FYI FORD - MustangSteve's Ford Mustang Forum
The Internet's Most Knowledgeable Classic Mustang Information
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT CLASSIC FORD MUSTANGS, YOU HAVE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!
MustangSteve has over 30 years of Mustang experience, having owned 30 of them and restored several others. With the help of other Mustangers, this site is dedicated to helping anyone wanting to restore or modify their Mustang.... THERE ARE NO DUMB QUESTIONS!!!!!
Visit MustangSteve's web site to view some of my work and find details for:
FYIFORD Contributors' PICTURES - Power Brake Retrofit Kits for 65-66 Stangs - Classic Mustang FAQ's by MustangSteve - How to wire in a Duraspark Ignition - Mustang Ride Height Pictures and Descriptions - Steel Bushings to fit Granada Spindles to Mustang Tie Rods - Visit my EBAY store MustangSteve Performance - How to Install Granada Disc Brakes MustangSteve's Disc Brake Swap Page - FYIFORD Acronyms for guide to all the acronyms used on this page - FYIFORD Important information and upcoming events

You are not logged in. Would you like to login or register?

1 of 1

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Fuel gauge tuning. Finally, a solution » 6/09/2023 7:25 PM

zed
Replies: 16

Go to post

Have you guys seen this Holley Lidar sender too? Looks like it'd work for those of us with aftermarket Tanks Inc. EFI tanks. Tempted to give it a try...

https://www.holley.com/products/gauges_and_gauge_accessories/gauge_accessories_and_harnesses/parts/19-250?utm_term=&utm_campaign=Google+Shopping+-+Holley+-+Brand&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&hsa_acc=7848552874&hsa_cam=931687581&hsa_grp=150038616154&hsa_ad=651394457887&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=pla-2022016414767&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gclid=CjwKCAjwm4ukBhAuEiwA0zQxk7I8pjGyH_fCchMNhmxr_h6cl60HXFBmcTDaYtVUfatcS3VLSHUC-RoCwhAQAvD_BwE
 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Pinion Angle Sanity Check » 12/27/2020 12:08 PM

zed
Replies: 6

Go to post

Thanks for the feedback guys. I was getting hung up on worrying about the angles. It has take a bit more work than I thought to work on the bugs.

I played a lot with moving the angles around as I also believed the whining/noise in the rear end was due to the pinion angle. It's not as bad with the angle I'm at, but never went away completely. At this point I blame the new aftermarket gear set installed in the 3rd member. I had removed the rear for a re-inspection and everything looked good, so I'll have to decide what to do there at some point. (I'm going to live with it for now, holding out hope that it just needs more break-in, although that was a year ago)

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Pinion Angle Sanity Check » 12/26/2020 12:13 PM

zed
Replies: 6

Go to post

Looking for some help in verifying the numbers/angles I'm seeing for my driveline. Some background, 1968 Mustang Coupe with a 4R70W swap. I now have the transmission as high as it will go in the tunnel and I believe my angles were also changed by using the Eaton GT rear leaf springs along with lowering the front of the car.

I finally found what appears to be the most accurate measurements by removing the driveshaft and putting the angle finder right on the trans output, and then putting a straight edge across the front of the yoke ears. (I've tried using the crank pulley and using u-joint caps, etc)

Configuration:
Trans Tailshaft pointing down
Pinion physically pointing up (although angle is considered down towards the rear of the car)
4 Degree shim installed 

I struggled getting accurate measurements with my phone using the Tremec app. Even removing my case my phone has little nubs for buttons on each side. So I'm using a digital angle finder and this online calculator: https://spicerparts.com/calculators/driveline-operating-angle-calculator

Transmission Angle: -3.33 degrees
Driveshaft Angle: -2.58
Pinion Angle: -2.54
Operating Angle 1:  .75
Operating Angle 2: .04
Overall operating angle: .71

My driveline vibration appears to be gone. I do worry that the 2nd operating angle is so small in regards to keeping load on the 3rd member u-joint bearings. My big debate is if I should go from a 4 degree shim on the 3rd member to a 3 degree. If I'm thinking this through correctly that would increase operating angle 2.  I realize I have more to learn here, so I appreciate any feedback and corrections. Thanks

Tips and How-To's » New take on adding 4.5” Tach to 67/68 Cluster » 10/13/2020 6:08 PM

zed
Replies: 18

Go to post

Let us know if you offer up the adapters you made for sale, that's a nice clean looking instrumentation cluster. I went with the mini tach conversion myself, but debate about updating the look again.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Ford 302 serpentine belt routing. » 7/28/2020 7:48 PM

zed
Replies: 10

Go to post

Steve69, in your engine bay picture, what are you using for the upper radiator hose? I can't recall what hose I used but mine comes across the front of the alternator. Thanks

1 of 1

Board footera


REMEMBER!!! When posting a question about your Mustang or other Ford on this forum, BE SURE to tell us what it is, what year, engine, etc so we have enough information to go on.