Hello all,
I've read some articles here on gauge clusters and want to ask about the Dakota Digital. I'm looking for nice white faced gauges for my 65 and am leaning toward HDX series, but the description says "Silver" not white. I see that Autometer makes an Arctic white. I do like the look of the DD HDX, but just not sure about how "white" or "gray" they are in real life. Has anyone purchased these that can comment on the color? My interior is white and thought the white gauge cluster might be a good addition. I've looked at Hye-Po, Dakota Digital, Classic Instruments, and Autometer. I'd consider either the 5-hole cluster (with tach built into the speedo as on the HDX) or the separate tach with the 6-hole cluster.

I did not take off the pulley, but seems that is my only way to know for sure? I was able to get a small scope through the starter motor hole to read the stamped numbers on flywheel, and seen this -
E1ZR-6380-A2A. That also does not seem to be definitive. I'll attach pics of crank pulley, but likely will not be helpful if i need to pull that off now to see the balancer behind it.
 

Not having much success with locating relevant numbers anywhere on the block. Not able to see any counterweight on the flywheel. The only numbers i can see are the ones in my picture i sent when i removed the starter motor. I have 3 bolts in the crank pulley, but don't think that is the best way to confirm a 28oz. I'm probably going to take a guess at 28oz and order the transmission kit based on that. If it turns out incorrect, then the shop will have to swap out whats needed. Thanks for the help here. Obviously this would be easier if the engine was out of the car.

Thanks Steve - appreciate the confirmation. I was trying to upload images, but could not for some reason. I was using the "Upload" button.

i cannot see where my images were uploaded...hmmm.

Thanks Steve - i do not have a picture. Is it behind the pulley under the water pump? I have zero experience with this part.
BobE - thanks for the reference!
 

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wow what a tremendous response to my query! This is great!

I am in Baltimore County, MD. I did watch the CJPP video and seen where they file down the shaft for the set screw, but still didn't think that was adequate. I did end up ordering the MS lower bearing for added security, but i have to work on it under the car (quickjack). I will have to remove quite a bit if I tried to get to it from above, and I hope I don't have to do that. I ended up cutting the shaft without issue to get the steering box out. Just not sure I can finish the job 100% from under the car.
I currently have PS, but leaking badly. Considered EPAS but got the Borgeson and new pump as well. Looking forward to cruising without the worry of leaks (at least for the power steering).

Getting hard to locate folks in driving distance willing to take classic mustang work. Alot of chevy shops around, and those that will work on Mustang are too booked to take new work. Anyone know of reputable shops in reasonable distance away, please let me know.
My next job after this one is the TKX 5-speed, and that is beyond my skillset. Looking at Silver Sport Transmissions for that kit.