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  1. BigDaddyCee

    Fault Code 566! Help!

    This code is coming up it is the 3-4 shift solenoid failure code. My daughter was driving on the freeway, she heard a clunk and then lost all power. Had to get it towed home and it hasn't started since. I need some help locating it, none of my tech books show it. I assume it is on or near...
  2. BigDaddyCee

    Shelby 1" Drop + 1" Drop Springs?

    It has been quite awhile since I've logged on. Right now i'm doing a buncch of front frame rail work and have the engine out. So I've been thinking of the 1" Shelby A-frame drop. Here are my questions. Is it recommended to do the 1" Shelby drop and use 1" drop springs? Or is it better to...
  3. BigDaddyCee

    Need help trouble shooting?

    Hi Guys, I know you don't ever see me in this forum but I was wondering if I could get some help with my daily driver? I have a 93 2.3 litre coupe, automatic tranny all stock. Recently I have expeienced intermitent power problems! My muffler blew-up on friday and I had to drive/limp it home...
  4. BigDaddyCee

    Rear Axle De-Coding

    Hi All, Wondering if you guys could help me out with my 8" Carrier. I know you guys don't like to hear this but I borrowed one from a 1978 Mustang II, it had a 2.8 Litre V-6 with an automatic tranny. The axle code was "7". BTW it was slated to get crushed soon at the wreckers so I salvaged...
  5. BigDaddyCee

    Help me trouble shoot brakes?

    Just did a rear brake job. Did not replace wheel cylinders. Seem to have problems with the rear drivers side I can't seem to get rid of the air when I try and bleed this cylinder. The rear passengers side I can get rid of any excess air no problem. My guess is that the rear drivers side...
  6. BigDaddyCee

    Looking for feedback on tires & backspacing question?

    I have a 289 65 coupe which I have done the Granada swap on (8 in. rearend). Also I have some 15 x 7 rims with 4.25 in. backspacing. Looking to put some 225/60/15's on these rims. I'm sure lots of you guys have a similar set-up? My main question is, am I going to have any problems with tires...
  7. BigDaddyCee

    Head Porting ?

    I have a set of stock 1966 289 heads that I am in the process of porting. I am gasket matching the intake and exhaust ports, no problem with that. My question is on the exhaust ports inside and on the top there is a hump/bump? Is it beneficial or recommended to grind down this hump? What do...
  8. BigDaddyCee

    V-8 Fuel Line Routing

    Trying to install my new fuel line (pre-bent stock fuel line). My previous one was for a 6 cyl and doesn't go up as far as the V-8 line. From the mounting point by the park-brake forward it looks like it is bent to travel on the outside of the frame rail inside the wheel housing and re-enter...
  9. BigDaddyCee

    Steering Linkage Swap Advice/Tips?

    I am in the final stages of making my 65 coupe a complete V-8 including a Granada brake swap. It used to be a I-6, I have collected all the parts necessary to swap over all the steering linkage to beefier V-8 style. this includes the pitman arm, idler arm & bracket, center link and inner and...
  10. BigDaddyCee

    Galaxie500/7 liter Galaxie website?

    Just wondering if anybody has come across any websites for these Big Fords? Trying to find out more about them and so far I haven't found any sites. If you could put me in touch I would appreciate it. Thanks
  11. BigDaddyCee

    Leaf Spring Help

    Just need a little help sorting things out here. I am in the process of finishing off my V-6 to V-8 conversion. This is for a 1965 Coupe. Working on the differential and leaf springs right now. Swapping in a 8 in from a 65 Comet which I won't have any problems with, it is basically just a...