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  1. bobsmanstuff

    wires

    on a 53 flathead does it matter if you use 7m or 8mm plug wires? Thanks
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    compression test

    If your going to do a compression test on a flathead is it best to remove all plugs before testing?
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    starter button

    Does anybody make a remote starter button for a 6 volt system?
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    carburator

    Has anyone bought a after market carb Ford 1953 v8? I cant get anymore adjustment on the mixture. Are they good or just junk?
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    fuel pump

    Is there a difference on a single action pump or duel action fuel pump rebuild kit?
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    battery drain

    On my 53 Ford Customline it wasn't charging. I switched the solenoid and it's still not charging . I have a spare generator that is set up for positive ground but mine is negative ground. What do I do to the generator to change it? Any help is appreciated.
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    Battery drain

    I noticed on my53 customline that my oil gauge stopped working. At the same time I started having a battery drain. Could a bad oil sending unit drain a battery?
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    oil

    I was curious, has anyone used or have an opinion on Lucas Hot Rod oil with zinc in a flathead motor? Thanks
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    spark pug

    I have another question about spark plugs. Hope is doesn't sound dumb. On my 1953 with offy heads I have Autolite plugs. I'm thinking of trying NKG plugs. My question is would the gaps be the same?
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    spar plug

    what autolite spark plug is the best one for a 1953 flathead ? Thanks
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    crush washer

    Try to find a copper crush washer for the oil pan drain plug. does anyone know where to find one. I checked e-bay and the sizes they show are just confusing. Thanks for any help. It's on a 53' 239.
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    timing

    On my 53 239 every now and then when starting you get a water come out of the exhaust. Recently I put new points and plugs in it and now have a slight miss and the moisture that comes out is black. Does it sound like it's to retarded and needs to be advanced? Thanks for any suggestions.
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    horn

    on my 53 Customline my horn was working fine and the other day it quit. Is there a fuse for the horn?
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    horn

    Hey Guys I have another question. My battery would drain after a day or so. The horn relay seemed warm so I replaced it. I was in the car and pushed on the horn and sparks shot out from behind the horn ring. I disconnected the battery but can't get the center cap off the horn. How do you get it...
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    horn relay

    Hey Guys, Twice this week my battery has drained on my 53 customline. I had noticed the other day the horn relay was warm to the touch. Is that a sign its bad?
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    wire

    can anyone tell me the size of cloth covered wire that goes from the ignition switch through the fire wall to the relay? Thanks
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    brakes

    I may have mention this before. I'm planning to put front disc brakes on my 53. I had planned on putting a booster on it but have been measuring the space and don't have the room for the booster. Without the booster will the car brake better then with the drums or will it be about the same...
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    wire

    I'm going to put disc brakes on the front of my 53 customline. I'm going to have to move some wires to make room for the booster. The wires are the old cloth covered. A lot of it is rapped with tape . Are the wires under the hood all the same size? If so what size? Thanks
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    maintainer

    I live in a cold winter climate so my 53 Ford sits for a few months. If I out a battery maintainer on it can you leave it hooked up all winter? Thanks
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    Brakes

    Happy New year Guys. Looking at a winter project. Thinking of front disc brakes and wondered besides a new master cylinder what else would have to be replaced besides rotors and pads? appreciate any help. Thanks
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