Ford Technical Information

A collection of articles and tech tips we've written 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.

• 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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