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    window adjusting screw

    can you tap it to the next size ???
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    56 tbird

    my 56 victoria has them also
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    aftermarket front suspenion you installed

    over here in aus the suspension of choice for these models is xj6 jag series 3 preferably...ease of installation ..combined package of power steer,brakes makes it a simple excercise ....sorry for saying that on a ford forum....but you can't go past keeping it simple
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    e-brake spring R&R without a buddy

    or...just put a hose clamp on it ...tighten just enough then tap it out....
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    Priming a newly built 292 for first start

    just my little contribution re the oil priming.....several years ago I welded a 5/16 ?? socket to a length of 5/16 rod and used that in a reversible drill to prime both a Cleveland and a Windsor......I did get caught out with one being clockwise and the other counter....but soon worked it...
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    "2 speed" fordomatic clunk

    now I am confused...I just had my ****** rebuilt and the builder specifically told me to use Castrol type F and nothing else...otherwise it would be back to him in no time.... I might add this guy has been a ****** builder all his life and is semi retired and now only works on the older type...
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    fordamatic

    hi guys back again with some good news and some not so good news :( this is where I left off with the ****** just removed..yuck....so far good... and here is the same beast all fixed up and looking good with a coat of paint to make it easier to keep clean..still good news now for the bad news...
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    fordamatic

    hi guys back again with some good news and some not so good news :( this is where I left off with the ****** just removed..yuck....so far good... and here is the same beast all fixed up and looking good with a coat of paint to make it easier to keep clean..still good news now for the bad news...
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    fordamatic

    good news guys..got my box back today....big hole in the pocket...but that's what cars do to you. apparently the box was completely stuffed inside and the ring gear on the converter was crap as well.....but all looks a thing of beauty now....gave it all a coat of paint to help keep...
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    fordamatic

    paul that is some very good info....wish I knew it last Friday :eek: I did have a look to see if the holes were there and to my joy ...they were so looks like the box can be reunited with the motor from underneath again what a clever idea on mr fords part...many thanks cheers joe
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    fordamatic

    thanks wex65 your pic was a good help....230 pounds..who woulda thought....I woulda said 230 tons. hope the fire up and drive goes well for you. cheers joe
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    fordamatic

    well guys have had a very fun :eek: couple of days...not only did I get my car up on the hoist but now have the ****** sitting on the deck... firstly there is a removable crossmember the the rear g/box mount attaches too but as you can see the extension housing extends some 6 inches beyond...
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    fordamatic

    whoa there,i say whoa there Nellie....no need for anyone to get hot and bothered. as I stated at the beginning a lot of knowledgeable folks on here and everyone has a valid opinion.we do need to remember it's only a hobby...and a very enjoyable one at that today I am going to try to get the...
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    fordamatic

    thanks guys...to be honest have not had a chance to look underneath as yet.....just going on info from the ****** expert. hoping to get the car in the air during the next week and see just what the go is.....the preference is to not chop or change anything I don't have to will let you know how...
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    fordamatic

    one more question ...is the pic I posted to big ?????? photo bucket and I don't seem to see eye to eye :confused: cheers joe
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    fordamatic

    thanks guys will definitely try to do it with out cutting anything....with the size oof the frame...I doubt it would hurt as more modern cars with a lesser frame have drop out g/box cross members and do not seem to suffer from it....but as stated will leave that one as an absolute last...
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    fordamatic

    thanks frank long island....I agree dmsfrr thanks for that info..i just checked the numbers on the block and I have a 6 on top of the letters ECG and 01 under it...appears to be a 272 Darrell you were partly right the damper on the ffront is solid as you state for a 239 as I said...I...
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    fordamatic

    thanks for the quick responses guys.suppose I should have stated that I am in Australia. the motor in the fairlane is a 272 and according to the vin it should be a 292...which is part of the reason I am going in the direction I am....hoping to find a 292 to rebuild and use,but otherwise it will...
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    fordamatic

    howdy all...I have been a member of this forum for a while now and have been following along absorbing all the great info you guys have.... one of my cars is a 56 fairlane Victoria and the auto is not playing the game...I have contacted a repairer that is conversant with these boxes in...
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    Paint Removal

    here in Australia you can buy from the 3m company a product called the 3m strippit disc for either a 9inch grinder or 4 inch angle grinder or to suit a drill. the pad is like loose woven material and quite abrasive......removes paint AND primer like nobodys business and won't...
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