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This is a 239 with 13 tooth gear. I used a 57 dist with my original 13 tooth gear. I also used later oil pump to match. this was a pretty common conversion for better distributor

napa p/n points cs755 condenser fa 82. this is a 1957 distributor in a 1954 239 engine.

ok we got a fix. How about 3 bad condensers. do not buy advanced auto parts condensers. Put in napa ecklin and it runs great. thanks for every ones input.

This is a 1954 239 with a 57 dist. car started missing bad last time out, had to be towed home. replaced dist cap and rotor. points and condenser, plug wires and plugs.coil also replaced.. no help looks like weak spark. I am out of ideas.

thanks for the info

Is there any difference between ford and mercury starters for 1950.

I like a 50-50 mix of ammonia and alcohol . stops the flash rust.

If you need to remove flux residue from lead you can wash with 50 50 mix of alcohol and ammonia. Or backing soda and water. I prefer alcohol and ammonia , less chance of rust.

nbr 5 not to good either

sounds like garbage in the fuel tank.

I had to deflate my tire to get it off. after cleaning and lube works fine

new still in the box. leather front seat covers for 36 ford cabriolet. these are Labaron Bonney. complete with all padding and and instruction.

I have used summit racing epoxy primer and there high build primer on my last three cars. Very happy with results. I used ppg base coat clear coat over top. There prices are very reasonable, and very fast shipping. I have also used ppg concept single stage over these primer.

Have you tried installing running boards . That can move rear fender quite a bit.

At some point in this cars life someone reworked the back fenders. rear lip was moved forward one inch. I bought new fenders and they look great. A good indication the frame and rear end are correct is if the bump stops are directly above the rear end.