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  1. 68GEETEE

    2007 Gt Suspension Issue

    any suggestions for my 2007 mustang gt regarding suspension upgrades? It has the 'loose lumber' front end rumble which Ford has already replaced the faulty upper strut mounts with mounts that still make noise, albeit slightly less than the originals. Sick of the noise, so wondering if anyone...
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    68 tail lamp help needed

    trying to install the rear tail lamps with the original housing and new gaskets. The new gasket is so thick that the mounting studs on the bezels dont make it all the way through to the housing, in other words i cant fasten the nuts cause the studs wont protrude through the housing. The...
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    rack n pinion swap

    thinking of removing my stock power steering system for a rack n pinion. Anyone out there have any experience with Flaming River brand or Randalls Rack? Is the swap worth it? 68 mustang 302 4 speed.
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    help with qtr extensions

    restoring a 68 fastback , replaced both rear quarters with the dynacorn panels, have new qtr extensions that will not line up with the body line nor the taillight panel, there is a huge gap between the tail panel and the extension. The extensions are metal. Is there a good quality part out...
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    need help w/rr qtr fitment

    working on my 68 fastback, bought new rear quarters and in test fitting the right rear it is coming up about a half inch short of the decklid edge. It lines up perfect with the rear window lines, and we have a solid point of reference. I think these quarters were manufactured incorrectly...
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    synthetic oil question

    I have an '07 GT with just 4100 miles, it sits a lot, so far have changed the oil twice. Thinking about switching to synthetic oil , is this a worthwhile move? Also, if I do switch over, I assume there will still be some residual conventional oil in the engine, how does this mix with...
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    headlamp bucket help

    Taking apart my 68 for restoration. I have the 3 bolts in the front of the bucket removed, and one from the lower back of the bucket removed, but I cant seem to locate where the other fasteners are. Any help would be appreicated as I am trying to get her ready for the body shop, thanks.
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    clutch pedal help please

    The clutch pedal on my 68 is binding and does not return all the way when letting off of it. I started to take it apart thinking I need to replace the bushings as they are making a loud binding sound. To verify this I disconnected the clutch from underneath the car and the pedal is still...
  9. 68GEETEE

    need help on head gasket type

    I am going to install factory 302 rebuilt heads on my 68 block. Running flat top pistons, 4bbl carb, compression should be about 10:1 street driving, no racing usage. What brand / type of head gaskets should I be using with this install? Is it best to get a kit, or buy individual...
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    HELP-crank pulley trouble

    I have a 68 302 4bbl. The crank pulley wobbles noticeably. I removed it yesterday and checked it with a straight edge, it does not seem to be bent. The harmonic balancer does not wobble, but has what looks like rubber flaking off of it, no doubt its the original. Is that causing the...
  11. 68GEETEE

    83 V6 need kickdown linkage help!

    I just installed a Motorcraft 2 bbl carb on my 83 V6. The previous owner had a 4bbl holley on it via an adapter plate, and the car was running very rich. After installing the new correct carb, I noticed there was no linkage for the transmission kickdown lever. I borrowed a piece from...
  12. 68GEETEE

    need vacuum schematic for V6

    I just bought an '83 Mustang with a 3.8 V6 and 4bbl carb. Does anyone have a vacuum hose schematic they could email me?
  13. 68GEETEE

    4.6 help needed

    I just bought a 98 Gt 5speed, stock motor. It cranks a very long time before finally starting. I found the air filter, throttle body and maf very dirty, so I cleaned them. The original plugs were worn out so I replaced them with new autolite platinum. The engine definitely runs smoother...
  14. 68GEETEE

    need help with sway bar link kit

    I have a '68 Mustang with a 1" sway bar. I just got a link kit with the poly bushings and I noticed that the new inner sleeve / spacer is about an inch longer than the spacer currently on the vehicle. The bolt in the new kit is also longer than what I have now. So do I use the new...
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    Ran fine this morning, now it hesitates

    '68 302 4bbl 4 speed. Took the family to the inlaws today, approx 20 miles, engine ran great. When we started to come home 3 hours later, the engine hesitated and missed real hard, at all speeds. It felt as if several spark plug wires werent connected, but I checked, and all were...
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    vacuum advance help needed

    I set the engine to TDC, and re-installed my distributor with the rotor pointing at #1 terminal. I set the timing to 10 degrees btdc. The engine runs great, smooth, idles good, no longer runs hot and accelerates without hesitation. The only problem I still have is that she does ping while...
  17. 68GEETEE

    oil pan gasket help needed

    For my '68 302: I have the oil pan surface clean and dry, and have cleaned the bottom of the engine block too. I have the 4 piece Fel Pro gasket set and a tube of 3M Super weatherstrip/gasket sealer. So do I just glue the cork portions to the pan? What about the 2 rubber pieces, do I put...
  18. 68GEETEE

    got the oil pan off but........

    lots of junk at the bottom of the pan, including a chunk of metal that I have no idea what it is. http://ml.truckmoxie.com/gallery/68GEETEE/95790.jpg Should I put the pan and new gasket back on, or do I have a serious problem? THe oil pressure gauge showed plenty of pressure, no...
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    How could it even run like this? HELP!

    When I used my timing light for the first time this afternoon, I connected it to the #1 plug wire, and it wouldnt work. So I got out my chiltons, and discovered that I was really connected to #5, all the wires to the distributor were on the wrong terminals. How come the engine still ran...
  20. 68GEETEE

    help w/ timing and vacuum adavance questions

    help w/ timing and vacuum advance questions Running a 302, 4spd, new 600cfm Holley mech secondaries, stock Autolite Distributor with points (yeah I know) and single vacuum advance. The engine was pinging at highway speeds 70 mph, especially going uphill. Put a timing light on her today...
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