Category "Engine"

Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman Photo # 1(click on picture for larger image) Photo # 2 (click on picture for larger image) Photo # 1 shows an original 1957 air cleaner base. The

Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman I will quote a statement that I have heard from several 1955/56/57 Thunderbird owners. “I have a squealing noise coming from the front of my engi

Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman Because of its large opening the NAPA # 6 has been a very popular thermostat for our Thunderbirds. (click on picture for larger image) An alert t

Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman The following procedure is used to insure the vacuum line from the carburetor to the distributor advance mechanism is properly seated and sealed.

Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman The 1955 & 1956 distributors have a retainer clip attached to the upper center shaft. The clip part number 12213 is available from most major

Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman The Y block engines used in Ford Trucks from 1954 – 1957 had the following cubic inch displacement, 239 CI, 256 CI and 272 CI. The 292 engine, al

Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman Most cracked or broken ears on exhaust manifolds are caused by the use of gaskets between the manifold and Engine. Exhaust manifold gaskets were

Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman As you know when you go into an auto parts store to purchase oil you have many choices. The subject of engine oil has been a hot topic for the pa

Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman More than likely the best tool ever for adjusting the valves on the 292/312 engine was the P&G valve gapper. It is a dial indicator type tool

Gil’s Garage Gil Baumgartner CTCI Authenticity Chairman One of the most common errors made while installing cylinder heads on a Ford Y block engine is installing the head bolts in the wrong position.