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Forum: Early V8 01-07-2024, 11:13 AM
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Posted By Ford coupe
New 36 roll out handle

New in package chrome windsheild roll out handle for 35 -36 Ford..Probably fit others i beleive...Dont really know how to post pics on here yet so??..Would need zip code to get a shipping quote
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-25-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,488
Posted By Ford coupe
oil pressure guage

s there an easy way to instaLL A MECHANICAL OIL PRESSURE GUAGE ON MY 272 VICKY ENGINE AND KEEP THE DUMMY LIFHT AS I DONEALLY TRUST THE ORIGINAL AND DONT REALLY KNOW MY OIL PRESSURE /
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-09-2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 833
Posted By Ford coupe
Re: 55 steering box

Not very much slack in the straight ahead but more later on in turnso since i can not turn screw i think best to l;eave it alone..Not much sign of lube so going to add some lucas that reminds me of...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-09-2023, 12:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 833
Posted By Ford coupe
Re: 55 steering box

So a bit leary here...Is the set screw under a cap as i see two heads of bolts or caps and the larger one is the cap over the set screw i presume...When i take that cap off will it turn the set screw...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-09-2023, 08:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 833
Posted By Ford coupe
Thumbs down 55 steering box

I have about 3 inches play on the steerin wheel of my 55 crown so how much is it safe to adjust the set screw on the steering box without doing harm to the interior of the box..
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-06-2022, 08:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,576
Posted By Ford coupe
Re: 79 granada engine noise

Can anyone tell me the correct valve lash for this engie as i can not find it anywhere???
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-06-2022, 07:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,576
Posted By Ford coupe
Re: 79 granada engine noise

ALL INFO WAS FROM A HAYNES MANUAL AND THE MECHANICAL EXPERIRENCE OVER THE YEARS..tHE MANUAL WAS FOR THAT CAR..
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-04-2022, 10:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,576
Posted By Ford coupe
Re: 79 granada engine noise

Yes we did go through this but before he installed new lifters as he and i thought he had got a bad set of chinese lifters ..But changing them did not help...I really dont see any way of adjusting...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-04-2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,576
Posted By Ford coupe
Re: 79 granada engine noise

All push rods were meticulusly put back in place where removed from..timing chain well within specks new tappet rod and tappets seem tight seems like lots of oil up top so a head scratcher..Also...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-03-2022, 03:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,576
Posted By Ford coupe
Unhappy 79 granada engine noise

79 granada with engine rebuild new bearings rings and lifters TWICE ..Engine startedout with what sounded like lifters so thinking i may have got bad ones replaced those to no avail. it now...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-23-2022, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 865
Posted By Ford coupe
55 sudden stop

coming home from meet today my vicki suddenly stopped on the road as if someone pulled the coil wire..Got under hood and all wiring seemed in place and could see nothing wrong..Got in and tried it...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-21-2022, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 729
Posted By Ford coupe
55 wheels

is a 55 crown vic wheel compatable with tubeless radial tires??
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-27-2022, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 662
Posted By Ford coupe
Re: 55 fairlane steering box

My 55 crown with automatic also has a lot of play at the wheel which makes it a bit nasty to drive..Someone told me to loosen the nut on top of steering box and try adjusting set screw to take up...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-27-2022, 09:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,367
Posted By Ford coupe
55 neutral safety switch

Ok i got and installed a new neutral safety switch on my vicky but now how do i adjust it..It will start in reverse now so where now?? There is a bit of adjustment via the slotted hole in the switch...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-07-2022, 07:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,609
Posted By Ford coupe
Re: 55 neutral lock out

Merc cruizer above is spot on..i can put select lever in n but it moves up and down freely no detante,,i can in that up and down find a spot where the starter engages and the car starts but it is a...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-07-2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,609
Posted By Ford coupe
Re: 55 neutral lock out

Has the actual switchwith the little arm on it that is moved by the arm from the shift rod got a certain position that it clicks into when selector lever is put in neutraj.When i place selector arrow...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-06-2022, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,609
Posted By Ford coupe
Re: 55 neutral lock out

I do have a shop manuel but can not find anything related to it..What page no is it on
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-06-2022, 09:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,609
Posted By Ford coupe
55 neutral lock out

I must work the shift lever up and down until i hit the exact spot for starter to engage..So if working properly something would hold it in that position would it be the switch at bottom of column ...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-18-2021, 08:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 899
Posted By Ford coupe
79 granada valve lifters

anyone know where i can purchase a set of 12 oem lifters for a 79 granada with 4.1 engine as the aftermarket ones are to noisy..
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-23-2021, 10:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,738
Posted By Ford coupe
Re: best 6 volt pump

nstalled the airtrx Problem solved..Thanks everyone
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-19-2021, 01:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 260,703
Posted By Ford coupe
Re: Valve lifter

HEAD GASKET THAT IS ONE THING AS THE GASKET THAT CAME OFF WAS A THIN METAL AND THE ONE IN THE REBUILD KIT WAS COMPOSITE AND THICKER BUT NOT BY THAT MUCH SO COULD THAT DO IT AS THESE LIFTERS ARE NOT...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-17-2021, 12:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 260,703
Posted By Ford coupe
Re: Valve lifter

4.1 in line 6 i beleive
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-16-2021, 02:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 260,703
Posted By Ford coupe
Angry Valve lifter

79 granada chatters for about 5 minutes on start up ..sounds like liftersWhen checking with tappet cover off two seem to be completely drained down or flat so is that normal?? Engine redone with all...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-16-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 800
Posted By Ford coupe
Angry Granada engine noise

I have been on here before explaining that my 79 granada 6 cyl engine has what sounds like l;ifter chatter when i start it..Engine was redone with all new lifters and is perfect except for this...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-26-2021, 08:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 941
Posted By Ford coupe
Angry 55 heater controls

hOW IS BEST WAY TO LUBRICATE THE SMALL WIRES OR CABLES OF THE HEATER CONTROLS?? THE ONES ON MY 55 ARE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO PULL OUT AND PUSH IN..:
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