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I've been running a full mechanical 1957 factory ford Thunderbird tach-drive distributor with mechanical advance with a pertronix on the street...
someone will probly know it. pretty good description.
Cool!, But, it makes me nervous seeing that intake manifold left open! You don't want anything dropping in there! :)
Mummert will give you good recommendations on a cam. he usually sells Isky. BUT So does Ted Eaton and he's much closer to you for shipping. If you...
As was mentioned earlier, check to see if the head casting numbers match. You could very easily have different heads or non-matching. Not a deal...
It sounds like you have tried the most obvious and common things I myself would have done. At this point, you might try backflushing the cooling...
like an earlier post if you contact https://www.eatonbalancing.com/2001/03/20/contact-us/ If you need advice, comment, or ask a question, or want...
Thanks for sharing!
Excellent post. thank you!
In Tulsa during the late 60s and early 70s, there was a Sting Ray, 64-65, maybe that prowled the streets. I think it was spelled "Katzazz"...
Thanks for posting these. Brings back memories of when it was cool.
Great Fun racing.Go Old Fords!
I've seen a subtle change done on 57's that is something to do with different headlight buckets or something which makes the headlamps slightly...
If you ever drive through Tulsa, Ok. I would enjoy this one close-up. I don't understand why there would ever be any discussion about painting...
jus rite
1957-59 FEK or FEH 12127 Ball bearing breaker plate 1959 B9AF or B9TF 12127 Hinged breaker plate 1960...
That should make a nice ride
Nice gathering of hotrods. Thanks for sharing.
Great time capsule experience.
Yes, fascinating process with these materials. I like the old original design rams horns better. I know that's not the point here. Don't forget,...
Wow! 60 bucks for an oil filter. Sheesh! Those fiberous gaskets work well. I tried a rubber O-ring gasket once. IT DID NOT WORK! If you can do...
Good luck, Go Fast!
I see now, after a second look, you do have the bell crank you need. Just check to see if you have the kick-down rod. I agree with others'...
Good for you on bringing back the y-block to that car. It should work out well and give you some real enjoyment. The 272 can be bored a bit more...
I've always said, "mandatmussa cost a lotta money"
interesting. I either cross it or drive on it every day.
Yep, my son and I won the first year but got disqualified by the "judges" because our car was too awesome for a kid to make. I can't help it if...
Yah, I forgot to say if it has been used in salt water it's just better to pass on it.
A C2AE is a 292cu inch, and a good one to use and or rebuild. One question to confirm is the rotation of the engine, as some marine engines...
I hope you are successful in getting it checked out. I would also be curious as to how it sells.
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