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    75 Mustang Oil Pan

    How is the oil pan removed on a 1975 2.3L in order to replace the gasket? I have an oil leak that appears to be coming from the back of the pan.
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    Wiper Transmission Linkage Bushings

    I know this is not in the correct forum but I did not receive an answer so I thought I'd come back here and ask some of the experts. I have a 1975 Mustang 2 (I know, ewwwwww!) and the wiper arms are really herky-jerky. I haven't looked yet but am assuming the transmission linkage bushings are...
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    Mustang ll Wiper Linkage Bushings

    Where can I find new bushings for the wiper linkage on my 75 mUSTANG II?
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    2.3 L Oil Seal Replacement

    For a 1975 Mustang ll...Does the engine need to be removed from the car to replace the front and rear main oil seals?
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    1975 2.3L oil seal gone

    I have a 1975 Mustang ll with the 2.3L automatic. It appears the rear main seal is going as I'm leaking more and more oil every day. How hard is this job to do? I assume the engine has to be at the very least lifted if not removed. How much would the job cost?
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    High Speed Vibration Noise

    I have a 1975 model with a 2.3 liter automatic. At speeds over 60 MPH I'm experiencing a noise similar to this: vrump...vrump...vrump along with steady vibration. It sounds like engine but feels more like tranny. I know the tranny was swapped at one time. Is it possible that the drive shaft...
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    Removing Column Lock Cylinder 72 Mustang

    Would someone please provide a detailed step-by-step procedure on how to remove the column lock (key) cylinder on a 72 mustang? Keys are stuck and the cylinder will not rotate back to the "off" position for removal. Thanks!
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    72 302 Won't Start

    Replaced plugs, wires, cap, rotor, points and condenser. Good spark from coil to block and plenty of fuel. Car cranks but will not fire. I am suspecting a bad distributor? Any other checks I can make? I do know that when the car was running I could advance the distributor by hand and there was...
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    72 Mustang New Quarters?

    Have rust above the wheel well on both sides, worse on the P side. I'm sure the best way way to repair is to go with new quarter panels but are skins just as effective? The rest of the car is rock solid.
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    Mustang ll doors won't latch properly

    Are there supposed to be bushings on the door latch posts? Doors won't stay securely latched and pop slightly open. If so, are the bushings available seperately or do I have to purchase the whole thing?
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    289 in a mustang ll?

    I have a spare 289 with a C4 I removed from a 67 Cougar. What modifications would I have to make to install it in a 75 Mustang ll? The car has a 2.3 L right now.
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    Swap out FMX on a 302?

    Is it possible to swap out an FMX tranny on a 72 with a 302 without pulling the engine?
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    Vacuum Question on Acceleration

    I have a 1975 Mustang ll with a 2.3 L automatic, factory air. It doesn't matter if I'm driving with the heat or air on but when I have the fan blowing and accelerate the dash air switches from either the floor or dash vents to the defroster vents. After letting off the accelerator it switches...
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    Starts Good, Idles Poorly, DIES!

    Have a 72 fastback with a 302, 4V Edelbrock intake and carb and factory A/C. Car starts fine, idles in high but when kicked down runs really rough and then dies when put into gear. The distributor is 100% advanced and I don't know where to find the timing mark (HELP). I checked for vacuum leaks...
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    72 Mustang Running Rough

    Have a question...Distributor all the way advanced and still runs very rough and will stall out eventually. Could the distributor be 180 degrees out? How would that happen and how do I get it back to the corect position? Car is a 302 with Edelbrock manifold and Edelbrock 4 bbl carb. Car runs...
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    1975 Mustang ll Wiring Help Needed

    I replaced my alternator, hooked up the negative battery cable and the fusible link going to the positive side of the starter solenoid immediately fried. Could something be wrong internally in the new alternator to cause this? Where does that fusible link wiring connect to besides the soleniod...
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    72 Fastback restoration

    My 72 has a lot of bubbling above the wheel well areas on both sides. Is it best to repair by replacing the entire quarter panels or just cut good metal from a replacement panel and repair only the affected area? I want to keep the car as original as possible so would replacing the entire...
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    72 Mustang Windshield Wiper Problem

    Thw wipers on my 72 Mustang will not shut off. I have tried a new switch, then a different motor and still the wipers keep going like the energizer bunny. Any ideas?
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    72 Mustang Weird Noise

    When my 72 fastback (302, auto, 4bbl) is idling there is a loud thumping noise almost like something hitting the floorboard of the car. Seems to be on the passenger side, but I cannot for the life of me find what's causing the noise. This doesn't happen all the time but frequently enough to be a...
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    72 Mustang Keys stuck in ignition

    Keys insert fine, car starts fine but cannot turn key back to the point where you can remove it from the column. Obviously, it won't turn to the accessory position either. Is this a problem with the lock cylinder or is there an adjustment somewhere? Seems I remember having this problem once...