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FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Noisy valve train on start up. » 5/29/2019 7:00 PM

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You didn't mention what grade of oil or filter your using?

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » More discussion of terrible quality Scott Drake parts » 2/06/2019 7:33 PM

Grabber Blu
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+1 on the RTV been using it on 351C.  Came from working for brand that switched to RTV 30 yrs ago and it worked for them.  Been using Permatex Right stuff, supposed to able to add oil and run it right away but wait I 24 hrs

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Toploader issues » 2/01/2019 9:04 PM

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Hope they didn't leave the pilot bearing or bushing out.  That will cause the input shaft to wobble and could cause it to jump out.  If it was fine before the clutch replacement I would look there.

  The teeth on the gear and the slider are coffin shaped.  Under pressure they lock together, the more pressure the harder they lock.  When jumping out of gear look for them to be straight and not have that coffin shape

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » interior paint » 12/19/2018 11:35 AM

Grabber Blu
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SEM not your average rattle can, good stuff

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Master Cylinder Shelf Life » 12/16/2018 6:03 PM

Grabber Blu
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Just my experience, I never had good luck with the new smooth crush washers.  I always end up using the used oem ribbed ones and they never leak for me

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Alignment issues » 11/13/2018 6:43 PM

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rpm wrote:

TKOPerformance wrote:

The only way to set caster is to take two readings with the wheel turned 20 degrees out and 20 degrees in.   

Not really. You can check & set caster from the upper and lower ball joint threads.


 

Not familiar with that method, could you explain
 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Car Listing to One Side » 11/12/2018 4:01 PM

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I thought all Mustangs were lower on the left side!  Mine was that way with old springs and suspension and that way with new.   Not saying it's the cause but fuel tank not centered.  As we all know from doing exhaust it's tight on the left side.

Maybe lower on left to compensate for crown in the road, just trowing that out there

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Hydraulic Throw Out Bearing Issues » 9/01/2018 12:06 PM

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I'm interested what MDL has to say.  I had installed a complete setup from them, trans, clutch, flywheel and external slave.  I never liked the clutch it would have a slight chatter at times.

Also had a disengagement problem.  Had to preload the clutch too much.  Well had the clutch 4 yrs, maybe 2-3k miles.  Well found out they had problems when they spec'd the 69-70 master.  They found it needed a .75 bore instead of a .70.

I ended up replacing the clutch with a Centerforce II.  Found out they are not very fond of Centerforce, they claim a hydraulic throwout bearing can interfere with the weights.

I will have to say working with there tech I wasn't exactly happy the way things were handled.   I ended up emailing the owner and will say he handled things above and beyond.  He refunded me the clutch and replaced the master with the new spec'd ons after 4 yrs.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Monte Carlo bar » 8/22/2018 2:16 PM

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Michael H. wrote:

RPM,
I really like your home-built bar.
I've never installed one because I've always feared it would get in my way while trying to work on the engine, but the pins for quick removal on your bar make that a non-issue.

Only time it got in the  way I was changing valve springs,  It was only on one cylinder.   I find it useful to brace myself while working under the hood.  I don't know what I would do if it weren't there, I automatically reach for it 
 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » I failed my state inspection. » 7/16/2018 6:31 AM

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I got one of the Airtex/Wells '71-'73 switches last year from Rock Auto for like $11 shipped.  I had to lengthen and graft the '70 plug on the harness.  Make sure you stagger the slices to keep the harness bulk down

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 1969 Mustang 351W Rear Main Seal » 6/21/2018 11:11 AM

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Both are two piece. Difference the rope seal you have to form it in the block and form it in the cap.  The 2  piece  lip seal is ready to be installed out of the box.
 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 1969 Mustang 351W Rear Main Seal » 6/20/2018 3:01 PM

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The problem with the 2 piece rear main seal is they stopped making the seal that worked the best- Felpro 2902 that is a tan color.  From  what I understand the Ford replacement was like the Felpro 2902, which is no longer available.
The Felpro BS 40042 black one is too hard.
Cometic C5689 too soft
SBC 13605 not sure but leaks
I was able to find NOS felpro 2902 but haven't installed yet, maybe next winter

They don't  leak bad but always a drop of oil on the bell

The best solution is to have the block machined for a one piece seal
 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » FiTech Problems » 5/16/2018 9:24 AM

Grabber Blu
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It's normal for the display to drain battery.  Either unplug handheld ,use a battery tender or disconnect battery.

 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » M/E Wagner adjustable PCV group buy » 4/07/2018 11:45 AM

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Rudi wrote:

Gulp!!!! hunnerd bucks, are you kiddin me,
For that kind of money I would play with home made restrictiors and spring alterations on a stock item ad finatum.

 Seems like your contradicting your sig.  You'll never achieve what this PCV can do because it has 2 distinct tuneable circuits. Regular PCV has one
I thought it was a little pricey but once you hold it in your hand you appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into it's making

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » M/E Wagner adjustable PCV group buy » 4/06/2018 6:32 PM

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Single purchase $129 free shipping, group by $96.75 shipped

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » PCVs » 4/06/2018 10:03 AM

Grabber Blu
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I was kinda joking and didn't express that.  You don't have unrestricted fresh air flow through crankcase, each to his own.  I prefer the way the engineers designed the system to work

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » PCVs » 4/05/2018 7:00 PM

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These M/E's are dual flow, adjustable for idle and a different  adjusted flow for cruise. Two different flow paths. Regular PCV's have one path so one flow rate

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » PCVs » 4/05/2018 6:22 PM

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Chaplin wrote:

Who knew someone made a tuneable PCV valve? Who knew PCV calves could be tuned?

Oem's have a lot of different PCV's for there lines.  Each one may have a different orifice ,spring and flow rates.  The aftermarket tends to condense the listings so you have a better chance you don't' have the correct one.

Enter cars like our which may be modified with different cams, exhaust etc.  So what the correct PCV now? I think the M/E Wagner is a good solution.  May help to prevent some pesky oil leaks or even oil sweat or vapor around gaskets.

May help with vacuum for power brakes?  PCV is a calibrated controlled vacuum leak

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » PCVs » 4/05/2018 6:06 AM

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Contact M/E Wagner they will set it up,  all they need is 8 orders.  You just have to supply them 8 names and emails and they send each individual an invoice $96.75 free shipping

http://mewagner.com/?page_id=1927

BTW you'll even be impress with the  packaging, spare parts and and wrenches individually baged and labeled

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » PCVs » 4/04/2018 7:14 PM

Grabber Blu
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I bought one of the M/E wagner PCV's.  A little pricey but got it through a group buy for around $95 shipped and after receiving it I feel I got what I paid for.

But you look it over and examine it you can appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into it's making .  And you adjust to your engine combo using a vacuum gauge, no guess work

FYI i have no association with M/E Wagner

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » PCVs » 4/04/2018 7:51 AM

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Check this site for info http://mewagner.com/?p=444.  You need to have fresh air able to come in so the PCV can draw the fumes out.
Usually a breather cap on one valve cover and PCV on the other so yo have a complete path througn engine

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Coil location and heat » 3/30/2018 10:05 AM

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TKOPerformance wrote:

I always found it odd that they mounted coils horizontally knowing that they were oil filled.  I mean, you don't see power pole transformers mounted horizontally.  That's what a coil is after all, and both are oil filled.  I've never owned a vehicle where the coil was mounted horizontally, so I can't comment directly on whether or not it affects the longevity, but it certainly doesn't seem right.  Of course its fair to say would Ford have done it for so long if it had been a liability from a warranty standpoint?  Of course the counterpoint is that warranties were much shorter back when these cars were new than they are today.  Interesting either way I think. 

The OE Ford coils are not oil filled
 

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