MS wrote:

You have to remove the axle bearings to install the MustangSteve brackets. That is because the brackets are designed to give a light bearing crush 360 degrees around the bearing. The ones that simply bolt on using the old bearing will have a bearing with partial compression around the perimeter. Made cheap and easy to install, not to be the best design.
The Mustangsteve stuff uses all Ford original parts on wear items so you can always find a replacement in twenty years.
If your desire is cheap, easy to install and a kit with all the junk parts you need, the MustangSteve stuff is probably not going to be your first choice. But, it will wind ip being your second, more permanent choice.

Ok Great Ty MS.....

So, all I get from this link is a bracket then, correct? : 11.65" 1994-04 Cobra Rear Brakes on your Classic Ford (Large Bearing) – MustangSteve

The photo I provided in my recent response, those are OEM ford Parts, can I use anything from there?  As for the Bearing, I am purchasing a ORIGINAL Bearing Designed for the Factory Ford 8" Diff for the 60s, correct?
 

GPatrick wrote:

Steve provided the link you needed above.  All of the information you need is found here:

https://mustangsteve.com/products/cobra-rsm

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0847/8392/3488/files/04._INSTRUCTIONS_COBRA-RSM_COBRA-RLG.pdf?v=1706238996

All of the parts can be found at Rockauto.com or other site like Summit.  I trust these over many Ebay sites.  

If the instructions and parts list provided (which includes model years), contact the MustangSteve crew https://mustangsteve.com/pages/contact

So, to further clarify - order the bracket kit from MustangSteve.com, use the instructions to determine the parts you'll need, order the parts, and put it together.

OK, firstly I thank everyone who has taken the time to try and help/give insight........but I feel like im not much farther ahead.
Either I am Dense, or I'm missing something:
from the start I had expressed a want/need for clear parts list/references to specific items if Piecing Together, or if getting a kit, what I may Require to Procure outside of any kit.

What does the Listing Pasted here include for $300US?  I did read the installation instructions, its unclear why I need to replace the Axel Bearing if its still good?

Should I just get a kit like this, or are they total trash? 
Ford 8" or 9" small bearing rear disc brake conversion with parking brakes | eBay
or this
1968 FORD MUSTANG The Right Stuff ZDCRDM2 The Right Stuff Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kits | Summit Racing
?

also, I have access to all this (94-04 Cobra) 

Do those Brackets Work? 

lastly, does anyone have a Full Versaillies parts list?

Tha ks MS and TKO, but this is part of my issue taking this route.

I don't have any part numbers or reference information for parts.

Essentially I wouldn't know which brackets to buy for even the COBRA setup.
Nor do I know which lines to get, bolts, rotors etc.

I've been scouring forums and websites and can't find anyone who has posted a solid list of parts/part numbers and/or links.

So I don't really care if it's Cobra or Versaillis or Crown Vic, I'm just looking for clear direction.

If I bought the Cobra Conversion brackets from MS website, I have no clue what else to buy.

The Right Stuff sells a bargain product but those calipers look chincy.

Yes yes I'm familiar, I was just hoping for an easier strategy (although clearly not that bad all things considered).

Still trying to figure out WTF anyone would do this, it's total nonsense!

So working on buddys 302 coupe (not certain on engine code but Firing Order is 1,5,4,2), after all that timing craziness I'd appreciate some clarity cause I can't find anything online.

He bought it with a HEI dist which I am personally not a fan of, and as it turns out it doesnt have the traditional FORD Oil Pump Shaft, but some sort of slotted one like the dodges.

Am I able to install a factory or MSD Distributor again without ripping the engine apart?

Unfortunately I don't have a photo, but I've yet to see a Ford with that style of shaft/distributor

For sure Bob, but we're in Canada just to be clear.

Also, this is a NON POWER RACK.

Bobe, the car came out of a 68 Mustang, so same car.

I just don't want to go from a soft sloppy factory ford system that leaks a touch to a system that sucks to drive with and is poor quality......does Unisteer make quality products?

I have a solid lead on a used and perfectly working NON POWER Unisteer Rack and Pinion setup....

I am skeptical and nervous for 2 reasons:
Used and Non Power.....

Can any shed any light on the quality and my 2 concerns?  It would be going on a 68 302 car.



Regards,
Jeff

I also want to thank everyone for taking the time to respond and I would like to clarify I'm well aware the canister direction means nothing. I only tackled this cause it was ridiculous to face piston 5 and it hindered setting the timing.

My biggest mistake was not taking strong note on how the timing was set as it was ----- to answer questions the car ran and drove just fine, lacking spunk but it was smooth and drivable.

Hi Friends, it's been a while. working on a friend's 302 that is in a 68 coupe that he bought. 

He and the worse off the previous owner know nothing about the engine, car and parts on it.

I notice his HEI dizzy had the vac advance facing piston 5 and decided to redo his timing for him so we are least know something.

I spent 4hrs checking everything X's 15 and in the end the best I could do was have the car "Run" but it has a vibration, like an imbalance.....it doesn't smoothen out with RPM and it backfires a lot!  It violently dies if I advance 32nd of inch past a point.
I can't figure out how to time this HEI, any tips?  Tried 3 methods to get at TDC end result is always the same, super challenging to get it to run, if it does it's not healthy)


ALSO, spark plugs, I can not find ANYWHERE if the Cleveland and Windsor use the same plug....I just want to know cause I have 2 sets from a buddies stock Cleveland that are essentially new.....are they the same?

Hi all, can 65, 66 or 67 Fog Light Harnesses be used on a 68?  I obviously want to go factory with factory switches, just curious if I can use other years on it?

Regards,
Jeff

Thanks Sally and Bob....

I can't see the Cover being bad, the entire motor was completely redone and everything new. But, obv not impossible.

Hi All, its been a minute.....Im in Canada and the old girl is in the stable for the winter, but when I went to just take a look at it, tinker a little I noticed on each side of the Distributor, those 2 cupping areas along the block and timing cover that each side was FULL of coolent!

It was freshly rebuilt 5-6yrs ago and runs like a dream.  I noticed this later in the season after I changed the ALT to a Higher Output, but it was half this amount if not less.....I assumed perhaps I didnt tighten the bolts enough, so they cranked down another quarter turn....

now it hasnt started in over a month, not even cranked over but those 2 locations are FULL of coolent, how is it doesnt leak at all while driving it, and it does now.....Ive never had to top up coolent

ty,
Jeff