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The car will move under its own power, but tops out around 30 mph.
Linkage looks to operating properly. The engine revs fine in park and neutral. RPM's just don't seem to build when in drive..
I don't mind answering questions if it gets me headed in the right direction. Sorry to have wasted 2 seconds of your Saturday with my original post.
Fuel filter was replaced last week. Engine also has new spark plugs, points, condenser, and adjusted valves.
I'm not sure what to make of this one: The engine idles and builds RPM's as it should in park and neutral. I shift into drive, floor the gas...
I pulled the carb for a cleaning today. I don't know how this engine ran at all. Lots of debris in the bowl and the choke was full of rust. I...
I spent some time today working on a stock '56 292 y block. Valves were adjusted, and threw in new spark plugs, points, and condensor. The...
It revs pretty well in neutral.
I readjusted the point gap and got the car to start. New problem: The car idles great in neutral. When I put it in reverse or drive, it will...
'56 292y. After replacing spark plugs, points, condenser, and andjusting valves, the engine fired right up and ran great. Shut it down and now...
I kind of figured the process went as danman described. I'll have to soak the boss for a while as I'm dealing with rock hard original rubber....
How is the linkage disconnected from the gas pedal on a '56 Fairlane? I'd like to disconnect the linkage without removing the pedal from the car...
Thanks to all for the help; the car is back on the road. The trans is leaking pretty badly. I think a reseal or replacement is in order if dad...
I ordered Moog brand Aerostar springs from Advance Auto. I also ordered a few extra parts to get free shipping and entered a code to get 40% off...
I know these questions have been asked in the past, but I'm having all kinds of trouble with the search function tonight. I'm working on my dad's...
What does cart rental run?
Where did you find the parts? I want to restore a town and country for my '56.
I've had my '56 Ford since '79. I was born in 1980. My dad bought the car with hopes of it being a father/son or father/daughter project. I...
The show did seem bigger in the past.
I thought it was a pretty good show.
I should have added a smilie to denote sarcasm. I did a home flush of the radiator today and did not see too much crud flow out. I expected hand...
Thanks for the replies. I've never had these issues with my aircooled VWs.
Today I noticed anti freeze pooled under my y-block. I assumed a hose had cracked, but nope, the leak was coming from the water pump. I pulled...
Ford Y-block for me. I've got a muffled 292 in my Fairlane. I've been kicking around the idea of some exhaust work, but the sound is pretty nice...
My '56 wanted new seat belts and a pet. Santa came through with five sets of seat belts and a '92 Camry.
Thanks for the replies. I can't wait for school and work to slow down so I can spend a little time in the shop.
Looks like I may finally have some time to tinker on my '56 Fairlane. I probably need a tune up. I know I need to change the oil and trans...
+1 for this show. I'll be there if I can get my Fairlane on the road. May have to steal my son's pedal car though.
A bit of a drive from Argyle, but not too far from Scurry - Shakers and Scrapers CC has a monthly cruise at the sonic in Corsicana. Small time,...
I've got a '56 town sedan. Maybe I can be of some help?
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