Special Tools For 5.0 Fox Mustangs

[jrichker]

There are a lot of hobbyists that come to Stangnet for help. Some of them have experience with other cars and have a good compliment of common tools to turn nuts and bolts . Others are new to the hobbyist car fixit scene and aren't so well equipped. With that in mind, a list of the less common tools that are used on 5.0 Fox Mustangs would be helpful.

1.) Timing light
2.) Good digital voltmeter
3.) Vacuum gauge
4.) Fuel pressure test gauge
5.) OBDI scan tool such as Eqquis Digital Ford Code Reader model 3145 (a paper clip will do the job, but the scan tool is easier to use.)

We have all had different experiences, so add your suggestions to this list....

 

[84Ttop]

5.5mm socket for changing the module on the distributor. This tops my list as it's something that every fox owner will likely do at some point or another and isn't usually in the tool box when you need it most.
Fuel line removal tools come to mind as well

 

[srtthis]

a good cordless impact...

 

[Boosted92LX]

3/8 ratchet with the handle sawed off for that top starter bolt.

 

[hoopty5.0]

More extensions than you think you'd need, about 2' worth. Case in point - removal/install of brake booster nuts, starter bolts (if long tubes are installed), and installing transmission, to name a few. At least that's how I've always done it.

 

[squeak93]

Lots of brake clean or degreaser.

 

[Bullitt347]

Lots of cash always helps

 

[RangerJoe]

Fuel line disconnects and a GOOD fluid pump. Right now my favorite has been the 1 gallon $9.99 special garden sprayer from Homedepot. It filled up the trans just fine a few months back. Little slow, but cleanest method yet, besides going through the shifter.

Joe

 

[hoopty5.0]

Chilton Manual. Surprised that wasn't said yet.

 

[89oem]

Torx bits, for the seat belts, intake plate etc, also they have a mix of standard and metric bolts, nuts etc.

 

[Chuckman]

if doing any serious mechanical work, a 1" travel indicator and a mag base. useful for checking gear backlash, runouts, thrust settings, degreeing cams, etc.

and if you have a tfs intake, make sure to have more than just 1 12-point, 5/16, 1/4 drive socket. somehow its the one socket i can never find when i need it, and i have three of em floating around.

 

[hoopty5.0]

if doing any serious mechanical work, a 1" travel indicator and a mag base. .

Where does one buy one of those? I need one.

 

[Boosted92LX]

Where does one buy one of those? I need one.

Evco tools in Freeport keeps them in stock with magnetic bases.

 

[Chuckman]

Msc, grainger, amazon, summit....any big online store or big local tool store should have em.

 

[billison]

Maximum Motorsports Mustang Front Spring Installation Tool (79-04) MMT-8

 

[A5literMan]

Like your signature states @jrichker is my favorite tool! Saved me a few times with your previous posts i.e. "Surging Idle Checklist" etc.

 

[fox bodies rule]

set of stubby 12pt box end wrenches for getting those pesky long tube header bolts torqued down (in my case that's a 7/16ths)

 

[MFE92]

15mm and 18mm sockets and wrenches.

 

[FoxMustangLvr]

1) PB Blaster (or the like)
2) Safety glasses that really cover your eyes well to protect your eyes from the undercarriage rust, dirt and debris that fall into your face.
3) +1 on the MM spring removal tool, simple yet expensive but well worth it.
4) Trick Flow pushrod length measuring tool

 

[jrichker]

Torx bits, for the seat belts, intake plate etc, also they have a mix of standard and metric bolts, nuts etc.

The same Torx bit that fits the seat belts also fits the Torx bolts on the front brake calipers