Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-19-2019, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,452
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-13-2019, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,452
Re: 292 V8 carb alternative
thanks for the info Sal. Yes it leaks at the o rings between the bowl and base. Is there a method to help seal that area? When it is not leaking, the engine runs fine, would like to keep it...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-12-2019, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,452
292 V8 carb alternative
Have a 292 V8, '56 Ford, 4bbl. All original, Has T-Pot Holley Carb, I rebuilt and continues to leak. What would be an alternative carb for this engine that would fit the stock manifold?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2019, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,160
292 V8 carb alternative
Currently have a 56 Ford, 292, 4bbl, all original, has the Holley T-Pot carb. I rebuilt it however continues to leak gas. What carb would bolt up on this manifold and work on this engine ...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-08-2019, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,216
Re: 55 Ford fuel gauge issue
Ok thanks all the info, kind of confusing for me as a novice to electrical systems, however I did put a reducer on the gauge, reduced to 6v. Got the reducer from Obsolete/Classic Parts. The fuel...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-07-2019, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,216
Re: 55 Ford fuel gauge issue
I do have a resister that will drop the voltage back to 6V Guess I will try that.
The gauge is original. On the oil, generator and temp, the car has after market gauges mounted under the dash,...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-07-2019, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,216
55 Ford fuel gauge issue
55 Ford, Fairlane, 272, converted to 12V system. The fuel gauge on the dash will not read properly. Goes to full when tank is full, the needle will fluctuate down and up when driving, going from full...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-14-2017, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,134
Re: 1957 Ford park will not hold
Thanks for all the info. Not sure if I would want to try to fix this myself, don't know much about trans repairs. If that pawl is easy to locate and change after I take the pan down then I might try...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-12-2017, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,134
1957 Ford park will not hold
I have a 1957 Ford Ford-O-Matic 2 speed. When it is in the park position the car still rolls, does not lock up. All the other gears, reverse, neutral, drive work fine and are aligned with the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2016, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,009
Re: steering turning radias
I must be turning or working on the wrong adjustment. The one I loosened and turn only moved the steering wheel. I am probably doing something wrong?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2016, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,009
steering turning radias
I looked thru the forum and could not find an issue similar to what I have. 1946 Ford sedan, tudor, when tuning left, the wheels will turn only about 1 1/2 turn on the steering wheel. It is hard to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-05-2015, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,308
Re: Starting problems
Thanks for all the information. I did put in a different condenser I had from another distributor, it seems to be running okay and re-starting for now. I will be taking it on a long ride soon to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2015, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,308
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2015, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,308
Starting problems
1946 Ford Sedan, all original. Engine starts easily when cold and runs great, no misfires, no fuel issues. After I drive the car about 20 miles or so and turn it off, it will not start again until...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2015, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,231
Re: Lights go on and off
I did replace the light switch. The lights go on and off while sitting still, not moving. Not sure where the thermal cut off would be or what it looks like. I will look and try to check that out. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2015, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,231
Lights go on and off
I have a 46 ford sedan, all stock, 6 volt system. The lights, all of them, headlights, tail lights, dash will all come on and function for a while, approximately 5 minutes, then they will turn off...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2015, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,874
Re: timing & starting problems
It is a loadamatic distributor, I have another distributor that I may try in there and/or rebuild this one. What type mechanical distributor could I swap this one for. Iv'e double checked...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2015, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,874
timing & starting problems
I have a 51 or 52 Merc v-8 Flathead that was put into a 46 Ford coupe when I bought it. It had not run for a while, it had a stuck valve which I got freed up and runs pretty smooth now. However, it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2015, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,861
Re: engine timing
This may not be related to your discussion, however here is a problem I am have on the timing issues...I am having trouble with my 51-52 Merc V8 flathead. It was already in my "46 Coupe when I got...
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