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If you plan to add or replace an electric fuel prime/booster pump, BE CERTAIN that it is a "flow thru" design - one that allows fuel to flow freely when that pump is not running. I had ordered a pump and neglected to verify this critical feature before ordering.

If you plan to add or replace an electric fuel prime/booster pump, BE CERTAIN that it is a "flow thru" design - one that allows fuel to flow freely when that pump is not running. I had ordered a pump and neglected to verify this critical feature before ordering.

I'm always impressed by the keen wisdom imparted on this forum by incredibly knowledgeable members!

I'm always impressed by the keen wisdom imparted on this forum by incredibly knowledgeable members!

Been discussed on the forum before but I decided to try the technique on my stock '55 272. Patched my gauge gauge into maniford vacuum, disconnected the vacuum advance line, ran engine at warm idle, turned the dissy until I achieved maximum vacuum, then turned back dissy until vacuum dropped...

The dual stage fuel pump in my '55 Vic 272 has failed. Who still rebuilds these? My info is that new pumps now come from China and are crap.

Thanks to this forum I learned the firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 on my 272 Y-block. The firing order does not appear on the intake manifold, nor did I ever find it listed anywhere in the 1955 Ford Car Shop Manual. It must be in there...am I blind? :confused: The manual does plainly show...

My recently acquired '41 truck has a slide-opening rear window. I don't believe these were a factory option when new...or were they?

After various troubleshooting efforts I finally solved a high speed miss and bucking under load in my '55 Vic. The car would run fine and smooth while driving for the first few miles and then start hesitating and grow worse. I suspected the issue was heat related and finally swapped out the...

I plan to install front seat lap belts in my '55 Vicky and want to know the recommended horizontal spacing for the anchor bolts? :confused:

Any one receive their copy lately? :confused: Update: The May-June issue #170 arrived today 9-26!

A month ago I wrote about a measured 2 volt drop in my '55 Vic under a very slow cranking condition. The Vic has a 6 volt system. Yes, I did check the health of the solenoid - it is good. Today I decided to bite the bullet and redo ALL the electrical connections. De-grease, clean, wire...

Is there a chart available out there that shows which intake manifolds go with which Y blocks by year? I've been told the manifold COAE 9425 F on my '55 Vic 272 is probably for a truck engine? The dissy is a '57 upgrade. :confused:

I'm running a stock 6V system in my '55 Fairlane. Out of curiosity I decided to measure the voltage present at my starter during cold cranking because the engine turns over real slow - even with a fairly new, full charged battery. Under crank load the voltage at the starter motor was 3.5 volts...

Believe this Stromberg carb manual is for Model T. Printed July 1919. Complete with parts list and illustrations. Original - not repro. $20. includes mailing.***SOLD***

On my Vic the little accessory fuel pump inline from the tank to the main fuel pump has failed and I want to replace it with a new one. Will I have a problem with significant gas flow once I cut the rubber hoses and open the line? Siphon gas from tank? Don't know what to expect. :confused:

With the engine installed in the car, seems any work involving the dissy is best facilitated by pulling it and servicing on the bench. However, I have a couple questions first: 1. Is there any chance of the oil pump drive shaft coming out with the dissy? 2. When re-installing the dissy, is...

Am planning to modify the existing parking lights to be used as turn signals on my '41 p-u. I have the controller/flasher setup kit already. Stock 6 volt system. Plan to use brighter bulbs front and back. What have others done? :confused:

How good are these for bleeding brakes? Thinking of one from Arbor Fright.

I want to verify the ignition timing on my 272, beginning with the #1 piston at the top of the compression stroke. I've read the term "Piston Stop" so what is the best way to confirm once I pull the spark plug? You guys use a cable tie? Car is manual shift, so I can push/pull in 3rd. to move...