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Conn's Auto Service in Louisville, KY, has an experienced FH rebuilder. His name is Terry. 502-458-9630. He has rebuilt three FHs for me. Richard

MOT, you mentioned that the timing is set "by ear" and that the loadamatic distributor is equipped with the Pertronix ignition. I am presuming that the vacuum connection between the port on the carb and the distributor is in place. You have not mentioned the idle speed, i.e., fast or slow or...

Donald, There are several vendors that offer 6 volt fans. Speedway, Summit, Jegs etc. Just google "6 volt electric radiator cooling fans." For installation on my '53 Crestline victoria, it was necessary to loosen the mounting bolts, so I could angle the the radiator rearward, to gain...

B-O-B, My 8ba, 0.060 overbore, with a Kiwi-L100 cam (0.368/9 lift) is equipped with Edelbrock 1115 aluminum heads. No problems. Manufacturer's specs state clearance up to .410. Richard

Britcheflee, C & G Ford has the part...#AB7513. Richard

Ric, You are welcome. Hope it works for you. BTW, I can't remember which of the two springs I removed.....I'm presuming it may make a difference. Hope you'll let us know how it turns out for you. Richard

Ric, Re the Load-a-matic distributor: As a temporary measure, here's what I did with a '50 Merc engine in a '40 coupe: The engine was 0.060 over, Edelbrock heads, super dual Offenhauser with two 94's, and an L100 cam. The Load-a-matic distributor comes with two springs on the breaker plate...

Rust may be the issue. The drum is free of the shoes but seems to be solidly fixed to the axle. I'll start with penetrating oil.

I need to install a new wheel cylinder in the driverside rear brake on my '53, but I can't figure out how to remove (pull?) the drum. The shop manual doesn't provide enough information, and searches on the web haven't been successful. Please advise. Thanks. Richard

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll see what I can determine about the bushings/groumets. The linkage is standard. The mileage of the car exceeds 100K. That may explain the looseness. Richard

I am working on a '53 Victoria, getting it into condition for comfortable driving/cruising. The transmission shifts o.k. but the distance (throws, I believe is the term ) between 1st and 2nd and between 2nd and 3rd seem too long. Is this adjustable ? I would like a tighter feel. thanks. Richard

Thank you for the observations and suggestions. I'll be looking into the "issue" again this weekend. The Van Pelt diagram is better than the one in the Shop Manual. Access to the junction of the bell crank and the equalizer arm is a real challenge. Richard

Several months ago I bought a 53 Victoria. The clutch worked fine but the engine needed rebuilding. I pulled the engine, following instructions in the shop manual which described disconnecting the clutch equalizer arm and its bracket from the bell housing attachment. That allowed the arm and...

The rebuild of my 8ba will likely include the L100 cam. I am hoping to use the original lifters. However, I expect that the L100 regrind will have reduced the dimension of the base circle. I figure this will increase the clearance between the lifters and the original valves.(?) So, if my...

Thanks for the suggestions. I was able to complete the installation, aligning the slots and using a broad tipped screwdriver to rotate the "lock ring." As you know, the challenges of working with one hand behind the dash and one in front can be difficult. Great to have it work out! Thanks...

While the engine is being rebuilt, I undertook to upgrade some of the wiring relating to the ignition switch. Removing the switch from its dash position went fine. I've replaced the worn wires. Now's the hard part. I have not been able to reinstall the switch. The parts consist of: the...

Yep, there's the yellow wire attached to the CB. Appears to be in good condition. The yellow connection between the solenoid and the horn relay needs replacement. Easily done. #12 wire about right? or heavier?

JSeery, Thanks! Now, if I can manage to get a look at it. Well into my senior years and not so flexible. Richard

I recently bought a '53 ford car. While the engine is out for a rebuild, I have been checking some of the wiring-it is original, cloth-covered. Some of it need replacement. I have the wire diagram for the '53 and have been tracing the circuits for the "y" wire which has to do with the ignition...

Thanks for the reminder. I've run dual 94's on an earlier engine and know of the need for modification regarding the ignition. Nice to know that there are two highly regarded sources of the "Chevy conversion." Richard