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I'm confused as to which forum to post technical questions about my 1951 ford. I'm trying to keep it as stock as possible with some modifications....
I just installed a new rear pinion oil seal in my 1951 ford, I'm sure the rear has plenty of wear. Green shop manual says use SAE 90. Car is...
rotational play not in and out
I understand the setting of this nut is very touchy, can you just tighten it to take out the play'
I noticed when removing the drive shaft on my 1951 ford the rear pinion seemed to have some play in it, maybe 1/4 to 3/8 inch back and forth. Is...
Turn signals blinking real fast on drivers side and real slow on passenger side. Changed bulbs but did not help. Any ideas would be appreciated?
The 12 volt dwell meter only has two leads, one for the coil and one to ground. The readings for dwell seam to be off, opening the point gap seems...
I just bought a dwell and tach meter, when It came it said for 12 volt systems. I have a 1951 stock ford v8 6 volt system. I hooked it up and...
I've tried two new rotors, both are loose. Could it be that the spring clip that is saposed to hold the rotor tight is bad?
It is the correct rotor, and there is a shim clip on the shaft that must have been put there by a former owner. The shim must allow for a worn...
I have a 1951 ford vic, with the stock flathead v8. The rotor on the distributor seems to fit real loose. There is a shim type clip already on the...
looking for a wiring diagram for the turn signals on my 51 ford vic.
the manual 3 speed trans on my 1951 ford has a slight leak at the rear oil seal where the drive shaft enters the trans. Is there an additive I can...
I have a 1951 ford stock flathead v8. What type of replacement spark plug wire set should i be looking for?
I would like to paint the engine in my 1951 ford flathead v8. It is now ford blue but i'm told the 1951 engine color was bronze. Is this true...
where is the turn signal flasher located on a 51 ford victoria
I have to slam door to get it to close on my 51 ford victoria. I'm hoping adjusting the door striker will correct this problem, any suggestions?
can I remove the upper section of the dashboard on my 1951 ford Victoria for painting without disturbing the bottom instrument section.
Thanks for the information--So I am getting the message that no lead substitute is needed?
I recently bought a 1951 ford with stock flathead V8. Former owner tells me he used HI test gas and added an octane booster and a lead substitute...
The driver side door on my 51 Vic sags on the latch side about an inch. is there an adjustment to correct this. Any help appreciate.
how do you post a picture?
The car will be strictly a stock restoration.
thanks for the information--car will be strictly stock restoration.
what forum should I use. I just bought a 1951 ford victoria and will be finishing the restore. Will have questions about re-pairs, paint colors...
I'm an old retired guy and just bought a 1951 Ford Victoria, had this same make and model years ago when I was 17. Looking forward to tinkering...
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