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  1. grantur01

    popping issue around left shock tower

    Hey guys... my father was having an issue with his 66' fastback with the car swaying to the left while going over a hill. I figured I would start adding some items to his suspension to make the car sportier feeling and take care of that issue so that is what I was going to focus on this year. I...
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    how to adjust high idle Holley (electric choke)

    Hey guys, I've never messed with a carb before as I am a modular guy (01 GT). My father's 66 fastback has a holley 600 with an electric choke that was installed before we got it. When the engine is cold it idles soo high. The tach doesn't work in the car yet so I'm not sure but it has to...
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    please help with excessive oil blowing out of motor.

    Well we have been fighting with oil getting blown out of the breather cap for some time. We have tried 4 different types of caps but nothing really helps. It just a PITA when I pull up at a car show and have to wait till no one is around and wipe oil off the valve covers etc... My took took...
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    Vid of our 66' fastback waking from hibernation

    My father bought this car mostly restored (body/paint) about 3 years ago. The guy we bought it from had it for just a few months. He said that he can't find the guy that put the engine together. I'm gonna do a title search and find the guy that rebuilt the engine. It SUCKS not knowing exactly...
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    What size bolts for headers on 289

    I wanted to get my father some stage 8 locking bolts for his headers. I've had to grind down a socket of mine to fit his bolts. He has to re-tighten them up every 2 months or so. What size are the bolts that I need? Or do you guys use somthing else besides stage 8's? Maybe just some blue...
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    stupid question about washer with spark plugs

    :D do you guys use these washers that come with the spark plugs. I'm changing the plugs on my fiance's probe se and I've never seen the washers come with the plugs before. I assume it just aids in the removal of the plugs next time around. Also, I don't have any anti seize at the house. Can i...
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    Dad wanting to drop from 4.11's to 3.55... whats needed

    Like the title says. My dad has a 66 Fastback.. mods in sig. The 4 speed is killer with the 4.11's. It wears me out to drive it around. Speedo doesn't work but it seems like i go to 4th gear at 40 mph. So it really kills the driveability. this car is not a track car. Its a cruiser that happens...
  8. grantur01

    any info/articles on clutch install with L/T's????

    I looked around a little and found a few pointers on removing the Long Tubes. I was hoping sombody has done an article on installing a clutch. I've never installed a clutch or been around anyone who has installed one. Can anybody hook me up with an article or just hit me with some pointers. I...
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    should i get pulley puller in metric or standard for 02GT?? metric right!?!

    Well my friend is bringing his 02 GT over so i can put his SLP pulleys on. I had a bad experience when i did mine. I bought a standard puller and it had a non pointed end.. well the very washer-like flat end of the puller broke off in my crank. I had to tow it to Ford and have them tap and...
  10. grantur01

    Is there a rubber plug on a BBK Cold Air Induction???

    Hi, i was changing my spark plugs today and i took my BBK cold air off for easier access and when i was done and putting the tube back on there was a hole in the side of the tube. It had a rubber "outing" to it. Later I saw a little rubber plug in the driveway. So my question is for those of you...
  11. grantur01

    stupid question about changing spark plugs

    I got some autolite 764's last night and i plan on putting them on later today. I have a stupid question about it though. I've never changed my plugs before so i'm new to it. Do the fuel rails have to come off? It appears that their isn't enough room to pull the coil plug off. There wasn't...
  12. grantur01

    Anyone need a tune after Long Tubes on sohc???

    Well i just read an article in the Mustang Enthusiast mag about a guy who had a 97 cobra and got long tubes and only picked up 8hp and 4ft/lbs. They found out his air/fuel ratio was not good for his free flowing exhaust. After a dyno tune with a diablosport chip he picked up 19 extra hp and i...
  13. grantur01

    some new pics of 01vs66

    Here ya go everybody! I took these one evening right before a car show. A little compare and contrast :D I hope you like them!
  14. grantur01

    Do I need new gaskets for my BBK Long Tubes

    Well today I'm getting my BBK Long Tubes and shorty X-pipe. Do I need to get new gaskets or just re-use the ones I have???? I'm running 14* on my T/A right now? should I bump that until i get a tune? I've heard a bad story about running too rich after long tube install. Next up...
  15. grantur01

    Please help! Door (pushbutton) latch assembly

    A few days ago the latch got stuck up for the push button(door latch) on the drivers side. Well I have taken the door panel off tonight but it was getting too dark for me to see well. For those of you that know. There is the rod that is connected to the door lock itself. There is another rod...
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    Anyone know of a kit from chrome-ing parts

    I have been wanting to get the stainless guage cluster from mustang depot. You can buy the stainless insert for the glove box. My current glove box has pits from being original. Instead of buying a new glove box ($90), I wanted to know if I could just re-chrome the trim myself??? Anyone done...
  17. grantur01

    what degree thermostat is everyone using

    Stupid simple question I know. My car gets a little hot on the stop and go.. real hot days. I'm ordering a fan shroud today because it currently doesn't have one. I figure I would change the thermostat also. What thermostat is everyone using with there 289. I was going to order the 160*...
  18. grantur01

    door lock problem.. 66 fastback

    Well i locked the door yesterday just messing around in the driveway and the latch that the push pin hits when you push the button in stuck. It is now stuck in the up position. I tried to just pry it down hoping it would flip back down. It's still stuck. So whenever I shut the drivers door it...
  19. grantur01

    Popping noise??? from header leak?

    Well I figured I would make this a seperate thread since it is a diferent topic. I have a "popping" type noise coming for the passenger side of the engine. The engine smokes a little from oil coming from somewhere and burning on the engine. Besides when you take off the "popping noise" is very...
  20. grantur01

    Header gaskets for Tri-Y's

    I hate to bring this up again, but what gasket is good for the Tri-Y headers. I don't know the dimensions of the ports so I'm not sure of the size(headers we're on the car when we bought it). Anybody else have Tri-Y's and have a suggestion for brand??? Thanks and sorry again!
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