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    Engineering Electronic 2spd Fan Control Need Your Input

    I am engineering a new electronic 2 speed electric radiator fan controller and would appreciate some feedback and input from you guys. A while back I posted about an electronic systems monitor I am also working on and it is almost ready for beta testing. Now I am working on the fan controller. I...
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    Really Strange Starting Problem, Please Help.

    I have something really strange going on. I have a 68 mustang 302 with edelbrock 321/347 package and 500 cfm carb with performer intake. Recently started having start problems. Flamethrower coil was leaking and finally blew out. Changed to accel super stock coil and problem was fixed for about 2...
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    Systems Monitor....... Would You Buy It?

    I have a 68 mustang coupe. A couple of years ago overheated and blew a head. Very expensive matter. As you all know our older cars do not have the montoring systems available on todays cars. I scan my guages constantly but an engine can overheat and blow in 30 seconds. I am an old retired...
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    Will These Wheels Fit?

    I have a 68 Mustang coupe with drum brakes. I picked up a set of custom chrome wheels at a great price and wonder if they will fit. It looks like they will but not sure. They are 5 spoke chrome 17" x 9" with 6" backspace. My currnt wheels are same except 7.5" or 8" I think and not sure about...
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    Cranking Problem '68 Suggestions Greatly Appreciated

    I have a 68 mustang with 289 engine. The block numbers actually indicate it’s a 302. 2 years ago I put an edelbrock 500 cfm 4v on it with edel performer manifold. Last year I put edel 321/347 performance package on it. After that I did have some cranking problems when the weather was hot. I am...
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    Anyone Used A Key Locking Auto Trans Shifter Knob?

    I have a 68 that i want to add a little extra measure of security to so have been thinking about ordering one of the auto trans key lock shifter handle for it. Does anyone have any experience with it or do you have any better ideas for theft prevention? Would appreciate any and all ideas.
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    68 Coupe 302 Need Header Ideas

    i have a 68 coupe with 302 block with edelbrock 321/347 package. Auto trans, ps, pb, a/c. Dual flowmaster exhaust fairly new. One of my cast iron headers is cracked plus i feel they are obstructing the exhaust and i'm not getting the most from my engine. I thought about shorty headers but would...
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    Need '68 coupe courtesy lamp fuse location please help

    I have a 68 coupe. My dome light does not work. There is no voltage to the door switches. I have a good wiring diagram and it shows a fuse in-line in the diagram. All other fuses in the diagrams are shown to be in the main fuse block right above gas pedal. All 5 of those fuses are good. There...
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    Turn signals blowing fuses occasionally

    i have a 68 coupe, 289, auto, ps, pb, a/c. I have a problem with the turn signals blowing fuses. It will go weeks or even monthes with no problem then suddenly blow a fuse. All of that wiring seems to be original. I re-wired the head lights to work on relays to remove load from the light switch...
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    Opinions needed- 4 core radiator with electric fan

    I have a new 4 core aluminum radiator 24x16 core. In the heat of summer my temp does not stay down like it should when stopped at a light. It rises very fast but immediately drops way down when i start moving so is definitly lack of air flow when stopped. I have proven it by putting a small shop...
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    leaf spring ride height questions

    I have a 68 Mustang coupe with 17" wheels rear tire size 245x17. I know that is too wide for my wheel wells and can get some scrub. I bought a pair of 5 leaf heavy duty springs from Laural Mountain in September and had them installed. The ride height pretty much stayed inchanged but the...
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    '68 backup light switch location?

    i have a 68 mustang coupe with c4 transmission. My backup light switch is not making contact. i know it is mounted on the trans somewhere but does anyone know if it can be accessed from inside the car or do i have to go under the car to get to it? At my age crawling under cars is a pain literally.
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    Need help finding turn signal cancel cam for '68 Mustang

    i have a 68 coupe with non-tilt steering column. I have a broken cancel cam and cannot find one. It is a white plastic piece that goes around the steering column about 3/4 " diameter. It has a steel spring loaded pin sticking out that engages the back of the steering wheel assembly. It has 2...
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    Radiators and cooling problems my observations

    I recentlyy had a thread on here about cooling problems on my 68 mustang after some fairly heavy performance upgrades. I have partially solved the problem and in doing so have some observations to offer as follows: I bought a 25 x 16 4 core aluminum radiator and installed it along with 2 - 9"...
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    '68 new problem start relay sticking problem

    a few days ago after installing a new radiator and 2 9" elec fans my start relay solonoid started stciking. after it cools down it is ok. changed it out with new borg-warner and today in town first time since changed out it did the same thing again with the brand new relay. something strange is...
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    68 Mustang c4 not shifting right after engine work

    I recently had a good bit of work done on my 68 Mustang coupe engine. I had new intake, carb, heads and cam installed. All parts by Edelbrock. After upgrades I had over heat issue explained elsewhere in this forum. After the engine work my c4 auto trans is shifting weird. If I am cruising along...
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    Need to know 68 c4 transmission line size and type

    I need to know what size the transmission line fittings are and what type. A photo would also help. I am going to add an external trans cooler in series with the cooler in the rad and need to order fittings tto adapt rubber hose lines too the existing metal lines and radiator. Any help would...
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    68 Mustang over-heating after upgrades

    I have a 68 mustang coupe on which I recently had several upgrades done and now have an overheat issue. I have another thread on here concerning steam vent holes and heat. My car went back into the shop and had a head pulled to make sure the steam vent holes were drilled and we found that my...
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    Concerned about car sound after upgrades.

    I just wanted to run this by you guys to see if you have any thoughts on the subject. My 68 mustang recently got performance upgrades. I had a blown head gasket so decided to upgrade the heads to new edelbrock e-street heads and in install the matching edelbrock cam also. I had an over heat...
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    Edelbrock heads engine overheating steam vent question

    I have a 68 mustang coupe with automatic and 289 engine, a/c, ps.pb. I just had the heads changed out. I had edelbrock e-street heads with the 1.9 valves installed. I used comp cams aluminum roller rockers. I also had edelbrock cam installed at the same time along with new high performance water...