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  1. gnx547

    Pip And Spout Problem

    On my Mustang 5.0, I replaced the PIP sensor and the car runs a little rough. When I hook my scope the wave pattern isn't nice and squared, its not steady and jumping all over. When I disconnect the spout the car seems to run better and the square wave pattern is much better and squared. What...
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    Water Pump Bolts

    My friend installed a new water pump on his 5.0 Mustang but he didn't use any thread sealant on the water pump bolt threads. There are no leaks at the bolts. Is it bad not having thread sealant on the threads? Does he need to add thread sealant or is ok without it?
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    Anyone Using The Richport Chinese Distributor?

    Sadly the Richport distributor is made in China. Anyone here using the Richport distributor? If so any issues or problems with it?
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    Using An Aftermarket Dist, Do I Need To Change The Dist Gear?

    I'm using a Crane 2031 cam, if I buy an aftermarket dist like a Richport, does the dist gear need to be replaced? Can I use the gear that comes on the new unit? Or will it get chewed up?
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    Bad Distributor?

    I got a 95 GT and it is hard to start when cold and when it starts up the idle is rough, not smooth, idle bogs and seems like it is going to die. Once the car warms up it runs ok. When I snap the throttle it does not seem crisp and smooth. The service engine light is on and I got a code 14...
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    Installed Distributor And Car Won't Stay Running

    On my 95 GT with a new short block, I installed the distributor and with number 1 at tdc and I adjusted the timing mark on the balancer to 10 degrees. Installed the distributor with rotor facing number 1 on the cap. Started the car and it ran for a few secs and died and it won't stay running...
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    No Oil Pressure While Cranking

    I disabled the fuel & ign and I cranked the motor for a few secs to build oil pressure through the engine. While cranking the oil pressure needle did not move at all. I checked to make sure the oil sending unit is plugged in and it is. I removed the sending unit and oil did come out, so I know...
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    Distributor Won't Sit Flush

    I installed the stock distributor with number 1 piston on TDC and the distributor won't sit flush. There is a small gap, I can fit a flat head screw driver in there. I'm turning the distributor back and forth and at the same time putting a little pressure on the distributor and it won't go in...
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    Can A Ps Pump Pulley That Is On Backwards Be Removed?

    Can a PS pump pulley that is on backwards be removed without damaging the pump? If so what is the best method to take off the pulley?
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    How Many Here Have Taken Apart A Vortech S-trim?

    I have a Vortech S-trim for my 95 GT and I took off the front case to remove some crud that fell in the oil hole. I want to replace the case gasket and wondering if that can be bought at a hardware store? If so does anyone know the brand and part# for the gasket?
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    91 Gt With Aod Transmission

    My friend is looking to buy a 91 GT with the AOD trans with 110k miles on it. I know these transmissions are not that good. But on average how many miles should he get out of it? What are the weak points of the AOD?
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    1995 Gt Charcoal Canister Hose

    On a 95 GT, from the charcoal canister, does anyone know where the front of this hose connects to in the engine bay?
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    Installing The Air Filter & Maf On A 95 5.0 With The Vortech

    On my 95 5.0, I'm ready to install the MAF and the air filter on the vortech. I do have the anderson powerpipe and wondering how much of a pain is it to install? The hole where the pipe will go through is small and there is a wire loom and vacuum connectors, how do I go about re-routing these...
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    Oil Pressure Question

    I added oil to the engine and I hooked up an oil pressure gauge. I made a oil pump drive tool for my drill to spin the oil drive shaft. When I spin it clockwise, the oil pressure gauge needle does not move. I spun it for almost a minute and the needle did not move. Should the needle on the gauge...
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    How Much Oil For A Dry Engine With A Vortech?

    My engine is a rebuilt 302 with a Vortech, the only oil I added was about 1/2 a quart in the lifter valley to lube the lifters. How many quarts should I put in? I was thinking 6.5 or 7 quarts? What oil weight should I use to break in the engine? 5 or 10w 30?
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    Adding Trans Fluid Through The Shifter Housing

    Where exactly do I pour the trans fluid in the shifter housing? The small hole with the red arrow, or in the shifter block with the black arrows? I poured some in there but doesn't look like its going through.
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    Installing The Manual Trans

    I'm about to install the manual trans. I bolted the bell housing first on the back of the engine. Does the clutch cable need to be connected to the fork first before installing the trans?
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    Installing The Vortech Supercharger Belt Tensioner On A 95 Gt

    On my 95 GT, I'm trying to install the vortech belt tensioner and I don't know where exactly the tensioner bolts to. The vortech instructions are not very detailed and does not really explain where the tensioner bolts to. I know it bolts close to the charger, but where exactly does the tensioner...
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    Installing Vortech Supercharger, Do The Ac Lines Need To Be Removed?

    I'm installing a Vortech S-trim on my 95 GT and I have it mounted but there is no clearance at all because the AC lines are in the way. I still want to have AC, do the AC lines need to be removed to run the Vortech?
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    How Far Should The (vortech) Oil Pan Fitting Go Into The Bunge?

    I got the ARP bunge welded into the oil pan. The oil fitting, which is 1/2 in ID x 3/8 in MIP, and when I put it in by hand it only goes about 2 threads in and it stops. I put a wrench on it and I turned it a little bit and I stopped because it seems very tight and not going in easy and I don't...
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