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Just replaced the starter on 56 Crown Vic 312 because the old one just kept whirring and not engaging. Installed a brand new one today and, you guessed it, it's just whirring too. I don't think its the starter ring gear and possible the solenoid. Is there a way to bi-pass the solenoid just...

Thanks Guys, Yep found the explanation of p265 of the shop manual just as 'Herman' suggested. Makes sense now. Colin

Just doing a bit of servicing on my 312 Y-block this morning, prior to replacing the vacuum wiper motor with an electric job, and noticed that the feed for the old vacuum motor comes off a t-piece....the far end of the pipe going to the water valve (see photo). Can't find any reference to this...

thanks guys. No my pump does not have a glass bowl at the bottom. The carbs is a Holley...need to see which model and, as you say, phone somebody at the parts dept to determine exactly which filter to carb pipe I need. Many thanks Colin

I want to fit a metal fuel lines and glass bowl fuel filter to my 312 Thunderbird-engined 56 Crown Vic. I keep seeing neat metal fuel lines on Thunderbirds at shows but can't seem to find the metal line from pump to filter & from filter to carb listed in any aftermarket parts catalog. I've...

thanks guys I really appreciate your comments and feedback. I probably will remove the front seat as I remember all the contortions I had to perform (plus all the swearing) to replace my headlight switch..lol Should I just leave the vacuum pipes in place or should I block them off?

The vacuum wipers on my '56 Crown Vic have finally given up and I've ordered a two-speed electric replacement motor. The shop manual is a bit vague about accessing the old motor...seems to be hidden right up behind the dash. I've got aftermarket AC fitted below the stock radio..does all that...

Some great answers and responses...thanks guys Checked the backup lights with the parking/headlights on, ign on, car in R (it's an auto)..but still nothing. There doesn't seem to be any power going in or out of the Neutral Safety sw so going to get a new one +new wires and hope that works...

Just noticed the back up lights on my 56 Crown Vic are not working...they may not been working when I first bought the car 12 months ago..never looked until now, Doh! There doesn't seem to be any power at the switch and I can't find any wiring diagram in the handbook or shop manual. Has...

thanks guys, Really appreciate the responses...most helpful Colin

Been detailing the trunk of my '56 Crown Vic and thought I'd better get a new mat as the one that came with the car seems to be missing the right hand section. However, looking at images in the various parts suppliers' catalogs it appears the factory mat never went behind the spare wheel. It...

Many, many thanks to everybody who responded I'll try all the fixes as I'm sure one will work. Thanks again guys.

6 months ago I replaced the faulty headlight switch in my '56 Crown Vic with one from Larrys. Worked fine when tested but haven't had the headlights again on until a few days when I noticed the dash lights flickering on an off. When I rotate the knob the lights come on for a moment and then go...

Hi Guys, My '56 Crown Vic came with Brand X aftermarket AC, which works really well. However, the under-dash evaporator air vents are missing some of their plastic parts and I was wondering any any 'barners' may be able 1) to identify the make of this AC unit (cant find any makers name on it)...

The mechanic who recently carried out the disc brake conversion (plus an oil/filter change) on my '56 Crown Vic mentioned that he thought I had the wrong dipstick in the engine: 312 Thunderbird. He put in the 5qts as mentioned in the handbook but I was wondering if there are different length...