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    Alternator/charging question

    I have a 1985 Capri with a 302 and I just got everything back together. I'm having a problem that I may already know the answer to. I have an electric fuel pump, electric water pump, and electric fan. I have an issue where if I run all of them for more than 10 minutes or so, it stops...
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    Cylinder 5 has water in it - new motor with 4 miles on it!

    Ugh. I thought I myight have blown the head gasket cuz I brought it back from limping on 7 cylinders. I am about to lift the head off, cut I have a couple questions: 1. I did a comp check on cyl 5 and it was at like 185pst, but when I pushed the release, water came out. So I did this about 5...
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    Think I blew a head gasket. Could it be intake gasket?

    Started running on 7 cyl. after a 2nd gear pull. I got it home and white smoke out drivers side exhaust and missing on 1 cyl. Before I tear it down, and take my head off, is there any way to tell if the intake gasket is the cause? If it is the head, I'm going to get ARP head bolts and...
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    Finally - new motor in, no more oil leaks. But, running warm

    Yeah, I drove it home from my buddies shop where he fixed the oil pan leak. Don't ask. Now my concern is that the temp gauge got to 210 by the time I drove 3 miles home from the shop. I have an electric water pump that seems to work fine, there is no garbage in the radiator - it only has...
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    Cranks, has spark, but no start

    Thats right. I just got everything (almost) back together and am to the point where I can try to start it. Brand new battery and hooked up to charger. Cranks like a mo fo and no start. I took a plug out and had my wife crank it, nice blue spark on the plug when it rests on the frame. yes, I...
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    Aluminum Driveshaft: Yoke too long

    So it's been sitting for a year and I can't return it. I just decided now was a good time to install it. Well, it's too long between my t5 and 8.8 rearend on my 1985 Capri. Putting it next to my original driveshaft, it is about a 1/2 inch too long in the yoke. I tried to swap the old...
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    Stefs oil pan/starter will not fit!

    I just went to put my starter in after building my longblock and it is hitting the oil pan. The starter is a Ford racing mini starter and smaller than sotck ,so I was hoping it would fit. No luck. Can I beat the $700 oil pan, or should I send it back to summit and get a starter that has...
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    PLEASE HELP. My father retired from Ford in Dearborn, Looking for photo of building

    Yeah, while he is still alive, I am trying to find a photo of the Ford 'NAAO' building that used to be on Rotunda. He worked for 30 years at Ford and I would love to give him this gift. Can anyone help me?
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    PLEASE HELP. My father retired from Ford in Dearborn, Looking for photo of building

    Yeah, while he is still alive, I am trying to find a photo of the Ford 'NAAO' building that used to be on Rotunda. He worked for 30 years at Ford and I would love to give him this gift. Can anyone help me?
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    PLEASE HELP. My father retired from Ford in Dearborn, Looking for photo of building

    Yeah, while he is still alive, I am trying to find a photo of the Ford 'NAAO' building that used to be on Rotunda. He worked for 30 years at Ford and I would love to give him this gift. Can anyone help me?
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    Ready to install Longblock. Do it w/ headers on?

    I have a new longblock that I bought and I'm ready to install it. I'd like to know if I need to leave the headers off though. I have a Flaming river manual rack that I also installed already, if t hat makes a difference. Thanks!
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    Oil pan question. Timing cover not flush

    Yep, I went to put my oil pan on yesterday and the timing cover (original 1985) does not make a flush fit with the block for the oil pan to seal. Normal or do I need a newer version timing cover since my rebuilt long block 302 is 87 and up? Can I use silicone or is it just going to blow out...
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    How hard is it to conver my 85 capri alternator to a newer style?

    I'd like to get rid of some extra wiring in my engine bay and at the same time be able to charge my battery when I turn my lights on... :)
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    Looking for aftermarket oil pan package on my supercharged 85 capri

    So far, I like the Stef's aluminum 1060 pan. However, I'm not familiar with all the necessary parts with going to an aftermaket oil pan. I understand I'll need a pan, pickup, and gasket, right? Who sells a simple package?
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    How bad is the flaming river manual rack install?

    I have an '85 capri I'm going to install it on... How long should it take?
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    Camshaft questions? Lope, good sc cam

    1190 roller cam (.493/.510 212*/221*) Would this have a choppy idle? I have a powercharger 174 on my carb running 12 lbs of boost... Would it be considered a "good" sc cam over the stock shaft?
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    help with part # suggestion for exhaust parts behind h-pipe

    I'm looking at getting the tubes that connect the h-pipe to the muffler. Also looking for correct flowmaster part # for either 40 series or 10 series for my 85 capri.
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    How to decide header size? 1 5/8 or 1/3/4.

    I have an 85 Capri running a slightly larger cam .493/.510, E7 heads, a powercharger 174 pushing 11-12 lbs. of boost. Currently, I have MAC shorties and h-pipe but I am looking at changing the complete exhaust to: Full length headers, OR H-pipe, Flows, turndowns... How do you make the...
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    Looking for b303 cam audio or video

    Can someone please post some links? I'd like to hear one. Haven't heard one for a long time...
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    Look at FR M-6007-XB3 Crate Engine Please help

    I have a carbureted 85 Capri running 12PSI on a blower. Is it a bad idea to plop this one in my car? I found it for $3000 at this site, anyone sell it cheaper? http://www.horsepowerzone.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=124_125_135_162_944&products_id=1957
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