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I have a 60x30 shop with 14' tall ceiling. I have had mine for about 20 years and really like it. I leave it set on 65 and the most my gas bill...
Worked in aircraft manufacturing for 40 years, we had multiple fittings that we would try until we had the correct orientation, sometimes it would...
$30 will buy you a Leak Down tester that will tell you which part of the engine has the issues. Put the Eng at TDC on number 1 cylinder and...
I have a couple of books from David Vizard, the guy knows his stuff!
Very nice milestone, thanks for bringing us along.
First, nice work on the repair of the block! I do have a question, is the valve spring rate / RPM causing the valve stretch? I would assume the...
I had my headers ceramic coated and the direction I was given was to have the timing set as well as the Air/fuel ratios correct before I installed...
Thank you Bandit and Phonebooth, I will give Duane a call.
Greetings, I have a problem with my back glass and would like to know if anybody can recommend a good glass installer that has experience with...
I had been collecting 56 ford trucks for years, I would buy one swap parts out that were better than ones I had on my truck. This went on for...
If it was me I would run it and see if its an issue based on the way you drive, "full disclosure" I do own a lift and it would be easy for me to...
If your looking to collect some data you may want to hook up a vacuum gage and set the timing to get the motor to produce the most vacuum then...
Greetings DRmalacarne. You might want to look at oil starvation when cornering on the race track. Can you put a baffle in the oil pan or trap...
I have been involved with these trucks for about 45 years and have never heard of one that was stock with power steering. Buyer beware!
If the rebuild was done right and you have gear lube in the rear end, you should be fine to tow it 5-6 miles
I agree with millersgarage except I use CRE 921 Black epoxy, I use it when I surface treat with acid to remove rust. I use SPI black epoxy when...
I installed a 4L65E behind a LQ9 which is a the LS motor with a cast iron block. I wanted to put a coyote in but it was at least twice the cost...
I did convert my 56 to automatic, but I went with an aftermarket tilt column.
Greetings, this is what I used to eliminate the clutch pedal. 1953-56 Ford F-100 Brake Shaft, For Automatic (midfifty.com)
As noted above, it looks like the hood is peaked and needs to be pushed out at the sides in the rear. I had to move metal around to get mine...
Did you by chance center line the cam to see if the timing is correct?
The frame on my 56 was bare for about 3 years, I sprayed it down with Rust Mort and then scrubbed it with Scotch Brite keeping it wet for about 30...
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Per the data sheet, you need to seal it with epoxy primer before you top coat it. It also states the shelf life un opened is 6 months.
Howdy Fred, you might want to check out The Garage Journal as well, you will find a bunch of folks that share the same interest in building or...
Rage gold used with Evercoat Plastik Honey since it takes me so long to go through a gallon of filler. Followed with Metal Glaze ultra. I also use...
Hi Christie! Original should look close to this http://www.misterw.com/Ford/55CrownVictoria08.html
Enjoy the moment, nice milestone!
With all this discussion on "inch / pounds" and "foot / pounds" there is also "inch / ounces" as well I used to measure rotational values of...
I use WD40 first. I spray the parts down with WD40 and try to keep them wet for a couple of days before I start the removal. The WD40 penetrants...
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