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  1. guevara42

    Is my thermostat ok

    Im running a 160* thermostat on my 66 mustang with a ‘92, 302 engine. The engine is freshly rebuilt. I live in Florida and temp runs at 190-195. Gets a bit warmer in the highway. These are summer month temps. I have a 2 row champion radiator with a shrouded electric fan and a/c. IN the...
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    Weiand Vs Edelbrock Intake.

    Hey guys, going to be converting my 289 from a 2 bbl to 4 bbl in the near future. I'm undecided on which intake to use. Does anyone have any feedback on either a Weiand or Edelbrock intake? I'm going to install a Holley 4160 600 cfm. Feedback is greatly appreciated. TIA.
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    Ac Fast Idle Solenoid?

    Hey folks, I just installed an underdash AC unit on my 66, 289 2 barrel. The AC works great the only issue Im having is when I turn on the unit, the idle drops. Car runs fine when driving but the issue is when I come to a stop. Engine idles low and it feels like it's going to die on me...
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    Trunk Weatherstripping Help.

    Hey guys/gals, I'll be installing my new trunk weatherstrip soon and wasn't sure on one thing. When I install the strip, does the strip go flush against the channel when the lid is closed or does it have to make contact with the lip all the way around? Wasn't sure since I have no reference...
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    Leaking power steering pump help.

    Does anyone have any step by step instructions on how to reseal a leaking power steering ford pump? My pump works great...only problem is a leak from the reservoir. I don't want to tackle if it's too difficult. Any help would be greatly appreciated. TIA
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    Sputtering at high speeds.

    Hey folks, I have a 66 coupe, 289. Car sputters at speeds starting at 65-70 and gets worse if I try to go faster. I have changed everything I can think of. Fuel filters, fuel pump, I put in an electronic ignition about a year ago. New gas tank tank and sending unit. Anything else you guys...
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    Car stalling in Drive and reverse???

    Hello Fellas, I'm almost out of hair from pulling so much of it out. I have a 66 coupe 289 A/T. Here's my dilema...a couple of days ago driving home from work and driving off the freeway, my car starting sputtering and eventually stalled out. I did start the car back up and drove until the...
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    Drip Rail Sealer?

    Hey guys, I am repairing the drip rails on my 66 coupe. I removed all the existing sealant that was there from the factory due to a little bit of rust that started building. Luckily it didn't go all the way thru the metal and suprisingly there is still great looking metal underneath the old...
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    Underdash and door light inop!

    I just noticed that my underdash and door courtesy lights are not working. All I've done to the car since I noticed them not working is put in an electric fan and a new alternator. Any Ideas? TIA.
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    Electric fan install!!

    Hello once again. I just installed an electric fan on my 66 with a 289 . I was wondering if anybody out there has done the same and would be able to help out with the position of the dry bulb sensor. The install instructions has the sensor going through a hole in the shroud of the fan and...
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    Brake hoses.

    Can somebody please tell me what this part number is for. Either disc or drum brakes: C5ZZ-2078-B. Thanks in advance.:shrug:
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    Need A/C unit!

    Looking for a complete a/c unit for my 66 coupe. If anyone needs to get rid of one, please email me at [email protected]. I do need a complete unit, meaning brackets and all. Thanks fellas.:SNSign:
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    Temp Gauge reading?

    Hey guys, just out of curiosity, can someone tell me what the temp range is on a standard gauge for a 66 coupe, 289ci. I don't have a numeric temp gauge, obviously, and was wondering what my temp is when the needle is close to the cold side, middle and hot side of the gauge. TIA.:shrug:
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    Seat belt warning light?

    Hello fellas, back again for some info on my seat belt light. I have a 66 with a seat belt warning light that stays on at all times while the ignition is on. I believe its suppose to go out after a certain amount if time is that right? Any idea of what I can do to fix the problem if there is...
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    New radiator help!

    Hey folks, any idea where I can get a new aluminum radiator that will really keep my car cool? I live in Folrida and the summers get down right brutal. I have a three core copper radiator that doesn't do a very good job at staying cool. I'm also going to put in an A/C in the car. I'm...
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    Kickdown help!

    Hello once again folks. I just rebuilt my tranny and was wondering if anyone had pics or any info on how to install a kickdown assembly. I have a C-4 mounted on a 289, and I can't seem to get the right answer. And also what does the kickdown do exactly? Any help would greatly be...
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    Sputtering and got stranded!

    Hello fellas, I need someones expertise suggestion. I was driving home this afternoon and got stranded when my 66 sputtered to a stop. No previous symptoms. I was going about 60mph when it started sputtering and engine just shut down when I slowed to about 15-20mph. I instantly smelled the...
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    What's a heat riser tube for?

    I have a 289 on my 66 and was looking to buy an air cleaner assembly and saw that there was a heat riser tube or heat shroud for sale and was wondering what that part was used for. I know the car came out of the factory with it but all the mustangs I've seen don't have one. :shrug: Just curious.
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    motor mounts

    Im thinking of replacing my motor mounts on my '66, 289. The ones that are in there are pretty old. Do I need to remove the engine to do this or just lift it slightly?
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    Backfiring while cold.

    Hey guys, I just got my carburetor rebuilt. I installed it and the engine backfires when I start it up. The car does shake pretty bad but once the engine starts warming up it slowly starts running smooth. Once hot it runs great. Any words of advice? Thanks :shrug:
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