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Friday, June 26, 2026
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Blogger Fail - Going to have to recreate this!
Bummer! I thought I was downloading my Blog to pull data elsewhere to supported tool.
Instead it unpublished all my posts, and reposted as todays date. And all my pictures are gone.
Makes me sad. BUT I will try to recreate it with my spare time.
My Ranchero Restore from Salvage Title started in 2007.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Carburetor Research (2023)
The Final Replacement Carb --
1970-1971 Ford Truck Autolite Carburetor *Remanufactured ###
It was designed for a 1971 Econoline with 302 Engine and manufactured on January 1,1973
Edelbrock is just on the air-filter cover (no application).
1970-1971 Ford Truck Autolite Carburetor *Remanufactured ###
After diagnosing seems time for a Carburetor. Being told just buy a new one from “Summit” rather than a rebuild. CA 10 Percent Ethanol, eating away at Old Cars.
It Is a 1971 Ford 302 Autolite 2100 Carburetor
Tag Translation:
From the Tag all I can translate is it’s from the 70s (the letter D)
Autolite
Carb originally was designed for a 1971 Econoline.
D1=1971
U=Econoline
F=Electrical Engineering Dept. (electrical choke)
Base/callout number, not shown is 9510
SA revision and sub-application
A=January
01=Day (New Years Day)
The 302 was the only V8 offered in a 1973 Econoline.
Note:
Punching the tag into Google comes up with random stuff; you need to find a translator breakdown link.
Other General Notes:
2 barrel Carburetor
Electric Choke (Holley)
Application is 1959 Ranchero
The Engine - 292 V8 Small/Big Block
VIN Code: C
292 cid (4.78 litre)
Diaphragm replaced 9/12/2023
Note: Ford is a Square Replacement Part (Dorman Part # 90082)
Not to be mixed up with the Holley which is Rectangular
New Observation from FB Ford Group:
"The adapter plate under the carb looks to be an aftermarket 2 to 4
barrel . That's not a ford piece in under that 2100 ford carb . The
engine could have originally came with a 4 barrel is what I am wondering
either way the adapter being used as a spacer would still be the wrong
spacer for that engine . Which could be adding to your fuel issue."
Friday, August 03, 2012
Power Steering Parts 59 Ranchero
Got my rebuild from here:
Straight Line Steering, Inc.
1802 Smith Ave.
San Jose, California 95112
408-289-9850
Fax # 408-995-5942
Straight Line Steering, Inc.
1802 Smith Ave.
San Jose, California 95112
408-289-9850
Fax # 408-995-5942
Straight
Line Steering specializes in manufacturing and remanufacturing:
Power
Steering Gears
Manual Steering Gears
Power Steering Pumps
Control Valves
Steering Cylinders
Rack and Pinions
Manual Steering Gears
Power Steering Pumps
Control Valves
Steering Cylinders
Rack and Pinions
Friday, August 01, 2008
Notes: for Engine and Repairs
Distributor - Ford or Light Truck 56-54, 55-52 (FD8182)
Details:
432 (Stamped) FAE-12127-A2 (Cast)
.015 GAP
1 1/8 " Wrench for Oil Drain Plug.
Valve Cover Gaskets # per 1282 / 1281
Big B Valve Covers: 866-392-BigB #BBA7541
Details:
432 (Stamped) FAE-12127-A2 (Cast)
.015 GAP
1 1/8 " Wrench for Oil Drain Plug.
Valve Cover Gaskets # per 1282 / 1281
Big B Valve Covers: 866-392-BigB #BBA7541
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Brake Job
Ok, ya...I became one of those people working on the car hours before I head-out for a road trip...
More to come on the Brake Job and SANTA MARIA...
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Magic 59
Magic happened for me today on the streets of Oakland out in front of my house on Easter Sunday. I had just parked the car after a trip for ice-cream and cruise through the local cemetery...a gentleman was walking down the street towards me and hollored how "much of that is stock?". I hadn't heard that question before, usually it starts with what year is that?...but he already knew what Nameless was and he showed me his 'baby' picture of his Red 1959 Chevy El Camino.
He said his family had pulled up to the park down the street when he 1st spotted my car parked on the street and by the time he walked over I had just driven away...It was a happenstance that I came back the opposite way along the park and his family spotted me so he headed back over to see the car.
He was tickled about Nameless and that I gave him the complete tour...he had his camera and was taking photos...he was impressed with how clean the engine was and asked me some technical questions I didn't know about some of the wiring.
His name was Dave and he was from Burbank visiting the grandkids which he also showed me pictures of. He also showed me a picture of his "Pride and Joy"; which was a joke card with pictures of the cleaning products...made me laugh.
Dave had been told by his doctor that he had terminal cancer and he should live his life - that's when he got his 59.
He also told me that he was a magician for years. He performed a three piece rope trick where I cut it with his knife and some how puts it back together leaving a knotted piece that he gave to me. I said 'this will always stay with Nameless'...he said 'that means a lot'....The license plates on his car is "Magic 59".
He said his family had pulled up to the park down the street when he 1st spotted my car parked on the street and by the time he walked over I had just driven away...It was a happenstance that I came back the opposite way along the park and his family spotted me so he headed back over to see the car.
He was tickled about Nameless and that I gave him the complete tour...he had his camera and was taking photos...he was impressed with how clean the engine was and asked me some technical questions I didn't know about some of the wiring.
His name was Dave and he was from Burbank visiting the grandkids which he also showed me pictures of. He also showed me a picture of his "Pride and Joy"; which was a joke card with pictures of the cleaning products...made me laugh.
Dave had been told by his doctor that he had terminal cancer and he should live his life - that's when he got his 59.
He also told me that he was a magician for years. He performed a three piece rope trick where I cut it with his knife and some how puts it back together leaving a knotted piece that he gave to me. I said 'this will always stay with Nameless'...he said 'that means a lot'....The license plates on his car is "Magic 59".
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
Nameless Gets her 1st tune-up by me
With some wonderful guidance I gave Nameless her first tune-up since the rebuild. Adjusted/checked the points, throttle and timing. Changed the oil. Checked the spark plug gaps some carbon. Fun stuff, but made for a long day after my regular work.
Nameless Gets her 1st tune-up by me
With some wonderful guidance I gave 'Nameless' her first tune-up by me. Adjusted/checked the points, throttle and timing. Changed the oil. Checked the spark plug gaps some carbon. Fun stuff, but made for a long day after my regular work.
Mike from GeminiMotorWorks diagnosed the odd noise I heard on the way back from the Vegas trip as the U-Joints which need to be replaced. I climbed under the car to take a look at the situation...
http://wikipedia.cas.ilstu.edu/index.php/Universal_joint
Mike from GeminiMotorWorks diagnosed the odd noise I heard on the way back from the Vegas trip as the U-Joints which need to be replaced. I climbed under the car to take a look at the situation...
http://wikipedia.cas.ilstu.edu/index.php/Universal_joint
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Friends of Nameless Nationwide
So now I know people actually read my Blog with some regularity...
This email made my day:
"About a year ago, I picked up a '59 Ranchero that was in dire need of TLC. In the process of acquiring data and ideas for the overhaul, I came across your blog about your '59 Nameless (which, when you think about is actually a name, but I digress). I've followed, on your blog,
your progress in finding parts and doing some restoration since then. Meanwhile, my own project has fallen further and further behind, as I came to the realization that , basically, the car's a wreck. It appears to have been partially restored by the owner of Bondo, INC., who, I have reason to believe, was demented as well.
As you are no doubt aware, the world's a small place. It turns out my son and his wife live...right next door to you...
The whole purpose of this note is to say we, my wife and I, are making a trip out there from New Hampshire, next week and thought might be kind of cool to meet you and your car. (Well, I don't suppose the car would much care, but it would be kind of interesting for us humans.)"
His Ranchero in New Hampshire.
This email made my day:
"About a year ago, I picked up a '59 Ranchero that was in dire need of TLC. In the process of acquiring data and ideas for the overhaul, I came across your blog about your '59 Nameless (which, when you think about is actually a name, but I digress). I've followed, on your blog,
your progress in finding parts and doing some restoration since then. Meanwhile, my own project has fallen further and further behind, as I came to the realization that , basically, the car's a wreck. It appears to have been partially restored by the owner of Bondo, INC., who, I have reason to believe, was demented as well.
As you are no doubt aware, the world's a small place. It turns out my son and his wife live...right next door to you...
The whole purpose of this note is to say we, my wife and I, are making a trip out there from New Hampshire, next week and thought might be kind of cool to meet you and your car. (Well, I don't suppose the car would much care, but it would be kind of interesting for us humans.)"
His Ranchero in New Hampshire.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Day 2 - Las Vegas 50th Ranchero Anniversary
Girl Meets Boy! Meow, Nameless makes a new friend that makes her pop her hood...
Look at all the pretty Rancheros that came together to celebrate the 50th Anniversary.
The Girls are ready to go cruise the strip - going to see the Coasters, the platters and the drifters at the Sahara.
It was a HOT ride. The 4-core radiator, driving with the hood partially up and running the heater kept her from overheating in bumper to bumper traffic. It was 130 degrees inside the cab.
This was the only POTENTIAL problem of the whole trip and she did just fine.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Day 1 - on the road to Vegas
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Sunday, April 29, 2007
This...Salvage Title - Lamp Inspection
This almost kept my car off the road...because of the lamp inspection for the DMV. More to come on this story.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Wheel me Baby
Ok, after work at my companies warehouse I have been starting the wheel restoration project. Filed out most of the cracks yesterday...today started to use the POR-15 to fill in the cracks (not a good project to start in my work clothes). So far I have learned a little goes a long way. I also went for the big-missing piece chip first. More to come...on the progress. Luckily, I have another wheel to use in the car till this is done....it may take me a while.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Upholstery Done
Upholstery Done, 3-days, $350 and exactly how I described I wanted it...
Beautiful. By O&R Auto Upholstery, El Sobrante Ca. 510-724-0233
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