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    overfilling oil cause leak?

    I overfilled the engine oil by a couple of quarts on my 351W (no lectures please) and I now have a minor oil leak coming from the rear main area or possibly higher on the motor: valve cover gasket and intake seal looks OK. Just wondering if anyone experienced oil leaks from overfilled engine...
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    head bolt oil leak?????

    My new 351 has only 20 miles on it and all is well except a minor oil leak which seems to becoming from a head bolt? does this make sense? Thanks, Norm
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    trans brake, how do they work

    Can anyone explain to me how a trans brake used for strip racing works?? Thanks, Norm
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    TOTAL ignition timing question

    Thanks, I will give it a go!
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    TOTAL ignition timing question

    302 with vaccum advance distributor. Should the vacuum line to the distributor be connected or disconnected when doing "TOTAL" ignition timing. Initial ignition timing I know is done with vacuum line disconnected and for me it's 15 degrees. I understand "TOTAL" ignition timing should be...
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    rear main-leak

    My block is a 1973 block. It leaks (slightly) down onto the bell housing to the ground. Thanks for the advice on STOP LEAK ADDITIVES. I think since it only has run about 30 minutes i will wait and see if it "heals" and if not then replace the seal. Have you replaced these seals while still...
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    rear main-leak

    I just started my 351W which was built last year. It runs fine but there is a small oil leak I suspect is the rear main. Perhaps the seal dried up? My question: does anyone recommend any oil additive to swell the rear main and stop the leak? Thanks, Norm
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    69 70 Mach I front seats

    Wanted: high back 69 70 Mach I bucket seats in good structural condition. Will re-upholster. tks, Norm
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    sub frame connectors on daily driver

    Thanks for the feedback. I am convinced... Norm
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    sub frame connectors on daily driver

    I have a 64 1/2 coupe, 325 hp 4 speed daily driver. I have read lots about sub frame connectors for racing/performance. Will they help my daily driver? Thanks, Norm
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    69/70 highback seats in a 64 1/2

    I want to replace my stock lowback front buckets with a highback and don't really care for the aftermarket offerings. I do like the 69/70 Shelby highback buckets. Will they bolt right in or are modifications necessary? Thanks, NormD
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    69/70 highback seats in a 64 1/2

    I want to replace my stock lowback front buckets with a highback and don't really care for the aftermarket offerings. I do like the 69/70 Shelby highback buckets. Will they bolt right in or are modifications necessary? Thanks, NormD
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    69/70 highback seats in a 64 1/2

    I want to replace my stock lowback front buckets with a highback and don't really care for the aftermarket offerings. I do like the 69/70 Shelby highback buckets. Will they bolt right in or are modifications necessary? Thanks, NormD
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    replacement seats

    Has anyone replaced the stock 65 mustang seats with new one piece high back seats? I am looking for as close to classic look as I can but still get safety and comfort of high back seat. Thanks, norm
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    Head rests in 65 Mustang

    Has anyone insttalled head rests into standard 65 mustang seats and if so, what's your experience thanks, norm
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    three point seat belts

    Has anyone installed three point seat belts into 65 Mustang? If so, how difficult and how does it look? thanks norm
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    Flywheel torque

    Any tips on how to torque flywheel (75 to 85 lbs) properly. In the past it's been difficult for me to properly torque a flywheel since the crank turns as I tighten...... thanks for any tips...... Norm
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    headrest/shoulder restraints

    Any recommendations for quality seats with headrest. Also, anyone have any solutions for adding shoulder restrain seat belts on 64 1/2 mustang. My inlaws just had bad accident and suddenly I am looking for a better solution than lap belts. thanks, norm
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    Annoying rattle

    Bushings on leaf springs look OK..... do you think a bad rear shock could cause this "klunking" tks
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    right rear "klunk"

    Can a defective rear shock absorber cause a "klunking" sound when hitting a hard bump? Tks Norm