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Jeff when I print the copy is fuzzy and hard to make out. Stig, I need the whole diagram. Bruce
Thanks for the reply. Is there a clearer version of this? I'm not seeing any color. Thanks Bruce
Anyone have a wiring schematic for the '55 wagon? I've searched and can only come up with a '57. Thanks Bruce
Thanks Paul. It looks like I can make a puller with a washer, 1/4 in. bolt, and a socket and pull the newer adapter?? Bruce
The over the counter temp sender I bought for my engine ('55 272) causes the temp gauge to read backwards. Is there a trick to getting the...
All's good. Thanks. [IMG]
Yep. Had I used the circled location the stick would have hit the shallow part of the pan and given a false oil level reading.
I've decided that if it's this much hassle to put this one back in, I aint takin' any chances on it going bad. If there is a better...
Shoot! And I was looking for another excuse to get rid on the old one. Didn't know that. Only heard stories of 12 volts burning out the 6. Bruce
10-4 on that again 21-50! Just called and ordered the autolec starter. Will ship tomorrow. I ain't foolin' with the old one, and besides it's a 6...
Thanks Rick. I'm using all new mounts, including the front. Now I'm hassling with the starter and getting it back in and it's proving to be a real...
And.....loving it!
Is there a crossover starter for the 272 Y block? I just can't get the old one back in:confused:. If there is no crossover is there a trick I'm...
Having trouble with my starter on a 272 '55 wagon. Did the Napa starter mentioned above work for you? Thanks Bruce
Thanks guys. So let's review. On my '55 wagon 272, the opening on both mounts should be facing toward the rear of the car. That's what I have, but...
10-4 2150 Thanks for your help....over Bruce
I'm having problems fitting my engine. It looks to be a bit cockeyed in the bay and the transmission won't line up. My mounts are both facing the...
I'd like to change the location of the dipstick hole from the middle of my 272 block to the front, as pictured. What would I use to plug the old...
Thanks. I'll try there as well. Bruce
Actually, I have all of the metal pieces that broke off. Got lucky I guess. Can the shaft be replaced via a tear down of the converter? Bruce
I pulled my 272 engine along with the torque converter connected. When it was all the way out I noticed that the splines on converter shaft were...
Finally replaced both drivers and passenger outer door handles on my '55 wagon today without completely removing the door panels. I removed the...
bump still looking. Anyone have any ideas as to using a bench either from another year or using a second row bench. Any bright ideas would be...
I'm going to have the front and middle bench seats re-upholstered and I am looking for the removable back bench seat. Don't know if these are...
rats!!
I'm gonna tape a piece of cereal box (preferably Wheaties) to the door panel so I don't mess it up IF, that is, IF, I have to remove them to...
Great information and picture reference for my next job...BUT, do I really have to remove the door panels to gain access to remove the outside...
Now, since my car has been converted to 12v should I have to worry whether or not my car is either positive or negative ground, or does it really...
Thanks for your help! This looks like a job for my son. I'm challenged when it comes to electrical stuff, he isn't. Thanks again Bruce
Will this system work to convert the 5MF 6 volt radio to a 12 volt system? Thanks, Bruce
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