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    heater core hose..found something, what is it?

    Hey guys, I replaced the heater core coolant hoses that go for the lines on the upper intake to the heater core lines on the firewall. When replacing the the larger line on the right, I found this wierd tapered peice of metal in the line that seems as though its in the line to slow down coolant...
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    oil pump replacement..question.

    I have my motor out on a stand and I am replacing everything while i have it out. I am going to put a oil pump in it but I have a stupid question. I have replaced oil pumps before and have always primed them by putting oil in them first (motor still in car those times). My question is if i put...
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    What to replace while motor is out?????

    Ok so I am pulling my motor soon and I have a list of thing I am replacing but wanted to know if there is anything else I should do while it out. The things I am replacing are as follows: Oil pan, oil pan gasket, motor mounts, clutch, resurfaced flywheel, rear main seal, throwout bearing...
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    flywheel resurfacing in Massachusetts?

    Does anyone know of a place in Mass that I can get my flywheel resurfaced? I called a bunch of machine shops and none of them did it or new of anyone that did it. Any help would be appreciated!
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    need a certain wiring harness...where to find?

    Hey guys- I am in need of a particular wiring harness. I need the harness that goes from the neatral safety switch and the reverse light sensor. The previous owner snipped the on in the car so i need a new one. Any one know where I can find one? If there are any massachusetts members can you...
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    Step by Step: Remove 5.0 with tranny

    I have searched for threads on removing the motor and tranny as one unit but found limited resources on how. I was hoping someone could give me some advice on taking the motor and tranny out at the same time that would be great. If you would could you please include where to pull it from with...
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    possible to have a pcm with intermittent failure?

    Had a issue with the pcm a couple weekes ago, i thought i had resolved the problem but the symptoms have returned. It seems to almost missfire at higher rpms. I had initially searched and found a tune on the car that was for a automatic and thought it had caused the issues because i took it off...
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    tire size help. Wider in ther rear?

    Hey guys, I recently picked up some 17x8 cobra r wheels for my mustang and was looking to ossibly stagger the tires sizes front to back. What size tire is good for the front with out any clearence or rubbing problems? Also Wanted to go wider in the rears and didnt know what i could do for a size...
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    car running terrible! help

    My car sat for a few days and i went to run it today and its running horrible!! It cant get out of its own way, it will barely rev past 3000rpm and the exhaust is popping like crazy. I can floor it while driving and it barely accelerates, i mean barely! I bought a code scanner and i am getting...
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    New exhaust, have a leak at the header..help

    I put my new exhaust on and it sounds pretty good but i have a pretty loud leak where the x-pipe meets the header. I have tried numerous times to adjust and correct it but doesnt seem to want to line up properly. Is there a form of a gasket maker i can use to try and seal it up a little better...
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    replaced ignition switch..Still no start?

    So the kid who owned before me had the car hooked up to a rocker switch to start the car. The switch went directly to the battery and the starter solenoid, which means you can crank the motor even if the key is not on run. In order to start it you turn the key to the run position and use the...
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    Failed emissions..need help

    I failed MA emissions and want to get inspected so i can get rid of my cats and put a off road x pipe and new exhaust on. Want to have current inspection so i dont have to worry for atleast a year. So i passed everything but the Hc count (hydro carbons, correct?) From what I understand it...
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    ignition switch and reverse sensor + wiring diagrams

    1992 mustang lx 5.0 ho 5 spd First can someone give me a wiring diagram for the ignition switch to the starter relay. The kid who owned the car before me just cut the wires to the relay and ran a switch from the battery to inside the car, must of ad a ignition switch gone bad. Also he cut...
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    automatic timing advance??

    Car is a 1992 mustang lx 5.0 ho 5 speed. With the trick flow top end kit. Well I have a question that has stumped me. So i rrecently fined my motor and went to set the timing and found something odd. So i set the timing with the spout out (of course) then while watching the harmonic balance...
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    what should i set my fuel pressure to?

    i have the trick flow top end kit w/ 24# injectors with the stock fuel pump (for now). I bought a adjustable fuel pressure regulator from holley. What should i set the fuel pressure to? Someone told me 42psi. What do you guys think? thanks for the help
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    coolant flushing?how?

    i recently put the trick flow top end kit in my 92 lx 5.0 and will be getting ready to start it the beginning of the upcoming week..monday or tuesday. I was wondering if there is a way to flush the cooling system as i am sure a few tiny debri got in there while installing. Can i flush with water...
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    spark plug gapping on trick flow heads

    i bought the trick flow top end kit with the twiated wedge heads and wanted to know what to gap the plugs at when installing them. I bought the ngk fr5 that are recommended for the heads. Thanks and appreciate the help!
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    trick flow valve covers..oil fill hole?

    I got the trick flow valve covers with the top end kit i puchased and it cam with a oil fill tube kit. But i looked at the covers and there isnt a hole in them to put the tube in. I am assuming they want you to drill a hole for it? It didnt come with any paperwork on them so I got a little...
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    Exhaust crossover on a 5.o ho..gaskets?

    I took the old exhaust recirculation (smog) line/pipe off the back of the stock cylinder heads and there wasnt a gasket where it bolted on when i took it off. So now I am getting ready to re-attach to the new heads and wondered if there are suppose to be gaskets there or not? I hope i explained...
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    zero valve lash? question

    I bought the trick flow top end kit and it says it operates at zero valve lash. Do i just tight the rocker nuts down finger tight till the rocker does not go up and down on the valve, then it says to do a 1/2 turn to 3/4 turn after that. Does this sound right?..I know i have to do this process...