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    Timing vs overheating

    If timing is a contributor to overheating, does it need more advance or less…?
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    Mercury 312

    Don’t have access to the car right now…so, question - is there a valley cover beneath the intake ? Or do I just need intake gaskets when removing the intake to access the valve train…? Thanks
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    ‘56 Mercury 312 canister

    ‘56 Mercury 312 canister My ‘56 has a canister toward the front of the block, where the breather pipe is…driver side. What is it ? Thx
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    312 rear main seal

    Can the rear main seal be replaced without pulling the engine? Thanks
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    1956 Ford hood

    Need a 56 Ford Fairlane hood in good condition.
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    Cooling problem

    Have a frustrating cooling issue - 276 ci Walt Dupont 8BA block, Navarro early heads (center hose), 20 quart Custom Auto radiator (7 row), 2000cfm fan. Had a problem with temp going quickly to 220 on startup, but would go down to 180 on the highway. Suspected a head gasket leak might contribute...
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    Head Gasket question...

    Have an 8BA block, and Navarro 59AB heads... Got Best GraphTite head gaskets... The coolant holes in the gasket are only about 1/4", while the head and block are approx. 1/2" and 3/4" (?) Shouldn't the gasket match the head/block? Would think the coolant flow would be severely restricted. ...
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    Dipstick length

    I have an 8BA block in my hot rod, and not sure, but think a Merc pan. (are they different?) When I change the oil, adding 4 qts. plus one for the filter (full flow system), shows a quart low on the dipstick. Don't want to over fill it, and wonder if I have the correct dipstick. Thanks
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