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Hopefully the Title covers everything, haha. The steering box on this 39 Ford Deluxe was leaking and a good friend, 40 Cpe, here on the FordBarn told me about the common problem where the brass tube that attaches to the end plate will crack/break. So I pulled the end cap off the steering box...

I have a question for you guys, I'm rewiring a friend's '39 Ford and was just curious about the headlight buckets. Hopefully this will make sense with the pictures. Is the lip around the opening at the bottom supposed to be folded over like it is? It just looks like it was cut and folded...

A friend of mine has a 39 Deluxe Sedan that he asked me to help rewire. It is completely stock with around 50k original miles. He wants to keep the 6v electrical system and have the cloth covered wires, at least where the wires are visible. I've rewired a '50 F1 but it was with a 12v system...

I have a question concerning the distributor gear for a 302. I'm putting a 302/AOD from an '89 Grand Marquis into a '48 F4. The engine was obviously originally fuel injected but I plan on running a carb. I assume I'll also need to change the ignition system since the fuel injected motor would...

Here's another article from OleDon. "In today's world, we read in print and online about guys making huge power numbers on old engines with new technology. Unfortunately, some of the new technology is just above my price range. John Mummert has done wonders with his new aluminum heads, and Ted...

I have question on brake lines. I've been restoring a '48 F4 over the past few years and I'm finally at the stage of installing new brake lines. It is still running the factory drum brakes fore and aft. It has brand new wheel cylinders and flex lines. I'm converting it to power brakes with a...

This write up and pictures are from Ole Don. "We would all like to be flush with extra cash to buy toys. Often what you have is what you will use. If the subject is a stock cast intake for a street driven car, this is just the ticket. Give me no credit, this is copied from an article by...

I'm posting the following information for Ole Don. "One of the downfalls of the Y block design was the oiling of the rocker arms with the oil then available. When facing either side of the engine, the oil comes up through the second rocker stand from your right and exits through the tube on...

I have a problem with my Y dieseling when I turn it off. The distributor is less than a year old points type. The carb is a 600 Holley. I double checked the timing this weekend; I was running 8 degrees advance and pulled it back to 6. I checked the air/fuel ratio with a vaccum gauge and am...

What voltage bulbs are needed for a 57 instrument panel??

Guys, where is the best place to buy a radiator for my '57 Ranchero?? The motor is a 312. I know I could buy a generic aluminum radiator and make brackets to fit it but I'd kind of like a factory style radiator. thanks in advance for your help! David

I'm having some fuel delivery problems with my '57 Ranchero. I knew there was some rust/dirt in the tank because I could see remnants of it in my fuel filter (installed before the fuel pump). I assumed the tanks was probably really rusty/nasty inside so I dropped the tank this weekend. While...

I'm curious where you all get a vacuum advance for a 312. The one off my distributor has a straight shaft (see pic) but all of the replacement ones have a bent shaft. The engine hasn't been running the best lately. It idles fine and drives ok but as you are cruising you can feel some...

Question, I have a 312 in my '57 Ranchero still running a points ignition. Eventually I want to change over to the pertronix ignition but I just don't have the funds right now. However, I have a nice chrome MSD coil from another project and I was wondering if I could use it with my points...

I'm restoring a '48 F4 and I discovered the pinion seal on the rear axle is leaking. How do you change it? I wasn't planning on taking the rear end apart because it seams to work fine but I would like to change out this leaky seal. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also, do any of...

I have six rims from a '48 Ford F4. Five of them are split rims and one is a split ring. These are the "widow maker" rims and I'm aware of the possible dangers of using these rims. However, the rims are in good condition and they could be used for other things. Best offer.

I need some help finding some safer rims for a '48 F4 I'm restoring for a friend. It has the dreaded widow maker RH-5 split rims that have definitely seen better days. I've read various articles on the dangers of these rims and was wondering if any of you could help me find some safter...

Do you guys know if these drums would have been factory issue on a '57 Ranchero? They measure 11" diameter and 3" wide. I had all of my drums turned but two of the four had to be cut pretty good to get them round. I know I'm gonna need to get some in the near future and just want to make sure...

I need an inspection plate for a Y-block manual transmission bellhousing. thanks, David

I need some recommendations on which clutch and pressure plate to use in my '57 Ranchero. It has a 312 with a T86/OD transmission. I was driving the Ranchero this morning with my kids and the clutch just quit working. The pressure plate is not disengaging the clutch. The clutch Z-bar is...