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Good afternoon all, I've recently got my 1956 Victoria back on the road after a motor rebuild this past winter. I followed the procedure in the book to reset the carb and throttle linkages to the FOM. On the first handful of drives, (a total of probably 100 miles over the course of 5...

All, After a fresh motor rebuild (trans stayed in the car and was not touched) I re-installed and attached the motor back into the car and to the trans. Once all buttoned up I filled with all 3 fluids (oil, trans fluid, coolant) in prep to get her back on the road. the next morning I found...

I have just completed the rebuilt on my 1956 292 and would like to run the motor on the stand prior to putting it back in the car for obvious reasons like checking for leaks and sounds prior to installing back into the car. I have the ford-o-matic transmission in which the ring gear is...

Hello guys. As you can see from the first picture I have a bit of a leak from the rear end that I'd like to address. I've read through the manual and I just want to confirm with you all that I didn't miss anything. step 1: drain rear end of oil step 2: remove 4 bolts on the u-joint and...

Reviving an old thread regarding flex plates! I've removed the old thick heavy rivet flex plate per some of the recommendations here in favor of the new stamped one shown in the picture below. Can anyone offer some advice on which way it should be installed? I'm not sure on 4 things. 1. which...

Hey guys, Just a few questions for you all regarding the timing cover and mating block surface of my 1956 292. Per the pictures below, why would the timing cover have a hole on the back side of it only to be covered by the gasket and mate flat against the block not allowing coolant? Was the...

Hello folks, So I've taken the plunge and pulled the motor of my 1956 Fairlane Victoria! I was told it is the 292 with the Fordomatic and a Holley 650 newer carb. It had a knock that I didn't like and quite frankly wanted peace of mind that a fresh rebuild will improve reliability knowing...

Hello all, I have a 56 fairlane with the 292 and after it warms up or 15 minutes of running or so, it develops a "knock" at idle. I can't really tell where it's coming from. I spoke with a few folks who said that it's likely a timing issue with the distributor or points etc. I'm new to...

Hello all! The 14Amp fuse for the heater fan/blower blows every time I flip the switch to either High or Low setting. The interesting thing is that the fan worked for a few days after I hooked everything up but now as soon as the switch is flipped the fuse trips. I checked wiring and I don't...

I have a 1956 Fairlane 292 with fordomatic transmission. The previous owner didn't have a driven gear into the transmission housing. I recently installed a 19 tooth gear and took it for a drive. The speedometer was working great until about 45 mph and then the needle shot to 90-95 mph...

Hello folks! I'd like to get my wipers working since I've got the radio removed and have better access to the vacuum hoses. I'm a bit lost as to where all the hoses go and how to perform the "soak the leather flaps to loosen them" procedure. I believe also that the hot water valve for the...

I have a 1956 fairlane 292 with a relatively new Holly 650 that was running fine a few weeks ago. I went to start it and it simply turned over and never fired. I pulled a few of the plugs and they were dry, brown and correct gap and getting spark. I sprayed carb cleaner down the carb and got...

I have a 1956 Fairlane and she died while driving the other day. Total loss of electronics. No interior light, no idiot lights when ignition is in run prior to turning the key to start it, and obviously nothing happens when I do attempt to start the car. I don't hear a click of the starter...