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    Dead cylinder

    I need some help. My 351 has been running rough. So I ran a cylinder balance test and found #2 cylinder is dead. Ran test 3 times same result. So I switched injector w #1 but # 2 still dead. Switched plugs, still #2 dead. Checked spark on #2 by grounding plug on block and I have spark. Tested...
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    hesitation on 302

    I have a mild 302 in my 65. Eddlebrock 750 carb with mechanical fuel pump. Engine ran fine for 2 years and then noticed hesitation upon hard acceleration and when turning hard to the right...not to the left. Also notice it when driving slowly over speed bumps. Feels like fuel problem. Perhaps...
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    Brakes locking

    I am in the middle of building a 70 mach 1. Had the original power bendix booster rebuilt and am using a 95 master. Cobra disk brakes front and rear with an adjustable proportioning valve and the factory distribution block. Car drives fine for half mile or so and then brakes start to lock up...
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    351 tuning problems

    Having a heck of a time figuring out whats going on with my EFI system. I have a 94 roller 351 bored to 408. Engine pulled 460HP on engine dyno with a carb setup. Now its in my car and converted to EFI. On the dyno it starts loosing power at 5500 rpm and appears to be running erratically. Almost...
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    Leaking rear seal?

    so after months of fretting over having to replace my rear main seal on my recently rebuilt stroker, i removed the trans, clutch, etc. this weekend. To my surprise i found the leak coming from the rear of my oil pan, NOT the rear main seal. The pan is a 351 pan (engine is a 351), but for some...
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    do i need a tuner?

    I just transplanted a 351w from a 94 bronco to 70 mustang. Switched to 93 mustang computer and harness. Engine was also bored and stroker to 408. installed 30 lb injectors. Engine ran on first turn of the key...so thats cool. Do i need to have the computer tuned to account for all the new stuff...
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    painting polished aluminum intake

    I have a polished aluminum intake from professional products. Picked it up cheap from ebay. Can this intake be painted or stripped? i dont like the polished finish. Mike
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    70 spindle will it fit?

    i am looking for a set of drum spindles to fit my 70. will a pair of 69's work? i am replacing the entire front suspension with a TCP coilover and cobra brakes. thanks
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    Which oil pan to use?

    I have a 351w at the engine shop now being built. Am using 1 inch lowering engine mounts as i am going with an efi setup and need the engine dropped a little. Will be isntalling a Randalls Rack. SO the question is what oil pan should i use to fit with the lowered engine and the randalls rack...
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    Axle power rating

    I have a 9" traction loc diff with stock axles. Wondering how much power the stock setup can handle. Looking at building a 400 HP engine. Mike
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    g-bar installed

    Just received my gbar from TCP earlier this week. Ordered through ReenMachine. Installation went smoothly. Opted for weld on lower mounts. MIke
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    94 Bronco 351 block

    Anyone had experience with a 94 bronco 351 engine? i am looking at buying a wrecked bronco with a running 351. I think those engines had roller cams? How are they for boring and stroking? Plan on keeping the EFI system. thanks mike
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    T5...is this one any good?

    I picked up a 70 mach 1 with a T5 in the trunk. Seller said it was from a 90 mach. Guess i trusted him and only now found out that it has ID tag # 1352-114. Checking various decoders that means its from an 85 2.3L based mustang. Oops, will this trans work with my soon to be purchased 351 crate...
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    Unique Performance in the news

    Anyone here in Dallas happen to catch the channel 11 news at 5 today? They were reporting that Farmers Branch Police(where Unique is located) seized 61 vintage cars with possible "washed" VINs. They said a court order based on several complaints of clients not receiving their cars was the basis...
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    Outer wheel housing removal?????

    OK, so i removed what was left of my 1/4 panel on my 70 fastback. Need to also replace the outer wheel housing. How do you separate inner from the outer? Does not appear to be spot welded. Thanks mike
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    what temperature?

    What tempurature is 65 mustang? Just installed new autometer guages and it's running around 190 to 210 deg with an electric fan and 3 core radiator. thanks Mike
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    Over heating

    Just finished restoring my 65 vert. Now i am having engine cooling problems. Have an old 3 core radiator with a new elec. fan. Also have a new AC...not running yet. New water pump. Air temp was 85 this weekend and engine gets hot while siting idle for 5 minutes. Any suggestions? Alum. radiator...
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    Brake pedal adjustment

    I just installed a new power master cylinder in my 65. Used a unit from SSBC with the original pedal. Having trouble figuring out the adjustable pushrod. How do you know how far to adjust it out? The pedal is just resting against the rubber stop but seems as if it has to move a long way before...
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    Wipers run the wrong way

    OK, so i try to install my wipers on my 65 vert. The new motor stops the wipers in the vertical position rather than horizontal. Oviously the stop is in the wrong location. Any ideas? thanks mike
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    Shelby mod on 65

    So i have decided to do the Shelby mod on my 65 convert. I know to drop the upper arms 1.25" but what else do i need to do? Car has factory V8 spindles with disk brakes and Randalls rack power steering. Do i need a wedge kit? Which one? Bump steer? thanks mike
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