Gil’s GarageGil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity ChairmanOne 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. The lower row of bolts near the spark plugs are all the same size...
Gil’s GarageGil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity ChairmanWhat created the condition that cracked this 1956 Thunderbird exhaust manifold?Exhaust manifold over torque.Lock washers installed in lieu of special flat washers.An inoperative vacuum advance...
Gil’s GarageGil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity ChairmanThe first high performance kit for 1956 Ford models was released September 22, 1955 service letter M-118a. Its title was “235 HORSE POWER 312 CUBIC INCH HIGH 0UTPUT ENGINE (1956 Cars)”. This kit...
Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman Over the years, I’ve received several calls regarding the finish of transmission bell housings. The restoration manual page 374 & 375 shows the standard transmission and attaching parts. (click on...
Gil’s GarageGil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity ChairmanThermostats allow the engine to reach efficient operating temperature as quickly as possible. They are designed to open at a preset temperature. A 160 degree thermostat opens at approximately 160 degrees, the...
Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman Small Cylinder Head Plug The right hand (passenger side) cylinder head on all 292/312 engines have a cupped plug pressed into the rear of the head . The 1949-1959 FORD CAR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES TEXT CATALOG...
