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My 65 has a pretty good console but the lid just developed a few tiny holes in the seam that runs down the middle which leads to a few questions......for the temporary anyone have a vinyl repair kit they like? I have used one before with mixed results and of course failing in the seam makes it a...

Used to do a lot of engine rebuilding and a lot of fine tuning but I don't remember the difference in chamber size (if I can find my old casting books I will re post) is so be cautious about compression when you assemble. If me (or anyone else) doesn't come up with the answer talk to some local...

Yes on the viscosity theory. This is wear the Lucas comes in as it is a viscosity stabilizer. I actually run a my bird which has a little wear (cold bearing knock for a second on a really dry start) in the lower end so I run 10w-30 with a qt of LUCAS stabilizer. I bought it this way and actually...

You have 2 choices here. Either the sending unit is bad and is tripping at a higher pressure at hot idle or your pressure really is bad. Get an oil pressure gauge (any fluid gauge works but get one with readable graduations on the low end - 0 to 100 psi gauge). HOT idle oil pressure is what you...

I may have spouted prematurely. I assumed the arcing was sparks from the clutch face. If it is a small amount from the rear of the clutch it may be from the brushes in the back which is actually a normal condition.....I forget about the old ways sometimes.....

Congratulations on getting any cool air out of a 50 A/C system. Now you roll your sleeves up. Arcing off the compressor and they are having trouble with the pressures......I am suspecting too high of high side pressures and the clutch is slipping. Reason I am responding is to tell you that a new...

Thanks Terry. I used to deal with the nylon roller type yrs ago and remember the breakage issue. Probably not in my best interest to convert to them so I am glad to here you had better luck with the kind I have. So do your windows work pretty flawless or do you have an occasional "sticker"?

Oh....about 1/4 tank or lower. Had mine a little higher not knowing the fuel level and took a little bath

I agree it is probably the sender. Good news is yes , you can do drop the sending unit when the tank is low. A word of caution here. I purchased a sending unit with low fuel warning for 30 bucks as opposed to the 100 dollar ones on most sites. It does work BUT the fuel stem was too long and the...

Terry is on the money here. I added a/c on mine using a Sanden compressor. Bracketing is pretty simple and Sanden compressors are much smoother than a York / Tecumseh. There is actually some truth to the non barrier hose leaking R134a but it is a long term issue. I went the full blown package as...

(4 springs..typo sorry)

Sub note> Mine has the plastic gear with the 3 HEAVY springs for over run. I see they have the newer style gear with the 3 nylon pieces for a clutch. Will they fit my housing and if so do they work better to relieve binding?

Need to know what kind of luck anyone is having with aftermarket window motors. I've dismantled, cleaned, lubed, yelled at etc.... the originals but the damn things stick at the most inconveinient times after they have been run into their over run clutches (full up or down). I am hoping new may...

If they both come on at normal intensity on all 4 on high it narrows it down. Ground has to be good and power feed to switch is good. Test light the red blk wire beyond the switch. Areas of suspicion are the dimmer connector itself, the gang plug at the firewall (most likely as it is the only...

Amazing isn't it. Best 50 bucks I ever spent

Welcome to the wonderful world of Ford pumps. The issue is almost always air. Though I have worse problems with newer ones, the older ones always were fun too. The way I do it is to apply a vacuum to the fill hole with an old a/c vacuum pump I modified. it pulls the air out of the pump right...

Quick mention though. If you do a thermostat, 195 deg always preferable for mileage and engine wear BUT if you put a 180 stat in, it aids in the starting thing between short trips (gas doesnt boil off as easy if you keep the underhood temps down). Your climate and use of the car is also a...

Ask your mechanic if he has an infared gun. That's what I used to calibrate my gauge but its easy to tell if the thermostat works with it. A cruder but effective way also works. Start it cold and keep checking the upper hose. It should stay very cool till the stat opens. When it opens it will...

No problem. Few more thoughts though. You dropped a few good hints of the problem. Ping means over advanced timing. Your mechanic can iron that out but have him put on the Pertronics ignition first. 2nd hint...."one crank and its running". Though this seems ideal it is actually unnatural. I have...

Depends on what it takes to get it started. I am assuming you have a 4100 Autolite carb. If so, you may have an oozing or drippy power valve. Easy to replace and available without having to spring for a kit. If you have an Edelbrock or an older Carter AFB the power circuit has mechanical...