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by TAVSMGB
Mon Oct 24, 2011 10:12 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: What shuld the running Temp. of a E493A
Replies: 6
Views: 13602

Engine Temp

Just thought I would let you all know I sourced a NOS water pump put it on and problem seems to be solved. A very good friend of mine grew up with these cars in south africa and he said the temp. should be about 172 ,175 and thats what we are running. I also found an oil bath air cleaner in virginia...
by TAVSMGB
Wed Sep 21, 2011 12:42 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: What shuld the running Temp. of a E493A
Replies: 6
Views: 13602

Temp gauge

Jan I had installed a mechanical temp gauge in the top radiator hose. It will go to 190 to 200 degrees in a short time hence I think it is running hot.

Tom Thaxton
TAVSMGB
by TAVSMGB
Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:10 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Air Cleaner with carb.adapter
Replies: 3
Views: 8469

Oil Bath air cleaner

Just a note to let you all know I was able to locate a proper oil bath air cleaner for my 53 E493A . I found the adapter in England and a rusty air cleaner in Virginia. I was able to restore the air cleaner and now have on the car. Next would be a water pump if there are any out there let me know. T...
by TAVSMGB
Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:04 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: What shuld the running Temp. of a E493A
Replies: 6
Views: 13602

What shuld the running Temp. of a E493A

Can anyone tell at what Temp. should my 53 Prefect be running at .I tend to think it is running to hot. I have had the radiator rodded and flushed and flushed out the engine I think that all helped however it would help if I knew just what to expect. Car was restored about 9years ago and has had onl...
by TAVSMGB
Fri Jun 24, 2011 5:36 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Air Cleaner with carb.adapter
Replies: 3
Views: 8469

Air Cleaner with carb.adapter

Looking for an Air Cleaner with the carb. adapter for my 1953 Prefect upright.If anyone has one or knows where Ican get one I am in the market to buy.Any help you can give would be very much appreciated

TAVSMGB

Tom Thaxton

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by TAVSMGB
Fri Jun 17, 2011 4:43 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: How much oil does the prefect hold
Replies: 1
Views: 5666

How much oil does the prefect hold

My name is Tom Thaxton I go by TAVSMGB. I own a 1953 Ford Prefect upright. I need to know how much oil does the engine take. I have put 3 and a half quarts and it is above the dip stick fill level bt about 1/2 in. I am putting just 30 weight oil and am adding a bottle of additive that hase zink in i...
by TAVSMGB
Sat Apr 23, 2011 2:33 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: 1953 Prefect
Replies: 1
Views: 6333

1953 Prefect

Hi my name is Tom Thaxton and I have a 1953 Prefect that is restored. I have just joined the club and would like to know if there are ay other 1953 Prefects in the USA.

Tom T.