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| | Hello Andrew,You might want to get the print catalogue from Tee-Bird.The choke tube setup(original type) is shown in a diagram in the catalogue.I believe that all parts required are available from them.They also list a tool to remove old pipe from manifold.I assume it can be done on car.Part# 9890T under tools.$10.00.If you have never looked at one of their catalogues I think you will be very surprised at the # of parts they have for 55-56 Fords.Well worth the $5.00 cost.I just found my catalogue tonite(Friday)All parts needed to put original choke tube hookup are available from Tee-Bird.Total cost for 6 items is about $40.00.Plus the tool mentioned earlier if you want to try it without taking manifold off.Regards Mark |
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| | Thanks for the tip, I went and pulled out my catalog and made a list of all the parts. The diagram was exactly what I needed to see to understand what it should all look like. I think I'll probably just pull the manifold so it will be easier and I'll have a better chance of not bending the tubes. I also have the new carb insulator I want to put on so I'll just take a day when I get the parts and tear it all down and do it right. I'll give them a call tomorrow and get the parts on the way. If I do pull the intake, should I replace the gaskets? I assume so but the motor only has 1400 miles on it so do you think they may still be reusable? Thanks again to all you for your advice, suggestions and wisdom. I owe you all most of the credit in the restoration of this car, I can assure you it wouldn't be on the road without you 
Andrew  56-Vicky
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| | Andrew The intake maniflo gaskets are composite. would not try using them again. NAPA has them for around $10 T m
TOM in Bethel ,Vermont aka: Bluedot Kid
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| | Andrew,Tee-Bird has a listing for the intake manifold gaskets with restrictor to cut off the heat passage from head to head.Part # 9433A-SP $15.00.Might help your carb problem but not sure if it affects heat to carb choke tube.Maybe someone else will know.Just thought i would mention it.It is listed in "engine parts" section if you want to read it.regards Mark |
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| | Thanks! They also show the $40 carb spacer listed for PCV... John, is this the spacer you were talking about that might help with heat transference to the carb? Or do you think that asbestos gasket I bought will do the trick?
Andrew 56-Vicky
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| | Andrew: The spacer I was referring to was the factory spacer. It is 1/2" thick and made of a phenolic like material. Your asbestos gasket would be a help. I'm not sure what the pcv spacer is made of, but if it's aluminum it isn't nearly as effective as phenolic or asbestos. John
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| | Hello Andrew,There is one of these spacers on Ebay.Used item#310063231829 if you are interested.Regards mark |
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| | I just got back to town after the 4th and missed the one above on Ebay. I found this one 170227953855 that is 1" thick made of phenolic. But I'm not sure if it will work with the 56 T-pot or not. Also it is 1", is that better or worse for performance than a 1/2". No one has ever explained the purpose of a spacer to me  Will the original air cleaner still clear the hood with a 1" spacer? Thanks again guys!!
Andrew 56-Vicky
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