http://www.classiccar.com/forum/categories/ford-motor-company/p5/feed.rss Wed, 22 May 13 18:07:35 +0000 Ford Motor Company Discussions on Classic Car Forum en-CA http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/127105/wont-start Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:44:50 +0000 hostileh47 127105@/forum/discussions


I replaced the coil, the distributor cables, spark plugs and rebuilt the carb. I dont have a battery for it yet so I took one out of my 91 Jeep Cherokee (straight 6 engine).



I put the battery in and hooked it up and got power to the instrument panel, the oil and alternator lights come on. I turn the key and it will crank but will not start. I smell fuel in the carb so I know it isnt a fuel problem.



So I checked the plugs. The plugs are not getting a spark. I checked the distributor and it isnt getting a spark either. Is the brand new coil I bought a bad coil that needs to be replaced or is the battery I have in there too weak to spark it or what. I dont know how to fix this problem.



Any help would be great. Thanks.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/126934/exhaust-system Mon, 31 May 2010 01:53:37 +0000 spikealbajr 126934@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/121443/carb-overflow-carb-classic-ford-guru039s-assistance-needed Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:14:37 +0000 wizade 121443@/forum/discussions


Initially, it would drive and run great for a while, but then stall out after a period of drive time ... it felt like the engine was starved for gas. A mechanic friend of mine took off the little rubber fuel line that feeds into the mechanical fuel pump and found that it would barely pass any fuel at all.... Got a new one and put it in. Seemed to help a bit, but the Carb still didn't seem to be working very well, stalling out a lot ... the mechanic said I really needed a new carb.



I did some research and found that you can't really buy new carb's for these cars and that you have to get yours rebuilt, or buy another rebuilt carb. I went ahead and sent mine in to Mac's Antique auto parts to have it rebuilt. While it was out, I also replaced the steel fuel line that goes from the fuel pump to the carb.



Carb came back looking great... Installed it ... big problem though - the carb bowl completely fills and overflows all over the place every few minutes... I looked around and figured out how to adjust the float and did that ... I was able to get the car to run for a while sometimes with the float adjusted so that even the slightest movement upward cut off the incoming fuel... but it still overflowed quite often (and stalled the car. making a mess)



I decided that maybe I just needed to get another carb - I went online and found a really nice 1904 Holley Carb ... ordered it, installed it, and within 2 minutes of starting the car, overflow again!!!! Gas is coming out the top of the carb (round thing) and all over the place by the bowl gasket. I opened this one up and adjusted the float so that only slight movement upward would cut off the fuel, but that didn't seem to do anything ... 1 minute of running and it overflowed onto the floor again. This carb looks absolutely brand new .... I mean really nice.



So ... I'm a bit frustrated.



It seems like maybe there is way too much fuel pressure coming into the 1904 carb , and that its pushing fuel in even when it shouldn't be .... that seems to make sense, but I guess I don't understand how this carb ever would have worked new then?? Surely they didn't all run this poorly when new



Where should I go from here?

- Get a third carb? (ugh)

- Get another type of carb? (are there better carburetors that I should try rather than use a holley 1904?)

- Replace fuel pump or install some sort of fuel pressure regulator?



Thanks!!! any suggestions would be greatly appreciated !]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/126627/vehicle-newb Tue, 25 May 2010 12:37:37 +0000 xcftw1 126627@/forum/discussions


I have a 1976 F-150 Ranger. It had been sitting at a neighbor's for ten years and one day he decided to give it to me. I want to make it road worthy again but cars have never been my 'cup of tea.' I honestly know nothing about them. My step dad had been working on the engine and he has unbound it and gotten it running. It does need a new fuel pump before it will actually run with some *ooomf*.

The part of the truck that is my responsibility is the interior. I need to know where to find seat covers, stereos, speakers, etc. that will fit in this model of truck. Or how to go about finding them.



Your Friend,

Vehicle Newb. LOL!]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/125624/1967-mustang-restoration Thu, 06 May 2010 01:57:18 +0000 Nicks1967 125624@/forum/discussions
Anything help regarding my situation would be great.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/125522/newbie-55 Mon, 03 May 2010 23:26:23 +0000 spitfire 125522@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/125205/how-much-is-my-1969-ford-falcon-worth Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:26:26 +0000 forfalcon 125205@/forum/discussions


It is a Futura Sports Coupe...

Body in good shape, needs a paint job, stock 302 engine, V8, 3 speed, new headers and brand new exhaust.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/124911/1959-galaxie-fender Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:44:19 +0000 72 GMC 124911@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/124196/2100-motorcraft-carb Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:59:50 +0000 banshee_jon 124196@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/124340/1976-ford-f100 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:55:40 +0000 corey_andrews 124340@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/122558/galaxy Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:16:00 +0000 Motorbreath 122558@/forum/discussions Galaxy had the odometer switched or is there a possibility that the owner really kept it in amazing shape?]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/123754/bearing-for-steering-colum Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:07:41 +0000 hoosiercrosley 123754@/forum/discussions


thanks, Hoosiercrosley]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/123339/i039m-looking-to-buy-a-classic-car- Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:08:42 +0000 jboy11 123339@/forum/discussions


-Justin]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/123464/55-full-size-aluminum-rims Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:54:01 +0000 CrownMan 123464@/forum/discussions


Anyone know of a manufacturer/supplier/vendor?



(Yes, I am also replacing the big, bulky, heavy, inefficient drum brakes with modern discs - that part is easy, plenty of vendors. But an aluminum rim that the hubcaps will fit - like finding a needle in a ........).



Since Ford made about 1.3 million cars in 55 likely using the same rim size (I am excluding some models), somebody must make a replacement in aluminum (yes, I know where to buy new steel exact replacements)?



Anyone on this forum that knows of a source?]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/121452/help-with-a-03966-town-thunderbird Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:10:58 +0000 tennis18fl 121452@/forum/discussions


I found a nice 1966 Town Thunderbird for sale, all original, white wall tires, wheels, nice interior (White Pearl with burgundy), burgundy exterior (extremely bad paint), no rust, straight body, 390.



If I purchase it for $3,000.00 and get a good, original paint code paint job, would I be in over my head? Is this a pretty common, less desirable T-bird?



What would YOU do?



Vin# 6y81Z124389



Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated.!]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/122844/new-member-could-use-some-help Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:18:18 +0000 tarsky68 122844@/forum/discussions


My wife has a 61 Ford Fairlane. From what I can tell, it's pretty rare, although not very valuable.



In any case, it's sitting at the shop right now and they called to say that they are having trouble finding parts.



It has a 292 Y-block.



Apparently, they need valve cover gaskets and a new choke...and can't find either of them. Anyone know a good place to look for these?



Thank you in advance]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/111609/1954-customline-4-dr Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:53:58 +0000 ACJCF2 111609@/forum/discussions


I attempting to include a photo of the 54.



I can't wait to get it on the road.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/121503/new-member-what-year-hubcap Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:22:44 +0000 GraAlaMat77 121503@/forum/discussions



Hi..

I'm a new member here, just thought you guys might be able to help me figure out what year Ford this came from. Thanks, and I look forward to reading more on here in the time to come.



- GraAlaMat77]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/115491/62-comet-v8-conversion Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:10:08 +0000 lsullma 115491@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/121883/hello-i-need-some-help- Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:58:47 +0000 ineedsomehelp 121883@/forum/discussions
Perfect condition, except interior has been gutted.

I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find these parts?

Or if there's any other classic cars interior that will fit on it.





Thanks,

Matt]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/121297/where-can-i-find-headers-that-will-fit-a-71-t-bird Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:04:52 +0000 rasta71 121297@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/120140/351-cleveland-stuck-lifter Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:26:15 +0000 Stormin 120140@/forum/discussions
I have a 351 Cleveland and it has just started to make a 'clicking' noise that increases as the RPM's increase. I am in the process of checking all of the valve clearances right now but am afraid that it could be a stuck lifter.



Anyone have any advice on other things to check or how to unstick this lifter?



thanks]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/114271/66-restoration-happening Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:21:49 +0000 Corral Girl 114271@/forum/discussions
.http://www.fordmuscle.com/forums/mustang-pages-1965-1973/491060-rescued-66-a.html]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/120044/modern-engine-in-classic-ford Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:00:58 +0000 banshee_jon 120044@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/119960/61-falcon Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:43 +0000 PinkRanger 119960@/forum/discussions
We used to own a 64 Falcon (that I was never allowed to drive, it was my ex's baby) and I fell in love with it. After much searching I finally found one and I've had my eye on her for 8 months. A girl owned it and then a dealership bought it from her.

It's 2500, and I am trying to find someone to look at it with me because I honestly don't know how to tell if I'm getting a good deal on a car.

I know where the girl works and they have all paperwork for anything that has been done on the car since it was first owned, and she works at carquest so I know if I have any other questions I could ask her. But for those of you who know what you're looking at, can you tell me if this car is worth 2500? I know it has less than 200,000 miles. I believe it may have been under 150k if I remember right. I noticed its a little torn on the passenger door, and there's some paint that flaked off on the back. Here's a few pictures. Any advice would be great because I plan on purchasing it on the 12th.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/118717/does-anyone-know-which-way-i-hook-up-the-vacuum-on-a-57-y-block Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:50:24 +0000 thaddeus333 118717@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/118382/decoding-a-1963-mercury-comet Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:46:42 +0000 glessen 118382@/forum/discussions


Vin # 3H15U557885

Door tag

Body 76A Color J Trim 75 Date 11F DSO 41 Axle Trans 53



I believe the rear end tag states

W B Y - H1

3 50 3FA 613



Any information would be great. Restoring car for a friend and like to do the paper work for the car. Give it a little history



Krista]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/118336/free-car-manuals-to-download-online Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:00:03 +0000 carzaholics 118336@/forum/discussions


Website - http://ebook-files.info/freemanuals/



All the best

james]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/99521/begining-biuld-of-51-merc Sun, 05 Apr 2009 19:50:37 +0000 mercrising 99521@/forum/discussions


P.S. Where would I need to go to decode the VIN number to identify original style, engine size, etc....?]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/106648/identify-late-model-ford-v8-flathead Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:53:18 +0000 Toms37Ford 106648@/forum/discussions http://flatheaddrag.com/birthday.html site and where they say to look (intake gasket face), all I see is an E. Can't find any other numbers on the block. Anyone have any suggestions on what year this is and what model motor? Also is there any other locations to look or reference sites. Sorry just got the truck and this is my first Flathead AWESOME!!



Thanks

Tom]]>