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I have a 302 (1991 block). I decided I would just bite the bullet and get a cvf racing or march pulley and bracket system and be done with it, but...
Ok all, please learn me here. I am working on a 56 ford car which has a 347 (302 block) in it. The block IIRC is a 91 Tbird (if that matters)....
I bought a new factory gas tank for my 56. I am running a fairly hot 347 stroker motor. I am running new 3/8 fuel line. The new tank is setup...
I just had my car (56 Ford Mainline) painted and got it back not long ago. The roof is being stripped and redone because of paint issues, so I am...
***Repair work has been done since, my updates to this are on page 17*** Try to keep this short as I can, just looking for advice on next move....
UPDATE - Color picked and car painted see page 3 Hey all, I thought I had this all figured out, but I dont. My 56 Ford Mainline Tudor is at the...
(Problem solved for those just reading this) Stroker motor (all brand new) that has about 100 miles on it. It just started doing this, did not...
First time readers can mosey to page 2, I have used the piston stop now and balancer is dead on. Ok, I have the 347 stroker running, have driven...
Setting up my new ford 347 stroker a few months ago, I disconnected my vac advance when I first set my motor up and was adjusting the timing. I...
If I give it more than half throttle, it really coughs good a few times and then catches up and throws you in the seat. Its a 5 spd and it will...
My car was painted in the 90's. Best I know its a single stage, no clear. Lacquer? Dunno. What I dont know is how much paint is there, so I...
Need some help. I have searched, read, read and read.... I did the granada swap on the 56 mainline. Here is what I have -NON power Disc/Drum...
Hey all. I need to do something around the hole in the floor where the shifter comes through. I am building a console for it, which will be...
Couple different questions. Any yard donors that would have a 3" driveshaft? I have 1330 yokes both ends. I prefer a thickwall 2" or any 3"....
I have been searching, not coming up with a lot. I want to run speaker wires into the doors, and whether I use them or not, also run the power...
I have a 24x30 workshop with an upstairs. The upstairs is floored and has knee walls, thats it for now. One day it will be a gameroom or...
I have a 9" rear '57 from my investigations, small bearing I know for sure. Didnt come with brakes or backing plates. had a thread a while back...
Would like some advide and some pics of your gas pedals. I have a 56 ford customline that a buddy is going to hand make a custom pedal for it. I...
Hey all...trying to fire up the new 302 stroked motor. Its near 11:1 compression, cranking compression is 191 on the cam card. I bought a db...
I am rebuilding an old small bearing 9" round back. Where can I find a new distribution block for it? I have one from an 8" rear that fits,...
Was getting ready to crank my new 302 (stroker) motor. On the engine stand I had the distributor all the way in and seated, no problems so I know...
EDIT: Updated info with new rear end installed. Thoughts on it now? Ok, first, I know this has been talked about many many times....I have...
Ok guys, I am almost ready to pick a fan setup for the 56 customline. I have no problem sticking with engine fan, and have no problem with...
I am installing a 347 stroker in my 56 customline. It was originally a 6 cyl, so knew it would be tight. I did as many others that did the swap...
Does anyone know off hand what length bolt is used for mounting an aluminum bellhousing to a 302 block? I am pretty sure it takes a 7/16", but...
**EDIT: See further down for pics of my new firewall!** Yall have never failed me before, so, assumed this wouldnt be any different. :eek: If...
I have (pretty sure) a 1957 9 inch rear, based on the info I have found about it. Its a small bearing 28 spline. Another discussion on that here...
302 engine that was built for EFI and elec. fuel pump. I bought it, converting to carb and mechanical fuel pump. I have bought an early 302...
Hello all, dazed and confused. I recently bought a 9" housing that is small bearing 28 spline. I need backing plates and drums. The cheapest...
its a 56 ford customline While I have the whole gauge cluster dash piece removed for rewiring and installing new gauges, I noticed the dash was...
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