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    Starts in Neutral, but not park. Any adjustments?

    Our '68 289 car will start if you wiggle around Neutral, no cranking in park, is there an adjustment for the neutral safety switch? Or is this just the tale-tale sign of a bad neutral safety switch on these cars? Thanks!
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    '68 289 - No oil pressure - How to prime?

    I have a 68 289 in my Mustang that has been sitting for quite some time. There is a slight chance there is junk or something floating around in the pan that has cause the screen to get plugged up. However, I am looking to see what tools/method there is for priming the oil pump on these...
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    1968 289 Mustang - Valve lash?

    Would a '68 289 have solid or hydrualic lifters? (assuming solid) Anyway, it has sat for some time, can anyone recommend what to set the lash to? Torque? feeler gauge spec? Torque + "x" turns? Thanks!:flag:
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    Which Tremec would come in a '98 GT?

    Looking to pickup a used Tremec, which trans would have came in a 1998 Mustang GT? Thanks! :flag:
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    '68 289 - Head bolts - RTV? Oil?

    When reinstalling headbolts on a 289 is there any sealant required? or just oil the threads? Thanks-:flag:
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    Ford Newbie - Intake gasket - '68 289 4bbl

    Played with Mopar's most of my time wrenching and am looking for any advice to intake gasket replacement. The intake on our 68' 289 is a Edelbrock Performer aluminum manifold. *Do the bolts need RTV/Sealant? *What is the torque spec for an aluminum manifold? *Should any RTV be applied...
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    Finding my old car -69 Coupe- I have something the owner would like...

    A few years back I had a 1969 Mustang coupe. Nothing special, original 200 I-6, hada 250 I-6 in it when i got it. We needed to replace the door due to rust issues in the bottom of it and it was dinged up good. Found a replacement door, and we removed the plate that was on the door, no kinda...