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Replaced the ignition switch and it started!! However it is running very rough. I think I probably messed up the timing when I pulled the distributor. So on to the timing. thank you everyone for your help!!

Car is still a 6V. Everything about the car is factory, with the exception of a coolant overflow tank. Tried re-gapping the point and still nothing. I believe I have an extra ignition switch laying around. I'll try that and check back in with an update.

I think I'll try to pick up a new condenser as well. Easy and cheap, worth a try.

^^ I was also thinking it may be the timing. I found the specs for the point and I am going to check that later this afternoon and then if that doesn't work on to the timing.

Checked and the rubber block on the points is good. Do you know how much gap the point is suppose to have? I can see it opening and closing and making a spark, but I have not checked how much gap there actually is. We pulled off a spark plug and verified that we do have a spark. Also checked...

Took my '55 T-Bird out for a drive last Saturday and before I could get out of the neighborhood it cut out on me and wouldn't start back up. The carb is getting gas, it seems to be getting a spark. It will turn over, fire a cylinder, but won't continue to fire. Also not sure if it is related...

Fuel pump was bad. Got it replaced along with the oil and it is now back running. Can't wait to take a Sunday drive.

Removed fuel line and nothing. Guess the pump is bad Crap!! Oil smelled like gas. Oil is currently draining and new oil filter will be here in a few hours. This happened just about 3 weeks ago. Could I have caused any damage? Is there anything else that I need to do or check? Thank...

I filled up my gas tank on my 55 T-Bird and on the way home it started acting up. I thought that the new gas stirred up some sediment in the tank and clogged the fuel filter. I replaced the fuel filter and blew out the lines. Car still won't start. Gas is not being squirted into the carb...

I've used Passport Transport a few times and have been very happy. Not the cheapest but they do a great job.

Thanks guys!

Stupid question. I have a 55 T-Bird with the 292 in it. Does the thermostat sit in the manifold or the thermostat housing? I thought it sat in the manifold with the valve pointing toward the radiator but the guy at Napa is telling me it sits in the housing or the water outlet elbow with the...