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Thanks to all for your responses!!

I have been working on my 53 Flathead V8,and the thermostats are no good. I have yet to drive the car and was wondering if I could run the motor without the thermostats for a while until I determine if the engine is ok? I know they are inexpensive and The 180 degree seems to be the correct one...

I have a 53 flathead and some of the threads on the carburetor are in rough shape. The fuel line tightens up but leaks. Any ideas besides getting a new top piece for the carb? Any help is appreciated as always

Thank you very much . I would have guessed wrong. Nice picture of the part too looks just like it

I have a 53 Ford Customline v8 and took off the fuel pump to clean and inspect it. I did not notice that the rod was different on each end. Does the end with the 2 grooves go into the engine? I do not have a picture of it at this time. Any help is appreciated

I have a 53 Ford with a v8 flathead I purchased a diaphragm for the fuel pump and was taking it apart. I was wondering how to get it off. I see it has a slot on the shaft that connects to the pump. Do you have to push that pin out and take out the spring? I didn't want to make a mess of the...

I was still wondering about the travel in the brake rod though. I'll work on some of the suggestions soon Thanks to all LP

I'm pretty sure it is Dot 3 fluid

I thought about that ... Ill try it soon. I know I put the correct one on according to the part number though. Thanks

Just replaced master cylinder ,wheel cylinders ,and hoses on my 53 Customline V8. The master and the cylinders are made by Dorman. In an earlier post I was having leaking issues but have that under control. Thanks to all who replied. When trying to bleed the brakes I could never get the pedal...

they mentioned an aluminum radiator at $700 and $580 to re core.

I am currently working on the cooling system and had my original radiator tested. I knew it had a leak and the radiator shop told me that it needed to be re-cored (which they could do) or buy a new one. They recommended a new one as an option. Any suggestions?

I really appreciate all of the replies to my post. Now I have some things to try. I realize as Talkwrench said that this is only the beginning as this car had been sitting for many years. I will have many more questions, as this is my first flathead.

I have recently purchased a 53 Ford Customline 4door with Flathead V8 3 speed. I replaced the master cylinder and wheel cylinders.When I put the fittings back on the front of the master cylinder it leaks between the washer and master cylinder and between fitting. I did not have new washers or...