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  1. Michael West

    No spark with SPOUT in, won’t start

    Here's where I'm at - It failed the TFI module test. With my test light connected to each of the ignition coil wires I get no flashing light when cranking. Apparently this points to a bad TFI, but could a bad TFI also cause the fuel pump not to prime? Also recently noticed that I have no check...
  2. Michael West

    No spark with SPOUT in, won’t start

    So I bought this 94 GT with a 5.0 and a blown head gasket. I replaced the head gasket but can’t get this thing started. I’ve got a brand new distributor, coil, and plug wires. Here’s what I’ve found: The fuel pump will absolutely not run unless I jump the two pins at the diagnostic connector on...
  3. Michael West

    Put In New Aod- Drive Shaft Yoke Won't Slide In All The Way?

    Ok - gonna just cut the yoke. Maybe a dumb question , and I'm sure the best choice is to take it to a machine shop, but could I just use my dremel to shorten it an inch?
  4. Michael West

    Put In New Aod- Drive Shaft Yoke Won't Slide In All The Way?

    Okay I see what you're saying. My uncle told me I could also buy a driveshaft yoke off of ebay made for the town car which should be shorter. Would this also work?
  5. Michael West

    Put In New Aod- Drive Shaft Yoke Won't Slide In All The Way?

    Ok so after some research - my new tranny is out of a 85 town car. From what I've read, the output shaft Is 1 inch longer, which makes sense as to why my drive shaft is sticking out so much. So if I were to just have my drive shaft shortened an inch would this take care of my problem? It would...
  6. Michael West

    Put In New Aod- Drive Shaft Yoke Won't Slide In All The Way?

    Also , my drive shaft slides in about 3/4 the way just fine and then it just stops. Almost like there's no more room for it to go any further
  7. Michael West

    Put In New Aod- Drive Shaft Yoke Won't Slide In All The Way?

    And in this case what can I do?
  8. Michael West

    Put In New Aod- Drive Shaft Yoke Won't Slide In All The Way?

    I bought a replacement aod transmission from a guy off Craig's list to replace mine that needs a rebuild. I just got it all bolted up to the motor and went to install the drive shaft, and the yoke won't slide all the way in to the tail of the transmission. There's probably a good two inches left...
  9. Michael West

    17x10 Rear -20mm Offset/6.29 Bs - Will It Fit?

    I've been doing some research but can't get a definite answer with all of these different opinions from people. I'm currently rebuilding my 89 lx and am now looking into some new wheels. I've got my eyes on the XXR 568's in 17x10 rear and 17x9 front. The rear is 20mm offset, 6.29 back spacing...
  10. Michael West

    Which Parts Should Be Replaced W/ New During T5 Swap?

    I have an 03 cobra IRS rear end, will I need to take this into consideration while doing the swap? Or will everything be the same?
  11. Michael West

    Which Parts Should Be Replaced W/ New During T5 Swap?

    I am swapping my AOD to a T5 and I have a guy selling me the full T5 swap out of his car that he's parting out. I know I probably shouldn't just stick all the used parts in my car, so what parts should I buy new?
  12. Michael West

    Things To Replace When Rebuilding My 5.0 Ho?

    All emissions stuff is in place. I haven't done much to the motor but delete the a/c, upgrade the alternator, cold air intake, and swap the headers. I have another question, not sure if you know the answer. I will also be swapping my AOD to a T5 tranny. Will I be able to use my same computer or...
  13. Michael West

    Things To Replace When Rebuilding My 5.0 Ho?

    I'll look into some different cams. I like a lumpy idle and I need it to pass emissions. Could you recommend one with good performance gain as well as a lumpy idle that'll meet emissions? I have the ugpraded alterator already. So other than that, just a water pump? and what about a timing...
  14. Michael West

    Things To Replace When Rebuilding My 5.0 Ho?

    I've made the decision to start tearing my engine apart for a rebuild (it has a blown head gasket) I plan to do a pretty mild build and I'd like it to pass ca emissions. I will be using this rebuild kit - http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fem-mhp173-300/overview/year/1989/make/ford/model/mustang...
  15. Michael West

    Rebuilding An Aod Transmission?

    I'm thinking about rebuilding my AOD transmission that recently went out instead of having a shop doing it or getting a new one. I have pretty decent mechanical knowledge and I'm trying to save some money. Is it worth the headache? Do i need special tools for the rebuild? I would like to rebuild...
  16. Michael West

    Foxbody Engine Swap Ideas?

    lol ok lets just say 10k budget for engine and trans swap. and i do have the skills and resources.
  17. Michael West

    Foxbody Engine Swap Ideas?

    My daily driver 89 lx hatch recently took a nasty fall. The transmission blew and right after that it overheated and blew a head gasket and a couple other things. I got a new car so im using this as my opportunity to finally do something nice with the fox. I've been looking all over the internet...
  18. Michael West

    89 Lx Grinding Noise On Startup

    Thanks I appreciate the response! Sorry I hadn't seen that there was a reply till just now. I put the year and model of my car in the title, sorry I should have made it a bit more clear. I'll definitely put that in my sig when I get home! A diagram would be a great! It's a 1989 lx
  19. Michael West

    89 Lx Grinding Noise On Startup

    Not sure if I posted this in the wrong place. Please let me know if I did..
  20. Michael West

    89 Lx Grinding Noise On Startup

    Hello, Recently my car started making a "grinding noise" every time I start it, and it seems to go away after the car starts. Just now I went to start my car and it started right up, but shut off right after it started. It did this about 5 times until I held my foot on the gas a bit to keep it...