http://www.classiccar.com/forum/categories/ford-motor-company/p9/feed.rss Tue, 18 Jun 13 06:32:21 +0000 Ford Motor Company Discussions on Classic Car Forum en-CA http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/93287/hood-louvre-service Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:03:23 +0000 Fanford57 93287@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/91442/ford-223-cid-inline-6 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:37:44 +0000 Ford223 91442@/forum/discussions
Bored .030 over and Balanced.



Complete Cylinder Head Rebuild.

Compression Ratio is 9.8 to 1. Stock was 7.4 to 1.



Clifford Aluminum Intake with a Holley 350 CFM 2 BBL



Clifford “shorty” Truck Headers w/ VHT 1500 Ceramic Paint.



Clifford X-pipe to balance duel Flowmaster exhaust system.



All improvements probably added 50 HP to the stock 135 HP…

Not a lot of total horsepower, but moves the truck well with the air conditioner on.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/92211/my-73-mustang-with-a-302 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:12:38 +0000 92211@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/90892/i-need-some-help-please Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:49:53 +0000 rich cummings 90892@/forum/discussions


My car was idling like crap the other day so I figured since I just got it, it may have been awhile since anyone changed the oil out. I decided to go ahead and change the oil. I used Mobile 1 synthentic oil like I was reccomended on here. Anyways, I drain out the oil and noticed it was extremely dark and even after 10 minutes of draining, it was still coming out. I decided to go ahead and flush it to make sure all the bad stuff got out. I hooked up the hose, ran water through the engine, started it up and was waiting for the water to come out clean (The engine never went above idle so I was told this would be ok). Anyways, About 3 minutes into this, then engine starts shaking and shuts off. I figured it was all cleaned out so I plugged it up, added the oil and figured I was ready to go. WRONG! The car won't freaking start now. This car has been nothing but trouble for me, I think I am done with it.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/90694/old-f-series-cab-on-patrol-chassis Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:16:01 +0000 90694@/forum/discussions
I've always wanted to have an old f series ute and am looking at using my 88GQ LWB Patrol running gear and chassis as a bases to mount it on. Firstly I'm not certain as to the size of the older f series from 48 through to 60's but is ideally what I'd like to use.

I'm also interested in the step side rear but may be alot of dramas with length etc.

The reason for using the Patrol is because I've spent a fair amount on the motor and running gear as it's all been either rebuilt or replace, but the body has seen better days. (years of 4wding) and I also want it 4wd not lowered!



Any help appreciated cheers Mick]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/90820/dashboard-repair-falcon Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:17:44 +0000 SamDBL 90820@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/90928/barn-find Sat, 06 Dec 2008 01:25:56 +0000 Old Miner 90928@/forum/discussions 5,000 miles on it.

It is for sale

it's located in South Dakota now

this car has been inside a shed since 1983, not a mark on it

lots of dust



]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/90551/1952-f-100-door-latch Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:24:04 +0000 Ron Hopkins 90551@/forum/discussions
Thanks

Ron]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/89571/introduction-to-members Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:22:15 +0000 tracker 89571@/forum/discussions


Tracker]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/86197/parts-for-sale-cheep Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:10:04 +0000 kazb35 86197@/forum/discussions kbowen66@gmail.com i do have pic but cant get them on here yet sorry drop me a line. and i have a 1962 farelane 4 door??? please if u know sumone that could use this let them know. its cheep just need to clean up the place]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/90046/steering-gear-issue-in-67-cougar Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:10:13 +0000 Sodaholic 90046@/forum/discussions


My question is about the steering box, SMB-E. Over time the play in my steering wheel had gotten worse and worse to the point where i had about 1/3 turn of play, so i ordered a rebuilt off of west coast classic cougars put it in and it seemed to be fine. After a few months the play started getting worse again leading me to believe that the problem lies elsewhere. I now have the same 1/3 turn of play and the column shaft moves pretty freely inside the gear, even shakes back and forth a little bit. I was once told that i needed a special rag joint because i have tilt steering although it is not functional but sometimes pops out of place.



I was wondering if anyone has been presented with this problem and knows a possible solution. I am going to be ordering a rebuild kit as i dont want to spend another 250 for the problem to arise again. the box in there is only about a year old.



Any ideas?



THanks in advance,

-George]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/7458/brake-lights-on-1965-ford-thunderbird Mon, 27 Jun 2005 23:37:36 +0000 7458@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/89191/shaky-front-end Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:22:07 +0000 55' wagon 89191@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/26836/need-help-identifying-a-motor-with-the-casting-numbers Thu, 22 Jun 2006 16:00:37 +0000 gpnavar 26836@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/89062/fairlane-transmission Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:26:45 +0000 89062@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/88864/rear-brake-shoes Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:21:11 +0000 geo8178 88864@/forum/discussions


I'm looking for some assistance in identifying which Ford model that this rear brake setup was used.



I had purchased a 302, C4 trans and a rear axle which I was told came from a 1969 Fairlane. I have spoken to a few people now who say that they have never seen this type of setup and think it may have been used in th 50's.



The problem I have is that I can't get a match for the rear brake shoes to order a hardware kit.



The drums are 9 Inch and shoes 1 3/4 inch wide. All the shoes and hardware kit I can find are for the shoes which have a parking/emergency brake lever attached to them which is operated by cable.



The setup on my axle has a parking brake/emergency brake lever which goes through the back plate and attaches to one side of the wheel cylinder.



Any help would be greatly appreciated.



George]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/88390/1965-ford-custom-500 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:21:25 +0000 se7en_yankee 88390@/forum/discussions
First of all, i am a mechanic been that way since i was 5. but i am a mopar man. never worked on fords. I was driving it one day when the oil light came on and i heard a banging noise which sounded to me no oil in the engine is cerculating so i turned off the engine. Just to be sure i pulled the oil filter and found it to be bone dry.

A few months ago i put a edlbrock performer series intake manafold with edlebrock 4b carb 600cfm on it cause the original carb was crapping out and intake was crap. the car ran wonderfully till the oil pump went.



My question is should i do a full rebuild or just replace the pump?

Keep in mind that i didnt say is that this car runs like a dream, if im not paying attention the needle will be barried past the 120 mph gauge. i have no idea how fast i have gone since the gauge only reads 120mph. But this car huals ass.

Please give m,e ideas.



Thx]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/76935/holly-4-barrel Sat, 03 May 2008 16:57:34 +0000 ejstith 76935@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/88325/id-car-in-st-james-mn Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:01:52 +0000 mncorn1 88325@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/8365/need-parchment-vinyl-top-for-03966-mustang Mon, 25 Jul 2005 23:30:43 +0000 8365@/forum/discussions parchment vinyl top (not convertible) for 1966 mustang coupe to restore to original specs.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/38025/292-y-block-questions- Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:59:30 +0000 John O 38025@/forum/discussions


I am playing with a 54 Mercury, 256 ci and a Mercomatic. The 256 is a chronic smoker and is to be replaced. I just bought a 292 ci that is missing the following: intake/carb, exhaust manifolds, water pump and distributor. The block casting is C2AE (62' to 64"?). The head casting is ECZ-C (56"?).



Now the questions:

Will my 256 parts fit the 292 (except distributor)?

What would be the best distributor to use with this combo (256 carb is a Tpot)?

Suggestions for an eventual Intake and Carb replacement?

How do I determine what ECZ-C heads I have (compression ratio/HP)?

The engine was a non smoking, good runner but has been sitting for a year. Since it’s out, is there any weak link or “might as well replace it” parts that I should consider?



Sorry for the diatribe, but I’d like to do it right and I’m new to Y blocks.



Thanks, John]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/87758/03959-ford-ranchero-with-c6-trans-mounting-issues Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:34:09 +0000 nickhonea 87758@/forum/discussions
i joined the engine and transmission, and installed.

i attatched the old mount and cross member to the c6 trans and found it does not sit in the same place, it is about 2 inches further back.

the engine mounts i used are (anchor motor mount part # 2141). the same that were on before with the 352 & cruise-o-matic.



... is there another trans. mount & cross member from another year that will work... engine mounts... should i fabricate my own cross member...

any ideas?]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/87299/torino-questions Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:57:24 +0000 DeMollesley 87299@/forum/discussions


1. I dont see any "formal roofs" for the year 1970 & 1971, was there any, or were they a type of "sports roof" hybrid?



2. Besides the date of manufacture, what is the difference between a 1970 & 1971 Torino?



3. Who would anyone suggest in the San Diego area for parts?



Any info would help.



Thanks,



DeM]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/87459/new-guy-intro Sat, 11 Oct 2008 03:16:38 +0000 jbosdad 87459@/forum/discussions


My name is Scott and I live in Western Washington. I am rebuilding a 1964 Ford F-250. It has a 292 w/ a 4 speed tranny and is good shape, just tired. This is my first rebuild in 40 yrs and am having a ton of fun. My 14 yr old son is helping me and we are going to start his first car when the truck is on the road. He does not yet know what he wants, one day this the next day that. He learns fast and does all the grunt work, I am not going to tell him its grunt work and will keep it quite as long as I can.



If any one has or knows where I can buy a set of Ram Horn exhaust manifolds for my 292 please let me know. John Mummert is making them again, $400 a set, looking for a deal.



Enjoy your ride, running of not,



Scott

USMC '64-'68

Nam '65-'66]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/87375/1955-ford-mercury-bumper Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:44:54 +0000 rolenrock2 87375@/forum/discussions check out this link.

Thanks,

rolenrock2]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/87053/6v-guages-in-a-78-mustang Sun, 05 Oct 2008 02:15:01 +0000 87053@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/86760/46-ford-coupe Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:54:04 +0000 86760@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/86608/03959-ford-ground-short Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:18:09 +0000 skylnr390 86608@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/86551/hello-miss-julie-and-i-are-new-here-54-customline Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:36:27 +0000 RoadHammerTLM 86551@/forum/discussions


A little about us..... Me I am Rick and my wife is Kristina. We live in Gaston Co. North Carolina. We have a small farm here and we use to spend much of our time on motorcycle. I am a third generation logger and my back no longer wants to tolerate the pains of a bike ride. My wife is in food service and this is her first old car of any kind. I use to be very fond of muscle cars and sleepers. But I thought that to much temptation to get in trouble on the roads.



And Miss Julie is our 1954 Ford Customline that we just got. She is in very good shape and drivable. She is Light Green Metallic in color and still runs on the factory 6 volt system. Julie is bone stock, no upgrades. Factory 223 inline 6 cyclinder, 3 on the tree, no radio (dash still sealed), interior has been redone about 10 years ago and new paint laid several years ago. My wife and I are the fourth owners since she was new. She has always been in NC and I hope for it to stay that way. We got her from a service man who was ready for something new before he began his third tour overseas for us.



I hope to meet some friends here and learn some tricks and tips in reguards to these old cars.





Hammer



P.S.

Sorry about the tiny pics but the fourm would not allow my larger ones.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/86443/1963-ford-falcon-futura-parts Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:06:41 +0000 EvilAng 86443@/forum/discussions


The car really took a beating in the time it was set out and left to rot.



Oh, and for the curious. A couple photos of my baby as it was when I first saw it... There really is a car under the massive pile of junk that has since been cleaned away. I suppose I shouldn't complain considering it was just given to me and I paid not a single penny for it.







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