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v8teditor

06-06-2011 @ 6:49 PM

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Thanks for all the comments. I will publish SUPEREAL's comments in the next V-8 TIMES as a rebuttal to Flynn's comments.

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06-05-2011 @ 5:17 PM

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The difference between opinion and fact is whether experience is involved, in most cases.

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06-05-2011 @ 5:11 PM

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Well, Richard, I guess you're entitled to an opinion too.

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06-05-2011 @ 4:32 PM

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When I suggested a couple of years ago that articles in V-8 Times such as the one referenced were more opinion than fact, some of the same people that have responded to this thread took offense!

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06-05-2011 @ 7:34 AM

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I agree. Any tech advice should be run by several up-to-date enthusiasts before it goes to print.

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06-01-2011 @ 3:35 PM

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Super, I for one have long felt that much of the advice given by Dick Flynn was outdated years ago. I, like you, respect Mr Flynn and admire the wealth of information he has provided over the years, but times do change, and I believe that his column is obsolete in light of the abundance of expert Tech advice found in the modern V8 Times.

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06-01-2011 @ 1:44 PM

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There are reprints of the owner's manual for your car. They are not expensive, and can be found on page 17 of the C&G online catalog www.cgfordparts.com The current subject, rear hub bearings, are shown to be in need of repacking "Once a year, or at least every 10,000 miles". That's a lot of driving of our old cars. Today's lubricants are very different than those shown on the charts, many of which are obsolete. Today's do, however, give superior performance, in most cases. Due to the usual leakage, gearboxes should be checked frequently, and engine oil replaced at least at the beginning and end of the driving season. The old charts show oil changes at "four times a year, or at least every 3,500 miles". That was in the days of non detergent oil with limited or no dispersants. Cars without a filter should change oil more frequently if the oil becomes dark from blowby. Our old Fords are very tough machines, to say the least, and with the TLC given by most of today's owners, they should outlast most of us with reasonable attention so, hopefully, the next generation will love them. too.

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JM: Oddly, Flynn and I argued this matter several years ago, and he conceded at that time that I was correct. I know that the editor (Jerry Windle) does monitor this Forum, and prints posts he deems worthy. I don't want to leave the impression that I don't respect D. Flynn. He has been around a long time, and has given years of good advice.

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won't have to "change it each year"???

Can someone post the recommended preventive maintenance schedule for these cars of ours?

06-01-2011 @ 10:47 AM

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Super, I would suggest sending your message to the V8 Times/Mr. Flynn and maybe they will print this as a followup or a second opinion. Maybe this would save a fellow V8er from ruining his bearing and axle housing's. JMO

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