Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-08-2022, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,856
Re: Which PS fluid
I am replacing the steering ram on my 56 Fairlane. I looked up this thread and Dextron III is going in after I totally flush and clean my system.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-28-2020, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,650
Re: Ceramic finishes
Well Don I ordered a bottle of Wizards polish and bottle of spray wax tonight. I was about out.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-18-2020, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,392
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-17-2020, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,392
Re: Power steering cylinder
Ordered the seals Monday and received them today. That's fast. I installed the seal today and discovered there is a rough spot when I push the shaft in.
Chain Drive said for me to watch for this,...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-13-2020, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,392
Re: Power steering cylinder
Good for you, stay away from COVID. When those mid 50's Fords and Chevy's came out, I thought they were beautiful, and I haven't changed my mind.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-13-2020, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,392
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-12-2020, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,392
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-12-2020, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,392
Re: Power steering cylinder
I have the car on a lift, all I did was remove the ram. I let the oil that drained
out fall ion a pan. Tomorrow I will let the car down and see if the oil drained out. The control valve does...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-12-2020, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,392
Re: Power steering cylinder
I saw your post earlier, Lucas really helps. I'm not leaking bad, Just trying to get them all out.
I sent the ebay seller an note telling him the Kit didn't fit, he replied that someone must have...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-12-2020, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,392
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-11-2020, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,392
Re: Power steering cylinder
I have a part number for the main seal AE-0654-N, It was on the seal itself. There is a dust seal and it can possibly be used again I contacted the Ebay company and asked if they can help me. In...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-11-2020, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,392
Re: Power steering cylinder
Thank you Merc. I finally got the seal out, My 56 ford shop manual said to blow it out, Your instructions said use a prick punch. That is what I did. I bought a repair kit, but nothing there fits...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-10-2020, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,392
Re: Power steering cylinder
What you say makes sense, I pulled that rod with about 500 lbs of force. I may can use the air and keep the rod mostly pushed in and try to blow the seal out. The piston could be keeping the air...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-10-2020, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,392
Re: Power steering cylinder
I have a 1956 ford shop manual. The instructions do not mention a piston welded to the rod.
You should be able to get the seal and retainer out.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-10-2020, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,392
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-10-2020, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,392
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-10-2020, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,392
Power steering cylinder
Trying to repair my steering cylinder. I removed the snap ring and dust seal and washer. I then used my slide hammer to remove the piston rod. no success. I then followed the advice of the manual...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-01-2020, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,026
Re: '55 F100 new project, new member
You are doing a great job. Reminds me of a 06 Subaru Baja trubo I bought last year. Everything had to be done, I've since named it the money pit. LOL
Keep up the good work.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-22-2020, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,236
Re: 120 mile round trip
I was told my 56 ford with a 292 has a 330 rear gear. It's a 2 speed automatic, I may change it out to an AOD.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-20-2020, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,336
Re: Beautiful day today
Here in Ruidoso NM, we have a few weeks of nippy weather, very little snow, the summers are to die for. very seldom goes over 85 with very low humidity.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-20-2020, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,619
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-15-2020, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,680
Re: Car Show Yesterday
Looks like I'm not alone, Now a car show where the audience gave the cars a rating would be more fair.
I live in a golf club community and last evening one of the members told me they are...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-13-2020, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,323
Re: 1955 Ford Ranch Wagon/ Vintage Air Question?
I think I lost a little more than half of my glove box. The previous owner installed the A/C.
I just have the regular fan and radiator, it worked fine in Florida. I've since moved to the mountains...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-10-2020, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,109
Re: New Brake Shoes
Today I spent the entire day calling all these professional ad runners, several had the rear shoes and no one had the front shoes. I really want the Kevlar, that looks most promising.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-10-2020, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,109
Re: New Brake Shoes
Thanks Kultulz: The car is pretty much original, I believe I have good shoes, they were replaced in 1984. I do have original power brakes. I hate to tie up my lift for 3 or more weeks, I could...
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