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FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Starter issues ????. » 7/30/2015 5:30 AM

Olling
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Hey Hey
I am having issues with the starter on my 1988 Foxbody 5.0 with manuel transmission.
It seems to me that the gear on starter an the teeth on the flywheel does not engages properbly. Instead off fitting nicely into each others teeth , they barely engages and just touches .
Is it possible that there is a difference on the starter for auto and manuel transmission?.
How many teeth are there on a 5 speed manuel transmission ??.
I have 2 starters and they have both 9 teeht on there gear , is this ok?.
 If you have any info towards the subject please write .
Best regards Olling (DK).

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Starter issues » 6/08/2015 11:58 PM

Olling
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Hey Mustang Friends
I am having issues with the starter on our 1988 Foxbody Mustang 5.0 with a manuel "tranny". The starter have always had a harsh sound when i turn the key to start the car and some time ago it got a problem with engaging properly . I have tríed with another starter but i sounds the same and it is having difficulty with engaging correctly still. The gear on the starter i brand new and the gear on the flywheel also looks to be in good shape. Is there a difference with A/T and M/T starters?. So if you have good leads for me were to look and things to check please feel free to write.
Best regards Olling

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » High idle on 1988 Mustang 5.0 LX » 8/08/2014 2:14 PM

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I have good news today about my Foxbody`s idling issue. I was lucky to get a little help from an "old" mechanic and he help me locate the problem. We tried to sort it out part by part. And we found out that it was the IAC that is causing the problem. The plunger inside it was not closed of when it was suppose to be so air could pass by even when closed. BobN wrote that if you could blow air from one hole to the other the valve would probably be broken.The tap from the Solenoid that goes into the plunger kept it open even when closed. So to try an eliminate the problem I made a gasket off some nylon, which was mounted in between the Solenoid and the mechanical part of the IAC and then BRAVO . I live in North/West of Jutland close to Thisted.
 A very nice weekend to all off you and again thanks for the help.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » High idle on 1988 Mustang 5.0 LX » 8/07/2014 2:51 PM

Olling
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Hey again
I have been trying to work out the problem with the idle again today but no luck yet
Today i got the chance to lend a smoke machine and i connected it to the vacuumhose on the brakebooster and blocked off the air intake . I started it up but no smoke came out in the enginecompartment, I hope this is good sign.
I also tried to take out some codes in (key on engine off) mode without a obd1 scanner but with some wire and a voltmeter/testlamp.
1).
First i gave me a code 23- throttle positon sensor out of self test range, not really sure what this means, but adjusted the sensor again to about 0.94 - 0.98 volts in KOEO mode. 

2). Second try gave me a code 22- Manifold absolute pressure/barometric pressure sensor out of self test range also in KOEO mode. No idea where to look for this problem or what it means.

3). Third try it said code 63 - throttle position sensor circuit below minimum voltage (KOEO)

4). Gave up trying more today

I have been wondering about a thing, when you start up your Foxbodies on a day where the temperature in around 20-25 degress Celsius, how many rpm does your tach then show ???.

I want to thank all of you for great feedback and hints i get from this forum , i am pretty new in working with the Foxbodies so any help is much appreciated.

Thanks Olling

 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » High idle on 1988 Mustang 5.0 LX » 8/06/2014 2:29 PM

Olling
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Hello
The "cats" have been removed from the car could this might have effect on the problem with the idle?

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » High idle on 1988 Mustang 5.0 LX » 8/03/2014 9:41 AM

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Hey
Have worked on the car today and i adjusted the throttle positioning sensor with a lot of blood,sweat and tears . The idle came down so i thought that the problem was solved so i went for a drive but when i released the clutch the engine lost rpm`s and nearly killed it self.So something is still teasing the engine.

We do not have Autozone in Denmark but maybe the local shop can help me out.

Can any one tell me where the diagnostic plug is located on the 1988 foxbody mustang for reading error codes ???

What way do you use to look for for vacuumleaks ???.
Thanks Olling

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » High idle on 1988 Mustang 5.0 LX » 8/02/2014 2:10 PM

Olling
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Hello
I am having trouble with my 1988 Ford Mustang 5.0 LX.
When i start i up it has high idle even in hot weather about 2000 rpm , I have looked for vacuum leaks but have not found any one . I have take the Valve of that is located on the throttlebody`s side towards the front of the car , I think it is the one that is called IAC valve . It had some dificulty in movement because of the black "stuff " in it. So i cleaned it with alcohol and cottonsticks. This did not help  , so i tried starting the car up and while running, i took of the plug for IAC valve and the idle fell to about 750 - 800 rpm for a short period and then the engine stopped. So is there a way to tell if the IAC valve is broken. It does something to the idle on my car but is it the right thing ???.
So if you have some info please write it down

Thanks Olling

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Hesitation under acceleration on 1988 mustang 5.0 LX » 12/28/2013 10:26 AM

Olling
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Hey

The car has the stock fuel injection system it was born with.

Olling

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Hesitation under acceleration on 1988 mustang 5.0 LX » 12/28/2013 12:49 AM

Olling
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Hello Hello

We are having issues with our 1988 Ford mustang 5.0 LX. 

Under acceleration it has some hesitation and it feels like a bit lack on the power too.
The idle is also a bit funny it rises in rpm and  falls in rpm.

Have any of you experinced a similar problem with your cars?.

I have changed the spark plugs and the fuel filter on the car.

The car have not been used for several years.

So if you have any good leads on this subject and some hint where to look. Some help would be much appriciated.

Best regards Olling

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 1988 ford mustang lx 5.0 convertible pro`s and con`s and questions » 10/02/2013 10:30 AM

Olling
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Hey 
I want to thank for all great feedback i have received from you. I am looking forward to getting started on the car , there is many things that need to done. But as one mentioned just take one issue at the time and get i done. I hope to find all off the outside trim from a GT model and have it put on our car.The car was sold as new in America and was exported to Sweden in 1990 and in 2013 it went a bit further and came to Denmark.
Best regards Olling
 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 1988 ford mustang lx 5.0 convertible pro`s and con`s and questions » 9/26/2013 11:11 AM

Olling
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Hello hello
My big brother and me have just bought a 1988 ford mustang lx 5.0 convertible.
We would very much like to know about the pro`s and con`s of this model.
It needs a lot of help and TLC but we also got it at a low cost.

The top will not open properly you can hear the engine running but no movement on the top it self?.

The window in the driverside can`t roll up or down but also here you can hear that the engine is running but again no movement?.

Is it possible to put on GT front and rear bumpers and skirts on a LX without any issues?.

Where do you buy your parts for this model Summit,NPD or ?.

So any info regarding this model would be very helpful and much appreciated.

Thanks and best regards Olling

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Weight on 1988 Ford Mustang Convertible 5.0 LX » 8/19/2013 8:52 AM

Olling
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Hello
I would very much like to know how much a 1988 ford Mustang Convertible 5.0 LX is weighing.
I have found different answers when i search the internet for an answer.
One of the weights that pop`s up is 2961 lbs.p. is this correct.
Best regards Olling

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Wiring question » 8/10/2013 12:11 PM

Olling
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Hey hey

I have a question regarding the wiring on my car . The car is a 1965 fastback.
When i bougth the car there was a new piece of wiring with it for the headlamp feed, but i can see  that the new piece of wiring for the headlamp feed is for a 1965 car with gauges. But my car is born with warning lights instead of gauges. My question is if i will be able to use this wiring that is for gauges on a car with warning lights instead?.
Thanks and have a nice weekend.
Olling

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