1964 E-100 two questions
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1964 E-100 two questions
My beloved '64 e-100 came with the word's loosest gearshift, and that was in 1981. I've improved it a bit, but the rubber grommets within the linkage are essentially gone. Is it worthwhile to find factory or quasi-factory replacements, or should I just fabricate something that'll work? And if it's the latter, who would I purchase them from? And while we're at it, I think it's about time to get an Autolite 1100 carburetor repair kit, considering it's been maybe 30 years since the last rebuild with new parts. Advice and recommendations?
I've installed a new fuel tank: Amazon has them. It also needs a new windshield, which SafeLite may or may not have. The on-the-road engin-driven air compressor I devised years ago for it still works fine, however.
Mark Kinsler
I've installed a new fuel tank: Amazon has them. It also needs a new windshield, which SafeLite may or may not have. The on-the-road engin-driven air compressor I devised years ago for it still works fine, however.
Mark Kinsler
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From: hinckley ohio
you can try green auto sales in cinnanatti Ohio for the bushings. ive bought new nos shift forks from them. it helps to know part numbers but not needed . c and g also has some parts that dennis carpenter and ecklers dont carry . carbs are pretty simply mikes carburetors has good videos and rebuild kits if missing the weight or ball bearings sells them too. window gasket i got presicion brand from eabay and a new windshield from a local glass shop .
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Thank you. I am very tardy with replies, as with everything else lately. The sacred Econoline has completed its first run with new gas tank and carburetor: 30 miles with a trailer to pick up a new "Ka-tool" 2-post vehicle lift at the truck terminal. I shall assemble it as soon as I recover from that trip. I discovered that the steering is a tad loose, and the windshield is still cracked. The glove compartment disintegrated about 1994 along with the headliner. But I still love the wretched thing. The gearshift is the worst problem and I hope that new bushings will help. Meanwhile, I hope to be of assistance for my fellow Fordians.
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