Recent content by FordFairlane55

Thank you for the idea.

Would like to lock my hood when on travel, but don't want pins in the hood or a chain/lock hanging down. Anyone with a 55/56 car come up with an attractive & practical solution?

Thanks much for that info. That looks good, so good that I just ordered from Dave! (But with only the 1 1/2" drop).

Here is a link to the kit, which appears to fit many 1954 to 1956 models. http://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/BrakeKitsProdFront.aspx?itemno=140-12922&year=1955&make=Ford&model=Fairlane&option=Tudor%2c+Fordor+Coupe%2c+Convertible+%26+Wagon

The word of caution is good. Had a neighbor in 2015 die/crushed changing blades on his riding lawn mower when a jack slipped. Had a wife and two teen age kids. Doesn't take but one mistake and doesn't take much.

Considering the Wilwood front disc brake conversion kit (140-12922). Anyone with experience with it?

Ranger9903 - if you find something that works, would appreciate your posting. I just replaced the lower "fuzzies", but like yourself have not found replacements for the upper on the quarter window. And, of course, 55 and 56 take the same parts.

Last year a friend made the switch and had nothing but trouble. I had been considering it and did extensive research before just doing it. I found that, basically the comments of Y-Blockhead are right-on. When silicone came out, it was the new greatest thing. Then the drawbacks and issues...

Had a call within hours. Engine seen/heard/inspected and rec'd deposit in 2 days. Engine pulled and now on it's way to a new home.

The worm gear is pressed on to the steering shaft and would require special equipment to remove the gear and install a new one. You can buy a new shaft with the gear on it, as well as the other rebuild parts - which I did. There is also a "pin" in the steering box of about 1/4" dia. steel...

Sale Pending.

"any suggestions on other stuff to replace while I'm doing this?" Consider the radiator, since you are already going to have it out. Expect that you are looking for trouble-free cruising. A problem here can ruin a day and possibly create a tow charge.

. Complete running engine. 1957 or later. Plain valve covers. 2 bbl is not original, intake may or may not be. Block ECZ 6015C Identifying mark (dot) on crankshaft flange. . Includes generator, starter and exhaust manifolds. Appears rebuilt. Good compression. Does not smoke when started or...

I think you identified the problem precisely. I now have it running, with #1 in the position shown on the diagram Ronnie provided (via web site ref) for #4. So it is way off factory spec. This engine was in the car when I bought it and it has been rebuilt. So the builder must have installed the...

Ronnie - Thanks, that is the diagram I was looking for. Dave 72dt - Thanks. If the correct positions according to the diagram does not solve the problem, I will use your outlined procedure. Daves55Sedan - The mounting/locator indentation I referred to is aka the "notch". I have done many a...