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  1. Mustang Jim

    Power Steering Noise

    Hi. I recently converted over from non-power steering to a Borgeson power steering system in my 64.5. Everything went well, until the Saginaw pump began to leak after about 6 months. They gave me a new pump and I installed it a couple of weeks back. Now I'm getting a "swishing" noise that I can...
  2. Mustang Jim

    Power Steering Noise

    Hi. I recently converted over from non-power steering to a Borgeson power steering system in my 64.5. Everything went well, until the Saginaw pump began to leak after about 6 months. They gave me a new pump and I installed it a couple of weeks back. Now I'm getting a "swishing" noise that I...
  3. Mustang Jim

    Cork versus Rubber Valve Gaskets

    I've developed a leak on one of my valve covers, so I will be changing the gaskets soon. I see that there's the traditional cork gaskets and more modern (I assume) rubber gaskets. What are the advantages of rubber gaskets? They cost a bit more than cork, so I'm assuming that they seal...
  4. Mustang Jim

    U-Joint Grease

    I finally got around to swapping out my old rear u-joint today. I noticed I had some slop in the joint when installing a new exhaust several months back, so I picked up a new one. I was happy to see the u- joint came with a grease fitting, so I'll be sure to hit it with some grease from time...
  5. Mustang Jim

    It Stalls! Choke Issues?

    Now that the colder weather is here (for some of us), I'm having a drivability issue with my 64.5. The car idles fine, but it stalls repeatedly when I come up on the clutch in first gear or reverse. I can barely get the car to move for the first 5 minutes. Once it's warmed up, no problem...
  6. Mustang Jim

    1965 Wheel Covers

    Here's a set of 4 wheel covers off of my 1965 Mustang. They are for 14" wheels and are in good condition with no dents or scratches. These wheel covers are from Ford and are not reproductions. I purchased them as NOS from a Ford dealer back in 1984. As my car was always garaged, they have...
  7. Mustang Jim

    Headliner Installations Stink!

    I don't know if it's been said before, but headliner installations stink! I just spent the last 7 hours pulling out the old headliner and installing a new one in my 64.5. I was alone on this project, so I'm sure that added to the time spend and my frustration. I used the old windlace as...
  8. Mustang Jim

    Paint Question

    I'm prepping my 64.5 for paint (again) and I've sanded off the poor bc/cc job I did a couple of years back. I was looking at TCP and I noticed that their prices for their store brand paint is less than 1/2 the price of PPG. TCP Global - Quality & Service Since 1974 Question... Has anyone...
  9. Mustang Jim

    OK, Another Hesitation Question

    I've searched the forum to see if I could find a previous post that would solve my issue, but nothing seems to match. My 64.5, 260V8 starts fine and idles fine, but hesitates badly on acceleration. I've replaced the plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor, pertronix ignition (now a pertronix...
  10. Mustang Jim

    What's the gap for a Pertronix I?

    I was getting a bit of hesitation when accelerating on my stang, so I just tuned it up. Plugs, wires, timing, fuel filter, carb rebuild and air filter, but still I get hesitation during acceleration. I figure that I should check the gap on my pertronix ignitor as maybe that is the culprit...
  11. Mustang Jim

    Clutch Chatter... So Now What???

    OK, I finally finished installing the new clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, pilot bearing and flywheel. I took it out for a test drive on Saturday and I still have chatter. I put maybe 10 miles on it before putting it back in the garage. Does it take time for the clutch to break...
  12. Mustang Jim

    How To Hang The Exhaust

    OK, I've installed the new clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing and pilot bearing. The transmission is in place and so is the clutch linkage, drive shaft, parking brake cable and shifter. Now, on to the the transmission. The car originally came with a single exhaust and I've picked...
  13. Mustang Jim

    Hard or Wet?

    So, I've replaced the rear main seal. Should I have let the Permatex Ultra Black dry first and harden on the rear main cap before bolting it up? Or, is it OK to put the cap back on with the sealant wet? I probably should have asked that question earlier. Thanks, Jim
  14. Mustang Jim

    Where to Seal?

    OK, so I'm pulling off the oil pan tomorrow morning and replacing the rear main seal. I picked up the rear seal tonight and I'm almost ready to go. I know I'm supposed to put a dab of sealant at the cap when I assemble it, but where exactly? At the cap mating surface? Just a little? I...
  15. Mustang Jim

    I Got The Thing Apart!

    OK, so I dropped the driveshaft, pulled off the Y pipe, took out the starter, disconnected the parking brake and shifter linkage, took out the speedometer cable, took apart the clutch linkage, etc.... and I managed to pull out the transmission, disconnect the bellhousing, pressure plate, clutch...
  16. Mustang Jim

    Help! Clutch Replacement

    So, I'm finally going to tackle that clutch chatter that I've been dealing with for the last few years. I have a new clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, pilot bearing and flywheel. My 64.5 has a 260v8 with the 3 speed. Don't laugh, but I have not replaced a clutch myself in 25 years...
  17. Mustang Jim

    Which Clutch To Use?

    OK, I've completed th installation of front disk brakes and moved up to 15" rims. That was easy enough. With the exception of the front disks, 15" wheels and 3.40 rear gears, my car is a stock 260 V8 with a 3 speed manual. I am planning on converting to dual exhaust and 4 barrel carb setup in...
  18. Mustang Jim

    Will they fit???

    I'm planning on purchasing a set of 15"x7" styled steel wheels this weekend and mount BFG 215 60R 15's all around. The wheels have a 4.25" backspace to them. I've checked the charts and it looks like this combo will fit my 65 coupe (all stock). What's your experience? Will they fit fine...
  19. Mustang Jim

    HVLP Gun

    So, I'm ready to paint my car again. It's a 64 1/2 coupe. I am looking to replace my old spray gun with an HVLP gun. I plan on shooting a single stage urethane.... hmm... maybe a bc/cc. What do you guys recommend on the gun? I was looking at guns from eastwood? What do you think?
  20. Mustang Jim

    Paint Recommendation

    After 25 years, I'm ready to paint my 65 coupe again. Back then, I painted it in lacquer, 6 coats and lots of sanding and buffing. The paint came out great, but 25 years takes its toll. I've done enamel on a half dozen or so daily drivers I went through over the years, but I want to do...
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