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FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » This thing is finally coming along nicely » 5/11/2025 11:07 AM

wsinsle
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We'll be waiting on pics of that steak sizzling on that birthday.So it's going to take 25 years to complete?

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Today’s killer parts haul » 5/11/2025 7:20 AM

wsinsle
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Nice haul! Guess there's still some out there but getting harder to find. Still look though.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » First Drive!!!!!! » 5/05/2025 1:05 PM

wsinsle
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Looks good, first ride is a good feeling!

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Is $300 a good deal for some decent 1965 coupe original quarter panels » 5/04/2025 12:30 PM

wsinsle
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I'd say jump on it. Even if you don't use them, you can always get your money back. If you need them, it's better than China stuff. Also, no import tax. Years ago I was buying parts for mine, I ran into a guy I bought some parts off of. He wanted to sell me a front end off a mustang that was rear ended. Said it was upstairs in his garage for the last 40+ years. I didn't but it and even though I still don't need the parts, I still regret it. Original parts are getting so hard to find.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Hey yall!! » 4/27/2025 8:12 AM

wsinsle
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I took my car up to my buddies to fix some paint issues. While it's up there I want to install an O2 senser for the carb cheater. He has an old fashion lift to get under the car. It's a pit his dad dug into the floor with 2 steel beams cemented into the floor to drive on. There's 2 beams into the floor that go up the wall used to pull and straighten things. This is an old school shop.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Gas leak at carburetor » 4/25/2025 9:12 AM

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Steve69 wrote:

coachJack wrote:

Mikes Carburetor parts has a 4300 rebuild kit. https://www.carburetor-parts.com/4300-rebuildkit-k7161 Note there are slight differences otf the 4300 carbs between the years so not all of the parts in Mikes rebuild kit will be used.

I highly recommend that you also install Mike's Motorcraft 4300 Secondary plug 75-45 during the rebuild

Here are my notes on rebuilding a 4300 C7DF AH on my 67 Cougar. 

Autolite 4300



1. remove air cleaner wingnut
2. disconnect oil tube at front of air cleaner and large hose at the rear of the air cleaner to the thermactor valve
3. disconnect hot air choke tube - 1/2" and 9/16" wrench
4. remove fuel line - pliers
5. remove the 3 vacuum tubes, one at front of carb going to distributor vacuum advance, PCV line at carb adapter base, and air tube at top rear of carb
6. disconnect throttle linkage at the carb
7. remove the 4 nuts at the carb base. 7/16 " socket with extension and the driver front nut with a 7/16 wrench
8. carefully lift the carb straight off the carb adapter plate as the carb will be full of gas. Don't dump the gas just yet, we will use it to judge where the fuel bowl currently sit.
9. place 4 bolts with nuts on the base of the carb to use as a carb stand Place the manifold nuts on the top side of the bolts
10. disconnect the accelerator pump arm linkage and remove the accelerator pump e-clip. I turned the clip so that the open tangs of the clip are facing up. Next use a blunt flat blade screwdriver ( mine was a screw driver that I broke the blade on so it is to thick to fit on a screw) and push down on the clip to disengage the clip from the rod. I tried putting a locking forceps on the back of the clip, sometimes it worked and other times it didn't. 
11. On the choke side, remove the e-clip at the choke plate and the e-clip at the choke rod connector. Rotate the choke up to get at the bottom e-clip
12. remove the air horn choke seal and remove the choke rod
13. remove the air cleaner

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FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Popular Mechanics-arbor press build » 4/24/2025 9:43 AM

wsinsle
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Yea I liked that one and popular electronics. 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Gas leak at carburetor » 4/24/2025 9:25 AM

wsinsle
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Thanks for the response guys, I feel better now that I have a good idea what happened. I rebuilt this carb about 6 or 7 years ago. I got the kit from the guy TKO is probably talking about. Can't remember the name, will have to dig out the paperwork. This junk gas today gums up carbs if you let them sit to much.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Finally found a nice original 66 hood! » 4/23/2025 6:58 AM

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TKOPerformance wrote:

wsinsle wrote:

TKOPerformance wrote:

I'm taking the kids to the spring Carlisle this coming Friday.  If there's anything anyone is needing let me know and I'll take a list with me.  This event is pretty much all makes and models, but given the size of the meet it tends to have a lot of stuff.  So really, anything you need; doesn't have to be Mustang or even Ford related.  The Ford only one is in June I believe.  I may go to that one too, but I'll have to see if I have the time. 

I'm thinking of going to the Ford one myself this year. Haven't been there in a while.

Let me know if you decide to go.  Maybe we can meet up. 
 

I'll do that!

Would of loved to meet up with Red, he lived out that way.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Gas leak at carburetor » 4/22/2025 11:34 AM

wsinsle
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    Haven't started the Mustang since probably early December. It's been a very cold winter and haven't been in the garage much. Went to take it up to my buddy's shop to do a little work. Slow start but it finally did. Backed it outside   the fence and shut it off to close the fence. Started to back up the driveway and it seemed like I was losing power, thought I was running out of gas. Put more gas in, still not running right. Popped the hood and had gas all over the manifold. Got a fire extinguisher, cleaned the gas up and called my buddy. 
    When he came up, I pumped the gas pedal a few times he didn't see any leaks. Started the car up, no gas leaks. Ran it up to his shop, no leaks. Still ran a little rough. This could be how cold winters screws up this junk gas. Film at 11. (289 4 barrel Autolite)  Any thoughts?

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Finally found a nice original 66 hood! » 4/22/2025 7:46 AM

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TKOPerformance wrote:

I'm taking the kids to the spring Carlisle this coming Friday.  If there's anything anyone is needing let me know and I'll take a list with me.  This event is pretty much all makes and models, but given the size of the meet it tends to have a lot of stuff.  So really, anything you need; doesn't have to be Mustang or even Ford related.  The Ford only one is in June I believe.  I may go to that one too, but I'll have to see if I have the time. 

I'm thinking of going to the Ford one myself this year. Haven't been there in a while.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Finally found a nice original 66 hood! » 4/22/2025 7:29 AM

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MS wrote:

Got it for $150!!! Been looking for over 20 years for one!

Also saw a TCP power R&P at the New Braunfels swap meet today for $125. All boots were intact. I probably should have bought it but already have one used one sitting on the floor. Anybody want it?? Needs reseal and boots.

Yesterday I bought over $1500 worth of brand new pony interior parts for &150. I found somebody that cleaned out an abandoned storage rental unit
Most of it is stuff i would need for my convertible.

I do have Daniel Carpenter 65-66 coupe side rail weatherstrip and back glass weatherstrip new in package if anyone needs it. $15 ea plus ship, or come get it.

Wish I knew, I have an original hood up in the garage sitting for the last 15 years. Would have been a little hard to ship.
Sound like that was a pretty productive day.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Another set back!!! Ugh » 4/16/2025 6:50 PM

wsinsle
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As my daddy always said. it's always something. Hope it doesn't turn into a big problem. 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Since it's been slow I figured I'd set someone up with a deal » 4/16/2025 6:09 PM

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BobE wrote:

Well, more power to the seller if he gets his price.  If so, I may have to get him to sell some of the stuff I have!  
 

If I see sold, I'll ask him who he sold them to. I have some ocean front property in Arizona for sale. I'll hook you up Bob too.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Since it's been slow I figured I'd set someone up with a deal » 4/16/2025 6:02 PM

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RCodePaul wrote:

I think all 3 of us were being sarcastic.
I know I was.
There's a 65 or 66 bench seat on FBM in Turlock rn for $300. Don't want one but it seems reasonable. 
 

I just didn't want you to think I was a fool idiot, only 1/2. Guess I could have used full idiot. I have been asking my wife to get rid of junk for more space. The same goes for me. I have 2 beautiful black seats I think from a Subaru, was going to use them in the mustang but went a different direction. I will post them for free. Gave the church a few guitars and amps for yard sale, some things are not worth what they use to. Some people think they have gold.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Since it's been slow I figured I'd set someone up with a deal » 4/15/2025 4:42 PM

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I was being sarcastic; thought they were way overpriced. Seems like a lot of guys replace seats and I thought they were a dime a dozen. 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 351 Roller block » 4/15/2025 4:36 PM

wsinsle
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RCodePaul wrote:

Raymond_B wrote:

Yes, Ford did indeed use roller blocks with non roller cams. All Gen 1 Lightnings (93-95) came with a flat tappet cams, but late 93's and up had a roller ready block F4TE casting.  

Good knowledge, thank you.
Don't know whether to day "hell yeah" or "dammit"... Now I pretty much have to go look at the damn thing and I might even buy it. Blessing or a curse? My wife wonders about me. I do too sometimes. There was a 360 FE .030 over for $50. Didn't need or want it, but felt like I had to buy it. Gonna need a rack system for all these damn motors. 

Felt the same way, didn't know if it was a blessing or curse, I didn't get it. I know what my wife felt.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Since it's been slow I figured I'd set someone up with a deal » 4/15/2025 8:24 AM

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FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » I hate those meeses to pieces! » 4/09/2025 9:05 AM

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I've been lucky with no mice problems, guess that's the price I pay to have neighborhood cats leaving paw prints on the hoods of my vehicles. They like to keep warm too.

I remember reading a while back IIRC, about an European auto company. They were making wire insulation from a soybean compound; guess it was greener. Mice loved it. The company wasn't doing anything to fix it or making any repairs under warranty. 

 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 351 Roller block » 4/07/2025 12:33 PM

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The rest of the story:

I messaged the guy a $300 offer for the motor and my phone number. He messaged me back and said he would call the next day. Didn't hear anything for the next 2 or 3 days. Got another message saying he would call in the morning. Again nothing for 2 or 3 days and then the post was taken down. I figured he was waiting on another offer. No big deal I didn't need it; just thought I'd get it because those seem to be almost as rare as unicorns.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » I wish ... » 4/05/2025 7:59 AM

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50vert wrote:

Ya got it right Walt, Leonie says big hugs to Brenda.
Did you get your building project done?

Yea it's done. Finally tore up the cracked black top and did cement from the top to the garage around back a few years ago.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » I wish ... » 4/02/2025 6:27 PM

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Barry that's about the right size. I had a friend that was building a big garage where I live near Pittsburgh. I told him to put in floor tubing for heat and a boiler, He said it was the best thing he ever done. ( Cold up here in the north) Brenda said to send you guys our love. Sorry I don't know how to spell Leonie

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » I FINALLY got another video up on my 393W build » 3/31/2025 8:50 AM

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Good tips and great job on the video.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 351 Roller block » 3/28/2025 10:57 AM

wsinsle
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Dan, it think Steve would treat that like most gun guys I know. You would have to pry that from my cold dead hands.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 351 Roller block » 3/28/2025 8:19 AM

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BobE wrote:

You might try an engine rebuilder, they may be willing to sell you a bare block. (if they have some).

The problem is I don't need it. I just saw it and know they don't come up much. Figured if the price is right, I'd get it. Witch goes back to what MS says; Money you enjoy wasting -----------.
Going to message him and see if he'll split the motor from the drive train and how much. 

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