Search results

My 429 torino is missing the 4 speed that it originally had. Can I use about any toploader to go behind this?? What am I looking for?

I am looking at buying the 1970 casting 429 from a guy. He is including a set of new aftermarket roller rocker arms. He bought these rollers for a 302, didn't use them, and is going to include them wiht the 429 becasue they are supposedly the same for both motors. Is that right? It to me...

I have a 5 fastabck wiht the 289, stck 4V intake, holley 600, Tri-Y headers, AOD conversion, and a fresh engine rebuild. What is the ideal timing setting for this??????? I have a free petronix unit that was given to me I am thinking about using. Any pros or cons on this? Doe sthis change...

I got an '89 bone stock, 4 cylinder, 5 speed mustang coupe GIVEN FOR FREE to me becasue my friend can't get it to run. I have played wiht it, and it cranks and cranks, but doesn't even try to hit. It is either the feul or iginition, right? Where do I start? How do I check that fuel is...

i think I have an electrical issue with my 65 fastback. When as idel, my interior lights go dim and fluctuate with the idle. I also have a blown a low beam headlight out twice in the last 2 years, and when they are both on on high beam, they cut out after awhile. I hve already replaced the...

Everyone knows about the spindle/disc conversion. I took a pair of great spindle and discs of a 79 granada this weekend, and I noticed the p/s rack was in excellent shape. has anyone also converted the Granada P/S setup over to an early manual steering mustang? Can this be, or has it been, done...

My '65 GT Mustang Fastback only has about 6,000 miles since its rebuild 5 years ago. The motor just doesn;t seem like it has as much power or snap as it should. I am look for advice to correct that. Here are a couple of possibilities... 1) Instead of the original autolite 4100, it has a Holley...

I am trying to remove the pedal box from a '90 5 speed car. I can't find a FAQ on it. Soemone give me instructions?

Like it says, I am parting out a turbo coupe and a couple of turbo merkurs (I think they are all 88's). What are the valuable peices on these cars? Is the pedal box in the 5 speed turbo coupe (or merkur for that matter) the same as the one used in mustangs? Anyone interested in any parts...

In the local salvage yards, there are several turbo merkurs, tbird turbo coupes, etc. Does nayone have a part numbr list or some list to help me ID the valuable ones. What am I looking for. I plan on pulling ECUs form these cars and re-sale them. What are the desireable ones? What other...

I have a salvage yard close that has plenty of mustangs, turbo coupes, merkurs, etc. Here is my question? I know that certain ECUs are worth more, depending on what they are. I keep hearing these referred to as A9E, L3, A3, etc. How do I identify these? Are there a code on on the ECU that...

I want to know if the pedal box (clutch pedal, brake pedal, quadrant) in a manual 87-93 Mustang, is the same as in a T-bird, Merkur, or any other Ford car? Anyone know?

(This follows a question I asked the other day) I recently bought a $200 89 mustang with a 2.3L and a 5 speed. In the local salvage yard they have two Merkurs and a turbo coupe (all 88's I believe), all 2.3 L turbos. answer this for me please; 1) How do I check and verify that the...

I just bought an 89 mustang with a 2.3L It is not currently running (missing serp belt and battery) and the guy wanted it gone. I only gave him $200 1) The 5 speed pedal goes to the floor like ther eis nothing hooked up. Is something broke here? What should I be looking for? Is this...

I am gathering information and I need everyone's help........ I want to put together a cross-reference matrix of all Ford 8", 8.8", and 9" rear ends. I am going to make this into a poster form. I am compiling a database showing which rear end (8", 8.8", 9") , what year/model it came out of...

I am gathering information and I need everyone's help........ I want to put together a cross-reference matrix of all Ford 8", 8.8", and 9" rear ends. I am going to make this into a poster form. I am compiling a database showing which rear end (8", 8.8", 9") , what year/model it came out of...

I am gathering information and I need everyone's help........ I want to put together a cross-reference matrix of all Ford 8", 8.8", and 9" rear ends. I am going to make this into a poster form. I am compiling a database showing which rear end (8", 8.8", 9") , what year/model it came out of...

I have an 89 Lincoln Mark VII rear end (8.8, dis, 5-lug) unde rmy '65 mustang and i love it. Works great, parts and gears are dime a dozen. I have a similar complete rear-end from a 90 Mark VII, that is in my way. How much is this worth, and where could I unload it? I would trade it for a...

I have a 5 lug disc rear 8.8 form an 86 Mark VII. I am putting this in my 1965 mustang. Besides the obvious leaf spring mounts needed welded and the yoke conversion, what do I need to make this happen? I am going to run 16" Torq thrust II's.

I am converting my 65mustang convertible (I-6 / 3 speed manual) to a 1990 EFI 5.0 / 5 speed, computer and all. Here is my question... How can I eliminate the A/C and the power steering out of the serpentine pulley system? what parts will I need? How does this affect the computer and how can this...