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  1. mhjo

    Engine hestiation after remounting vacum hose

    I have been running without vacum hose for a while since the vacum bell on my Mallory ignition was defect. Now I nhev a new vacum bell, but after I remove the plugs and attach the hose to the carburettor (passenger side connector), the engine hesitates and low speed/ low rpm
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    Changing carb

    I have been running a Edelbrock 600 cfm for a year but ut seems too big (stalls/floods all the time). Anyone tried the new AVs2 (500) from Edelbrock?
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    Rear Brake/turn Signal Light Dead

    Suddenly dead. I tried with a voltmeter, no current. Ordinary taillight works ok. Where to look??
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    Tire Size

    Hi It's time to change tires.The tires that are on now are 195/65/15 front (Nokian) 205/70/15 rear (interstate) Is this a good configuration I should stick with? Roads here are worn and I want to avoid "tracking". Any good comments or alternative suggestions? (Car has 285 HP) and...
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    Ballast Resistor And Mallory Distributor

    Just blew the ignition module inside my Mallory distributor. When I installed a new module I read the enclosed instruction sheet that stated "Failure to use a resistor will result in the eventual destruction of the module". I have a resistor, but it has been bypassed by someone working on the...
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    Engine Warmer After Upgrade

    After my latest upgrade the engine runs warmer. The car also was run in a DynaPack tuning machine. What causes the rise in temp? I changed carb (500cfm to 600 cfm), intake (performer to RPM AirGap), and manifolds to headers. Also installed an underdrive pully (which I might remove because og...
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    Rythmic Rumble (vibration)

    When driving between 50 and 70 mph I get this rythmic (galloping) rumble in the car. The rythm seems to be more or less constant. It is there when acelerating. It reduces when driving down hill. There is also a slight vibration before shifts (AOD) There is also a certain vibration when reving...
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    Gap Size Between Fan Blade And Radiator

    What is the ideal distance between fan blade and radiator? I have 3 row stock radiator and mechanical clutch fan with large plastic fan shroud.
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    Dissapointing Results - Have I Missed Something?

    Had the car in for dyno-testing and results showed 230 hp /5000 rpm (se attachement). I had expected more (of course). Her is my engine configuration: 1. Edelbrock 500 4-port carburator 2. Edelbrock performer intake 3. Mallory distributor 4. Edelbrock performer heads 5. Comp Cams...
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    Film Starring '67 Mustang Premieres In Norway

    View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlY1Q-wA-Ms
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    Name Of Part (aod)

    We need to order this part, but we don't know the english name for it or where to order one. It is the well that holds the governor. Any suggestions?
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    Header Question

    I have the HiPo manifolds right now. I have upgraded engine with roller cam setup, and wonder if I have anything to gain by switching to headers? And if so, I saw at summit that they have shorty, medium, Tri-Y and full-size. What to go for (if go for)
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    Whine From Aod After Repair

    After I got the car back from repair (the AOD was taken out/in) I hear a high Pitch tone when going downhill in 3. and the same sound when going in OD in 60 mph. The sound wasn't there before. The pith/tone does not yary, neither in volume or Pitch.
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    Finally Got It Right, Exhaust - The Best Of Two Worlds

    After owning the car for 14 years I finally found the "Perfect" exhaust setup. I always wanted free flow exhaust, with rumbling sound at idle, and a nice scream when gowing WOT, but I didn't want the loud booming sound when cruising. After years of trial and error, I have found a combination...
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    Adjustable Shocks

    Its time to replace the shocks. I love soft ride, so am considering adjustable shocks. Before I order I like to hear opinions and recommendations. + Should I have different adjustment front VS rear?
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    Tire Questions

    Time to change tires. I now have big wide tires in the rear and smaller (narrower) in front. This was recommended the last time I changed, but I was not explained why. Can anybody explain for me? + What are the ideal dimensions front/rear for a Mustang with AOD (3:55 axle ratio) ?
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    Re Calibration Kit For Aod

    I'm looking at different kits for bringing life into my AOD. I found B&M transpak and Transgo AOD HP and also Silverfox and Bauman have kits. I am looking for one that doesn't require taking out the tranny. I read somewhere that some kits make doswnskift from 2->1 (which is interesting). I am...
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    Rear Sway Bar

    I upgraded the front sway bar with a 1" bar and was very pleased with the results. No I wonder if anyone here has experience with a rear sway bar installation and how the results were.
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    Electronic Carburator ("efi") - Anyone Tried This

    I saw an MSD ad for something that looks like a electronically controlled carburator. http://www.atomicefi.com/home.aspx Anyone tried this??? It COSTs a great deal. Q: Is it Worth it?