Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-02-2015, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,703
Re: 1962 cruieomatic woes
I had the same problem with my '58 Cruise O Matic, and found that it was about a quart low on fluid [after checking it with the car fully warmed up and idling per the shop manual.] Added a quart of...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-09-2015, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,241
Hard Start when hot.
My '58 with a 352 4bbl starts great when cold, but is often hard to start when hot. When cranking, it seems like I have a weak battery, [even though I don't]. The cranking is hesitant, and slow with...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-02-2015, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,550
Deck lock down on a retractable
When the roof is in the down [retract position] on my '58 Skyliner, the rear deck lock downs work just fine, but when the roof is up [erect position], the rear deck lid will go down, but the locks...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-03-2014, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,214
Re: over heats in Texas
Unclevinny: What radiator did you buy, and did you have any trouble with fan clearance? I'm told that the '58's are unique in that the fan nestles right up to the radiator on the FE's.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-01-2014, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,214
Re: over heats in Texas
A quick update on what I've done. I did find an after market shroud, but was cautioned against it as it's made of ABS plastic and can deform or even melt at high under hood temps. In south Texas,...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-17-2014, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,292
Re: With or without a thermostat?
54vicky: I've heard that too about the importance of restriction for cooling. I've heard stories of old school racers pulling out the thermostat and installing a washer to get the restriction back....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-17-2014, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,292
With or without a thermostat?
Will an engine run cooler without its thermostat? Some say yes because removing the thermostat eliminates any restriction, thus increasing coolant flow through the radiator. Others say it will run...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-29-2014, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,214
over heats in Texas
My '58 Skyliner runs cool on even the hottest Texas days as long as I'm moving, but when waiting at a stop light, the temp gauge starts zooming to the right. I've got a 352 FE with a Cruise O Matic...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-06-2014, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,447
Re: flooding
I sent the Holley back to Summit, and received a full refund under their warranty program even though I was past the 90 day limit. Way to go Summit. I'll be back as a customer. The Edelbrock is...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-18-2014, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,447
Re: flooding
Final report: We added a 1 inch phenolic spacer and a fuel pressure regulator, and still, no improvement. The brand new Holley flooded every time the engine was turned off. Restarting always...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-09-2014, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,447
Re: flooding
I'm installing a 1" phenolic spacer and a fuel pressure regulator. I'll report back how it works. Thanks to all for the advice.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-21-2014, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,447
Re: flooding
OLe Don: I do have a spacer, and have no problem with vapor lock. Do you, or anyone else have a recommendation for a good brand of regulator. Holly makes one that can be adjusted between 2 and 4...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-19-2014, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,447
Re: flooding
Thanks billwill. Do you mean 2 and 1/2 pounds, using a fuel pressure regulator? And will fuel pressure that low effect performance?
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-19-2014, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,447
flooding
I have a 58 Retractable with a new Holley 4160 carb that tends to flood when restarting the car when warm. It seems the pressure in the mechanical fuel pump is forcing fuel past the needle valve when...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-23-2014, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,975
MDS Ready to Run
Any opinions on the MDS Ready To Run distributor for a 1958 332V8 FE?
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-06-2013, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,247
Chrome headlight doors for a '58
Does anyone know where to get a pair of chrome headlight doors for a '58 Fairlane 500 [Skyliner]? Mine are body colored, which are OK, but the chrome set would really dress it up. Thanks
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-06-2013, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,729
Re: Wagging, loud speedometer
Thanks for all the great advice. We cleaned and lubed the cable, which was needed, but that did not completely solve the problem. We ultimately pulled the speedometer and cleaned the head to remove...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-31-2013, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,729
Re: Wagging, loud speedometer
Thanks guys, this is a big help. Darrell: I was able to disconnect the cable at the speedometer housing before anything snapped, so hopefully lubricating the head and replacing the cable will solve...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-29-2013, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,729
Wagging, loud speedometer
The speedometer in my '58 Skyliner [332V8 mated to a Cruise-o-Matic] wags violently above 30mph, swinging wildly between zero and ninety, while also making a terrible grinding noise. Is this a cable...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-02-2013, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,700
Re: Question? First year FE Engine colour.
Did more research on this, and checked the shop manual for '58 as well. Firstly, the black and white shop manual pics of the Interceptor engine clearly show gloss black valve covers on a much...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-02-2013, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,700
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-20-2013, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,752
Retractable questions
How often should you "exercise" the top mechanism to keep it in good running order? I only drive my Skyliner on dry, sunny days when there is no threat of rain, so the top is always down. I do...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-20-2013, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,879
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-05-2013, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,879
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-19-2013, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,370
Re: Wiper Vacuum Motor, '58 Fairlane
Quick update. I replaced the fuel pump because of a noisy rocker arm [failing diaphram?]. After reconnecting the vacuum lines, the wipers began to work again. Never thought to trouble shoot the...
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