52-59 Ford Owners Group FAQ's

One Wire Alternators http://www.rodauthority.com/tech-st...rs-are-they-better-or-just-easier-to-hook-up/

JeffB2, Feb 26, 2018

 

Explorer 8.8 rear end swap: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...-8-rear-end-swap-on-my-54-customline.1098756/ Several parts to this Video:

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JeffB2, Feb 27, 2018

 

Jeep power steering box installation. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...-steering-box-question.1098591/#post-12460368

JeffB2, Feb 27, 2018

 

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Using the Mustang gauge regulator in our Fords: https://www.cjponyparts.com/mustang...or-1967-1968-installation-instructions/a/357/
Diagram here.

JeffB2, Mar 17, 2018

 

We have found that the 1952-56 cars have issues with radiator clearance if the car had a V8 previously the 6 cyl cars had their radiators mounted more forward and there was a difference in the splash pan attachment panels the pictures below show the fix. Scroll down for additional pictures.

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JeffB2, Mar 23, 2018

 

From Page 4 Hedman 88400 fit with a 351W & C4 in a 1954 Ford there was a little bit of tweaking with the motor mounts to move it back a little further,check out the pictures to follow.

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JeffB2, Mar 25, 2018

 

Two more views,the previous owner had put in a SBC and had wacked off the original cross member mount pads so they were replaced with new ones.

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JeffB2, Mar 25, 2018

 

Additional pictures from Post # 135

JeffB2, Mar 28, 2018

 

ne side.

JeffB2, Mar 28, 2018

 

In regards to the pictures above,you can see how close the electric fan with shroud are to the water pump pulley. So keep in mind two things and that is first the pan shield requires being cut like the above pictures if you are replacing a Flathead or Y-block V8 the Six cylinder cars already have the radiator positioned further forward. Second notice the last picture shows that the water pump has a drivers side lower hose that indicates it is a 1970 and later "long pump" using a 1966-69 289 short pump and balancer will gain about 4" extra clearance. The picture here shows a 1954 Ford that had a Six and now has a 302 with the early short pump and the radiator in the stock 6 cyl location. Also when doing a swap we have found the AOD a better fit than using a C4 regarding the transmission cross member mount the specs here tell the tale http://non-stoptransmission.com/en/info-ford.php This illustration shows why you have more radiator to fan space if you are doing a 302/351 swap in a 52-56 car that had a Six from the factory ,look in the bottom right corner at the sheet metal that moves the radiator mounting forward.

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JeffB2, Mar 28, 2018

 

Another diagram.

JeffB2, Apr 23, 2018

 

Text to follow, here is a picture of the 1952-54 switch. This is how to use a OEM Ford switch with an Rebel or aftermarket harness:https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...ne-daily-driver.1027219/page-18#post-12641103 Post # 525

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JeffB2, Apr 23, 2018

 

Top wire on right side is for 12 volts from the BAT on the ignition switch,the terminal under that is taillights. Moving to the left side the terminal at the top goes to the brake switch, middle terminal is parking lights,bottom terminal goes to the dimmer switch. The terminal next to the white block is the rheostat terminal for the dash lights.

JeffB2, Apr 23, 2018

 

More from Rebel Wire: The 50's switch only has one battery terminal and the 9+3 kit only has one battery wire for the headlight switch. So the yellow headlight power wire goes to the "B" terminal of the switch,the larger circuits kits have the two wires (GM and late Fords) should you require a second wire just add a jumper wire off the BAT terminal.Shown in the picture here: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...ne-daily-driver.1027219/page-18#post-12641103 Post # 525

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JeffB2, Apr 25, 2018

 

More Wiring Tips. https://www.chevy********.com/tech-stories/top-ten-wiring-tips-with-ron-francis-wiring/

JeffB2, Jul 20, 2018

 

A thread just posted on the main board from Rebel Wire that answers a lot of questions https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/rebel-wire-harness-diagrams-and-wiring-info.1120201/

JeffB2, Aug 31, 2018

 

JeffB2, Dec 13, 2018

 

Link to Member Map.

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the-stig, Dec 26, 2018

 

Tons of Ford Tech Tips! https://www.diyford.com/

JeffB2, Mar 6, 2019

 

Tuning Tech https://www.racingjunk.com/news/2019/03/19/using-engine-vacuum-to-diagnose-performance-issues/

JeffB2, Mar 20, 2019

 

Starting an engine that has sat a long time ? https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/good-article.1145917/

JeffB2, Apr 8, 2019

 

AOD shifting issues ? Rear end ratio may be at fault here is the fix:

JeffB2, Apr 10, 2019

 

Heater Core option for 1952-1955 Ford cars , you can use a Spectra 399025 Autozone price was $29.95 it was used in 1977-78 Rancheros. This is from Rock Auto https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=3610299&cc=1136663&jsn=578&jsn=578

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JeffB2, Jun 13, 2019

 

Misc Tips & tricks you may find useful. http://www.route66hotrodhigh.com/Wrenchin.html

JeffB2, Jun 13, 2019

 

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Additional pictures from Post # 135 View attachment 3850577 View attachment 3850578
What allows the radiator to be placed further forward in a '54 with a 6 cylinder are the two panels shown in the right lower section here part #6775 & 6776

JeffB2, Jun 20, 2019

 

AOD Transmission swapping guide: https://www.diyford.com/ford-aod-transmission-installation-and-swapping-guide/

JeffB2, Jul 11, 2019

 

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AOD Transmission swapping guide: https://www.diyford.com/ford-aod-transmission-installation-and-swapping-guide/
Additional info can be found here: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/transmission-questions.1149543/#post-13158663

JeffB2, Jul 11, 2019

 

Five Part Series on DIY Door Panels. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=automotive+upholstery+making+custom+door+panels+part+1

JeffB2, Jul 11, 2019

 

Tech Tips on the Ford AOD: http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-to/drivetrain/1407-how-to-build-the-perfect-aod-aodetail

JeffB2, Aug 29, 2019

 

Picture of a 1966 Mustang radiator used in a 1952-55 swap with the shorter 1965-69 289 water pump and dampener. (lower hose is p***enger side)

JeffB2, Oct 13, 2019