Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2022, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 686
Jump 6 volt system with 12 volt portable jumper
Is there a 12 to 6 volt reducer that can handle the amps of a portable 12 volt jumper. Jumping with a 12 volts will blow the gauges and and motors. I am buying a 54 Ford automatic and there is no...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-16-2021, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 225,047
64 galaxie steering column auto trans
I am installing power steering in my 64 Galaxie. I am looking for illustrations of the steering column and transmission linkage. I have a handle on shortening the steering shaft and tube but not...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-12-2021, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 451
64 Galaxie 289 water pump pulley
I am converting from manual to Borgeson P/S. Do I need to replace the water pump pulley from 1 to 2 belt grooves. to match the new crank 2 groove pulley.
Original 1st crank groove drives the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-07-2021, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,809
Re: 289 engine rear main seal leak
Crank does not have a lap groove worn in. Yes the seals part lines are staggered about 1/4 inch and the ends siliconed as well was cap corners. All I can think of is some material is still in the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-07-2021, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,809
Re: 289 engine rear main seal leak
Well replacing the rear main seal I found a real mess. it Took heck of an effort to get out the 1/2 seal above the crank. It was loaded with black RTV. I spent a couple of hours running fine...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-26-2021, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 872
Identify Carburetor engine applicationa
Can anyone identify the application for my carburetor? I recently purchased 65 Mustang has 6 cyl engine with I believe is the wrong Autolite A100 carburetor. I found part number "C3YF A" stamped on...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-21-2021, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 863
289 V8 oil pan removal
Has anyone been able to remove a 289 oil pan without having to raise the engine. Based on directions in the shop manual it can be done. The 64 Galaxie cross member goes directly under the pan. ...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-17-2021, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,279
Torque when wrench won't fit.
The upper ball joint on my 64 Galaxie does not have enough clearance to fit a torque wrench and socket. This is a 7/8 nut needing 60-90 ft'lbs of torque.
The best I have is a 12 inch box wrench. ...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-17-2021, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 654
Re: 64 Galaxie wrong ball joint ????
The rubber bumper was not the problem, it was the ball joint stem was 10thousands too large in diameter and 3/16 of and inch too long. I purchased Moog ball joints and bingo, the were correct and...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-05-2021, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 654
64 Galaxie wrong ball joint ????
I cannot install the ball joint and bumper. The bumper shape prevents me from installing like I think it should go. The way the picture shows, I think the bumper is in backwards BUT the ball will...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-28-2021, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 549
Re: 64 Galaxie Brake part
2027, yep that's it. I thought I was looking at it in the suspension illustration as a standard part number. Thanks, I'll be PB blasting it to free it up. Still looking for one just in case, Thanks
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-28-2021, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 549
Re: 64 Galaxie Brake part
Yep, 2027, that's it. The search is on. I be liberally applying PB Blaster to break it free.
Hope to find one for just in case. I have the catalog, but thought I was looking at it displayed in...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-28-2021, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 549
64 Galaxie Brake part
Anyone know if the front brake anchor pin is available. It goes thru the spindle and brake carrier plate and shoes mount against?
It looks like the catalog illustration lists it as 359788-S...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-28-2021, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 635
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-24-2021, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 635
64 Galaxie riveted upper ball joints
I am struggling with the original 64 ball joints riveted to the suspension arm. I am on the first one and I have drilled through them and ground them off. I cannot get a punch to move them. This...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-29-2020, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,038
Re: window weather strips
The weather strips I am referring to are horizontal to the car. They are at the top of the door cards.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-27-2020, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,038
window weather strips
Is there a product that reduce the weather strip drag on the windows?
My 64 Galaxie windows weather strips are somewhat stiff resulting in too much drag on the drag I have to give the glass a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-01-2020, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,085
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-28-2020, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,085
64 Galaxie door panel clip alternatives
I am looking for an alternative way to anchor the door cards to the inner door sheet metal. When I try to press on the clip tip into the door anchor hole it dislodges from the panel or won't go into...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-04-2020, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 615
64 Galaxie door panel chrome striping
The door panels on the Galaxie have chrome tap layered on plastic strips in the door panel. The tape is coming off. Any suggestion on where to buy the replacing the tape
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-10-2020, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 996
Re: 64 Galaxie removing ignition lock cylinder
well, I drilled out the key cylinder. The switch assembly is twist locked to the bezel ring and they are retained by a compression spring. Interestingly the ground post out the back of the the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-07-2020, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 996
64 Galaxie removing ignition lock cylinder
The instruction are simple BUTTTT the key cylinder will not come out. Just turn the key to acc and insert a paper clip size wire in the pin hole and turn counter clock wise more and pull it out. ...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-25-2020, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,448
64 Galaxie regulator condenser
I found the regulator has a condenser wired to the regulator "A" terminal. Any idea what it is for? Cannot find it on the wiring diagram.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-22-2020, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,930
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-22-2020, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,930
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