Autorestomod and Manic Mechanic

We start the engine in the Galaxie for the first time in 20 years. Episode 159 Manic Mechanic Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

Episode 151 Manic Mechanic Ford had ways of promoting car nationally, regionally and even locally. This week after a suggestion by Brian Hood one of our awesome "Race Gas" Patreon supporters, we dive into what Jeff Fords brain can remember about regional and local vehicles that were specially set up for sale. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

Manic Mechanic Episode 150 Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia Small block 260 heads were 1.59 intake and 1.39 exhaust valve with 45cc chambers. Early small block 289 Hi-Po heads were 1.67 intake and 1.39 exhaust with 49.2cc chambers. Chamber size increased to 54.5cc sometime in 1963 with the C3OE-E casting. What makes these heads special are the screw in studs and built in guide plates for the mechanical cam. Otherwise, the early 289 head had a smaller combustion chamber at 49cc. Unless you are building a 289 Hi-Po there is little reason to get into a set of these heads. Ford kept the same combustion chamber size until 1967 when they bumped it up to 54.4. then again in 1968 when it went to a 63cc chamber. The C9OE through D1OE heads Long ago, there were no aftermarket heads. We took what Ford gave and we liked it...or not. So when we went looking for power it came in the form of the C9OE 351 Windsor head.1.84 intake and 1.54 exhaust valves along with a 60.4 chamber could add some power to a 1968 and newer 302. As things go, this is the head of choice...kinda

Episode 149 Manic Mechanic Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia 400 cid. Bellhousing pattern same as 429/460 (to allow use of already existing heavy-duty transmissions. Main journal diameter increased by 0.25" to 3.00" for greater bearing surface area (incidentally, same as a 351W) Crank stroke increased from 3.50" to 4.00" to gain 50 cid. Deck height increased from 9.206" to 10.297" accommodate larger stroke New intake manifold for wider deck. Heads are identical in design to 351-2V, but have larger chambers to reduce compression, may also have air injection ports. Different harmonic balancer and flexplate than 351C 351M Same block as 400, but crank is back to 3.50" stroke. Pistons have thicker compression height to maintain compression a 8.2:1 in the tall deck. Different harmonic balancer than 400 Production of the 400 and 351M engines ceased in the early 80's, as oil prices began to sky rocket and federal EPA regulations became stricter. Ford turned to its Windsor series engines as the primary V8 options for passenger cars and trucks. Cylinder heads from all 335 series engines will work. US Bad to Baddass 2V heads 351M and 400 heads are the oddly not the worst head on this list though the 78cc open chamber is a killer. D5AE-AA All 2V 351 Clevelands have the same 76cc open chamber 76cc D1AE 4V Heads 1974 4V head. Possibly the worst head Ford ever plopped on a Cleveland 75.4 cc open chamber the same big ports as the older heads but with the added thrill of the same 2.04 intake valve and 1.66 exhaust valve as the 2V. A dead dog walking. 1971-73 Q code head. Honestly my experience with these heads is that they can perform well. 75.4 cc open chamber but with the big 2.19 intake and 1.71 exhaust valves, they can still get out of their own way. D1AE-DA D3AE-AA 1972 R code head. Same as the Q code head but with adjustable rockers. D2AE-A 1971 Boss head. 66.1cc close chamber 1970-71 4V head. Closed chamber head with 62.8cc chambers. The head is quenched offering a better flame front that keeps the fuel cooler with high compression. Aussie Closed Chamber 2V heads. Basically a US 2V head with closed chambers. Best of both worlds, quench chamber of the 4V with the port velocity and valve size of the 2V. All 351 2V heads are marked with a 2 in the corner of the head. All 351 4V heads are marked with a 4. Open chamber 4V heads are marked with a 4 and a dot. All Boss 302 heads are blank (original use for these heads). 351 M and 400 heads are marked with an M. Boss 302 heads are set up to run on a 302 block and have water passages in them. Boss 302 heads are unmarked but have a part number in the lifter valley and are always set up for screw in studs. If they are original the guide plates will have a C9ZE part number.

Wrong Engine Pulley System Car Pulley Issues and Solutions Episode 552 Autorestomod Are your Pulleys Aligned? Are they the right diameter? We give you tips and math tools to figure out the problem. Mustang, Cougar, Falcon, Comet, Torino, Montego, Camaro, Firebird, Chevelle, Skylark Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

Brake Lights Dont Work Thunderbird Fix Thunderbird Brake Lights Episode 551 Autorestomod We work on the Ford brake light or stop light pressure switch. Unlike the later Mustang switch the one used on the 1956 Thunderbird uses a brake fluid driven pressure switch. We will be installing a Switch, Brake Light: T-13480-2A from National Parts Depot to get rid of the troublesome stock switch. Best thing is that no one will know unless they roll under the dash. And this switch allows for a dual bowl master cylinder conversion! Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia Switch, Brake Light: T-13480-2A https://www.npdlink.com/product/switch-brake-light/205017?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3Dbrake%252Blight%252Bswitch%26top_parent%3D220002%26year%3D

In car starter test Episode 157 Manic Mechanic We test the old starter on the 1963 Galaxie 500 in our quest to see if we can get the car running. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

390 Engine Prep for First Start Episode 156 Manic Mechanic We Prep the Galaxie 500 for it's first start in over 15 years. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

Prepping To Weld the Ranchero Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia https://youtu.be/NEMc91Sx5ao

Episode 152 Manic Mechanic We consider how best to weld in the back wall of the 1965 Ranchero. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

Episode 153 Manic Mechanic We tow the Galaxie home...and the only thing to die was my Samsung S21. It's about to get real. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia https://youtu.be/UTRgg8BzTaw

Fits the following: 1964–65 Falcon 1964–65 Ranchero 1964–65 Comet This Quick Ratio steering gear box is brand-new, not rebuilt—no core required. This 16:1 ratio box is 3.75 turns lock-to-lock, greatly improving response, performance, and drivability over the original 20:1 ratio box (which is almost 5 turns lock-to-lock); and it features a correct 1-piece 39" input shaft and 1-1/8" sector shaft. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia Parts: Steering Gear Box 1964-65 Ford Falcon Ranchero Comet Quick Ratio 1.125-Inch Sector And 39-Inch Input Shafts: C4DZ-3504B https://www.autokrafters.com/p-23076-steering-gear-box-1964-65-ford-falcon-ranchero-comet-quick-ratio-1125-inch-sector-and-39-inch-input-shafts-c4dz-3504b.aspx Opentracker Racing: Roller Idler Arm, Early Mustang Falcon Comet – (Manual Or Power Steering) ORP-1033 https://opentrackerracing.com/product/roller-idler-arm-manual-power-steering-1964-1966/ https://www.manicmechaniconline.com/printable-media.html

Ford Galaxie Starter Motor Upgrade Episode 158 Manic Mechanic We upgrade our heavy and outdated starter on the 1963 Galaxie 500 with a new starter and correct pitch bendix from Total Performance on our way to the first start in 20 years. www.totalperformance.com Starter motor bendix: C5A-11350-TP

Ford Fairlane Torino 4R70W AOD First Drive Episode 553 Autorestomod We finally get the 4R70W driven 1969 Fairlane out and driving. We like the way the US Shift controller handles the Monster Transmission 4R70W and it the combination of the two is light years ahead of where the car was with driving. We’d like to see a little more gearing, but other than that, we are very pleased with the outcome so far. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia Playlist for the whole build: https://youtube.com/playlist?l ist=PL9zPeh4WymNjO4SnE2ZvsFM92G7k5pSHa

https://youtu.be/FuF1uCoxJz4 Disc Brake Install Tips and Tricks Stainless Steel Brake-USA is a company that rose from the ashes of SSBC. It was bought by enthusiast to bring back the quality brake systems that had been offered before. Because we have a long standing relationship with folks that are now at SSBC-USA, we thought we’d give them a shot at putting brakes on our 1965 Falcon Ranchero. We give tips on greasing the bearings. We show how to set the bearings. We detail out how to install the kit for trouble free use. Hey, thanks for watching! We appreciate every view and each subscription! Tell folks we need them to subscribe! jford@autorestomod.com http://www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia ssbc-usa.com Kit we used: A120D for v-8 spindles Had we stayed I-6 and four lug: A120-4/5 Auto Krafters Spindle RH Front 1965 Ford Falcon: C5DZ-3105R https://www.autokrafters.com/p-23339-spindle-rh-front-1965-ford-falcon-comet-ranchero-1965-66-mustang-v8-289-futura-sprint-squire-shelby-gt-c5dz-3105r.aspx Spindle LH Front 1965 Ford Falcon: C5DZ-3105L https://www.autokrafters.com/p-23338-spindle-lh-front-1965-ford-falcon-comet-ranchero-65-66-mustang-v8-289-futura-sprint-squire-shelby-gt-350-c5dz-3105l.aspx

We wanted to follow up with the Auto Krafters coil spring compressor the next week after were showed you our new favorite tool. Illness had other ideas. So this week we show you the safest coil spring compressor we’ve found to sue on Ford Mustang Cougar Maverick Torino Montego Fairlane Falcon Comet Cyclone. We also show you that sometimes you have to punt and use the other compressor because of suspension woes. Plus we talk about a tool we use to make the job a tic easier when removing Ford coil springs. Hey, thanks for watching! We appreciate every view and each subscription! Tell folks we need them to subscribe! jford@autorestomod.com http://www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia https://youtu.be/umLnOLEhwME https://www.autorestomod.com/diagrams.html Front Coil Spring Compressor Tool 1960-77 Fords And Mercurys :6080CSC https://www.autokrafters.com/p-22851-front-coil-spring-compressor-tool-1960-77-fords-and-mercurys-6080csc.aspx?keyword=spring+compressor

Best Classic Ford Shocks Episode 128 Manic Mechanic What Shocks are Best on Classic Ford Shocks What do the shocks do? Shocks help keep the tire planted on the road and control the compression and rebound of the springs. Secret: Your Classic Ford was not designed with gas pressurized shocks in mind. The engineers were designing all the suspension components to use oil shocks...which are largely unavailable now. Gas shock absorbers 99 percent of what you get High pressure gas shocks can and often will add spring rate/spring ride height to a suspension. How much is up for debate. I do know that the wagon dropped nearly an inch when we went from the gas to oil shock. KYB Gas Adjust shocks are arguably one of the most popular low cost options. They are very sporty in ride. $70.00 pair. Oil shocks (traditional style shock absorber) Roughly 350.00 for a pair of front shocks. Koni 82-1388SP3 QA1 Viking Low pressure gas KYB GR2 $70.00 for a pair Bilstein $260.00 Ridetech $400.00 Hey, thanks for watching! We appreciate every view and each subscription! Tell folks we need them to subscribe! jford@autorestomod.com http://www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia www.autokrafters.com Upper Arm Spring Seats With Roller Bearings: C4DZ-3388RBS https://www.autokrafters.com/p-24130-upper-arm-spring-seats-with-roller-bearings-1960-70-ford-falcon-1966-70-fairlane-1968-71-torino-1970-77-maverick-1965-73-mustang-pair-c4dz-3388rbs.aspx

Best Coil Spring Compressor For Fords 1960-1977 We review the Auto Krafters Front Coil Spring Compressor Tool for 1960-77 Fords Parts: Front Coil Spring Compressor Tool 1960-77 Fords And Mercurys: 6080CSC https://www.autokrafters.com/p-22851-front-coil-spring-compressor-tool-1960-77-fords-and-mercurys-6080csc.aspx Hey, thanks for watching! We appreciate every view and each subscription! Tell folks we need them to subscribe! jford@autorestomod.com http://www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

Should you Change the color of your classic Ford. This week we look at whether it is a good idea to change the color of your classic Ford. Torino, Falcon, Fairlane, Comet, Montego Cyclone, Spoiler. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

One Wire Conversion on a Stock Ford Wiring Harness We talk about how to set up a one wire alternator with a stock Ford wiring harness. We discuss putting a 1 wire alt on a Ford generator harness (1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964). We stalk about butting a one wire generator on a Ford Alternator harness. https://www.autokrafters.com/ https://www.rccinnovations.com/index.php?show=menu-volt-all Tell folks we need them to subscribe! jford@autorestomod.com http://www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

Autolite 2100 ID 1960-1974 All information is listed in the description below. 1. What sizes? There were 8 different venture sizes for the 2 barrel 2100. .98 @190 cfm 1.01 @245 cfm 1.02 @ 240 cfm 1.08 @287 cfm 1.14 @ 300 cfm 1.21 @ 351 cfm 1.23 @ 356 cfm 1.33 @ 424 cfm Autolite 4100 1.08 @ 480 cfm 1.12 @ 600 cfm 1.19 @ 669 cfm 2. In order to know what size venturi you have look on the drivers side of the float bowl. There will be a set of numbers that corispond to the venturi size we just talked abut. Thus yu can know what the cfm of the carburetor is. Tech tip: CFM stands for cubic feet per minute and lets you now how muchg air and fuel will pass the veturis when the car is running. 3. The carb tag ia and was the most detailed part of the carburetor info. If it has the carburetor tag it will list the Decade, year, model of car, and group (Carburetors are Group F) the leter after that denotes what the use was, typically it was for manual or automatic. Below that on the tag is the change level then the date year is first, followed by month (There is no I in the date coding system as it could be confussed with a 1 then day. IF the tag is missing the carburetor info is on the drivers side front foot of the carb. But it will lack the date code. 4. In stock configureation, at 4,000 rpm at 90 percent volmetric efficency, the Autolite 1.14 venturi carburetor will perform very well. But it won’t get the kind of miulage that a 4100 autolite can. Simply put, a 4V carburetor will get better gas mileage if you don’t dploy the secondaries because the primaries are smaller. The chart I am showing is available on our website at the url below. 289-302 go with 1.08 primary. (this in the 4100 is 480 cfm) and will net you better milage. Our 260 has a 240 primary. 5. The Autolite 4100 has some sticky points. • No PCV port on the carb. The only port is on the spacer. • Many aftermarket intakes will not support the 4100 spacer due to the base plate confifureaton. • Thre manual shift 1.08 carbs are expensive since they are for the HiPo 289 typically. • The 1.19 venturi is ultra rare and was only used on the 383 “high torque Mercury engine in 1958. Issues on both the 4100 and 2100 • Jets on both carburetors are usually specific Ford jets but can be obtained from places like Mikes Carburetor. Early carburetors up intol 1966 ish used a jet the same size as Holley. • Power valves are common to Holley but some caps can interfier with the power valve. • The throttle shafts can be worn and might exibit issues will weird idle charicteristics. Carburetor Spacer Kit: C3OZ-9A589C https://www.autokrafters.com/p-233-carburetor-spacer-kit-1963-65-and-1969-ford-fairlane-1965-69-mustang-1965-68-falcon-1969-montego-others-4bbl-c3oz-9a589c.aspx https://www.fordification.com/tech/partnumbers_overview.htm

Ford Ignition Switch on the Left Ford ignition switch location changed throughout the years. Episode 121 Manic Mechanic The Model A had the ignition switch on the right side in the ceter stack of gauges. https://www.alamomodela.com/restoration-ray-williamson.php The 1941-48 Ford cars had the ignition switch on the column. In 1949 Ford move the ignition switch to the dash panel on the passenger side of the steering wheel. 1951 Ford went to a “key turn start” and moved the ignition to the drivers side of the car. Before you had a push button or switch start. The ignition key stated there until 1964 when it moved back to the right of the column on passenger cars and stated oto the left of the column on the F1-F350 trucks until 1973 and was on the left in the F500 and above until 1981! So why the move? I don’t know. BUT... Porsche did the same thing on the post war cars. The answer comes down (at least on Porsches) to this: According to Wall Street Jorurnal reporter Dan Neil: Porsche Museum curator (1993 to 2011) and keeper of keys Klaus Bischof explained, its placement had nothing to do with racing. In the early Postwar period, when the company amounted to a mere handful of men hammering and welding in an old sawmill, electrical wire was scarce. Putting the switch on the left “saved a little bit of wire, a little bit of money,” Mr. Bischof said, “and maybe 200 grams.” So I thought, maybe Ford was being frugal and putting less wire in and moved the ignition switch over by the fuse block which would then be on the left of the wheel by the instrument cluster in 1951. Nope. These Fords didn’t even go near the fuse panel. So...I’m stumped. What I found on a forum: Having the ignition switch on the left side of the dash was...at one time, a convenience. After unlocking the left door, the same key could easily be placed in the ignition cylinder. At one time, there were no left door lock cylinders on passenger cars or trucks. People unlocked the right door, then slide across the seat. Back then, the switch was conveniently located to the right of the column. 1951 was the first year Ford offered a left door lock cylinder on trucks, but only on the 5 Star Deluxe Cabs. All 1953 and later Custom Cabs have it, but it was an option on Standard Cabs thru 1961. jford@autorestomod.com http://www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

Carburetor Tear down Tips We invest some time into our Ford Autolite 2100 carburetor We take apart the carburetor for our 1964 Falcon Futura. We inspect the carb for issues relating to the problem we have with the car stalling and hesitating when driving. We show our methods for inspection. We show how we clean the carburetor. We show how to know what areas of the 2100 Autolite are problematic. jford@autorestomod.com http://www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

We test our Falcon horn and show you how to make sure that your horn is good from top to bottom. We show how to test a relay. We show how to test the horns. We show how to check for 12 volts to the relay. We show how to test for continuity from the relay to the horn button. Web site wiring diagram links: http://averagejoerestoration.com/mustang-resources-and-tech/mustang-wiring-and-vacuum-diagrams/ http://www.wiring-wizard.com/Falcon_Diagrams.htm jford@autorestomod.com http://www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

Ford Turn Signal Switch Harness How To Ford Falcon Galaxie Mustang turn signal harness how to We finally install the Auto Krafters turn signal wring harness to get our 1964 Falcon up and running as it should be. We show how to remove a falcon steering wheel. We remove the original broken turn signal switch. We install the new turn signal switch from Auto Krafters. jford@autorestomod.com http://www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia www.autokrafters.com Horn Ring Contact & Brush 1962-64 Galaxie 1960-64 Falcon: C2OZ-13A821A https://www.autokrafters.com/p-8950-horn-ring-contact-brush-1962-65-ford-fairlane-1962-64-galaxie-1960-64-falcon-64-72-f-100-pickup-more-c2oz-13a821a.aspx Steering Column Bearing 1960-65 Ford Falcon 1960 Galaxie T Bird 1965-66 Mustang: C3DZ-3517A https://www.autokrafters.com/p-10266-steering-column-bearing-1960-65-ford-falcon-1960-galaxie-tbird-1965-66-mustang-1963-65-comet-and-others-c3dz-3517a.aspx Turn Signal Switch 1962-64 Ford Fairlane 1963-64 Falcon: C3OZ-13341B https://www.autokrafters.com/p-1635-turn-signal-switch-1962-64-ford-fairlane-1963-64-falcon-comet-ranchero-65-mustang-61-64-f-100-f-250-pickup-c3oz-13341b.aspx