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    Lower Control Arm trouble, advice please...

    I have a '66 Coupe that I am slowly restoring as funds and family allow, I bought some parts when I was across The Pond in Vegas last year and have now got round to bolting them on. The LCA's that I bought are 4" longer than the ones that just came off the car, yet the packaging clearly...
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    UCA Ball Joint Question

    I've been stupid. I bought a pair of ball joints from a US vendor (I'm in the UK) via ebay, and the picture was of a 4 bolt upper ball joint. I didn't read the description properly which states they are 3 bolt.:mad: The flange that houses the ball joint looks to be universal for both types...
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    65 V8 with C4 - Correct RPMs?

    I haven't been on here for a while, but a friend has a problem and I thought "I know who can help..." He has a 65 289 with a three speed C4 auto box - with a 2.8 rear end (he thinks). These are the RPMs that he is seeing: 1000 rpm = 20 MPH 1500 rpm = 30 MPH 2000 rpm = 40 MPH 3000 rpm = 60...
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    Engine Mounting

    Whilst I was under my 66 at the weekend, I noticed a drip coming from one of the core plugs (I think you call them freeze plugs). Anyway, it's the one behind the engine mounting on the left of the engine. The mounts look in need of replacement, so I thought I'd do that at the same time seeing...
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    Voltage Regulator - Instrument Panel

    Anyone know what the output Voltage is for the instrument panel Voltage regulator on a '66? Mine has stopped working, and finding a replacement on this side of the pond has proven quite difficult, so I want to make one. Thanks in advance!
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    Drilling for the Emblems...

    I'm not sure I want to drill the holes in my fenders for the new emblems - I want to grind the pins off the back, and stick 'em on with some double sided foam like they do on new cars. Anyone tried it, or got any comments? Anyone got a template for fitting them?
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    Great Bullitt Spoof

    We all love Bullitt right? We were all kids once right? Check this link for a top Bullitt spoof: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7128617316978160232&q=bullitt&pr=goog-sl Enjoy
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    Found a camshaft in my trunk...

    When I bought my car, the PO left a load of crap in the trunk. I just pulled the tank, so had to empty the contents of the trunk. In there is a camshaft, a little surface rust, but unused (the distributor drive is totally unmarked, as are the cam lobes). How on Earth can I tell what it is...
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    Removing overspray from tires...

    Any tips anyone? I gave up trying to find some decent alloy wheels on this side of the pond at a price I can afford this side of Christmas, so I bought a set of original steelies with usable tires. Trouble is the vendor used them when he had his car sprayed, so there's loads of overspray on...
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    Alternator control box questions

    This forum seems to be rapidly turning into "Lets help the Limey rebuild his freaking Mustang.com" and for that I am eternally greatful. Getting the car back together now, and got it running. I check the battery terminal voltage with and without the engine running and it is the same, so I...
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    Sump remobal insitu?

    66 289 V8. Can I drop the sump with the engine in place, or do I have to pull it completely, or lift it an inch or so? I need to get to my oil pressure relief valve which appears to be sticking. Thanks for your help. P.S. I meant sump removal, not remobal...what's remobal anyway?
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    Shift pattern on 3 speed manual...weird

    I finally got the engine running on my 66 289, so I turned my attention to the transmission. It's still on axle stands, but with the engine running I gently let the clutch out and I find that reverse isn't where I thought it was. My gear knob shows: R 2 ___ 1 3 I appear...
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    My startup video

    OK, so I don't look my best in this video, but I am so pleased to have my baby running after 4 years (young family, responsibilities, etc etc.) Take a look: http://media.putfile.com/She-Lives
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    Startup after rebuild - oil pressure off the dial...

    So, I got my baby started at the weekend, it's the first time I've ever heard her - brought a tear to my eye. Anyway, apart from a couple of setbacks, like a leaking fuel pump, the problem that concerns me is the oil pressure is off the gauge. Any ideas what might cause this? The sender...
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    Parking brake linkage - help!

    OK, So I got the cable that comes from the stupid under-dash umbrella thing poking through the firewall, and I've got the cable from the rear brakes to the u shaped bracket and a threaded rod (with a dog leg in it) under the car. From the parts books I can see that I need a pivot bracket, which...
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    Diameter of harmonic balancer? - Timing problem

    OK, I'm sooooo close to getting my 289 2V V8 started in my '66. Whilst setting the valve clearances I noticed that I only have TDC marked on the balancer, and that is very feint. I've picked it out with some yellow paint, and the pointer on the timing chain cover, but I need to know where 6deg...
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    Someone explain to a Brit about Trick or Treat...

    When I was a kid, we never really had trick or treat, and hallowe'en wasn't much we bothered about. Time goes by and the kids over here are really into trick or treating now, but I think they've got it all wrong. My son is now showing interest in hallowe'en, and I'd like to know from the...
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    Edelbrock Wheels on ebay, but hang on, I smell something...

    ...I saw this on ebay (the UK site) and got all excited. Then I noticed that they are in China (if they exist at all). http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8008224252&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 I checked the feedback, which is just crazy, and the only bidder (at...
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    Stangnet visuals 'upgrade'

    I know the mods don't like us slating the new look, but if you're fed up with interminable page load times on 'new blue moon', there is now a skin available called 'The FastDial'. It looks like the old 'Blue Moon' and is quick on page loads. Scroll to the bottom of the page and there's a...
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    Engine Startup After Rebuild - advice please

    OK, I'm nearly ready to fire her up ('66 289 C code), and I'm thinking you guys must have seen every problem there is. Any advice? In particular: Is the oil pump self priming? If not, how do I fill it up? I need to get oil around the engine before I make proper start, I have been told...
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