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What am I doing wrong here. I have new fuel pump pipe and new fuel pump (rubber) flex hose. The threads match up but when I put the little copper "bead" in they won't even come close. Even worse, whatever I did, the old pieces will not go back together. I've had fuel pump off before and...

Rookie question here. I just put in replacement distributor and coil (not new). Coil terminals are marked + and -. I made an assumption that + is the "hotwire" from ignition and - goes to the distributor. I can't find it in my (well worn) Green Book, and all my wiring diagrams don't...

Stock 302 '71 Ranchero. The coolant recovery container fills quickly but will not return to the radiator. I've pulled and cleaned the container and made sure the hoses were clear. Radiator cap seems to be keeping pressure ok. Any input or suggestions appreciated. Thank You George...

I came across the following trivia comment concerning cars in the first GODFATHER movie. “The cars in the film outfitted with wooden bumpers were an attempt to create a realistic effect. There was a steel shortage following World War II, so many vehicles were sold this way.” I have never...

I have Stock 2V 302. Distributor has TWO vacuum hoses to it. How important is it keep both of those? Can it be replaced with a single hose advance and still function? Thank You for any input.

Stock 8BA - Pretty sure I have problems here. Blowing a lot of blue smoke until warmed up. Rings appear ok. Compression check: All but #7 are @118. #7 is 110. Any ideas for poor man's fix? I live in a mobile home park with no garage and pulling the engine is not an option. Thanks...

Going uphill the temperature gauge pegged hot. Pulled over with engine still running and it did not feel or smell hot. I've experienced an overheating flathead before and this one appeared normal, except the for the gauge. Gauge returned to almost normal on return downhill trip. I suspect...

I have a May 1953 Motor Trend that has a full page add for a Shiftomatic for '49, '50, or '51 Ford. Cost - $59.50, including installation. Just wondering if anyone has ever heard of these, how they worked, or even if they did work.

I'm looking for Daily driver with a few warts, but runs good. I don't need, nor want a show car. Any like that out there? Tnx, George M

The '54 and up side of the house has a recommendation to use ATF in overdrive to take care of sticking overdrive in a '54. Anyone know of any problems with this? My '49 is sticking. Thanks, George M.

Can a hydraulic lifter lose oil and pretty much quit working? #1 intake push rod isn't operating through the full range. Could I have a worn lobe on the cam? If so, it happened pretty quickly. Any chance just a plugged oil passage to the lifter. How can I (easily) determine which before...

Does anyone out there know if the oil pan for a '71 Ranchero 302 (auto, PS) can be dropped without pulling or raising the engine? How about having to mess with the steering? Thank You George M

I recently had all new signal switch components put in the steering column. When I got it back the horn works with ignition off, but NOT with the ignition on. I've pulled the steering wheel but I rather not pull all the wires or the signal switch if I can help it. I also do NOT want to...

Will a 351 2v carb work on a 302? That "site" has a 351 2V carb (D2OF-UB). It's a 1971 Torino w/automatic. Thanks, George M.

Brake/signal/emergency flasher lites all went out at same time. I found the short in the right rear taillight (yeh, I was messing with them). Also replaced blown fuse. They still don't work. All the fuses in the fuse box check out good. What am I missing? Is there another fuse box or...

Anyone know if a '50 door latch will work on a 49? And same for striker plate. I need one, but all I can find is a '50. Tnx, George M:)

Anyone have a method to get these both tight? I wrestle with them everytime and it seems when one is tight the other is loose and vice versa. Thanks George Milliorn

Looking for Passenger side door latch for '49 Tudor Sedan.

Stock '49 hard to start first thing in morning. If I touch the gas or the choke it just won't fire. If don't touch anything but the starter it (usually) eventually fire. After it warms up it starts and runs fine rest of day. Carb is about a year old and all the wiring is new. Any thoughts...

Replacing windup clock with electric. Should it be wired to full-time hot wire or ignition switch (receive "juice" only when key is on). Car is a daily driver. Thank You.