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Hi fellas, I'm sure this is old stuff but there isn't an index to look up on. I'm installing a Jamco power steering kit and putting the pump where the present fan is. What electric fans work best? Car is a 49 Ford,286" flattie and a 4 row Walker radiator and a/c. All stays cool unless stuck in...

Flathead Jack has them for less , and he has a cool catalog.

Thanks for the help-I figured there had to be a way. I have a '91 Explorer rearend and was going to use it except the width is to great. By shortening it per the sites you suggested, all will be fine---3.7 trac lock,wide tires and wheels and no more 1 wheel burn outs at the strip. I should be...

Has anyone tried to install a Ford Ranger 8.8 trac-lok in a 49-51 Ford? the width is 56 1/2", same as a Maverick, but readily available and reasonably priced. Problem is the pinion is 3" off center to the right and the drive shaft won't clear the tunnel. Any solutions? Walt

Thanks for all the quick replies! It's off to the wrecking yard for a Ranger 8.8 trac-lockwhich should be easy and cheap. Early 9' are expensive up here and hard to find; metal work is easy and I have a rebuild kit for the 8.8. thanks again, Walt

What fits ? The stock third member is 57.5" hub and to hub and a Maverick is 56.5", which is perfect, but old and getting hard to find with a trac-loc. Explorer's are 59", Mustangs 60.5. Does any one know the width of a Ranger p/u ? I can't keep my flattie powered '49 hooked up on the strip and...