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FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » New brakes » 4/06/2017 7:36 PM |
So last fall I put the new disc brakes on my 68. There are no lines connected to the calipers. It will be several months before the complete brake system will be installed. My question is am I better of leaving the calipers dry or should I put some fluid in them and then put the plastic thread protectors back in.
FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » finally my fastback is on the lifter » 9/14/2016 10:34 AM |
had 3.55s and a t5 in my 86 gt with a stock 5.0 it was a great compromise between going quick and going fast.
FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Another ball joint question. » 7/28/2016 5:51 PM |
So, the FSM says torque the ball joint to 60 to 90 ft lbs which is a quite a range; any consensus on what a good number is? Maybe the average of 75? I'm torqueing down a new moog ball joint.
FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Changing ball joints » 7/28/2016 5:23 PM |
Thanks
FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Changing ball joints » 7/28/2016 12:06 PM |
Steve, I'm with you on the quality and I'm using MOOG replacements. However, I had to put the left front corner bolt in with the head on the top in order to have clearance for the side mounted grease fitting. Do you think that this will cause a problem down the road?
FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Changing ball joints » 7/27/2016 8:02 PM |
I'm finally starting to get my Mustang mojo back so I started changing upper ball joints today. I bought a tool at Harbor Freight for 21 bucks that works better than any pickle fork that I have ever seen. Basically, the tool works on the same wedge and leverage principal as the fork but with a smoother and more consistent force. The other unusual thing about this job was the location of the grease fitting. My Mustang is a 68 and the upper arms must be original because the ball joints are four bolt style. Now, when I went to put a socket on the left front bolt it wouldn't fit and that's when I discovered the fitting. Fortunately, I was able to back out the fitting and take the left side bolts out. But I'm curious; has anyone else seen a vintage Mustang or for that matter a Maverick or Falcon with the upper ball joint grease fitting on the bottom of the joint?
FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Not a pure mustang story but a pure ford story » 7/09/2016 8:25 PM |
The Friday before last I was at a hot rod show and I spotted a 1960 Starliner. I talked to the owner and he was very interested in showing me what was under the hood. It turns out that from the firewall forward it's a has all 1988 Grand Marquis running gear. This was ironic to me because the first Starliner I ever saw was a Ford/Mercury hybrid that I encountered in 1975 when I was in high school. I worked for a department store after school that did light repairs, oil changes and sold tires. One of the guys in the shop had a car that looked cool even to a kid that thought a performance car had to be a pony car. I asked him about the car and he told me that it was a 61 Starliner that came with a 390, a four speed, and a bench seat. But, he changed it to a 410 Merc that was available only in 66/67 and put in light weight Econoline bucket seats. Now the Mustang tie in ....the guy at the car show sold his built in April 65 Mustang that had a 260 engine because he wanted to modify an older ford but couldn't bear to cut up such a rare and original car.
FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Several of you who were at the Bash » 7/09/2016 7:56 PM |
We had to put our greyhound down six years ago and I still can't look at a fawn colored greyhound without tearing up. Sorry for your loss.
FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 4th of July and September Hot Rod. » 7/03/2016 8:04 PM |
so, being a ford parts guy in the late 70s I'm curious, what's with the name c9zz. Which If I remember correctly means a part first used in 1969.
Swap Meet » C6 Transmission Mount Used Fits 67 -70 Mustang » 2/15/2016 10:58 AM |
It's the crossmember but, I don't think it will fit your 65.
Swap Meet » C6 Transmission Mount Used Fits 67 -70 Mustang » 2/14/2016 1:10 PM |
Asking $20.00 plus shipping costs from Sandwich, MA
FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Intro and Greetings » 2/14/2016 12:43 PM |
Don't remember where I heard it or read it but when it comes to brakes you have to think about the other guy. If you plan to use the car much you'll be behind modern cars most of the time. And, they almost all have power disc brakes!
My suggestion is go with a power disc conversion. My first mustang was a 69 Mach 1 with a 351 and all drum brakes. I bought in the car in 1975 and even then a lot of cars could stop faster than me. I'm going with a disc conversion and adding a booster on my 68. Last brake conversion I did was swapping rear drums for discs in my 86 Mustang GT. Was kinda a pain in the neck but when I did that all I had was a cheap put it in the vice flare tool. Now I have a hydraulic flare tool so it should be interesting. Enjoy your Mustang.
FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Weatherstrip Adhesive » 1/02/2016 10:34 PM |
I've got to attach the weather-strip to my trunk lid but the adhesive is solvent based. My problem is that in order to get enough temperature for the stuff to work I would need to use an electric heater. Plus the garage is attached to my house (pilot for stove, etc.) Anyone know of a water based weather-strip adhesive or do I have to put the project on hold till I get some warm weather?
FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Plan for front brake upgrade on my 68 coupe » 12/17/2015 10:13 PM |
Ok, here's the plan for the upgrade, in order to change to disc brakes I am going to order swap 3.4/M from CSRP. I know that there are brackets that will allow me to use my existing spindles and I'm not opposed to brake conversions with brackets. In fact, I used brackets that I bought online to do a rear disc conversion on my 86 t-top GT that I had for a couple of years in the late 90s. But, in this case I decided that I don't want to deal with brackets and this kit will also allow me to use the new 14x & 7 American Racing 10 hole wheels that I have. The spindles in the kit are the 70 Mustang type and could be purchased without buying the package. But, I priced out buying the spindles and hardware from CSRP without the rotors and calipers and there isn't any real savings. I'm hoping that I can get CSRP to swap a power brake MC for the manual brake MC and that they will delete and give me credit for the adjustable proportioning valve. The next step will be purchasing kit CK167-M and a non adjustable proportioning valve from Mustang Steve. Hopefully, I can sell my never used roller bearing (by Mustang Steve) pedal setup back when I purchase the new pedal and booster setup. I'm looking for anyone who has done a similar conversion to weigh in with problems, suggestions, etc. Thanks, Rich
FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Not new to Mustangs or Mustang forums but new to this forum. » 12/16/2015 11:18 PM |
Wow! Already found more concise and accurate info here than I have read in two other forums that I have used for several years. My present project Mustang is a 68 Coupe and my fair weather car is a 96 GT with under 100K on it. But, the 96 may have to go in order to fund the resto/mod on the 68. Presently, the 68 which was born in California as a 289/2v C4 car has as a late model (1990s vintage) 302 and a three speed toploader in it. I had done engine swaps and clutch replacements before but, this was my first automatic to manual conversion. The engine actually came from a 67 that I bought for the z-bar, pedal setup, etc. The running 302 that came with the 67 was kind of a bonus when I did the swap a few years ago. I also was fortunate enough to find a buyer for the weather seized 351 Cleveland 4V and the dried out C6 that I pulled from the car. I thought about rebuilding the 351 and the C6 because I had seen the power of this combo in the 70s in a friend's Torino GT. But, I wanted a stick and a lighter engine tranny combo that fit the car better and with the deck height and head size the Cleveland was a tight fit. However, before I even have the car running I decided that I want to make some changes. I still plan on keeping the 302 but I'm ditching the 3 speed and z bar type linkage in favor of a Mustang Steve's cable clutch setup and a T-5 . Since the car is a manual brake car I figure I might as well upgrade to PBs when I do the pedal swap (of course I already had Mustang Steve do a roller bearing conversion on the pedals that I have). I'm also doing a front disc brake conversion as part of the plan and I have an idea on how I will accomplish the conversion that I'll describe and ask for advice about in my next post. Sorry, I'm so long winded but I love to talk Mustang.
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