Due to low cab configuration and lack of space, ram manifolds were used on Y block C series. Do not scrap, they are much sought after for conventional F 500 and F 600's with 292's.

 

who said anything about scraping the manifolds?

 

I think he just wanted to make sure you knew they were desirable, we were talking engine swaps just a few posts back...

 

oh ok gotcha

 

The original fuel pump leaked oil down into it and gummed it all up.
I really like the original having the fuel bowl to drain any water out, the replacement pump from oriellys does not have this feature. So here I am again tearing apart a new part to make a hybrid of the two. I have the new and old pumps both torn down and the old one is soaking in gas to get the gummed up oil out of the bowl. I will post pics after it is reassembled too.

 

That glass "fuel bowl" is supposed to contain: C3TZ-9365-A .. Fuel Filter (Motorcraft FG-16).

From the looks of it, it hasn't been cleaned since Nixon was prez.

 

Good looking project , glad you saved it. A local custom hay hauler used a COE like yours years ago , he had clothes pins from the carb all the way down to the fuel pump a remedy for vapor lock he said. I was a snot nosed kid at the time and thought it was funny .

 

Awesome. I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to find a replacement or not.

 

The C3TZ-9365-A filter is obsolete from Ford, but it should be available from an autoparts store, or...

ANTIQUE AUTO SUPPLY in Arlington TX has 1 = 817-275-2381.

PARTS INTERNATIONAL in Farmers Branch TX has 2 = 888-727-0418.

NOS PARTS LTD in Waxahachie TX has 13 = 972-937-2201.

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 20 = 800-543-4959.

Make sure the filter comes with the mounting gasket for the bowl.

If it's cork, you'll have to soak it in hot water for about 10 minutes before you install it.

In 1967, I bought a minty all original 1955 Packard from the granny original owner for 100 bucks.

She had problems with the engine dying, two mechanics had no clue. She finally gave up, bought a new 1967 Fairlane from the dealer I was working at.

Dumb cluck mechanics: What was wrong...was plain as day. The glass bowl fuel filter was installed directly in front of the carb, was just as filthy as yours.

I backed it out of her garage, it died. I restarted it, revved it up, it died again. I knew what the problem was, opened the hood, looked at the bowl, removed the filter, tossed it away and drove the puppy home.

I felt sorry for the lady, but...

Lower pic: This is the type of inline fuel filter that the Packard had. Similar types had been used on many different vehicles since the 1930's.

 

I love working on this truck because it is so simple like the aircraft I work on. All piston aircraft have very similar fuel strainers.

 

Where can i get a set of points for this distributor?

 

SHE IS ALIVE!

1961 Ford C-550 Start up - YouTube

 

NAPA will have them. IIRC, all Ford V8 points are the same.

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...755_0221956904

 

B8Q-12171-A .. V8 Points (Motorcraft DP-12) / Available from Ford and a gazillion auto parts stores.

1957/73 all (except with dual point dizzies), 1974 and later all without electronic ignition.