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  1. dartguy699

    1957 Fairlane Power Steering Conversion

    parts for the original type system are VERY expensive!! it might be just as cost effective to use the borgeson unit with much greater reliability!! just my 2 cents. jim
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    dual master cylinder conversion

    thanks bob!! I did not know that. i'll look like less of an idiot at the parts counter now lol!!!
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    dual master cylinder conversion

    thanks jeff! that is a big help!!
  4. dartguy699

    dual master cylinder conversion

    thanks for the help,guys! one last question=what year Granada master is best or are all drum brake Granada masters the same bolt pattern etc? jim
  5. dartguy699

    dual master cylinder conversion

    thanks,bill. what year Granada seems to work best-or are all drum brake granadas the same? jim
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    dual master cylinder conversion

    thanks bill! will the block come from a Granada also or will others fit? also,can I find it new or do I need to find one in a salvage yard? jim
  7. dartguy699

    Introduction

    I have purchased from macs and Dearborn a lot and I do have a problem with shipping costs. that being said,i have only received an incorrect order once and that was due to the fact that the car used an earlier p/s cylinder than it should have had. also,where are you going to find the items that...
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    dual master cylinder conversion

    hi has anyone converted to a dual line master cylinder and retained the underdash power brake booster on a 58 fairlane 500? what master did you use (drum brakes) and what was involved with installing it and the lines etc? I rebuilt the brake system but had a wheel cyl fail(napa Chinese...
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    cruise-omatic transmission

    bill is correct. d1 is first gear start then shifts to second and high gear. d2 is second gear start and shift to high. the only way to hold second is to pull shift lever to low after trans shifts out of low into second . jim
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    carb spacer with pcv port for 332 fe 4v

    I installed the trans dapt 2584 and have good pcv now. the holes in the spacer are slightly larger than the carb butterflies and holes in the intake but it does not seem to have any performance probs. I don need to figure out how to plug the road draft opening in the back of the intake. I,m...
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    carb spacer with pcv port for 332 fe 4v

    thanks for the replies!! I found a spacer which looks like it will work from summit(trans dapt trd 2584) so I am going to order it and try! jim
  12. dartguy699

    carb spacer with pcv port for 332 fe 4v

    I have been watching ebay but have not seen exactly what I need. I do not want to drill or rig a spacer but want a bolt on item instead. I appreciate all of the help that you all can lend!! jim
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    1958 Ford speedometer

    x2 on ebay.i see them all of the time.the 57 is the same but the face is black instead of white. jim
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    carb spacer with pcv port for 332 fe 4v

    hi all! I am trying to find a carb spacer with a vacuum port for pcv for my 58 fairlane 500 332 four barrel(motorcraft 4100).I have been told that a 67-68 spacer will work but have been unable to locate one. my road draft tube is missing and I really don't like that system anyway...
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    Finally finished

    fantastic job bill! now enjoy the drive!! jim
  16. dartguy699

    1966 Ford LTD - Starter Problems - Help

    check the neutral safety switch-they are known to get out of adjustment.
  17. dartguy699

    Source of early bird parts

    tee bird products is the place to go! VERY helpful and courteous! jim
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    1958 power steering cylinder

    well I talked to tee bird products and they did not have the correct cylinder but did have a seal kit. I figured what the heck-it's worth the price to see if it will work so I ended up installing them and NO LEAK!! I am overjoyed as usually my reseal jobs never seem to workout as they should...
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    1958 power steering cylinder

    that is correct-the 57 and new uses the small ports so evidently someone has added/changed this and the control valve to the 56 style. I contacted lares and they do not have one in stock but can rebuild mine which I probably will do(hope its rebuildable) if I cant find one. if anyone knows where...
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    1958 power steering cylinder

    hi all! I need some help on my 58 power steering cylinder. I ordered a new one from mac but it is incorrect in that it uses much smaller fitting inlets which enter the cylinder and not the end bracket as the old one does. I was told that the one on my car came from a 56 or 55 car and...
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