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While they discontinued the earlier mounts, Butch's Cool Stuff has a kit for the 52-54 Ford that you could use or get an idea of how to fab your...
Mercury, as Ford did, went to the ball joint suspension as well as OHV V8 in 54. The new design required the front end sheet metal to lengthen...
Hard to tell if brake or fuel line. If brake, x4 for no. If low pressure fuel, you could try heating it cherry red and slowly untwist it, allow it...
The crush sleeve keeps tension on the opposing bearing cones while allowing for adequate torque on the pinion nut. In theory, tightening the...
Bones makes an excellent point. You don't say why the gears are mismatched, but if an attempt to change the ratio, it will most likely lead to...
If the ring and pinion are mismatched, and each are used, it will be noisy. Depending on the ratio (whether hunting, semi or non hunting) will...
I used EMS panels in my 53. I had to wait until they came out, and I talked to the EMS guy weekly checking on a release date. I was one of the...
Most Fords before 1987 used senders that measures around 70 ohms empty, and 10 ohms full. Ford used a variable sender in 55-56. The sender...
EMS is probably one of the better companies that make this type of product, but I have had to "tweak" every panel I have gotten from them. I made...
Very familiar with the area. Used to take my boat to Kerr Dam often, and have some relatives in Greensville County (Purdy).
I plan to check out the show on Saturday even with iffy weather as I am within walking distance. You must be on the fringes of the southside if...
^^^^^ Leaf springs can be custom built to the spring rate you want. Add a set of adjustable shocks, and you can get the ride you desire. I am...
I am going the truck arm route on my 40 Buick. I spent a LOT of time researching the options- 4 link (both parallel and triangulated), original...
The way they are machined, it would be extremely lucky for a single one to swap, much less two. An easy way to tell would be to torque the cap...
Thanks for the replies guys. Seems the consensus is to re-use the sprag. I actually have two, both used 1964 units. One has 133K on it, but was...
The question for the experienced guys is what did they do?
The very early versions (64-66) of this unit used a sprag between the planetary drum and center carrier. Versions after went to a roller clutch,...
^^^ and if polishing long pieces of trim on a bench rig, hold it to the buffing wheel lengthwise rather than sideways. Sideways will likely "grab"...
I made up a couple of sets of extra long jumper cables out of welding cable that has been used for years. Welding cable is usually more flexible...
Factory shop manual?
Rods are 1560 SA
Years ago when I was into antique fire trucks, I found out from Sandy @ Olson's Gaskets that Chevrolet 235 rings fit the Seagrave 400 series V-12...
Well then, shame on them...
Unless your bumper has holes rusted through, or really thin, it can be fixed. Not sure if BOP ones from 41 are close, but worth a look. A set on...
"inquire about the process" is a little vague. Getting the work done or buying the equipment to do it? This spray on chrome process has been...
Never. Did get stopped once because the front bumper on my 34 was too low. Jacked up 4 wheel drive trucks caused the state to enact a bumper...
@loudbang keep those "likes" coming. It keeps the trouble down and lets us know you are still out there.
I noticed also, as Jim usually chimes in on SBC threads...
Have to agree with both comments. Sounds like the wire to the fuse panel is too small, and if there is a draw, the voltage regulator is suspect. I...
No. Rebuild the 264, or go to a 57-60 Dynaflow behind a 364/401/425.
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