Thanks for all the tips everyone...I havn't told my grandpa that I had the engine running, I'm going to see him this weekend and I want to suprise him.  It was really bothering him that this car was sitting and "wasting away" so he'll be super happy to hear that I already have it running.  I can't wait to drive it up to his house..that'll be my goal for next summer.

Nate - Madison, Wisconsin

 

56 Ford Customline Sedan

 

Nate,

Tim is not available by computer today.  He wanted me to mention to you that a real important thing to do for best performance at all engine speeds is to change to a 57 or later distributor.  There is talk that a remanufactured unit is available at AutoZone (you may have a different name in your territory) for around $100.  This is a common swap for most everyone.  He said he would PM you later tonight regarding the carb and a possible replacement for you.

Sounds like you are having a blast.  I know grandpa will be proud.  Good luck with the project.............. 

Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)



BurnsRacing981@gmail.com

thanks Bing,

I'll check it out.  I think I can squeeze permission to spend another $100 out of the wife...

What makes the new one so much better (technically)?

Nate - Madison, Wisconsin

 

56 Ford Customline Sedan

 

it has mechanical and vacuum advance

55Birdman  Hickory NC

Nate, what is going on with your Y block? Are you waiting for the spring thaw???

Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
check out the 1955 Ford Fairlane build at www.hotrodreverend.com

Nate hasn't been on since Nov.  I wonder if he got burnt out on Ys or us.   I'd like to know how his car is doing too.

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor

tim@yblockguy.com  Visalia, California    Just west of the Sequoias

My guess he is on a lake some place ice fishing with a cold beer and cheese.   

Warsaw, IN

A lot of people lose interest when they find out how expensive fixing up old vehicles is. And I have seen a lot of young people lose interest when they find out just how much they have to learn about these simple old machines. I hope it's just too cold for him and he'll be back.

Kenneth

Fredricksburg, Texas

Happy Spring Everyone!

I just had a great time re-reading all the posts from last fall...reading all of your advice is almost as fun as working on my car!

I went to the garage this past weekend just to see how everything survived the winter and I felt like a kid in Toys-R-US trying to decide how to spend my allowance!  I'm really excited to get this car moving.  The budget has gotten even smaller, but if I can just finish the carb business, re-do the brakes and put some tires on this thing.....oh yeah!

It is hard for me to imagine what it feels like to shift a 3-on-the-tree.  I learned to drive on a stick but haven't driven one in years, and shifting on the column in an old 50's car sounds too cool! my clutch foot is eager.

I'm hoping to get into the carb this weekend...but the odds are looking dim.  My mother's basement flooded and you know who has to carry all that crap out up those basement stairs.  And when I say "all that crap" I'm thinking 8+ hour job..especially if my mom is watching over my shoulder.

I'll keep you all posted!

N

Nate - Madison, Wisconsin

 

56 Ford Customline Sedan

 

Good to see you back Nate!   Good luck in your moms basement, get that done and get going on the car.  Three on the tree ain't so hard once you do it. Just go for it!  That's Clark's credo.

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor

tim@yblockguy.com  Visalia, California    Just west of the Sequoias