Recent content by donald1950

also a suggestion is to tap the 12v off the battery post with a 30 amp fuse inline to the relay. i had a bad ignition switch on one car that was probably corroded internal contacts and would not let the OD operate

make sure the wire from the relay to the solenoid is 12 ga wire. smaller gauge wire may overheat and increase resistance in that wire causing the symphonic you are having.... dont ask how many hours i spent tracing that down....

you can go to an auto parts store and find some preformed 1 1/2 inch hoses that have enough length and a good 90 degree bend that will bring things into better alignment...

if it stumbles, make sure the accelerator pump is working. carb might need to be rebuilt...

you found it.. get the radiator roded out and 180 stats.......

here is an ARP unit on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/ARP-911-0004-14-Thread-Cleaning/dp/B000A8OJGS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

i have had 3 50s & 2 53s in the last 20 years and that driving temp seems normal. you should also find out what temperature thermostats are in there, if any. the higher pressure cap only raises the boiling point of the coolant. has nothing really to do with keeping cool or lowering the...

great job with the car, and that is how a family should be raised, sharing life's experiences together! great job with your family, Dad ! ! !

on one of my 50s i shortened the stock filler tube by about 40% and then used the stock cap and never has any oil spray. on my model A i had spray constantly even with the baffles in the filler tube and then i saw on a message board that commented that stuffing a Chore Boy copper scrubbing pad...

it is more like this................ https://cgfordparts.com/ufolder/fordpart.php?number=BA-7001878-C 1952-54 Cars have the hood hinges attached to the duct. The seals are round on one side and have a "D" shape on the other. i tried on 2 53s and the "D" end is a real b***h to install and get...

i believe it is more like this...................... https://cgfordparts.com/ufolder/cgcat.php?searchtype=Search&x=x&year_choice=52&searchtextdesc=fresh+air+bellows&searchnumber= 1952-54 Cars have the hood hinges attached to the duct. The seals are round on one side and have a "D" shape on the...

i was never brave enough to take a spedo apart. there is a Stewart Warner shop here in town and i let them do their magic........

so sorry for your loss.......

my prayers are with him....

Secrets on speed has an adapter that moves the orientation 90 degrees https://www.secretsofspeed.com/carburetor-adapters.htm