51 f1 front springs
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51 f1 front springs
I just bought a 51 f1 with a 351w auto. The guy i bought it from put new springs on to lower it. The oil pan now sits on the axel. If i go back to orignal springs will this give me proper clearance on oil pan.How much space should there be between the spring and the stop on the frame. Thanks for the help.
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51 f1 front springs
My old stock setup shows roughly 4 1/4" between the bottom of the frame and the top leaf of the spring pack.
This isn't exactly what you asked for, but it should get you close. My old springs are probably de-arched some due to age, etc.
Also I'm running the flathead V8 which weighs about 550 lbs. I don't believe your Windsor is any heavier than that.
This isn't exactly what you asked for, but it should get you close. My old springs are probably de-arched some due to age, etc.
Also I'm running the flathead V8 which weighs about 550 lbs. I don't believe your Windsor is any heavier than that.
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51 f1 front springs
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 08-Feb-02 AT 02:39 PM (EST)]Vans from 1975-91 had rear sump oilpans. There are millions of them out there. Be sure to get the oilpump pickup tube that goes with that pan. That is you want the truck to remain low.
