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54 still running great....Recently upgraded to disc brake up front...Stops like a modern car...

Just tell the alignment guy to put the back wheel fixtures next to the wheel and do the alignment. And just use the front wheel numbers...thats how my local did my 54...I later put a camber guage on the front and they were acceptable settings..Toe-in you can do yourself when needed

Can we list 53-59 parts for sale here or do we have to put in the Swap Meet section

I thought we were dun-4

Thanks for the advice. Looks like i have a few decisions to make.

Valves were getting increasingly noisy. When re-adjusting lifters, found some had uneven wear. Turning lifter in the bore would yield a different reading. More than 10 thousandths in some cases. Lifters are obviously shot. If i replace lifters, can i get away with not changing cam....Also...

thats what i used...5/8

Thanks for all the replies....New button, cleaned and lightly oiled. Back to normal operation. Love the flathead...Jim

one thing i dont know about. Is the leather supposed to be dry or do i oil it

Well thanks guys. Punched a leather piece one size bigger and pressed it in. Tight fit this time. Learn something new every day. Now to just pull the distributor and remove the old pad. Jim

Thanks for the responses guys...I did the same, bought 1/4 inch heavy leather and then punched the proper size. I know the leather kinda just set in there and i just glued it in. Worked just fine til the knocking started the other day. Maybe my punch is a little small. I will try the next...

I want to glue a new leather pad on the vacuum brake plunger. What is the best glue. Cant remember what i used last time, but the leather fell off after only about 3000 miles. thanks for any help

If you end up shipping with Fastenal, they may require something they can fork lift. I used an old pallet that i cut up to size. U might check on their requirements before u make a box. I just screwed 2x2s and plywood to the pallet and shipped a fordomatic and they were ok with it. If i...

$50 includes shipping to lower 48....Good sounding pair of Hi-Lo horns from a 54 Ford...6V..Nice and straight. Just needs a bead-blast and paint...Contact me by my email only.... jimpeg1@hotmail.com

50 Bucks for each. Fordomatic came out of my 54 and shifted fine. Leaks oil a bit. Also have a FMX out of a 78? ford. These are being sold as cores, as I cant guarantee they work. FMX supposed to be good also. Both come with flexplates and torque converters.. If interested, send me an email...