Hi all glad to have found this fourm. Just bought a 57 Custom 300, 61k original mile one owner car. It has been sitting since 1990 so it needs a few minor things to get it reliable.
First I cant tell what engine it has. What should I look for? The Vin tag indicates its a 272. B7RG-108xxx
I got it with a 56 4bbl "teapot" on it and it runs ok with it except it has a cruise surge issue. IT's not really bad but I can feel it. It came with the original Autolight 2100 that looks freshly rebuilt and manifold, would that be a better carb for it? Not sure why it was changed out.
It also had a bent push rod that i took out and straightened on my bench and put back in, adjusted the valves and now she purrs like a kitten but i want to replace it and has some spares, whats a good source for them?
So far we've replaced the tank, sender, fuel pump, front wheel cyl's, master cylinder, adjusted brakes, exhaust, tires and chrome wheels, battery, outer tie rods, lowered the rear 2", have Areostar springs for the front and converted to spin-on filter.
Car drives like a dream right now!
Thanks for your help, hope to be able to return the favor!
Doug
57 Ford Custom 300 27269 Mustang 302
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