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    Power top issues

    I have a 54 meteor sunliner the power top will raise half way they stop. If I wait 30 seconds and start again it will go a little more. Is there a relay that could be getting hot? Sometimes it will go all the way. Just as if the power is disconnected. thanks Jason
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    Slow cold cranking

    like it says on a 80 degree day the first start of the day the starter cranks like the battery is half dead. new battery it works as normal in anything else. proper size cables good connections. immediatley after the first start i can shut the car off and restart it, it spins normally...
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    Flathead Headers

    I'm looking for input on header application....... I have a 54 Meteor Sunliner with power steering and a Flat-0-Matic C4 conversion...... I'd like to put headers on but am unsure what will fit.
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    Need Advice badly

    Here is the situation 1912 Touring -engine rebuilt apprx 3 years ago by a very well respected builder (model t builder) -Model A crank -regular aluminum pistons(no high compression) -new brassworks rad This engine has never run satisfactory was far as we were concerned, we have had model t's...
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    Model T Water Pumps

    I'm looking to hear peoples experiences with water pumps on Model T's Thanks
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    Model T HELP

    Hello All We have a 1912 touring with a recently rebuilt engine and transmission. It was converted to a Model A crankshaft, with a high flow intake and a new NH carb. The problem is the engine does not perform as though we think it should. The throttle is responsive until opened up half...
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    Model T HELP

    Hello All We have a 1912 touring with a recently rebuilt engine and transmission. It was converted to a Model A crankshaft, with a high flow intake and a new NH carb. The problem is the engine does not perform as though we think it should. The throttle is responsive until opened up half...
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    1924 or 25

    Is there a way to determined whether a model t is a 24 or 25? The engine dates July of 1925 but the ownership says 1924 Any thoughts?
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    Here is an actual barn find (1925 Touring)

    We had heard about this old car (turns out to be a 25 Touring) being stored in a barn about 15 minutes where we live. So we went to seen it, and contacted the owner who lived 4 hours away. His father had bought the car at some point in time with the hopes of restoring it, as you guessed it...
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    Wheels

    Hello All, Can someone tell me the bolt pattern for a 54 ford sunliner. I read 5x4.5, I was looking to put a set of cragars on it and want to make sure of the proper pattern width and offset i should use. I would reall enjoy others input... Thanks
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    Timing Revisited

    Can someone point me to a link as to properly setting the time in a 8BA engine (step by step) for a stock set up. Thanks
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    Speedway Water pumps

    Can anyone tell me the flow rates for speedway's water pumps vs Skip's rebuilds? As I am considering sending my new speedway pumps to Skip.
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    Meteor hub caps

    looking for a set of Meteor hubcaps for a 1954
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    Head temperature

    I know that one head will always run hotter than the other Can anyone clarify what an acceptable difference might be?
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    Carb Question

    I have a 54 Meteor Sunliner with a 255 Mercury, I am having carb problems with the holley Teapot carb. It seems to be draining the bowl if it sits for an extended period of time. Should I have it rebuild again or just change the intake and put on a new Stomberg carb?
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    Hard starting 53 flatty when hot

    here is the situation I have a 1954 Meteor Sunliner (Canadian car) with the mercury flathead engine. Car and drives like a charm. I have changed the rad and have 160 thermostats and the running temp is around 170-180. I have also rebuilt the holley 2bbl carb with a kit from macs. Also have went...
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