Falcon Technical Information

A collection of articles and tech tips we've wrote over the years to help our customers with restoring and repairing their Ford Falcons

• Engine Colors 1960 - 65 Discover the correct engine colors for your 1960 - 65 Ford Falcon

• Ford Color Code Chart 1965 Color Information and Codes for Falcon, Fairlane, Mustang and Galaxie

• Rack and Pinion Pictures and comments installing a rack and pinion

• One Wire Voltage Regulator Installation instructions for installing a one-wire alternator regulator

• 6 cylinder to V-8 Steering Conversion - Article stating all of the parts required to convert from the 6 Cylinder Steering to V-8 Steering.

• A Metal Roof does Not a Hardtop Make - Explanation of the difference between a Hardtop model and a Sedan model.

• Priorities - Reasons Why We Do What We Do to Our Cars.

• Outside Door Handles - Pictures and advice on using the 1964-1965 outside door handles on the earlier Falcons.

• Parking Brake Diagram - A diagram to demonstrate the location of various parts of the parking brake system. All Except CONVERTIBLE.

• "The Lack of Planning on Your Part, Does Not Justify an Emergency on My Part."

• Electric Wiper Conversion - This article is required reading if you want to get rid of your vacuum wipers and replace them with electrics.

• 1960-1963 Padded Dash Installation - These instructions are intended to demonstrate the steps required to properly install the 1960 - 1963 Ford Falcon padded dash. We hope you will read these instructions before your purchase as this product is non returnable if modified.

• 1964-1965 Padded Dash Installation - These instructions are intended to demonstrate the steps required to properly install the 1964 - 1965 Ford Falcon padded dash. We hope you will read these instructions before your purchase as this product is non returnable if modified.

• 1960-1970 Clutch Pedal Roller Bearing Repair Kit Installation - These instructions are provided to ensure that you have required tools and skills to accomplish this repair.

• Power Steering Pumps - Eaton Pump vs. Ford Pump

• Door Panel Installation - An easy way to do a difficult task.

• Dash Instrument Testing - How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Temperature Gauge Circuits.

• Early V-8 Engine Mounts - Tells the difference in the blocks and mounts of the 221 Cu. In. vs the 260 Cu. in.

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