Recent content by CrownVic55

Don't forget to check front turn signal light and dash indicator light circuits. They both get power when using turn signal but no when braking.

Always thought the word was "damnyankee" since they were always spoken together.

I was in a business machine class several years ago when everyone but me and a guy from California were Yankees. I told them that I was 24 years old before I found out that Yankee wasn't just half of a work. Even funnier, the CA guy said "I don't get it."

Yes. Was found in a field. Pretty well stripped.

Will the starter motor run? It sounds like it the bendix is extended motor was cranked without starting, leaving drive gear in mesh with flywheel. If starter will run, put bolts back in, crank motor until it starts, shut off motor and then try to remove starter. Don't remember the procedure to...

Glad to see you just took a break. I was worried that they may have revoked your parole or that your little thumb screw had locked you in the basement. Good to hear from you. Ben

I feel for all you youngsters. I know what you mean about the transmission weights. I'm 82 and need to replace my T86/R10 with a T85/R11. Fortunately my son who lives nearby has a lift. Going to wait until my other son comes up from Florida to get both of them involved so I can sit on a stool...

Thanks for the info Ted. Will just be patiently waiting. Ben Hess

Anyone else unable to load the yblocksforever.com site? For the last couple of days I get 503 unable to load message. Ben

I changed my 55 Crown to 12 volt during restoration. I found 12 window motors from a 60 T Bird. Direct interchange. For relays I ordered 12 volt 30Amp rated relays from an electronic supplier. They are in a plastic housing and are about 1 1/4 inches on a side. More than enough capacity for the...

Check clutch master cylinder. Sounds like it may be bleeding down when pressed. Not fast enough to cause problems during normal shifting but if long enough pause between gears it could let clutch re-engage.

I had a friend that was into lots of old stuff-55-57 Birds, old gas pumps, antique cash registers, etc. Whenever he would take stuff into a restorer he would lay all the parts out on a white sheet and take several photos. Then with an inventory list and the photos, the shop would sign of that...

Hey Kultulz, glad to see you finally posted an actual photograph of yourself. Looking good.

Just a thought. I bought a 68 Galaxie 500 XL with a 428 new in 68. Paid extra for a "single key locking system". After two or three years, I discovered that the trunk lock had no tumblers in it. Could be opened with a flat blade screwdriver or a dime. Cheap way to make a single key system. Might...

Thanks for the dennysdriveshaft.com info. Looks like the actual one I would need is a Neapco 2-0291. Figures since it is about triple the price and out of stock. Take $20 out of petty cash and take the little thumb screw out to MickeyDs as a reward for the info.