Engine Early Bird

Teapot Scandal – Holley vs. Edelbrock & Mallory

• Author: Markem Machine Jack Klau
• Year: 2013
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 55

Engine casting numbers

• Author: Jim Dinunzio
• Year: 2012
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 26

312 engine horsepower

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 2012
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 39

292/312 ‘Y’ block cylinder heads

• Author: Mitch Reed
• Year: 2012
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 38

Y block head gaskets

• Author: Multiple Authors
• Year: 2012
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 13

Valve lash adjustment

• Author: Jim Dinunzio
• Year: 2012
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 51

Engine oil leaks filter and rear seal

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2012
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 52

312 Neoprene Rear Seal Installation

• Author: Ted Eaton
• Year: 2011
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 24

Overheating discussion suggestions

• Author: Jay Raine
• Year: 2011
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 20

Engine gasket installation

• Author: Jim Dinunzio
• Year: 2011
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 37

Engine oil additives

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2011
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 37

Thunderbird overheating Technical article

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2011
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 22

No hot start

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 2011
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 39

Engine stall at idle

• Author: Jim Dinunzio
• Year: 2011
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 38

55 T-Bird Overheating More opinions

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2011
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 37

Overheating discussion suggestions

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2011
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 37

Harmonic damper

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2010
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 51

Clutch plate conversion

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 2010
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 63

Setting intake and exhaust valve clearence

• Author: Scott McGilvray
• Year: 2010
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 40

Crankshaft Dampener

• Author: Jim Dinunzio
• Year: 2010
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 51

56 oil pan threads stripped

• Author: Jim Dinunzio
• Year: 2010
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 51

56 Oil Pan Plug Threads Stripped

• Author: Jim Dinunzio
• Year: 2010
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 51

Crankshaft Dampener

• Author: Jim Dinunzio
• Year: 2010
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 51

Leaking Oil Seals

• Author: Jim Dinunzio
• Year: 2010
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 52

Authenticity

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2009
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 52

Transmission Fluid

• Author: Jim Dinunzio
• Year: 2009
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 51

Poor Gas Mileage

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2009
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 51

Hesitation

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2009
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 52

56 Engine Oil Flow Problems

• Author: Jim Dinunzio
• Year: 2009
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 51

56 T-Bird Engine Rebuild?

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2009
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 50

Oil Question

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2009
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 51

Correct Manifold Hardware for 1955

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2009
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 65

Engine Oil Leaks

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2009
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 63

55 T-Bird Engine Paint Question

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2009
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 63

Intake Manifold Installation

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2008
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 65

Starting T-Bird

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2008
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 62

The Restoration of a Supercharged 1957 ‘F’ Bird-Part 4

• Author: Tom Maruska
• Year: 2008
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 42

1955 Thunderbird Field Modifications

• Author: John M. Smith
• Year: 2008
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 18

Tbird service parts at NAPA

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2008
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 54

Harmonic Balancer Separation

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2008
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 49

The Restoration of a Supercharged 1957 ‘F’ Bird-Part 2

• Author: Tom Maruska
• Year: 2008
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 44

Oil Leaks

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 2008
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 46

1957 Intake Manifold Question

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 2008
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 46

Engine I.D.

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2008
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 46

Seal Installer Tool

• Author: Jim Wehrle
• Year: 2008
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 38

57 T-Bird Authenticity Question

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2007
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 52

1955 292 Firing Order Diagram

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2007
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 50

57 F-Code Questions

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2007
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 50

Valve Lash

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2007
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 48

Supercharged! The ‘F-Code’ Thunderbird Story-Part III

• Author: John M. Smith
• Year: 2007
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 19

Engine Oil Update

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2007
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 13

Valve Covers

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2007
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 44

1955 T-Bird Runs Warm

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2007
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 16

Overdrive Kick Down Switch

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2007
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 47

Engine Oil

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2007
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 46

Blow By

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2007
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 46

292 Engines

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2007
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 45

Supercharged!-The D/F Thunderbird Story

• Author: John M. Smith
• Year: 2007
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 13

Dress-Up Kit

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2006
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 48

312 Engine Interchangeability

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2006
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 48

My 55 Issues

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2006
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 47

A Spill-Proof Oil Cap

• Author: (no author listed)
• Year: 2006
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 43

Correct Rear Main Seal for 1957

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2006
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 35

1957 T-Bird Hood Insulation

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2006
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 36

Stuff For My ’55 T-Bird

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2006
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 32

Gil’s Garage-Installing Intake Manifold Gaskets

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2006
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 25

57 T-Bird Engine Rebuild

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2006
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 42

57 T-Bird Questions

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2006
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 42

57 E-Bird Engine Colors

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2006
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 42

1956 Engines

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2006
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 42

Removing Engine Heads

• Author: Trail Birds of Southwest Florida
• Year: 2006
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 28

Hot ’55 T-Bird

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2005
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 42

Timing Marks

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2005
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 39

Keep Your Car’s Engine Cool: Check The Oil

• Author: Orange County Register
• Year: 2005
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 27

1956 Cylinder Head Casting Numbers

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2005
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 51

56 Main Seal Leak

• Author: Jim Dinunzio
• Year: 2005
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 43

Oil Pan and a ’57 Question

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2005
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 42

1957 Thunderbird Road Draft Tube Question

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2004
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 42

2-4v Intake Questions

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2004
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 37

Y-Block Assembly Errors

• Author: John Mummert
• Year: 2004
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 37

1956 8-V Option

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2003
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 50

Dip Stick Color ’57

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2003
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 40

Temperature Gauge Operates Backwards

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 2003
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 40

1955 heads

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2003
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 48

Low Oil Pressure?

• Author: Old Cars Weekly
• Year: 2002
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 39

Authenticity – 1957 Engine Color

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2002
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 54

Authenticity – Engine ID Numbers

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2002
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 49

Ford 312 Rear Mail Seal Installation

• Author: Dick Flynn
• Year: 2002
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 45

Remanufactured Harmonic Balancers

• Author: Dick Flynn
• Year: 2002
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 44

Engine Intake Valve Size

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2002
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 47

Y-Blocks

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2002
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 50

312 Y-Block Silicon Rubber Rear Main Seal

• Author: Dick Flynn
• Year: 2002
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 46

Valve Lash

• Author: Walt Nuckels
• Year: 2002
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 42

Camshaft Retainer and Spacer

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2002
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 41

Head Casting Numbers

• Author: Pete Shields
• Year: 2002
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 40

Authenticity – 1957 engine – 292 or 312

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2001
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 52

Heat tube installation

• Author: Pete Shields
• Year: 2001
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 50

Authenticity – engine numbers

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2001
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 43

Reinstalling the road draft tube

• Author: Pete Shields
• Year: 2001
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 41

Identifying engine – 292 or 312

• Author: Pete Shields
• Year: 2001
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 40

T-Bird air cleaners

• Author: Scott McGilvray
• Year: 2001
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 32

No-guess gasket

• Author: Old Cars
• Year: 2001
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 34

Neoprene roll-in rear main seal

• Author: Walt Nuckels
• Year: 2001
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 43

Power steering idler arm

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 2001
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 50

Aluminum valve covers

• Author: Scott McGilvray
• Year: 2000
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 39

Authenticity – correct exhaust manifolds

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2000
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 41

Authenticity – Thunderbird modifications

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2000
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 52

Authenticity – engine block and heads

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2000
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 47

Restoration tips of a complete on-the-frame

• Author: Dean Linscott
• Year: 1999
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 52

Power steering system makes noise

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1999
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 49

Oil drain tube

• Author: Tom Stanton
• Year: 1999
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 41

Rebuilding engine

• Author: Don Parsells
• Year: 1999
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 55

Location of power steering pump

• Author: Bill Cantelon
• Year: 1999
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 49

Authenticity – top weather stripping, oil filter canister, heater motor

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 1999
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 47

Authenticity – piston and head location

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 1999
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 47

Authenticity – identify the engine

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 1999
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 47

High performance rebuilding

• Author: Lance Burton
• Year: 1998
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 46

Authenticity – engine block numbers

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 1998
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 52

Manifold bolts

• Author: Thunder Enlightening
• Year: 1998
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 49

Engine Compression

• Author: Walt Serviss
• Year: 1998
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 45

Engine identification on all years

• Author: R.W. Dickson
• Year: 1997
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 41

Engine gasket installation

• Author: Steve Frano
• Year: 1997
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 5

Authenticity – data plates

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 1997
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 49

Valve cover early differences

• Author: William Hummel
• Year: 1996
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 44

312 and 292 rear main seal

• Author: Ron Cotugno
• Year: 1996
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 44

Build your engine for life 1957

• Author: Dick Palmer
• Year: 1996
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 49

Rocker arm shaft plugging

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1996
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 46

VIN everything

• Author: Mike Sipple
• Year: 1996
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 45

312 engine owners beware

• Author: Dick Flynn
• Year: 1996
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 42

Engine block casting numbers

• Author: Tom Tirpos
• Year: 1995
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 51

Pulling the crank shaft pulley

• Author: Jay Raine
• Year: 1995
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 45

Can-type oil filters

• Author: Broken Wrench
• Year: 1995
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 46

Stop oil and water leaks before they start

• Author: Dick Flynn
• Year: 1995
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 42

Comments on engine building

• Author: William Crowell-Davis
• Year: 1995
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 44

A neat painting idea

• Author: John Quackenbush
• Year: 1995
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 43

Engine block – stop don’t destroy your engine block

• Author: Dick Flynn
• Year: 1995
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 36

How to rebuild your engine – part II 1955-292

• Author: Bill Abate
• Year: 1994
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 39

Head gaskets

• Author: Hugh Hoffman
• Year: 1994
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 47

How to rebuild your engine – part I 1955-292

• Author: Bill Abate
• Year: 1994
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 39

Authenticity- Original engine

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 1994
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 28

Engine pre-oiling

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1994
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 40

How to replace intake manifold choke tube

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1993
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 31

Rocker arm ratios

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1993
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 29

Correct engine color

• Author: Bill Brown
• Year: 1993
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 56

Head gaskets

• Author: Bill Brown
• Year: 1993
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 44

312 engine identification

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1993
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 44

390 crankshaft identification

• Author: Pete Shields
• Year: 1993
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 9

Heavy breathing-oil and vapor

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1993
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 41

Authenticity – Engine ID/casting numbers/engine colors/continental kit

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 1993
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 25

Authenticity – engine details

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 1991
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 28

Authenticity – painting your engine

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 1991
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 22

Authenticity – paint your engine

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 1991
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 22

Feeler gauge

• Author: Ford Car Club News
• Year: 1990
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 38

Exhaust baffle

• Author: Gerald Snyder
• Year: 1990
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 29

Exhaust system

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 1990
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 29

Exhaust manifold preparation

• Author: Greg Ellis
• Year: 1990
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 28

Vibration damper alert

• Author: Lois Eminger
• Year: 1990
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 8

Crankcase oil testing tells much about engine performance

• Author: Norm Hudecki
• Year: 1989
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 27

Identification of 312 block

• Author: Charles Marr
• Year: 1988
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 39

Motor oil

• Author: Norm Hudecki
• Year: 1988
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 25

High-tech sealants and chemicals for your restoration

• Author: Greg Ellis
• Year: 1988
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 15

Authenticity – the rare D/F bird

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 1988
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 24

Building your engine – part 2

• Author: William Crowell-Davis
• Year: 1988
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 20

Building your engine

• Author: William Crowell-Davis
• Year: 1988
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 34

Authenticity – frame-up on a late 1956

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 1988
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 27

Manifold heat riser valve

• Author: Russ Fahlberg
• Year: 1987
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 39

Can passenger car engines be adapted to fit 1956 T-bird

• Author: James Roberts
• Year: 1987
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 39

Leaking power steering – notes from a car-nuts diary

• Author: A.H. Vito, Jr.
• Year: 1987
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 15

Salvaging a crankshaft

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1987
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 11

Engine serial number, spare tire cover, tonneau cover

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1987
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 39

How do you identify a Ford 312 CIC block from a 292 CID block

• Author: Bill Fuenfhausen
• Year: 1986
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 26

The A B C’s of T-Birds

• Author: Darrell Mountjoy
• Year: 1986
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 17

Sludge removal

• Author: Ben Owen
• Year: 1986
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 35

E C Z prefix engine block

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1986
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 33

Poor performance of my 1956 T-Bird

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1985
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 28

Casting number on the 292 and 312 heads

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1985
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 29

Valve seals for T-Bird heads

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1985
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 28

Proper cam for a 312 engine E-Bird setup

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1985
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 22

Removing the oil pan from a 312 engine

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1984
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 20

Authenticity – Fuel filter, radiator, tops

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 1984
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 24

Installing Mac-Cord #3003 intake manifold gaskets

• Author: Russ Loomis
• Year: 1984
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 35

Motor oil classification

• Author: Earl Carpenter
• Year: 1984
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 35

A 312 engine in a 1955 T-Bird

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 1984
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 24

The proper 292 engine for the 1955 T-Bird

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1984
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 21

The unique engine block number

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1984
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 20

The original 312 engine

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1983
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 30

Valve stem seal check & replacement

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1983
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 29

Correct part number for 1955 engine block

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1983
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 29

General preservation for limited use of car

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1983
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 28

Inverting the rocker arm shaft

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1983
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 27

The 1957 C, D, E, F T-birds

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1983
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 24

The Engine Block

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1983
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 19

PCV valve versus road draft tube

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1982
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 30

Gas mileage considerations

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1982
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 30

Ford Archives – supercharges engine

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 1982
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 8

Preparation for storage

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1982
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 22

312 rear main oil seal

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1982
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 20

Head casting numbers 1955

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1982
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 24

292 engine from a 1955 Fairlane

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1982
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 31

Oil seal leak rear main 1957

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1982
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 28

Manifold paint burns off

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1982
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 28

F Bird engine on chassis, photo

• Author: Editor
• Year: 1981
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 28

Timing engine with non-standard carburetor

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1981
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 30

Passenger car engine for T’Bird?

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1981
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 30

Head casting marks and identification

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1981
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 27

Starting engine after long storage

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1981
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 26

1957 D versus E powered performance

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1981
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 26

Authenticity – E Model engine

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 1981
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 8

Optional cam 1957

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1980
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 27

Plugged oil passages

• Author: Ted Cain
• Year: 1980
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 23

Dealing with rotated cam bearings

• Author: Ted Cain
• Year: 1980
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 23

Polishing aluminum valve covers

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1980
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 19

Concours rules concerning supercharged 1956

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1980
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 36

Tags on rebuilt engines

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1980
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 40

Diagnosing engine problems

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1980
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 24

1955 engine identification

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1980
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 18

Plugged oil passages to rocker arm assembly

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1980
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 29

Valve cover fins to be unpainted

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1980
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 27

Timing marks 1955

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1980
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 27

Front engine seal sleeve

• Author: Christopher Sachs
• Year: 1980
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 18

Speed equipment, Y-block engines

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1979
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 42

Compression and oil pressure specifications

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1979
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 42

Exhaust system corrosion versus stainless steel

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1979
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 28

Correct engine color

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1979
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 26

Thunderbird versus passenger car engine parts commonality

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1979
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 18

Camshaft replacement

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1979
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 29

Engine Beautification Project

• Author: Bernard Kitt
• Year: 1979
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 16

1955 T-Bird hard starting problem solutions

• Author: R.W. Dickson
• Year: 1979
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 21

Finishes E model engine

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 1979
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 10

Authenticity – finishes E model engine

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 1979
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 10

Street cams

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1978
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 38

Natural finish, engine parts

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1978
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 36

Hard start 1955

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1978
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 35

Hard starting 1955-1956

• Author: Lyle Fleming
• Year: 1978
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 21

Hard starting

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1978
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 38

Paint color, engine parts

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1978
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 36

Paint, engine color

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1978
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 31

Crankshaft pulley repair

• Author: Don Brady
• Year: 1978
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 20

Removal of engine & automatic transmission

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1977
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 41

Engine removal only

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1977
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 41

Engine & Fordomatic assembly removal

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1977
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 41

Hard starting 1955

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1977
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 38

Aluminum valve covers finish 1956

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1977
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 33

Front seal leaks

• Author: Jerry Ambrose
• Year: 1977
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 30

Gauges check & repair

• Author: George Barlow
• Year: 1977
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 26

Combustion chamber ratios

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1977
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 26

Blocks & cranks

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1977
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 17

Paint, engine components 1956

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1977
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 28

Combustion chamber ratios

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1977
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 26

1956 heat tube on intake manifold

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1977
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 26

1956 heads

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1977
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 23

Paint, engine parts

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1977
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 20

Supercharged T-Birds

• Author: Dewey Gilleland
• Year: 1977
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 14

Start in park conversion

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1977
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 32

E Birds

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1977
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 32

270 hp engines or 285 hp engines

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1977
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 32

Connecting rod bolts

• Author: Ron Hitter
• Year: 1976
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 22

Paint burn, gasket/intake manifold

• Author: Gene Nelson
• Year: 1976
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 22

Gasket intake manifold paint burn

• Author: Gene Nelson
• Year: 1976
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 22

Blueprinting for performance

• Author: Parts Craft
• Year: 1976
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 10

1957 F dress-up kit

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1976
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 42

PCV & low vacuum 1955

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1976
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 41

Engine dieseling

• Author: Editor
• Year: 1976
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 20

PCV System 1955

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1976
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 32

Y block cylinder head identification

• Author: W.C. Butts
• Year: 1976
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 14

Head gasket problems

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1975
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 33

Generator pulley

• Author: Ron Hitter
• Year: 1975
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 30

Hard starting Bird

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1975
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 28

Hard starting

• Author: Norman Myers
• Year: 1975
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 7

Carburetor plate engine puller

• Author: Jerry Ambrose
• Year: 1975
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 5

Paint, Krylon Ford red

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1975
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 7

Tapping thermostat housing threads

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1974
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 16

Cobra engine & Paxton supercharger 1955

• Author: Dennis Moore
• Year: 1974
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 29

Valve spring oil baffle 1956

• Author: Ford Service Letter
• Year: 1974
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 44

Timing setting 1957

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1974
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 12

Straightening head gaskets

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1974
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 21

Crankcase vent tube & filter

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1974
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 12

Rocker arms

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1974
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 15

312 engine 1956 versus 1957

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1974
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 14

Oil filler cap air cleaner interface

• Author: Ford Service Letter
• Year: 1973
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 36

Fan assembly 1957 312 engine

• Author: Ford Service Letter
• Year: 1973
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 36

Crankcase ventilation tube assembly

• Author: Ford Service Letter
• Year: 1973
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 36

Camshaft lift information

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1973
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 13

Cleaning oil line to the rocker arms

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1973
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 12

Backfiring causes

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1973
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 14

Engine identification

• Author: Bird Calls
• Year: 1973
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 32

Loose oil filler tube

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1973
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 13

Low compression kits

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1973
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 12

Differences in Ford and Thunderbird engines

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1973
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 12

Correct heads for 1957 Thunderbird

• Author: (no author listed)
• Year: 1972
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 19

Differences between 292 and 312 engines

• Author: (no author listed)
• Year: 1972
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 18

Chronic hard starting on 1955

• Author: (no author listed)
• Year: 1972
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 20

Vents or ports on valve covers are not Ford items

• Author: (no author listed)
• Year: 1972
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 12

New short block available from Ford

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1972
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 10

Oil pressure varies too much

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1972
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 8

Correct engine paint

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1971
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 23

Engine and transmission paint

• Author: (no author listed)
• Year: 1971
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 21

Oil pump

• Author: Ford Service Letter
• Year: 1971
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 15

Cylinder head identification

• Author: Ford Service Letter
• Year: 1971
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 15

Valve rocker arm cover and gasket

• Author: Ford Service Letter
• Year: 1971
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 14

Valve lash

• Author: Ford Service Letter
• Year: 1971
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 14

Combustion tests

• Author: Ford Service Letter
• Year: 1971
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 14

Improve starting of 1955 Birds

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1971
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 3

Paint for engine and dash

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1971
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 13

Head gaskets

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1970
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 45

Quieting noisy valves

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1970
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 16

Cleaning & polishing rocker arm covers

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1970
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 16

How to tell a 292 from a 312

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1970
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 20

Engine dress-up kit

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1970
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 19

Color of air filter base, water pump, dip stick

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1970
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 9

Engine treatment for storage

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1970
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 8

Engine break-in oil

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1970
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 17

Make your tachometer talk

• Author: (no author listed)
• Year: 1970
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 22

Engine stalls at intersections

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1970
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 8

Engine paint

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1970
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 8

Cleaning and painting engine

• Author: Dean Macklem
• Year: 1969
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 13

Cold weather starting

• Author: Jim Petrik
• Year: 1969
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 12

Paxton supercharger on 1957

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1969
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 9

390 or 428 for your T’Bird

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1969
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 4

Edsel engine in Thunderbird

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1969
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 5

Mustang engine 289 in Thunderbird

• Author: T. Brackeen
• Year: 1969
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 4

305 HP – 312 cid

• Author: Robert Harvey
• Year: 1969
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 3

Correct head gasket installation necessary for good cooling

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1969
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 15

Engine valley cover leaks oil

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1969
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 3

Supercharging

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1968
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 7

Leveling of engine

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1968
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 6

Smog control devices

• Author: Jake Vandersluis
• Year: 1968
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 3

Exchange from 1957 car

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1968
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 2

Dress-up kit

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1968
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 2

Determining the size of the engine

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1968
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 2

Exchange – 427 cu inch

• Author: Jim Schmidt
• Year: 1967
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 4

Reading engine condition by tailpipe

• Author: Herb Carrier
• Year: 1967
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 7

Differences between 312 & 289

• Author: Jim Schmidt
• Year: 1967
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 4

Restoration of engine

• Author: Jim Schmidt
• Year: 1966
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 4

Oil filter exchange

• Author: Editor
• Year: 1966
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 6

Removal of engine

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1966
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 6

Missing engine

• Author: Charles Janda
• Year: 1965
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 3

Exchange – 390 cu inch

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1965
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 3

Aluminum valve cover installation

• Author: Stu Whittelsey
• Year: 1965
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 2

Reasons for backfiring

• Author: Reg Kepler
• Year: 1965
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 3

Spilling oil when adding

• Author: E. Duzzit
• Year: 1964
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 4

Supercharging

• Author: Don Gridley
• Year: 1964
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 4

Oil for sludge free operation

• Author: Editor
• Year: 1964
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 2

Turbine engined Thunderbird

• Author: Harold Yeglin
• Year: 1964
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 8

Smoking engine

• Author: Art Horsfall
• Year: 1963
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 5

Cleaning engine

• Author: Editor
• Year: 1963
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 7