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    Help With Fuel, And Ignition Switch

    Hi 1986 gt 5.0 coverted to mass air. had intermiten problems, not being able to start car by pressing clutch. i resorted to starting car by shorting sylanoid. now i have a problem it wont start any more. no fuel to system? i can hear the fuel pump kick on but i dont think its making it to the...
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    Quick Help Compression Stroke.

    Watch Forum Unwatch Thread louieb Member Member Since: Jul 13, 2012 Message Count: 62 Likes Received: 0 Trophy Points: 6 finding compression stroke wile stabbing dizzy. ati damper all lines faded. new stock dizzy stabbed right or wrong? my question relates to using the metal marks on...
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    Compession Stroke Stab Dizzy

    finding compression stroke wile stabbing dizzy. finding compression stroke wile stabbing dizzy. ati damper all lines faded. new stock dizzy stabbed right or wrong? question to locate the position of number 1 inside the distributor, and line it up with the wire and the case. 1do you first...
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    Help with starting issue

    I have noticed when i press the clutch down, sometimes i need to repeat that step to get the starter to engage. now i can only push start. does this have anything to do with ignition switch, or is this starter issue?
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    if i cant get this thing running right im about to hang up the towel.

    if i cant get this thing running right im about to hang up the towel. i had a rocker arm stud break on exhaust valve. after pulling it apart 5 times i get it running. 300 hundred miles later the intake stud breaks. what is the deal with that? The stud broke on the intake side this time. the...
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    TPS needs more fixing.

    hi all, im having a problem setting tps. you guys had posted how to do this in the past. .96 vdc and 4.6 vdc at wot. this is what i had done, i set meter to 20 vdc tested on battery and had 12.4 v, ok fine meter works i used a pin, i inserted it in the green wire. i ground meter on a bolt...
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    EGR Delete?

    I had a question about the cooling fluid running into. and out of my accufab throttle body. Why does coolant flow through the throttle body anyway? I noticed it leaking slightly at one of the bolts. Just a bit wet, damage to gasket. but if this junk get in my intake I am gonna need a whole new...
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    Help With Rocker Arm

    I installed new rocker arm, buttoned engine, and it sounded good. 15 min later of run time the rocker began to tap a bit and back off. did i set the rocker correctly? do i need lock tight on rocker nut? i thought i set it correctly. feel for push rod to get tight on the 0 lash. then the...
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    Valve Train Issue, Rods, Rockers, Lifters.

    Hi i had to spin this off from the original thread, because i want to learn what caused a rocker stud to break, and why. I heard a clinking in the motor i had to take off the valve cover. discovered afr 185 head with 3/8 stud was broken. After inspection i discovered the push rod was rubbing...
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    Performer 2 Upper Intake Removal.

    i am having trouble removing this upper. i must be missing a bolt or two. are there any hidden bolts holding it to the lower? thank you.
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    Lean, Or Rich?

    Hi, i was looking for a solution to making adjustments on the car to raise, or lower the fuel mixer. the car is a 1986 mass air converted 30lb injectors 42 1/2 lb fuel pressure. i am pretty sure the only way to take control of the fuel mixture is to have a wide band o2 sensor, and a pc. i...
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    Race Seats

    I need new set of buckets, any help on comfort, and durability? low budget, http://www.handhelditems.com/popup_image.php?products_id=118647&img=0 I was looking at these for my 1986 mustang gt conv. these seats are about 300 dollars. do you like them? have you bought a good pair of seats...
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    Electrical Help With Wireing, Diagnose Run Problem

    hi, i have a 1986 5.0 gt with 90 motor, and upgraded cpu a9l. car has sat a long time, wont run 100 percent. i can start it but it only wants to run for a short time. one guy said it may be the lifters bleeding down to fast, or not pumping up. it get a couple of load post when it tries to run...