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FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 1970 AC condenser installed in a 66 » 4/24/2024 7:33 PM

Nos681
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By chance, could you share the condenser size?

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Taillight Bezels » 4/23/2024 7:43 AM

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You could place blue painter’s tape and paint it (off the car) to see what it would look like.

If you don’t like, easy enough to remove tape.


FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 22 Gallon Tank Upgrade or anyone that has recently did a tank » 4/21/2024 9:50 AM

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I used a Spectra Premium (Canada) EFI tank from Rock Auto.
Spectra has non EFI tanks as well.

Only problem I had was the silicone rubber sending unit gasket leaked by on initial fill…overnight a small amount leaked.

Aviation Form a Gasket fixed it…6 years now.

Might want to check with Kentucky Mustang or NPD for tank kits that may save you some money too.

Prior to the 22 gallon EFI tank, I had converted to a 22 gallon tank from John’s Mustang.
Don’t know what brand tank it was, it did have the flat circle on the top of tank.
As I recall, I shortened my stock filler neck a tad to use a stock length filler hose in ‘70 tank kit.

Neither sending unit were dead nuts accurate.
I’m okay with it as my butt or copilot needs a break (400+ miles) before the 22 gallon tank does.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » GT style dash for 65 » 4/14/2024 10:26 PM

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Perhaps some of these pictures may help…maybe not.

This is a factory 65 5 gauge panel with inductive ammeter (deluxe interior).
Ignore the white speaker wire going through the ammeter loop…it was a temporary repair of 25 years.




FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 1966 Convertible Rain Tray mod. » 4/09/2024 8:08 PM

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Will you have access to fittings if it clogs up?

I would suggest a removable screen to keep bugs out of hose and maintenance.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 65/66 adjustable strut rods » 4/08/2024 3:04 PM

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Daze wrote:

Nos681, did you thread the strut rods yourself or did you take them to a machine shop?

 
A local engine machine shop turned the strut rods down for me.

And he even threaded them on his own accord.

I helped him out last year by repairing his reversible rotation basket in his bead blast cabinet.

He had been manually rotating it for a while, even with engine blocks in it.😂

I also enlarged the hole in clevis from 4/8” to 5/8”.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 65/66 adjustable strut rods » 4/08/2024 8:25 AM

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BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

They get close to sway bar dont they?

 
A famous person told me “Clearance is clearance.”

65 sway bar is 1-1/8” diameter.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 65/66 adjustable strut rods » 4/08/2024 8:22 AM

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RPM, aka Bearing Bob wrote:

So from whom did you get the clevis?

 
Moore Parts in Cali.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 65/66 adjustable strut rods » 4/07/2024 7:09 PM

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MS wrote:

Wish I had known you wanted some. I plan to remove my Buzek Bars and replace with stock type Moog parts on my 66. They have been on the car since around 2004.  (With no problems other than the clunking)

 
That is okay, this gave me an excuse to go into the freezing garage and have some fun.

I enjoy modifying stuff and know that I did it myself.

Rosehill Performance was my backup plan.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 65/66 adjustable strut rods » 4/07/2024 7:00 PM

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Daze wrote:

Rudi wrote:

Nice job on the clevises, who made them, what grade of steel?
Much more impressive than the cast/forged items!

I updated my website with all that info
 

Daze, you deserve an honorable mention as well.

I did read your initial write up years ago…did not see the updated clevis.

I used the same seller for the clevis, just checked your website.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Mini Bash thrash in Kansas-coil overs » 4/07/2024 9:29 AM

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RCP…did not see this until today…or did I forget? 🤔

Coil overs are from CPP in California.
Kit comes with poly bushings and 350# springs for small blocks.

Initially installed with following:

Stock stye upper control arms with MustangSteve mods and offset control shaft
Stock stye lower control arms with Energy Suspension poly bushings
Stock strut rods with poly bushings (25+ years now)
1-1/8” Front sway bar (Mustangs Plus 90’s vintage)

Currently:
SOT upper control arms (for use with spring perches)
Stock style lower control arms with Energy Suspension poly bushings
NOS/RPM/RCP adjustable strut rods (primarily for bind free travel)
1-1/8” Front sway bar still

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 65/66 adjustable strut rods » 4/07/2024 9:02 AM

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Want to thank RPM, RCodePaul, and Jeff at local machine shop on my strut rod project.

Rosehill Performance inspired me to give it a shot.

The rabbit hole was not as deep with their help and support.

Or was it just the beginning?😂




FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » ZRay Cross Member » 4/07/2024 8:48 AM

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Surprised you did not just notch a hockey puck BobE.

I like the plywood idea too.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Electric choke stuuck on Holley » 4/03/2024 8:43 PM

Nos681
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Gut von.

Are your heater hoses tucked into base of valve cover and under the carb linkage?

That may affect your choke operation.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Tool repair question » 4/03/2024 1:09 PM

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I will check and see what repair videos are available.

Just installed new batteries.
Display has same results in metric as well for that digit.

There are screws top and bottom.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Tool repair question » 4/03/2024 5:10 AM

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I have an older Starett caliper that has electronic digital display.

I had left it in the ice cold garage and a couple of the segments in one number is consistently not working across the entire span.

It has been like this for a couple of years now.
I ended up getting a cheap caliper from Car Quest/Advanced Auto that has worked well.

I would like to fix this as I have had this almost as long as my 65.
It still works and is accurate for my use, just have to slow down to figure out the “one digit.”

Was wondering if it has a “carbon block?” similar in old calculators to connect to the display?


Garage Points » Glens 1965 50 » 4/01/2024 6:28 PM

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3 Garage points for the bumpers…

Perhaps one should be Gold…or Platinum. 😜😂

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Electric choke stuuck on Holley » 3/31/2024 9:23 AM

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Choke plate may not move until you move throttle arm, which is normal.

Sounds like you may need to readjust choke due to ambient seasonal temperature…which is also normal.

Was it Rudi who had a nice article on how to adjust a Holley carb?

The search feature is pretty cool.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Changing GEARS » 3/29/2024 2:12 PM

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BTaylor wrote:

Ford Performance Parts Super-Duty T-5 Transmissions M-7003-Z5th is .63 so it works good for me with the 3:80 and rural highways. Still a good rpm for interstate
 

 
Ahhh, makes sense to me.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Changing GEARS » 3/29/2024 2:11 PM

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Gotta use little toe Chris…not the hammer toe. 😂

Board footera


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