Recent content by croslinb

Is it possible to slide back the tailshaft to replace a leaky gasket without pulling it from the car? Like most of my problems, this one was self inflicted

Well, I got it back from my welder who is an amazing craftsman. His welds are on the same spots as the original and all 10 are virtually identical in size. I still haven't found my old bubble balancer as the friend I gave it to is fighting with very bad cancer. I've taken it to several very...

Guys, I'll let you know how it goes next week. My welder expects to have it done on Monday and I've located a bubble balancer I gave to a friend 30 or more years ago. I won't be able to see the bubble, but I should be abe to see the lean .

I seem to remember that being the case with a six cylinder, but apparently not with the V8 FM. When my welding guy redoes the spot welds, they likely won't be all the same size and weight as the factory ones.

I sourced the new RG from Concours parts in Nevada. If it were just a press fit RG, no problem. But, this has eight spot welds between the plate and ring gear so when I grind down the welds, remove the old RG, then heat the new RG and put it on, I need to redo the spot welds. That's where the...

Thanks. I just sent him an email with photos in it. I haven't yet removed the worn ring gear so if it's something he can do, I'll ship it off to him. Bob

I had the Fordomatic in my '56 Thunderbird rebuilt and now need to replace the ring gear on the flywheel. It has 8 spot welds from the factory. Grinding the welds and then putting the new ring gear isn't a problem. I have a welder guy who is beyond belief but when he's done with the welds, I...

Howard, try Rootlieb in CA. I built one of their kits in the early 80's that ended up doing the GAR. Their quality is impeccable. Bob http://www.rootlieb.com/