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Wayne Peters
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The original 292 had headwork, cam and a McCulloch on it.
In the '56 timeframe a connecting rod bolt failed. I recall seeing the crank in four pieces and the cam in six pieces.
Very soon after Grandfather had a '56 312 block with a final ci at 342 in it. And yes eluding to the weaker 55 transmission, it still has it , and survived the racing. - Grandfather would go around the water box and launch somewhat conservatively. The rear end ratio comes in about 4.10 with a HiTork cone style limited slip.
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Wayne Peters
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Thanks Cliff,
If they come back up on the market let me know.
Wayne
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Wayne Peters
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Thanks - Its quite the archeology project. The main goal is to keep its modified configuration while making it reliable.
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Got it, thanks Cliff. I was thinking correctly as to how the plug wires were arranged. Also, thanks for the quick reply, now I will be able to sleep tonight. If running an MSD box then this system would require 2 boxes. That would mean there would be time for the 3 spark events, for whatever that would be worth, way up into the rpm range - that's awesome.
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Wayne, the Edelbrock receipt tells me that your Tbird must be a 55. What transmission, gears, and tires were used to turn 1/4 in less than 13 seconds? Internal engine mods?
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Cliff
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Cliff, in regards to the DuCoil distributor parts you posted, how are the spark plug wires arranged in the cap towers? Looks like they would have to be placed cross wise from one another as the firing order goes?
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Wayne Peters (1/20/2022)
Hi Cliff,
Grandfather had modifications to the T-Bird within a few months of buying it new. Vic Edelbrock and company performed work on it and an early long term employee of Edelbrock. Bobby Meeks, would meet grandfather at local dragstrips where they tuned it running consistently in the high 12's at 111mph with its best run at Santa Ana Drags (Airport) 12.92 ET at 112.35MPH. You'll see most of the parts on the receipt are in the picture for some history.
If you're interested in selling one or both of the caps and rotors a picture showing the condition of them would be great.
Always interesting to me to see old racing history on some old TBird. Good Luck with it.
A L A N F R A K E S ~ Tulsa, OK
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Wayne Peters
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Hi Cliff,
Grandfather had modifications to the T-Bird within a few months of buying it new. Vic Edelbrock and company performed work on it and an early long term employee of Edelbrock. Bobby Meeks, would meet grandfather at local dragstrips where they tuned it running consistently in the high 12's at 111mph with its best run at Santa Ana Drags (Airport) 12.92 ET at 112.35MPH. You'll see most of the parts on the receipt are in the picture for some history.
If you're interested in selling one or both of the caps and rotors a picture showing the condition of them would be great.
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Cliff
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What I have is brand new, however it would be best for you to buy a complete unit on E Bay and rob the parts that you need, what's wrong with what you have? https://www.ebay.com/itm/185113486726?hash=item2b199fa586:g:uq4AAOSwX3phbLyP
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