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Driveshaft When the U-Joints are replaced it is possible that the balance is out. If you have another d/s try it. If you are working on the old d/s be sure the cups are in place(and the snap rings are seated). You can try adding weight(about the weight of 2 nickels) to the rear of the d/s. You...

Driveline angles Please mention why you are doing this as pinion angles have not been a known problem on this car. This is how you do it: 1-Add weight to get the car at design height. 2-Measure pinion flange face. 3-Measure trans output shaft Compare to factory specs. The driveshaft is...

You should not hold high speeds with a 4.10 ratio as you may exceed the critical speed of the driveshaft.

If you have problems with your manual trans be sure to read the TSB at the begining -TSB 05-8-8 says growl/grind when you decel in 2nd or 3rd. Many of the issues noted in this thread are driveline clunk when you shift or get on and off the throttle. This clunk is bothersome but does not mean...

Noise There is a bolt that stabilizes the rear of the linkage- look and see if it is tight-a sure sign is if the knob has some looseness up and down- let us know

Trailer lights Your comment- IF you worked on the car, TELL ME how to hook up the lights. Since the customer is ALWAYS right, I will help you all I can. On the 2004 Mustang, the added load of another stop light would blow the fuse.This would require the addition of relays and a power source...

Towing w Mustang I towed my 2000 lb boat w my Mustang. I knew it would because I helped develop the car at Ford. You do have to use caution as an emergency stop will be seriously impaired. Getting up a slippery ramp is the only negative. I wish I could help w the wiring- the system is not...

Notchy feel Use of the triax shifter will reduce the time the synchronizer has to match the gears. That will roughen the feel. They also produce some noise. Any chance the stops are preventing full motion of the synchro- Tremec says there are internal stops inside the trans. Hope this helps...

The 05 Mustang does have moderate injector tick noise- if dealer says it is that, he is likely right. It is not noticeable inside the car. The car has tons of great features!

It is the axle clutch plates--they usually chatter but in some cases it sets up a loud moan-please ask dealer if a TSB is available and let us know the number.for

How about mentioning that the computer chip and K&N air filter will void her warranty--The K&N also does not filter dirt particles out very well--I want my Mustang to last. Tinted windows sounds good. Other thoughts ?

Mystery Picture Hot Rod used to have an archive web site- I could not find it but I have the magazine-on the cover in Aug of 1965 there was a picture of a dragster in Ford's windtunnel- it was a wild picture as there was flame shooting 15 feet behind the car- someone posted a picture of the...

There is a picture in the Cobra Jet website of a dragster in a Ford wind tunnel- the mystery is that it is similar but different than the picture on the front of Hot Rod Magazine done in 1965. --can any of you solve the mystery...

Ford engr gives us all the details Yes, Tasca did start the 428 CJ effort - there is a lot more to the story and it is all spelled out at the site mentioned.

This is cool-all about how Ford engineered the 428 Cobra Jet Mustang- Go to www.428cobrajet.com General Discussion and thread Hello From A New CJ Owner

Raw metal prep Be sure to use metal prep on the bare metal to prevent rust-paint stores sell it. looks good.

Running hot You most likely have air trapped in the engine.Later Cobras have a plug you unscrew in the crossover near the top of the engine-you must open it or something up high as you add coolant. On the 4.6 in the GT you have to add coolant through the thermostat housing. If you can add...

Those who need this fix This owner only has one grind on the first shift. Most of the complaints are much more serious than this. I would leave it alone. And another owner of a 2004 Mustang talks of trying to get this TSB performed-- we should note the TSB is for 2001 to 2003 only. This...

A transmission that does not want to go into first and reverse may have a clutch that is not releasing. The shop manual shows you how to mesaure the point where the clutch starts engaging . I t should start about 1 1/2 inches up from the carpet. Your Ford quadrant self adjusts and always gives...

Try another dealer If they refuse to do the TSB--try another dealer.