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  1. horseballz

    Popping/Extreme Loss of Power/Misfire under load?? 1989 HCI 302.

    Though I know next to nothing about EFI, the one thing I have heard repeatedly is that proper ground connections are pretty much the most important piece of the puzzle! Just My $.02, Gene
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    Vacuum advance with two ports

    I believe one of those ports is actually vacuum "retard" but can't recall which one is which. Given our current fuel, I'm not sure that whole system is even valid any more, but I get the concept of wanting to make sure all is as it was originally! Carbs and their interaction with vacuum...
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    I Thought I Knew How......

    I think I already did that? I guess I need to look/see. This annoyance has always been there though! Thanks for the thought and nice to see you're still around and kickin' as well as still covertin' them there fastback thingies! Thanks Again, Gene
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    I Thought I Knew How......

    Hey Folks, Long time no post because I've simply been driving my car! Now I need some help. I'm 66 years old, been driving carbureted vehicles all my life and I thought I knew how to properly tune them. It turns out that I'm absolutely and completely wrong! All else seems great, but I cannot...
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    New Guy With An Oil Problem

    I think the worst problem you've got going on is the notoriously crappy FRAM filter! They filter poorly, the check/anti drain back valves leak or stick, etc, etc! At the very least and until you go through with the good idea of a remote filter, you should see if MOTORCRAFT or WIX has a direct...
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    Disc Brakes . . . Completely Utterly Frustrated

    One issue that I've seen time and again, is that all the different parts and kits came from different vendors. Many vendors feel that their method of "re-inventing the wheel" is superior, but not always compatible with other vendors' methods! It's been my experience that getting all parts from...
  7. horseballz

    Tmi Consoles?

    HEY YOU, Across four websites, you are the only one who replied! I can always depend on you. I'm kinda friends with the owner of MustangDepot, here in Vegas and he has seen these in person and tells me they are extremely well made and given that my soon to be installed upholstery is TMI brand...
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    Tmi Consoles?

    Hey Folks, Has anyone here bought/tried/used/seen one of the full length consoles for 67/68 from TMI? If so, are they worth a crap? The price is not too bad for us 67-68 guys who would like something with a more "modern" design than the high priced and somewhat less than functional OEM style...
  9. horseballz

    Non Standard 3g Alternator Upgrade?

    All damaged wires either removed and/or fully disconnected along with voltage regulator. Any original wiring not in use, but left in place, reads NO continuity to ground or hot! It also reds 0.00 Volts when all is powered up. Please bear in mind that little to no current draw goes through the...
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    Non Standard 3g Alternator Upgrade?

    Thank You jrichker, What I'm desperately trying to determine is how to properly use the alternator as a "stand alone" unit, NOT utilizing any of the existing wiring for any of it's function. It appears that all of my problems are related to the goofy setup that Ford originally used for charging...
  11. horseballz

    Drip Rail Molding Removal Tool.

    You could likely start a little side business making & selling those and create a small (maybe even large, who knows) income stream. I know I'd buy one, in the $12-$18 price range! :cool: The market may even bear up to $25! I mean, what's the cost? A $.99 screwdriver, electricity for the welder...
  12. horseballz

    Non Standard 3g Alternator Upgrade?

    Yeah, bearable, but I prefer being in my air conditioned studio playing my guitar and writing songs!:D If you look in the upper right corner of this page, you should see an envelope shaped icon. if you click that, you should see the message I sent you. This website software calls them...
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    Non Standard 3g Alternator Upgrade?

    That's a possibility I hadn't considered, although, I think mine is one of the more modern "electronic" units with no mechanical switches or points. Definitely something additional for me to check. Either way, I kind of have been planning to upgrade the alternator, given that the original has...
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    Non Standard 3g Alternator Upgrade?

    Oh, a couple more questions that I forgot: A) What year and engine Taurus is the best/easiest for a swap onto a small block? My current mounting is the bolt through to the head is on the top and adjuster arm on the bottom. Also need to think about my V-Belt pulley interchanging properly? B) I...
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    Any 68/69 Electrical Experts?

    My Son and Grand Twins live in Reno and now that I've "upgraded" to a small-ish guitar rig, axes and amp follow me everywhere like lost puppies!:nice: I'll ask for contact info the next time I cruise up that way! And when I get my new "Hit Single" finished, I'll share it. It's titled "I Wanna Be...
  16. horseballz

    Non Standard 3g Alternator Upgrade?

    OK Folks, Here's what I'm thinking. I hope you can smell what I'm steppin' in! I won't bore youse guys with every detail, but want you to understand why I'm going where I am going. My plan is to install a 3G alternator, but instead of the normal way, make the charging "system/loop" separate from...
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    Any 68/69 Electrical Experts?

    Nossiree, But I have built a truly "vintage" style piece that is glorious to carry in my Mustang and play through. It's a direct, accurate clone of a 1957 Fender Tweed Deluxe amp and it's as close as one can get to the "real deal" without spend $4K-$5K! It gives me what I need to "Rock Out With...
  18. horseballz

    Any 68/69 Electrical Experts?

    Well Sir, I have one of the "complete" wiring diagrams in a "png" file format and would love to share it with you, but It's not appropriate to post copyrighted or purchased material. I could convert it to a "jpeg" and PM it to you, but it's easier/clearer to read/zoom/etc. as the "png" so if we...
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    Any 68/69 Electrical Experts?

    If there is anyone here who actually understands and can explain the convoluted wiring functions in a 68/69 wiring system, PLEASE HELP ME! Being an electrician (low voltage) as well as a sound engineer and custom builder of tube guitar amplifiers, I'm fairly electrically savvy, but this layout...
  20. horseballz

    Please Confirm Or Deny?

    Thank you sir! It's nice to confirm assumptions before/instead of just acting on them! I would also "assume" that we would ignore the vacuum retard specs, unless of course we were dealing with a concourse calibre vehicle that actually had one of those goofy dual diaphragm distributors? Thanx...