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Blue and white ‘56 Vicky. Ted Eaton built Y Block. Sonic checked 292 block, 312 crank and rods (.144 stroked) bored .080” to 317 cid. 1.54...
312 came out in 56 in Mercury and TBirds. VERY few cars got 312s near the end of production run. M code in VIN is 292. P code is 312. Both used...
My first car (1963) was a 56 Victoria. Got this one in 2001. Different color of blue but close enough. Upgraded suspension brakes wipers tranny...
Got my 56 where I want it. Sold some left over parts to Ted now moving the rest. Nothing cleaned but if you are interested enough let me know and...
"Officially" with my dad in a 1959 Ford 292 and 3 on the tree. Wasn't old as this was in about 1960. The poppin johnnies and 9N tractors were...
Even better is to throw in a T5. Adapter and new clutch/pressure plate. then the 3.90s will be a great cruise ratio. Ny 3.73s and a T5 combine...
OK opinions are just that. IMO slamming, low frame dragging, in the weeds is a fad. Kinda like huge wheels and rubberband tires with 11" disc or...
Yes, empty the carb. Damned ethanol will probably deteriorate and clog the carb. Thanks for your service. TC Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club '69
I just hot rodded the Y Block. 292 block, sonic checked, 312 crank, punched .080 for 317 cid, Forged AL pistons, 9.5 compression, Blue Thunder...
Pull the bell housing and look at the crank flange. Description of 312 id on John Mummert's site referenced above. Casting numbers won't help on...
"if i were to install disc brake set for my 52 customline would i have to put a dual master and proportioning valve? only looking into this cuz i...
didn't want to lower my 56 so went with a ScareBird kit and recommended parts. Installation was easy and works great. TC
I've had Red's two tube headers for over 10 years. No bolt up problems. I did have them powder coated. TC
1 1/8" front torsion bar and 1" rear from T Birds Southwest. TC
Vintage Air has an alternator mounting system for Y Blocks. TC
My son and I put an EZ in his 55 chebbie a few years ago. No problems with their product. Don't recall if it was made in USA but we are now...
I did not want to lower my ride. Used product and parts list from Scarebird. TC
Borgeson unit will not work with a stock clutch linkage. TC
Like CT said, real snug in there. If doing over, I would cut large section out of floor, add a flange to the cut out section and install w/...
T5.. Lower 1st gear to get off the nline (3.73 rear gears) and the .67:1 OD cruises 70 MPH @ 2000 RPM.
Thx, Baggs. Will look 'em up now. TC
Wanting (need?) to install a low budget aftermarket wiring harness. Have several located. Staying with made in USA. Any recommendations? Thx TC
625 Road Demon on 317 cid Y.
Back now and took time to look for a pic of Karol Miller's 56 Victoria. Monday, July 9, 2007 Ford Success Stories: Karol Miller ... Bonneville...
Karol Miller's 56 Victoria. How many Bonneville records? 7?
I had a throttle return spring break under acceleration once. that was 2 times too many. I did kill it and save the engine but now run a rev...
My son is looking to upgrade the 350 distributor in his 55 chebbie from points to electronic. It is a mild street machine with Muncie 4 spd. I...
Mainline, have you done the clutch cable install yet? Issues? Things learned? To put a power steering box on my 56 they say I need to loose the...
I used the Scarebird brackets, bearing spacers and parts list found on ebay. Scarebird folks responded quickly with questions to fix how I...
Rockabillykat666 - Saw you are running an auto in your 55. Will the steering box you are discussing work with an original 55-56 clutch...
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