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    Leaking rear main seal

    Help: I rebuilt my 59-A engine, put it all together,installed it in my '40 pickup, it runs really nice and smooth, lots of power etc. Now I have been driving it to check out all the bugs, etc. I drove it about 15 miles, and noticed the clutch was slipping. It is all new, clutch plate, pressure...
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    Fan setup for a 59-a in a '40 pickup

    I have mounted an electric fan behind my radiator, but I have really close tolerance to my distributor. Radiator and mounts etc. are all stock. What do I look for for an engine mounted fan? I also have a 12 volt alternator mounted to the front of the manifold. Now what? Thanks Jack
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    I need email for KEN ct. Thanks

    I have a distributor that has some problems, need some advice and the cost to achieve a smooth running ignition. Thanks Jack
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    Crab type cap on 59-A distributor

    Can you put a crab type cap on a 59-A distributor. It is the 2bolt type with the 2 piece cap, it is very hard to feed the wires through this cap and get it back together. Do you change the rotor, and what about the spring wire that swings over to hold the cap in place. Do you keep this wire, or...
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    1948 Ford firing order

    GHi Fellas: I had a misfiring ignition, took it all down. I can't remember the firing order so I can trace my wiring. HELP Please, thanks, Jack
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    Engine backfires and does not run smooth

    I have my 40 Pickup running now. Has a rebuilt 59-A (by me). It does not run smooth and backfires occasionaly. I suspect I have two cylinder plug wires crossed? It also bucks now and then when I try to drive it? Any suggestions? Thanks, Jack in San Diego
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    BTT and BUMP

    What do these initials mean?
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