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  1. wearymicrobe

    What was the transmission designation in the 55 Manual Thunderbird

    Is there a common name designation for the three speed manual in a 1955 Thunderbird. I would like to order different gear ratios or swap the box out for a four speed manual with overdrive. But for the life of me I cannot remeber if there is a specific tranmsission or name for the three speed...
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    Rough Idle on 312, Intake Gasket failure.

    Quick question I have a 312 y Block that has ~1500 miles on a rebuild. Only problem was it was rebuilt built in ~1983. I have been going through the motor and it runs just fine with a rebuilt carb and a F100 distributor with the proper vacuum advance. Only issue is at idles at ~600rpm the...
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    Source 3.00-2.75 Gears for Banjo Rear End

    Does anybody have a source for 3.00-2.75 gears for a Ford Banjo rear end. I have only seen one company offer a 3.27 and at 849$ it seems a little excessive. 3.00 gears would put me at 2300 rpm at 60. 2.7's would put me at ~2000 at 62mph. I cruise on the freeway around that speed. This is...
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    Correct flathead operating temperature?

    What exactly is the correct operating coolent/head/oil temperature of a mildly built Flathead. I have ~600 miles give or take on the motor, mild cam, mild carb (Triple 97's). Stock compression for a 60hp version. I have no thermostat valve that I know of. Think the HP is in the 70-80hp range to...
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    How many leaf springs on rear 1928?

    OK first post but a important questions to me. How many leafs were there in the leaf spring of a 1928 A roadster? I have 7 bar one right now on a car that I just purchased. I have no suspension to speak of its effectively solid while driving. The whole car is rattling itself to pieces in...
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