Progress Thread Snow - 93 GT Vert. My first Ford, Mustang, convertible, ...

[JAA]

Loctite Guide - good read:

http://www.useloctite.com/downloads/187533_loctite_guide_book_updated.pdf

 

[JAA]

Do people install vacuum guages to keep an eye on the overall health of the system? I realize vacuum and boost for power adders, but what about using them to simply monitor stock for vacuum leaks? Something like this:

https://lmr.com/item/ATM-3301/2-1-16-Autometer-Sport-Comp-Vacuum-Boost-Gauge

 

[AeroCoupe]

Only cars I see with any kind of manifold vacuum gauge are boosted cars.

 

[General karthief]

The leak or the serious plumber mojo?

Yes

 

[General karthief]

A vacuum gauge can be used to help fuel mileage, yeah, I know, who cares about that when you drive a mustang right?
The highest vacuum reading when at speed, like steady highway speed, will get you the best mileage.
At least that is my observation.
Actually that's not really true, I usually have the 'go peddle' matted as often as I can

 

[Noobz347]

'Unenhanced' Mustang gas pedals have only two positions

 

[limp]

I remember vacuum gauges in some 60's era cars... pretty worthless... Not as worthless as vacuum operated wiper blades though.....

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

My 76' Monte Carlo had an "economy" gauge,which was really a vacuum gauge.

 

[JAA]

Well we’ll well, what do we have here? Clearly too many horses with the new setup. I’m blowing seals everywhere.

 

[JAA]

Did a smoke test today. While it’s hard to tell, the vents of the EGR were leaking. I’m kinda glad as I have some other items I want to buy I’ve been waiting on .

What are the symptoms of a vacuum leak in the EGR?





Edit - just looked at these pictures, lol can’t see . Hahahaha

 

[JAA]

EGR post:

Post in thread 'egr leak?'
https://stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/egr-leak.771490/post-7746040

 

[General karthief]

What are the symptoms of a vacuum leak in the EGR?

hunting idle

 

[JAA]

hunting idle

Ive got intermittent idle issues. Nothing consistent. Sometimes on start. Ive also seen RPM drop and voltage drop and close to stall when down shifting into 2nd.

 

[JAA]

Alright 565, let’s see what you got. You will be sitting for 10 some days while I can’t drive the car. Do your thing.

Yes - I def applied too much. Next up is that thermostat Allen thing.

 

[JAA]

Tried to use a little less 565. Meh, let’s see about it 10 some days from now.

 

[General karthief]

Tried to use a little less 565. Meh, let’s see about it 10 some days from now.

Now about that hose clamp, kinda crusty eh?

 

[JAA]

Now about that hose clamp, kinda crusty eh?

Thats colored by design. Its called Ford Spotty Brown 302.

 

[JAA]

Long time now talk. Car has been running good.

QQ what flavor of oil do folks like to use? Any special considerations?

Thanks!

 

[AeroCoupe]

Do you have converters? If so no oil with zinc. I run PennGrade 10W-40 but it has zinc.

 

[slow84lx]

JAA, just read the whole thread from beginning to current.

Great job on all of the updates to Snow! What differences do you feel while driving now with the subframe connectors and the GT40 heads / intake? Are these noticeable improvements to normal driving?