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  1. pudman

    smog pump cfm output influence codes 94/44

    Can a smog pump not be as efficient over time, or it either works or doesn't? Here's my situation..... dumped codes after failing calif smog test and got KOER 94/44. Cleaned out crossover tube (which was plugged solid), and cleaned air ports in heads (which also were plugged solid). dumped...
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    air injection hole dia on E6 heads

    I'm cleaning out the carbon buildup in the air injection ports on my 86 GT. I've cleaned out about 2-3 inches down but seem to have come to a wall. Isn't there a hole running the complete length of the head? And if so what is the diameter? BTW heads are installed and in the car. Maybe...
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    starter disengaging while starting

    86 gt vert with a mini starter ( don't remember what brand) will disengage while starting. Turn key to start; starter engages, and begins to turn motor over. But before the car starts the starter seems like it doesn't completely disengage, but enough to quit turning over the motor. Kinda sounds...
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    loud "pop" sound passenger rear when decelerating

    86 gt vert. When driving in 2nd gear lets say thru a parking lot, when i let off the gas i hear a loud pop sound coming from the passenger side rear. It sounds like someone threw a big ball bearing at the side of the car. Accelerate then let off again same thing. Thought maybe the u-joints were...
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    hesitating going into reverse

    My daughter's 96 3.8l mustang has a hard time going into reverse. This is an automatic with overdrive. The shift lever moves freely, but when you put it in reverse it just stays like it is still in park. It used to take maybe 10 seconds for it to catch,but now i have to give it a little gas...
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    did my own front end alignment

    I just wanted to pat myself on the back for doing my own front end alignment on my 86 gt vert. And one heck of a nice job I might add. With the many threads on various Mustang sites, and making some cool tools, it really wasn't that hard. Got the front tracking with the rear using a laser level...
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    replacing lower front ball joints

    I need to replace the lower front ball joints on my 86 gt vert, and was looking for some suggestions on which ones to buy. This is my daily driver, and occasional canyon runner so I'm not looking to buy some totally trick high dollar stuff. Mind you these are the original ball joints from 86...
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    this is just wrong

    came across this today MUSTANG LX
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    MSD 6A #2 died. suggestions for others

    well my second MSD 6A just died, and I want to replace it with something else. I hear the Crane stuff is much more reliable, but there are so many different kinds. so I'm looking for some suggestions to replace the 6A with a comperable unit. This is going on a totally stock 86 GT daily driver...
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    ignition switch bad??

    86 gt mustang. so I'm sitting at a red light, and the car just died. tried restarting with no luck. fuel pump primes; engine cranks strong, but no go. I did the no spark no fuel test and concluded it is getting no spark. when I did the following test.... Place ignition key in on, with the...
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    electric oil pressure gage

    I've just installed an electric oil pressure gage on my 1998 escort wagon. I hooked up the 12 volt power source directly to the battery. Everything works fine, but I'm wondering if this is O.K to do it this way instead of a switchable 12 volt source. Will doing it the way I did it damage the...
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    just curious...opinions on downhill braking

    I live in a town with lots of hills, and was curious as to the best way for using brakes when going downhill. With an AOD tranny is it better to apply constant brake to maintain a constant speed of lets say 30 mph, or using no brakes to 40-45 mph then brake to 30 mph let off to get back up to...
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    retiring mustang. help with economy dd

    I've got a new job, and it's a good 60 mile one way commute in so. Cal gridlock. My ole faithful 86 gt vert has been my only mode of transportation for over 23+ yrs, and this new drive is just too much for her and myself. So I need to retire her, ( not get rid of ) and get me a 4 cyl economy...
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    86 gt rear brake frustration

    I just put new drums and shoes on my 86 vert today. Well I couldn't get the drums on because I couldn't collapse the shoes enough even with the star wheel screwed all the way in. I noticed that the parking brake strut was not fully seating in the notch on the secondary shoe. To me it seems I...
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    melted wire at starter relay

    Put a new battery in my 86 gt vert, and when I hooked up the negative cable the section of wire shown in the pic just melted within a few seconds. Nothing happened to the fuseable link. I replaced the link with a 30 amp inline fuse, and now when I hook up the negative cable it blows the fuse. I...
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    power window drops when up with switch

    on my 86 gt vert drivers side window, the windows goes down fine, but not up. it just makes a clicking noise. if i pull it up and use the switch at the same time it will go. put it up half way then just used the switch (no help from me) and the window falls a couple inches. push up on the switch...
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    convertible top latches

    has anyone replaced their top latches? I was wondering how to do it. Seems to me you have to pretty much disassemble the whole frame. Can anyone correct me ... hopefully if I'm wrong? BTW it's an 86 GT.
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    windshield washer working backwards

    on my 86 gt vert when I pull the lever to wash the windshield the wipers go 2 full revolutions before the water sprays. As I can remember it's been this way since day one. Does everyone elses do the same? Is there a way to make the water spray first?
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    8mm 9mm plug wires. which to use

    what's the best plug wire size to use with a totally stock 5.0 HO and an MSD 6a box? I've always used the 8mm MSD wires, but need to replace and have always wondered what a bigger or smaller wire would do
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    stock rear lower control arms

    just replaced my stock rear lower control arms with bbk's, and was wondering if there is a market for stock ones. should i try to sell them, or just chuck em. BTW.. the bushings are junk. original from 1986
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