squirted out the side in pieces like a banana. It...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-03-2016, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,182
Re: Rear end housing gasket question
That's what I thought, it seems that the gaskets are there to displace moisture and stop any rust from starting between the different parts. Thank you for your time.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-02-2016, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,182
Rear end housing gasket question
I'd like to start by thanking everybody that replied to my questions about my oil filter and proper oil to use on my project. I'm reassembling the rear end housing and want to know if I need to use...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-27-2016, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,573
Re: What oil filter?
A lot of great information. On my way to Walmart. Thanks to everybody. Reverend, I'll take mine with butter and salt.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-26-2016, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,573
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-26-2016, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,573
What oil filter?
I have a '61' Galaxie with a 292ci. It appears to have an oil filter adapter on the engine instead of a canister. Would anybody know what filter number would be used on this application. Any make and...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-15-2016, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,520
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-14-2016, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,520
Rear Axle Seals?
I'm replacing the rear axle bearings in my '61' Galaxie. I don't see any rear axle seals. Is this typical for this year and model? The bearing is a ball bearing assembly with seals on both sides....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-23-2016, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 0
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chassis frame/are they the same?
I have a '61' Galaxie 2 door and was wondering if a '63' Galaxie 2 door chassis/frame is the same as a '61'? Looking at pictures I can't see any difference with the exception of a convertible, mine...
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Forum: Questions & Suggestions
02-29-2016, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 54,927
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-12-2016, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,714
Re: Installing trans cooler
Just a wealth of information from everybody. It has headed me in the exact direction I needed to go with my project. Thanks to everyone that offered up their input. You guys are a great well rounded...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-09-2016, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,714
Installing trans cooler
I have a "61" Galaxie with a 292 and I've installed a fresh FordoMatic. Must I use hard trans cooler lines (originals are bent-junk) and also has anyone gone with just an aftermarket cooler? Would a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-20-2015, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,238
Re: Hard Start when hot.
When engine is hot and you get it restarted do you notice any black smoke from the exhaust? Check your exhaust manifold heat riser to see that it hasn't failed in the closed position, happened to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-09-2015, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 3
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Y block oil pan removal- yes or no?
I want to install a new front crank seal in the timing cover. I noticed that the timing cover gasket comes two ways. One with a short front section of oil pan gasket and one without. Factory manual...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-09-2015, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,577
Re: Waterpump pulleys and fan won' budge
I was able to drive a wood chisel between the fan flange and front of pulley. That separated everything just enough to loosen it. Yes, I will replace the water pump since I had to beat on things with...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-15-2015, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,577
Re: Waterpump pulleys and fan won' budge
Thanks Frank, the end of the water pump shaft is not exposed so nothing for my gear puller to push on. The end of the water pump shaft is covered by the fan shaft/flange.
Thanks Don, do you guys...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-13-2015, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,577
Re: Waterpump pulleys and fan won' budge
It's a triple pulley and a clutch fan so can't really see any shaft. I guess if I put a good helping of penetrating oil on it tonight, like you said, it's bound to get somewhere in there. I'll do...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-13-2015, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,577
Waterpump pulleys and fan won' budge
'61' 292 'Y' block, I can't seem to remove the pulley/fan assembly from the waterpump shaft. I've removed the four bolts and have pried with a wonder bar on the backside of the pulleys pretty heavy...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-11-2015, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,691
Re: Starter wows, new starter assembly
So all is not lost. Thanks guys, I'm going to try both ways so maybe some day I can pass the word and sound like I know what I'm talking about. All part of my learning curve.
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