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for sale is a couple of Ford Model A carburetors. No manufacturer markings but appear to be Tillotson. Condition of the units is unknown as...
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So my grandpa has owned this car since the late 60s or early 70s and when i was little he promised it to me when i got older. About 5 years ago i...
55 was the last year of the 6 volt system for Ford f100's (and i believe Ford in general), 56 started 12 volts.
So I picked up a 55 f100 project and I am trying to sort out some of it's major problems. When I picked it up from the previous owner he stated...
So my 55 f100 came with a 12 volt starting solenoid (which was also bad...) so I replaced it with the correct 6 volt unit but now my problem is...
So I just picked up a 55 f100 and I know it should be a 6v system but after doing some looking I noticed it has a 12v coil and 12v starter...
I found one on eBay for $30 so I figured I'd give it a try, we will see what happens. Thanks guys!
Called napa again this morning after finding pumps on their website but they advised that both have been discontinued.
I went to napa already and the guy at the counter said there was no listing for the v8 and the 6 cyl pump showed none avail in the country
Do the 239, 256 and 272 all use the same pump? I cannot find any that say the fit the 239, only 256 and 272...
So I just picked up an f100 with a 239 y block and while trying to start I noticed fuel coming from the pump... I disassembled and found the...
Having a hard time getting the dizzy to turn on my 239 y block. I have the hold down completely off and I have tapped it with a hammer a few...
I don't see a screw on the throttle shaft... On the drivers side of the carb base there is a boss that is empty, should ther be something there?...
It has the stock holly 2 barrel. I don't see any external adjustmens other than the two on the back of the carb.
I cannot seem to get my 239 y block to idle down. I nave tried adjusting the two screws on the back of the carb but they sem to have little to no...
Just wondering if anyone on here has used a 6 cylinder radiator on a 55 V8 f100? The reason I ask is because I have three 6 cylinder radiators...
I took out the points and cleaned and can now get spark at the plug but it looks weak (yellowish) so i will replace points, cap, rotor and wires...
Thanks again for all your help in getting my 1955 F100 to turn over! Now I need some help with the spark, or should i say lack there of... I...
Gave the solenoid a couple taps and now she works with the starter button!!! You guys are awesome!!!
Sucess, I got it to turn over. Threw the battery on the charger and used pliers to jump the solenoid instead of jumper cables and it turns! Now...
Truck is a 6v and battery is charged. tried putting power and ground to the little post on the solenoid and nothing happened (i did get a little...
ran outide and gave that a try, nothing....not even a click from the starter selonoid...
So i have a 1955 F100 and when I hook a battery to it and hit the starter button nothing happens.... The engine is free, i can turn it over by...
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