Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-07-2023, 11:54 AM
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Re: 272 pistons
Great question. I am glad you asked because I learned something. I had just looked at the bore and assumed the 3.62 bore pistons were for a 272. BUT, you are correct the 272/292/312 all share the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-05-2023, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,890
Re: 272 pistons
those 40-over pistons are 3.665 in. bore. I was thinking that if you need a bit larger maybe a standard 292 piston would fit. BUT NO. The 272 has a 1.857" compression height where the 292 is...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-05-2023, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,890
Re: 272 pistons
EDIT 7APR2023-DOES NOT FIT THE 272, CHECK COMPRESSION HEIGHT
And here they are as 0.040" oversize
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/uem-3186-040/make/ford
Summit Racing part number...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-05-2023, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,890
Re: 272 pistons
EDIT 7APR2023-DOES NOT FIT THE 272, CHECK COMPRESSION HEIGHT
have a look at these at Summit Racing
Silv-O-Lite Cast Pistons
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/uem-3186-std/make/ford
I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-05-2023, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,133
Re: '55 F100 new project, new member
I decided to shift the adjusters over to the two-piece style. I have enough rockers with the milled flat on the top that I readily do this. The two-piece adjusters are available new as a part for...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-05-2023, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,133
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-24-2023, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,133
valve adjuster interference torque?
I am having an unexpected challenge with the refurbished rocker arms.
I know these are an interference thread that is meant to be tight enough so as not to move while the motor is operating. But...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-22-2023, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,133
Re: '55 F100 new project, new member
The trip to NAPA was worthwhile. The counter man took my old PCV "teapot" gasket and found that a Ford Distributor Mounting gasket (1955-95) FelPro PN70194 is the correct size for that larger bottom...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-21-2023, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,700
Re: 272 assembly
I have found the 1954-55 Ford Truck Shop Manual to be lacking in many torque specs. My go-to source is the 1959 Ford Truck Shop Manual. Page 1-106 has a fairly complete table. It also provides a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-21-2023, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,133
Re: '55 F100 new project, new member
While still getting the rockers sorted, I have done an inventory of new gaskets on-hand and found an important one missing. This motor has the PCV breather mounted at the back of the valley pan,...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-07-2023, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: 1955 Ford F-100 Measurement rear fenders
Can't guarantee that mine has not been bowed or warped by decades of ranch use. That said I'll measure it if you want.
Also, FTE has lots of examples. here is the link to the 48-56 forum...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-07-2023, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,133
Re: '55 F100 new project, new member
Yours is a fairly astute analysis. The original 272 is long gone. The 292 is from some unknown sedan donor. I am putting on a truck oil pan during this rebuild. One of the first thing I found...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-07-2023, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,133
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-07-2023, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,133
Re: '55 F100 new project, new member
To clean up the bores we had to put in 030 over pistons for a 312. But we did not change the stroke from the 292.
here is the math:
new bore is 3.829 inches
stroke is 3.30 inches
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-07-2023, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,133
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-06-2023, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,133
Re: '55 F100 new project, new member
Well, I went hunting for rocker arms and found what are supposed to be very nice remanufactured assemblies on e-bay. New Elgin shafts. EAN6564 or 5751066 1.43 ratio rocker arms. And posts in good...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-06-2023, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,133
Re: '55 F100 new project, new member
Hey Folks,
I have been “off task” on my F100 restoration for a number of months. But now I am back to it. As you can see in the images, the rotating assembly is built and the heads are on.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-15-2022, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,133
Re: '55 F100 new project, new member
I has been a long time since I last posted to Ford Barn on this project. A few thing have happened since the chassis was completed. I also took a nine month vacation from the project.
But...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-25-2021, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,133
Re: '55 F100 new project, new member
This takes us to a milestone. The chassis, axles, suspension and brakes are finished.
Recall that the whole reason this truck came apart was to fix frame cracks revealed when I was starting two...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-25-2021, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,133
Re: '55 F100 new project, new member
Since I put up that post with the lovely black frame sitting its own wheels I have decided to fix a problem that I had been deferring until later. Namely the rear axle had some internal rust damage...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-25-2021, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,133
Re: '55 F100 new project, new member
Hey Folks,
I'll get you updated, I hope, today. But first I have a question for the Y-block experts. I have the motor out and the transmission removed. It would be sweet to change the rear...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-11-2020, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,777
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-11-2020, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,777
Re: Pertronix Coil
I hunted around for that FAQ on coil orientation and could not find it. Can you post a link to it?
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-10-2020, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,777
Re: Pertronix Coil
My '55 F100 has a Flame-Thrower III coil mounted horizontally in the original location. I went back and re-read the install instructions and confirmed that they make no mentioned of any preferred...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-06-2020, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,133
Re: '55 F100 new project, new member
Hey Folks,
I have been remiss in posting my F100 progress here. Time for an update.
First: I have been putting up regular detailed reports on the Ford Truck Enthusiast site. You are welcome...
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