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Here is my two cents....have installed 3 overdrives so I am quite familiar on their operation These overdrives mostly work the same. Do not use...
Hi...some questions. What actually does the tranny do or not do ? When installing the solenoid into the tranny are you able to install the...
Hi...can anyone suggest a catalogue that shows various parts for a 53 Chevy pickup truck ? Just like the MAC`S catalogues have for Fords....I need...
I am not much of a hot rodder but I have a 55 Ford and a 56 t- bird that I drive all over Stafford Ct.....I live in Tolland CT......Regards, John
Summit racing sells ADDCO sway bars....so does eBay approx $150...J in CT
Thanks JeffB2....I will post when and if I get the answer to this question...I sent ''VANPELT SAYLES'' an email but they did not know either...I...
Dave...my 55 Ford is still using 6 volt....the only thing I did is to change cables to 0000....turns over really fast...no problems as of...
Thanks Jeff...I bought it.....J in CT Any idea about the answer to my question about "F1" meaning ?
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My 3 speed tranny case is stamped " T86 F 1 " Does anyone know what the "F1" means in the casting numbers on my tranny case ?thanks,John in CT
My Borg Warner 3 speed overdrive tranny case # is T86 F1.....what does the F1 mean ????...Thanks in advance....John in CT
I was doing a body off resto on a 56 T-Bird and when I pulled the dash off there was an uncirculated 1956 penny wedged in an area where it could...
Looks like the 2" drop is just right....Thanks,John in CT
Hi to all....a question....I have a stock 55 Ford sedan that I have contemplated having the profile lowered a bit...I like the way this car drives...
Remember that in case of fire or theft, your home owners policy will "not " help you out...you would be up a creek without a paddle...ins coverage...
Also try vanpeltsales.com they have a lot of tranny parts.....John in CT
Thanks....John in CT
Hi to all........The 55 Ford shop manual states on page 46 under the heading "OIL PAN" that the " THE #1 CYLINDER MUST BE ON TOP DEAD CENTER...
Just sold it on eBay for $75....the buyer did not know what it was either but he said...what the hell...it could be valuable :}
If it seems to shift ok, I would think value is $50. to $100 max...If it had overdrive it would be more desirable.....my two cents....John in CT
I believe it is a bracket to something on either a 56 T-Bird or a 56 Victoria.The measurements are ..2 1/2' long...tabs are 1" tall...widest part...
MAC`s SELLS THE TACK STRIP BY THE FOOT...CATALOG PAGE33...49-59-FORD /MERCURY BOOK OR ONLINE MACSAUTOPARTS.COM OR TEL# 877-283-6920
I will be installing them in the future and will be using CASCO or HILL`S
CASCO sells a reproduction...on page 32 of catalogue or go to www.classictbird.com tel#800-374-0914If you want an original...HILLS THUNDERBIRD...
Anyone know what this part is ???????? John in CT
A T85 3 speed is a tuff heavy duty tranny and they also come with a heavy duty R11 overdrive if desired.....J
I have a 56 T-Bird...a 55 Ford club sedan....an 85 gold wing motorcycle....a 97 GMC pickup...and my wife has her car...Probably should have only...
I checked tonight to see what I had and I do have the starter cup,bottom pan,clutch arm,flywheel and pressure plate,clutch plate,throwout...
Brad...you are correct...it is a Ford # but what is it off of ?
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