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    Need help with Timing

    Ok, I have an '87 Stang GT 5.0, AOD. I just had to put a new distrib in it today so I am about to set the timing. I have a question before I go about doing this though. My book says : Disconnect the single wire inline SPOUT connector which connects the control computer to the ignition...
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    Just dumped codes, need help. Still have electrical problem.

    Alright, after replacing the TFI module and coil I still have my intermittant cutout with my car like it is losing spark for a second or so. I have an '87 Stang GT with an AOD. I bought a cheap scanner and dumped the codes... any help here would be appreciated. First test was a Key ON...
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    What coil to purchase?

    I just replaced my TFI module with a brand new OEM Ford TFI module and I am still having the same problem with my car losing spark. My wiring and ignition switch are good and it only has this problem after about 20 - 30 minutes of driving or when the vehicle gets warmed up really good. When it...
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    Testing the TFI before I buy a new one?

    Alright... I just went and took the TFI off finally. I found a website on the internet - http://www.coolcats.net/tech/troubleshooting/tfi.html - and it has a good troubleshooting guide to TFI modules. It says to take it off, pop the inspection cover and inspect the inside. The film shouldn't...
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    More TFI Questions.........

    Alright, I checked on a new TFI module at two seperate Ford Dealerships today and the price of a new one for my '87 Stang with an AOD runs from $120 - $130 depending on the dealership. I checked at Napa back in Brainerd where I just moved from and with my discount I can get one for around $70...
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    How to remove TFI Module

    What do I need to remove the TFI module from the distributor? I would rather not take off the distributor, so I was trying to remove it with some allen wrenches but I didn't seem to have any that would fit and I can't see what kind of screws are holding the thing on. Anyone have any ideas...
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    More electrical problems...

    Hey again everyone... I just posted a message a couple days ago about my odd issue I've been having with a bad electrical connection or possibly bad battery wire giving me problems with starting my car... Anyways... now I have another problem. After playing around with my battery cables and...
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    Odd problem with battery/wires/something? <LONG>

    Alright... this is gonna be a long explanation to make sure I get the whole story across. Hopefully somebody has run across something like this before and has some info for me. I have an '87 Stang with just over 50,000 miles. Really clean inside and out. The engine looks like brand new yet...
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    Fuel Pressure Regulator

    Does it matter which adjustible regulator I get? Will all of them adjust fuel pressure as needed via the vacuum/boost port on the regulator for my nitrous kit like the stock regulator did? There is a vacuum line going to the stock regulator now from the nitrous kit that about doubles the fuel...
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    Need help and information on fuel pressure service port (Schrader valve) on my 5.0

    Hey guys, I need a bit of help here. First off, my fuel pressure regulator is leaking and I want to replace it with an adjustible one. I am looking at buying these two items: Fuel Pressure Gauge - http://www.maximummotorsports.com/fuelgauge.asp Mounts to the fuel pressure service port...
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    Fuel Injector Questions

    First off, I have an '87 Mustang with a stock 5.0. Speed Density. I do have a nitrous kit installed on the car. I have a fuel leak on the back side of my motor that appears to be coming from one of the fuel injectors from what I can see. I have a few questions regarding this. 1.) What...
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    Gas smell coming from vents but nowhere else?

    I have a '95 6 cyl Mustang and just recently when I have my vents going, I get a extremely strong gas smell inside the car. If I open up the hood, I can not smell anything under there or underneith the car. I don't see any fuel leaks anywhere, and my fuel lines all appear to be nice and dry...
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    EGR - Help?

    I had to replace my two heater hoses going to the heater core tonight. What I figured would be a 30 minute job turned into a nearly two hour job because of some really crappy factory ford clamps and no room to get at them. Anyways... I'll try and not go off about how much of a pain that was...
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    Question regarding timing cover

    Does anyone have any good blown up pictures of the front of a timing cover? The side that is behind the back of the water pump? I had a antifreeze leak that appeared to be coming from the bottom of the water pump, so I am in the process of replacing the water pump. After scraping off the old...
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    Any good performance parts sites for 6 cyl Stangs?

    I have a '95 6 cyl Stang that I plan on playing with a bit to see if I can get it to go a bit faster then it currently is. I'd like to know where I can find a good chip for it, a 3.55 or 3.73 ring and pinion for the 7.5 rear-end it has. It should come with a 2.73 ratio stock correct? Also I...
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    Fan Clutch on '87 GT?

    What should I check for on my fan clutch on my '87 GT to see if it is bad or not? It says on the water pump box that I may want to replace it, but I don't really know what to look for on it to see if it is bad or not. Thanks!
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    Where to find a water pump bolt kit and which ones to buy?

    I am in the middle of a new water pump install on my '87 GT. In the process of removing the old one, I broke the two upper water pump bolts that go through the timing cover. I got a little lucky there, and it looks like I can just drill them out, retap the threads and put a couple new bolts...
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