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    Gear ratio

    I'm sure this is a topic that has been beaten to death, but from past can experience, can anyone tell me what rear end gear ratio I may have if I am reading over 15-20mph at highway speeds? I have the factory 3-speed. I just bought a '65 and I'm trying to figure out all the mods to are...
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    Gauges Won't Illuminate

    I just replaced the wiring harness and the headlight switch. All the fuses checked out ok as well. The gauges won't light up at all. When I turn the headlights on, the interior clock dims and I can't adjust the level of brightness on it despite turning the headlight switch. Also this problem...
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    Oil Blow By

    So I've looked at other threads on here and I've done some research on Google but my curiosity isn't entirely satisfied. I understand the cause of Oil Blow By and I also understand how to isolate where it's coming from. The only thing I can't figure out is how to prevent the problem on my car...
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    Clutch Problem?

    Initially I had thought this was an issue caused by a vacuum leak but after finding the vacuum leak and repairing it, the problem still persists. Whenever I come to a stop, my engine's RPMs will rise to about 1,800 and then drop back down to normal idle. I will go ahead and point out that this...
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    Help Me Find My Vacuum Leak

    Symptoms started a couple weeks ago and are as follows: 1. AC mostly going through defroster vents, but will occasionally switch back to regular vents. 2. If I shift into neutral and coast to a stop the RPMs will hover around 1800rpm and eventually go down to normal. 3. When idling...
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    Bad Thermostat?

    I thought I had put my cooling system issues behind me but there appears to be something wrong still. Just to give you guys a timeline: August: Replaced radiator, cooling fan, and thermostat December: No heat coming from vents, fan stopped working causing overheating - had a complete...
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    Optima Battery Mount

    I just installed a 34/78 Redtop in my car with the help of one of the supplied adapters from Optima. It seems to be secure, but it is definitely not as secure as the battery before. How are you all mounting your Optimas in the engine bay? And before anyone says it, I know I should put it in...
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    Parts Diagrams

    Are the diagrams that ford techs have access to available anywhere online? I have some diagrams in my Haynes manual, but I would like to have all the part numbers for our cars too. Little things here and there keep going bad and it's a pain to track things down. Thanks in advance...
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    Instrument Panel

    Anybody know where I can have the original instrument assembly rebuilt? My tachometer keep sticking and reading incorrectly as a result and I think my oil pressure gauge is starting to go bad since it will all of a sudden shoot to the left and then reset itself. Also, somehow my fuel gauge has...
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    Heater Core causing OVERheating?

    What are the major signs of a bad heater core? I've suspected for quite some time that mine is going south because it started to smell like exhaust whenever I turned on the heat. Lately it's been exceptionally cold in Columbus, OH and my car has been running very hot almost to the point of...
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    Tack Sticking - Time to clean?

    My tach needle gets stuck and sometimes reads incorrectly as a result. Is this due to the tachometer itself malfunctioning or is it a simple matter of dust accumulating over the past 13-14 years? Anybody else experienced this? I'm getting ready to replace my headlight switch and wiring harness...
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    Tach Sticking - Time to clean?

    My tach needle gets stuck and sometimes reads incorrectly as a result. Is this due to the tachometer itself malfunctioning or is it a simple matter of dust accumulating over the past 13-14 years? Anybody else experienced this? I'm getting ready to replace my headlight switch and wiring...
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    Smoking Instrument Panel

    The other day I pulled my headlight knob and a burning smell filled my car. At the time I assumed the smell was outside but then I realized that my instrument panel lights were not coming on. I just checked the fuse and it was blown and I replaced it. I pulled the knob again after replacing...
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    Single Din Pocket

    I would like to remove the factory cd player since it is completely useless and an eye sore. I've seen people with pockets that replace the cd player and create some storage space. Where can I get one from? I've tried Circuit City, Best Buy, and Crutchfield with no success up to this point...
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    Dynamat

    Is Dynamat meant to take the place of the foam insulation that is attached to the door panels? Thanks in advance.
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    Exhaust Woes

    I've been battling with my exhaust for about 6 months now and I am running out of ideas. First, somehow an exhaust smell is leaking into the cabin, sometimes through the heat and other times it just seems to find its way in on its own. I've been through the whole things about a dozen times and...
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    Exhaust Smell

    Hey guys, it's been a long time...I've been having issues with the smell of exhaust inside my car. I smell like I've been mowing the lawn whenever I get out, even if it's only for a few minutes. Also, sometimes I can smell exhaust entering through the vents when the heat is on. I've had the...
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    Tune after Fuel Pump Install?

    I recently installed a 255lph fuel pump in my car and my gas mileage has dropped tremendously. I used about 11 gallons to go 170 miles when prior to the swap I could make the trip in about 6 gallons. Will I need to retune my car to make everything run normally? Thanks in advance.
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    Weird Exhaust Flow

    Since it's been getting cold, I've noticed that I have an uneven exhaust flow when I initially start the car. The passenger side goes as normal, but it takes the driver's side a few minutes to get the flow going. Any ideas?
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    My exhaust journey...

    I just wanted to let you guys know my thoughts on the exhaust systems I've tried out within the past few weeks... Initially I started out with BBK Longtubes, O/R H-pipe and Flowmaster 40's. This setup sounded absolutely amazing, but the flowmasters just rattled too much no matter how many...
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