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Hi all, I have another dumb question. My 292 has 57 G heads, but is in a stock 6v 54 Customline. The 12v sending unit standard in 57 is of course a different thread size and function than the older 6v sending unit. The gauge starts pegged at H but moves backwards to C as the engine heats up. No...

Did the 54 air cooled Fordamatic have a block plate between the bell housing and engine block? It was ten years between teardown and reassembly. I've searched my parts bins and can't find the lower access plate for the front of the torque converter. I have the small lower access plate with two...

Finally got this project on the road. I picked up the rusty little survivor in 2012, when you could still find running projects on CL for $1000. I had a line on a 292 core and it bolted right in place of the 239. I bought it from the automatic transmission instructor at Denver Auto and Diesel...

I've been putting off roping in my back window in my 54 Customline sedan after finding all the chrome trim and polishing it. The Carpenter directions say to install it dry. But the 54 shop manual says to put sealant ("rubber cement") between the glass and gasket. There was no sealant between...

Hi all. Trying to get a project off the backburner and I guess I've been in a cave. Got a fresh 292 in a stock 54 Customline sedan ten years ago. It still has single exhaust with crossover pipe and I figured it would be easy to find. I guess nothing is easy now. I've searched and can't seem to...

Hi All I have my original 41 flathead with the partial flow filter. The flexible lines were brittle and unuseable. I saved them thinking a hydraulic shop can just swage the old fittings onto new hose, but haven't had any luck. My early 41 has the banjo fitting and hollow bolt on the timing...

When I assembled my 41 sedan 12 years ago, i replaced all the wiring and the circuit breaker under the dash. I had taillights and brake lights go out and found some chaffing and burned wires where I routed the taillight harness incorrectly. It looks like the clutch pedal pinched the taillight...

I took apart my vacuum wiper motor and cleaned and lubed the vane, seems to work fine. But now I have a dumb question: what wiper refills do I need? "Hook" or "wrist", mine don't look like the wipers in Macs online catalog. Also does the longer arm go on driver or passenger side, thanks

For now anyway. Whoever said radiator was right. I fretted over buying a new radiator and waiting 3-4 weeks for a Walker at $900. These are made in USA and have good reviews on HAMB: www.cgj.com Also sells as Brice Thomas Radiator on e$ay. Made to order, one week to my front door and $370...

Tube shock conversion from C&G Ford Parts, never used. Other than some epoxy primer shot on the frame brackets, it's still in box. $200 new. It can't be used with 41 stabilizer bar, I wound up finding some NOS perch bolts and didn't need these.

I'm ready to bite the bullet and replace my radiator for overheating at highway speed. I see Griffin "39-41" aluminum and Walker lists different part numbers for 39-40 and 41. Is the 39-40 interchangeable with stock 41? I know aluminum isn't original, but I need a reliable radiator for...

I did a search and I know the overall width is longer on 46-8 rear banjo. But my 41 almost looks like it could use the extra couple inches to fill up the rear fenders. The spring hanger width is the same, are there any torque tube differences? I'm looking for a spare to rebuild to...

Well, I cruised a little yesterday. It was about 90 degrees, but driving at 50-55 with a nice breeze going through the radiator I was at 220* after a 15 minute drive. I have a 41 221, bored to 239. Stock intake and exhaust, recored radiator, Skips pumps and hi-flow thermostats. It overheats...

I've read all the threads on overheating and still having problems. I have my original 1941 221 with sleeves removed and bored out to 239 standard which shouldn't be too thin from all I've read. I have Skip's water pumps and he rebuilt my helmet distributor. Mt radiator has been recored and...

I did a search but am still not sure. Which head gasket do I need? My 41 221 is bone stock with 81-A heads and sleeves removed bored to 239 standard, so now it is 3 3/16. 505-G is composite listed for 39-42 with trapezoidal holes. But 515-G is "big bore" for 39-48 with round holes. My...

June 16-17? I'll hopefully have my fuel pump and overheating bugs fixed by then. I plan to come up Saturday. Otherwise I'll be available in Cheyenne for a hand or tools if anyone has problems along the way

Finally got her on the road after 4 years, thanks to all the help from the old and new Fordbarn, Went to help a buddy do some wiring in his garage and didn't get dome until after dark. The 6V headlights work fine and high beam is just like my daily driver. Gotta get that hot air heat back in...

We were stationed together at Lowry and Torrejon...do you still have the Phaeton? PM me Pat L

One time it pays to be dyslexic... I was changing out my circuit breaker assembly. It seemed a little careless to rewire the whole car and re-use the old circuit breaker. The NOS CB from Macs was still wrapped in cosmoline. I'm glad I took a second look before hooking everything up. The...

Hi All Is is possible to order just the base gasket? My entire antenna is usable except for the original gasket. I tried Macs and Carpenter catalogs. Thanks