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    EFI swap questions on dip stick and steering

    I used the dip stick and tube from the 1970 302. Measured the diameter of the tube and drilled the hole slightly smaller, 11/32"?. Coated the tube with RTV and pressed it into the hole in the timing cover. The power steering pump is from the 92 and the rest of the power steering is from the 70...
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    EFI swap questions on dip stick and steering

    Installed a 92 5.0 in my 70 convert. Used the 92 power steering pump with the original steering. Had to make a custom high pressure hose. Installed a front sump oil pan with the correct pickup. Drilled the timing cover to relocate the dip stick. The dip stick and the tube will be too long and...
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    Beadblasting cost?

    I had my 70 convert sandblasted inside and out. Best money every spent. Be careful and find a shop that specializes in blasting cars. It is easy to warp panels with sand. Sand will kill the rust where beads will only remove the paint/primer. Car will need to be completely disassembled prior to...
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    5.0 a/c 134 conversion in 1970 stang - high pressure valve popping

    I installed a 92 5.0 in a 70 vert and had a similar problem. Called Classic Air in FL. and described my situation. They happen to have a exact car in their shop at the time and made a set of hoses off of it. As I remember, paid about $100 delivered. Hoses fit perfectly. Maybe they saved the...
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    Long tubes and AOD's

    Running a 5.0/AOD in a 70 convert. Clearance was zero with the hookers on the passenger side. Warmed the collector with a torch and bent with a 2x to gain some clearance. No problems since. Dan
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    home alignment

    This link will get you started; http://geocities.com/a65ragtop/VM_FAQ/miscellaneous/alignment.html I did this on a 70 convert with neg wedge kit. Decided on the alignment numbers I wanted +1 caster, -1/4 camber, and toe in 1/32". Set the camber, went for a drive and rechecked. Adjusted as...
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    Oklahoma

    Yes, Northeast OK. Dan