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Fron end rebuild kit

Cactus — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:44:44 GMT

Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of a company that advertises on E-Pay called CarmarketPro.They have a front end rebuild kit listed(Item number 380018860446) for 500 Dollars. I was curious as to whether this is a good buy, or whether I can buy parts individually cheaper or is this just overkill. Any opinions? Thanks

T-Bird valve covers with Blue Thunder intake

unibodyboy — Sun, 11 May 2008 18:50:58 GMT

Hey,

Just wanted to see if anyone out there has had a problem mounting T bird valve covers with the blue thunder intake installed? I tried to set some on, and i'm not being able to get these things to mount. ?? Anyone else?

Y starter interchange with flathead?

davis — Wed, 07 May 2008 09:53:42 GMT

also wanted to know if the Y block starter would interchange with late model flathead.
if i'm converting to 12V, might as well do it all.

thanks!

Explorer Disc Brakes

yehaabill — Tue, 06 May 2008 16:17:37 GMT

Y-guys: I just got through putting an Explorer rear axle in my '60 F-100.

I ground off the factory spring mounts, slid it(the housing)under the springs

and placed the new spring perches on top of the housing, centered

it, adjusted the pinion angle with an angle finder, then spot welded

the perches and re-checked everything before the final weld.

I was replacing the driveshaft anyway, so I had the correct yoke

added. I had to fab a small angle piece to hold the emergency brake

cable and re-shape the hyd. brake line a fuzz.

I used a wheel with 3 1/2 in backspace, although you could proabably

use 4 1/2 B.S and a small wheel spacer 7/32 or so

For your info, these rear ends are plentiful in u-pull's and are

very strong. Most will have 3.73,4.10,3.08 and many have trac-lok

from the factory. If you go looking, on the tag if there is an "L"

after the first digit, its got a trac-lok. (ex. 3L73) Hope this

helps someone out there in "Y" Land...... Bill

ONE small detail, the bolt pattern is 5 on 4 1/2 so you

have to use a wheel adapter to keep the big bolt circle that

is stock.( I was changing my front to 5 on 41/2 anyway so...)

New two-barrell carb from Barry Grant

yfreak57 — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:22:38 GMT

New two-barrel for three-bolt manifolds.

[url]http://www.barrygrant.com/news/articles/products/product_023.aspx[/url]

[img]http://www.barrygrant.com/news/articles/products/images/23_02.jpg[/img]

hydraulic clutch pedal assemblys?

masterced — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:27:12 GMT

Hello Everybody,
Im going to be putting a T5 in my 56 station wagon, I will be replacing a fordomatic, so I need a clutch pedal/master cylinder assembly for the hydraulic clutch I will put on the T5. I am also thinking of putting disk brakes on the front, so I want to get a booster for the brakes at some point. I have found a few different universal clutch/brake pedal assemblies that bolt onto the firewall, and Im thinking this would be a good route to take. Does anyone have experience with this type of kit? Am I asking for trouble by installing on of these? I really don't want to track down all the parts for a stock clutch, does anyone know of a clutch pedal/master cylinder assembly from another model car that will fit on a 56?
Any input you guys have on this subject will be helpful!
Thanks,
Cedric

Drive train

San Diego Ron — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:46:29 GMT

If I was to update my tired '54 4-door what would be good donor car to use to get engine, trans and anything else usefull that would be pretty easy swap? (Need not be Ford).

C4 install

55Birdman — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:52:01 GMT

I am about ready to install a C4 in my bird. Do any of you Y Guys recommend any particular year due to reliability ,ease of installation etc.I have ordered my adapter from Mummert and am waiting delivery. So, I guess I need to go looking for one. There is a transmission shop about an hour away that rebuilds C4s for street/strip applications. I can get one there fairly inexpensive but I am interested in cruising not the 1/4 mile. Any thoughts appreciated.

Air Filters

Fred — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:56:47 GMT

What air filters fit a 57 T-Bird 312?

I ended up looking at 4 filters that various sources said fit but were not the same as the old one. Many reference guides are out of date.

Who makes the best replacements and what is the part number?

I would hate to have to order one from a T-bird place vs a local parts store.:)

POSI IN PRE-57 (9-INCH) FORD VEHICLES

morgus — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 11:13:16 GMT

POSI WAS NOT OFFERED ON 55 AND 56 FORDS AND T-BIRDS. I WANTED ONE. WE DETERMINED THAT THE REAR END IN THESE CARS WAS A 'DANA 44' HYBRED. (MOPAR LIKE CENTER SECTION WITH FORD 9 -INCH TYPE TUBES AND WHEEL BEARINGS. SO, IF A MOPAR CARRIER WITH POSI WAS CHOSEN- IT WOULD FIT THE CENTER SECTION. BUT>>> THE CARRIER BEARINGS FROM A MOPAR WILL NOT FIT IN THE FORD CENTER-THEY WOULD BE 'TOO BIG'. PEOPLE TOLD ME TO CALL REIDER RACING AND THEY KNOW ALL ABOUT THIS SWAP. THEY HAVE IN STOCK THE CARRIER, SPECIAL SMALLER O.D. BEARINGS AND POSI FOR SALE>>ALL AT ONE PLACE. ABOUT $450.00 WILL GET YOU WHAT YOU NEED/ YOU DON'T HAVE TO REPLACE THE RING AND PINION IF THEY ARE STILL GOOD AND YOU LIKE THE RATIO YOU NOW HAVE. JUST GET A SHIM KIT FOR A DANA 44 AND 'TIGHTEN IT UP' WITH THE PROPER SHIMS. (I DID). WORKS PERFECT!!! THE POSI UNIT IS NOT AN EATON TYPE- IT HAS
SPECIAL 'GEARS' AND RAMPS IN IT ---REIDER WILL TELL YOU HOW IT WORKS. I HAVE 4,000 MILES ON THIS UNIT AND HAVE NO COMPLAINTS AT ALL. (I HAVE 55 T-BIRD WITH Y-BLOCK 292/BLUE THUNDER/HOLLEY/3 SPEED CRUISE-O-MATIC) OH, IF ANYONE WANTS THE DATA ON THE 3 SP CRUISE-O IN A EARLY Y-BLOCK-I HAVE THAT KNOWLEDGE,TOO. CALL ED AT 419-377-9449 OR HOME> 419-476-4437 > IN TOLEDO OHIO. BYE .

Fenton 3x2 intake

Cactus — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:34:06 GMT

There is a Fenton intake on E-Bay that I was curious about. Anyone know anything about the Fenton intakes?

4 Speed for 56 Y-Block

Fifty6Vicky — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:55:22 GMT

My retro-cruiser (56 Customline Vicky) needs some oomph! I want to swap out the original 3 spd -no o/d for a good 4 spd with minimal hassle. What should I look for in the 'yards' that will bolt on if possible. I have a 57 9inch (3.10) already in but just for the street, would prefer a good 4 spd. for cruizin'.
[img]http://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Attachment76.aspx
56Customline_312.jpg[/img]

Dash gage redo

55Birdman — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:25:01 GMT

I couldn't sell my bird so I am moving on (slowly) but on. I am going to convert to a street rod concept. I have 3x2s ,mags, petronix etc now and I want to tackle the dash. I want to upgrade it with new gages. Anybody out there customizedtheir TBird dash. I am not sure which way to go but I do want to change it around. I would like to keep the appearance close to original which may be a problem. I want all new gages . Just need some ideas. pictures will be appreciated. many thanks :) 55birdman

MSD Distributor

kidcourier — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:26:11 GMT

Just installed a MSD -Plug and Play distributor #8383 on my 57 Courier and with the install directions comes a warning that you may have to modify to get it to fit,they're right! only choices I could see were either unbolt the engine and trans and move them forward 1" to 2" to drop it in and bolt it all back up or cut the lip on the firewall back flush with the firewall to let it slip in.now I'm going to have to figure out how to dress up the lip--cut the rest of the lip out and weld the seam and smooth it out or use some small vacuum hose or plastic wire cover to cover it so you won't notice to the unknowing eye. Those thinking of a points change may want to go with the Petronix module kit in your stock distributor or supposedly they brought out a distributor for the Y-block,if so you might want to check the overall size and length to your stock one! SKIP

55 Front springs for a 56

JohnnyRocket — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:50:25 GMT

Hi there!
Will '55 Customline frontsprings fit a '56 Victoria?

I'm 99% sure of this but just want a confirmation from you guys.

Is there any place on the web where you can read about differences between '55 and '56 Fords? Would be very interesting to check out since i own a 56 and my brother a 55.

Have a nice day! // Johnny

Hardware Source

AZ28 — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:00:36 GMT

This link will get you to Caterpillar's hardware book........sometimes you need a fastener that has to have more strength than SAE Grade 8 or maybe a particular head or shank. They are not cheap and sometimes their desk clerks are a pain in the backside (what machine type and serial number do you have sir?). I have however, gotten otherwise unavailable stuff from them at locations all over the planet (Australia, South Africa, Mexico, Namibia, Chile, Peru, etc.) Oddball metric socket head capscrews that they literally got over night ....almost a miracle sometimes........

http://www.cat.com/cda/layout?m=37648&x=7

use the "Hardware Reference" PDF

Explorer rear end - bolt pattern

Tom Compton — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:16:50 GMT

What is the bolt pattern on an explorer 8.8 rear end? Hope it is 5 on 4.5" circle but suspect it may be 5 on 5".

Thx

Aftermarket gauges

San Diego Ron — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:11:05 GMT

Want to put oil and water temp gauges on my 272 but don't know where to put the sending units. Would like to keep idiot lights but not necessary. Also, have been reading posts about blocking off the eng block breather, filter and down tube and installing PCV system but don't really want to have to take off valley pan under intake to drill hole for grommet and valve or change to later model truck pan. Is there a Buba way?...I could just put breathers in valve covers and forget PCV unless someone out there has a better (easy) way they would care to share. I guess I'm learning as I fumble along :rolleyes:

alternator bracket

steve borio — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 12:52:08 GMT

im doing a 6 volt conversion and i came across a post about a alternator bracket/ air compressor bracket. I looked it up in vintage air and found it for 100 bucks but only says for 292 and 312, do you all think its the same for a 272 block? im new to this engine and any info. is appreciated.I just purchased the oil filter kit thanks to all your knowledge.:P

T5 Adaptor

Pete's Panel — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 02:56:09 GMT

Just unpacked my '60 F100 T5 adaptor from Mummets and it is not even close to fitting. I presume the Aussie bell housing is the same as all the rest, it looks like I've been sent the car version. Can some one confirm that my F100 bell housing is the same as all the others out there. Part # TCAL 7505 B

Lincoln 3 2''s on E-pay

63 Red Stake Bed — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:17:04 GMT

This is posted as for a merc 312, but clearly is the lincoln style ports, maybe not even a ford. I'm not sure. But for you lincoln guys this could be useful.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Y-Block-312-Offenhauser-3-Duce-Rat-Rod-Hot-Rod_W0QQitemZ220186149404QQihZ012QQcategoryZ36474QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

John Mummert Y Block Vendor Extroadanaire

2DRHRDTP57 — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:55:11 GMT

Hey Guys,

I have just unpacked my Y block in a box kit down under here in New Zealand supplied from John Mummert, I want to say that this guy has been totally professional to deal with and has helped out to get these parts across the other side of the world and kept to his word.

I therefore would like to say a thanks via the forum and recommend him to everyone as a quality supplier of great service and parts. But I guess more than half of you already know this.

Regards

OIL FILTER

steve borio — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:00:09 GMT

this is an easy one. I want to put an oil filter on my 55 272, other than the canister style. possible or impossible cause of the big ole bolt! just cant seem to get it to seal properly.

A New Bellhousing Offering For The Y.

Ted — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 04:48:51 GMT

Here’s something new from Quicktime. It’s a couple of bellhousings for the Y-Block but no details on the website concerning flywheel or starter combinations. No pictures available yet for this particular bellhousing.

http://www.quicktimeinc.com/products.html

RM-8055 Ford "Y" Block to TKO, 3550, T5 Mustang - NEW!

· Height = 6.925

· Trans. Bore Ø = Universal 4.910/4.850

· Engine = Ford "Y" Block

· Trans. = Universal TKO 500-600/TR 3550/T5 Mustang

· Clutch Ø = 11"

· Flywheel = 164 tooth

· Weight = 21#

· Has passed SFI testing

· Engine plate included

RM-8056 Ford "Y" Block to Ford toploader, BW-T10 - NEW!

· Height = 6.425

· Trans. Bore Ø = Universal 4.910/4.687/4.850

· Engine = Ford "Y" Block

· Trans. = Ford "Y" Block

· Clutch Ø = 11"

· Flywheel = 164 tooth

· Weight = 21#

· Has passed SFI testing

· Engine plate included

Tilt column in F-100

yehaabill — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:20:31 GMT

Y-guys

I am about to do the toyota steering box P.S. deal to my '60 F-100

2wd. I was going to re use the std column but, now would be the time to put

a tilt unit if possible. I'm cheap so I would perfer to use a salvage one if possible.

This is NOT a show truck. Anyone done this deal before? If so, what did you use

and how difficult? Thx Bill

interesting alternative for 3 2's guys

63 Red Stake Bed — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:42:25 GMT

I found this on some site called the hot rod company. They say Demon is to release this in December.

It is a direct replacement for stromberg 97, or holley 94.

292 to 302 and ado swap

steve40490 — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:07:41 GMT

Hi all, I have a 56 Fairlane. I would like to swap engines and add a AOD transmission. One reason is that the price of A/C mount and 3 row pulley to add A/C to this car. Has anyone done this swap?

57 Ford Stabilizer bar bushings

NewPunkRKR — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 17:24:05 GMT

Hello again - I bought part number B7A-5493-AKT from MACS a while back and finally got around to putting them on. I can't get them on the bar, nor do they seem to fit will in the brackerts which leads me to believe I bought the wrong ones. Measurement of the stabilizer bar seems to be 3/4". Any help is appreciated, or perhaps if there is an aftermarket part, or bushings from another application that will work. My trans shipped back to me today so i want to get this thing back together this weekend. Thanks in advance.

- John

fenderwell headers

mongo — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 08:10:24 GMT

Being a thrifty type, looking for tube headers at a reasonable price , just wasn't coming my way, got a couple of mid 50's fords that in need of better exhaust than a crossover pipe, I had bunch of SBC headers, from my race cars, also I saw these imca modified headers that can be turned upside down. I cut and stretched the mid ports , welded the bolt holes, redrilled, they coming out nice. They clear everything, this can be done to almost any SBC header. It's more work, but worth it. Would make a great how to article for the rest of us, tried to post pictures, but kept getting an error !

Air shocks, anyone?

55Brodie — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:32:55 GMT

Monroe Max-Air air shocks #MA739 will fit '55 & '56 passenger cars rear axle. Slight trimming of the rubber biscuits may be necessary in order to get the upper shock nut started. Work like a top; just enough lift to keep my rear tires from scrubbing the inner fender. Not a bad looking "air rake" either.

starter / bellhousing fit

Carson — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:23:46 GMT

what starter fits the bellhousing for the 3 speed toploader ?

also need distance between starter mount and ring gear ?

thanks in advance

Stuff that Fits...yea

San Diego Ron — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:20:21 GMT

Have a chance to pick up good running '84 Bird w/5.0 for $400. and would like to know what I could use off it for my 1954 Ford 4-door. Guess switching bodies is out of the question and don't even know if those are rear wheel drive cars. Not something I have to do just hate to pass up a bargin, so I'm asking you professionals what I should do? Thanks....

Exhaust Manifold Gaskets

Ted — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 06:27:39 GMT

Here's a pic of the heavy duty truck exhaust manifold gaskets with the valve cover shields. I started using these upon having a rash of exhaust manifolds crack or break upon after using the fibre gaskets that were being supplied with the rebuild kits. These gaskets greatly reduced the occurence of exhaust manifolds cracking on my end. This particular pair of gaskets are FelPro P/N MS-95003 but can likely be found in other brands also The top gasket shows the side that goes toward the head while the lower gasket shows the side that is placed against the exhaust manifold itself.

FMX dipstick

NewPunkRKR — Fri, 18 May 2007 10:59:26 GMT

I need to buy an FMX dipstick. Lokar has 2 different ones, a transmission mount and a firewall mount. Any one have experience with these and are there advantages to either one over the other? (this is going in a '57 fairlane 500) Thanks!

- John

rear discs

55Birdman — Mon, 07 May 2007 19:46:26 GMT

looking for rear disc brake kit for my 55 bird. does anyone know where I can geta set?:) 55birdman

Plucking porcupines

Y block Billy — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 07:25:19 GMT

For those who do some painting and are in a bug prone area, porcupine quills have a small barb and sticky surface on the tip. if you get a bug in the paint they are the best at pulling them out, all you have to do is just touch the bug with the quill and it will stick to the tip without smooshing it around trying to pick it up otherwise.

So when you see that road kill, don't just pass it by, grab a few quills or take them out of your dogs face when he gets into one.

head replacement

55Birdman — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 09:11:24 GMT

i have 292 y blocker just dying to get some new energy.I am new at this engine building and i would like to know which heads would be a better choice to use other than stock that will fit. enging is stock with 3x2s, petronix ignition, sanderson headers. have heard very little on which heads would be able to rework to do well. this car is daily driver most of the time. just want engine to have some guts when i hit the pedal at times . anyone havig some heads read that are for sale let me know. will take ones needing to be re-worked thanks a ton :):):) Earl 55 birdman

REPLACING 302 WITH 292 IN A 55 T-BIRD

willieb — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 15:52:50 GMT

I have located a 1956 292 truck engine and auto. trans.

i want to put it in my 1955 t-bird that was altered for a late model 302.

Do I have a chance in _ _ _ L that it will work.

I need advice on this.

Thanks

Willie B.

headers/disc brakes

55Birdman — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 19:06:39 GMT

looking for set of headers 292 y . not reds headers please. 55tbird .also need to know what disc brake systems will work to convert to disc brakes for front of 55 bird. anyine that has info or for sale let me know. i live in NC :)

inside handle removal

San Diego Ron — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 15:39:55 GMT

The only reason I got the drivers side off is because I destroyed the door panel. The other three doors have good panels and I hope to reuse the base. I tried the door handle removal tool, tried the shop towel and ladies nylons (told by forum members to drag these idems thru to snag the "C" ring and pull it off), tried bent ice pick, bent pocket knife blade, big screwdrivers, little screwdrivers, bent tweasers, pieces of wire, tried swearing at them, tried begging....now thinking, how bad can it be to have one new door panel and three that are worn and soiled. The handles are held tight to panel with spring between door and panel and yes I did separate the big washer from the back side of handle to get at the grove and yes I am going in the right direction to push the ring off. I have done this before many times on different cars and never had a problem but I've spent hours trying to get these things off and I'm getting nowhere:w00t:....the handles are:D at me....HELP !!!