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    U-joints. Tight/loose/sloppy vibrations

    In diagnosing a vibration issue above 70mph, I have checked my pinion/transmission angles and they are spot on as far as having correct angles and diveline alignment. I took the driveshaft off and began to play with the u-joints. The front transmission yoke joint moves very freely. It...
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    Rocker arm slipped off, GT40 heads

    GT40p heads on a 289 Just got my exhaust sorted out, took it out for a long drive. A few blocks from home I hear a ticking sound that gets louder and louder. I figure its an exhaust leak, and just try to baby it home. A tick turns into a WHACK WHACK WHACK and the engine starts to miss...
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    Bypass heater core, now running hotter?

    I bypassed the heater core in my 66 289, and I am running a cut piece of heater hose from the outlet on the water pump to the intake manifold in lieu of the heater core. Since I have done this, the car has been running @ 210-225 at highway speeds, but at idle it will slowly drop back down...
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    Buy my next raidator. Well, not really... just suggest

    Well, after getting everything sorted out on the car, I notice that the radiator is leaking. Its the original radiator, so I'm not too surprised. My only dilemma is which new radiator to buy. I have a mild 289, and the stock radiator cooled it just fine with a shroud and 4 blade fan...
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    WTB Ignition parts

    Looking for anything that will work on a 65-66 mustang, specifically an MSD box, Pertronix/Crane/etc points conversion modules, ballast/resistor wires, duraspark setup.......
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    Car won't run with alternator on

    I have a seperate switch that turns on the coil, and the alternator is engauged by the key turned to the run position. This means I can start my car, and actually turn the key off and remove it and it will still run untill I kill the coil power. This was temporary untill i finished wiring my...
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    Pertronix pooped. Back to points?

    I have been fighting starting issues this winter. I thought it was because I had to choke, so I installed my manual choke and it didn't help at all really. I re-did the engine grounds, same result. I saw a post about testing for spark by grounding the number 1 plug wire a few mm from a good...
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    Smokey starter syndrome (SSS)

    Just replaced the intake manifold on the car, I know the timing if off by god knows how much, the carb has no choke on it, and its about -20. I figure... hey lets try to start it. :D Crank it for about 10 seconds trying to get fuel into the carb, stop when I notice some smoke/steam coming...
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    Ebay Distrbutors. Any thoughts/experience?

    Ebay Link Oh how I dread asking the question, "How bad could it be" Seems like a decent solution to replacing a worn old distributor. Any comments from you guys or experience with these units? Interchangability with other HEI ignition parts? What happens if you want to replace the...
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    Can of worms, gt40p related (p for pain)

    After spending countless hours trying to find out where to best spend my budget right now, stock manifolds and exhaust will do for now simply because they "work" However, while the motor is somewhat apart I have decided it would be a good time to think about my compression ratio...
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    WTB 1966 289 timing cover

    Due to hidden bolts and intoxication, I have cracked my timing cover trying to pull it off. Does anyone have one in decent condition? I heard the 65 and early 66 ones are different, I have a late 66 car if that makes a difference. Im going to JBweld it because its just a corner, but I would...
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    Loud temporary exhaust, Opinions?

    I am on a college students budget, which basically means non-existant. However, I have taken it upon myself to set aside what would usually be the booze fund, to buy some much needed parts for the car. I have a decent cam, gt40p heads, and I am still running the stock manifolds with single...
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    Back from the dead, a few questions about cam timing

    Been a while since I posted here, had to put the mustang up on ebay due to lack of a job. Thats been solved since then, and the car is in my garage waiting for me to spend more money on her. Few quick questions I hope someone on here has experience with. For reference, this is a 66 289...
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    Selling the mustang.... on.... EBAY!

    I honestly didn't think it would go up as high as it did so far, being it is only a coupe. I know one of you wants to buy it........ :D http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESEX:IT&item=300178577687&_trksid=p3984.cSELL.m315.lVI Thoughts on selling a...
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    Stock manifolds choking engine?

    66 289 block with: gt40p heads Performer RPM cam/lifters 4105 600cfm carb Performer 289 intake manifold Its backed with a 5 speed and 4.11's I did the head and cam change myself, set the timing to 16* BTDC and all was fine. I didn't want to do the exhaust just yet, so I just...
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    I think the alignment guy is trying to screw me

    Did the shelby drop, and as much as I hate letting others work on my car, I had to get it aligned. Dropped it off at a place with the specs, they said they are familiar with older cars and that they would take care of me. 2 hours later, the guy says he cant align the camber, because the...
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    Apparently lowering blocks are a bit harder to obtain.....

    Is the ford 8" a bit of a smaller axle tube or something? With various trips to autozone and other auto parts stores I have found out most of the "universal" lowering block kits will not fit the 8" due to the fact that the U bolts are the wrong inner curve size. They are a 3" or something, and...
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    HID Conversion kits

    I have been able to source parts to convert the sealed beam headlights on most classic mustangs to modern style, both reflector and projector types. I have also found compatible HID kits to match, providing a reasonably cheap HID retrofit kit. Is there interest in this sort of technology...
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    Paint done, 50 dollar method

    Finished up the paint last night, and took it out of the garage this morning. Some minor hand polishing and this is what I got. Going to let the paint finish hardening a lot more before I really polish it up, and maybe wetsand.... but it looks pretty damn good the way it is if you...
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    I painted my car for 50 bucks (a complete journal)

    After the many countless thread on the net about painting your car with rollers, I decided to give it a go. However, the more I thought about it, the more I wondered.... "how can you make the 50 dollar paint job better?" I mean, painting it for a few grand is the "right way", and the rollers...
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