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- Mon Oct 24, 2011 10:12 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: What shuld the running Temp. of a E493A
- Replies: 6
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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...
- Wed Sep 21, 2011 12:42 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: What shuld the running Temp. of a E493A
- Replies: 6
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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
Tom Thaxton
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...
- 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...
- 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
TTVTHAX1@aol.com
TAVSMGB
Tom Thaxton
TTVTHAX1@aol.com
- 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...
- 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.
Tom T.