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Locally, the gas stations have little stickers on the pumps that say "Enriched With Ethanol". What a con. Motorists have begun scratching out the "Enriched" and writing in "Polluted" with permanent markers. Rather that go off on my usual anti-government tirade, I'll simply recommend that...

Be careful with rebuilt distributors from the big auto parts shops; I've seen ones marked for the '85 5.0 come out of the box with iron gears on them.

The later heads should be okay with a stock cam and those un-notched pistons - but you might want to confirm it by mocking everything up and measuring the piston - valve clearance with modeling clay.

Lots of wiring schematics online - a Google image search should get you the information you need.

What cam and heads are on the '86 block - all stock? Just thought I'd ask, since the '86 is the oddball with flat-top pistons and no valve reliefs.

You could also go with a set of adapters and some FE "pent roof" cast ("Cobra Le Mans") valve covers like the Factory Five Cobra guys do.

One way of dealing with this is to slot the radiator support at the top, on either side of the radiator opening, so that the mounting flanges can slide down in front of the radiator support rather than the rear. You'll need to figure out how much the radiator needs to move forward and position...

Standard Ford rockers for now. The pushrods I believe will work are the ones for the 5.0, pre-roller cam (1982 or so). I'll get an adjustable pushrod to make sure, though - I can't say for sure if the heads have been milled.

This is a combination I've not tried before - anyone know what length pushrods to use with a flat-tappet 289 and GT-40 (non-"P") heads?

A typical complete casting number looks something like: C30E-6090-E However, the "6090" is the base part number and is therefore often left out, and the "C30E" will be on one end of the head and the "E" on the other. That's the "E" I believe you are describing. The "9B7" and "9A21"...

Clifford Electronics (used to make ignition systems and such, now has morphed into an alarm & remote-starter specialist) used to make a kit called the "headlight brightener", basically just a wiring sub-harness to put the stock light circuit on relay-switched, full 12V battery power. That's one...

TCI's website has lots of info, including camshaft duration specs that suit each of their converters and what the expected idle rpm increase will be. Have a look, you should be able to match a C4 converter to that cam.

You can also prime the oiling system by forcing oil in through the threaded hole where the oil pressure sender taps into the block. I've seen "accusump" type pressurized rigs used for this purpose, but a manual pump with an appropriate length of hose and brass fittings should do just as well.

Given what you've described, I think it's safe to stop agonizing over casting numbers. It's a 302.

Quick 302 vs. 351W ID tip: The timing cover and water pump assembly are obviously positioned the same on both engines. However, the 351's taller and wider block pushes the intake manifold higher. That's why the lower thermostat housing bolt on a 302 will be below the top of the water pump and...

Good plan on the heater - and if it's a gas furnace, make sure any standing pilot light is extinguished. If it's a newer electronic ignition type, make sure it is shut *off*, not just controlled by a thermostat. If it's all-electric, no worries.

It's not so much 289 vs. 302, but a matter of which bellhousing and motor plate you're using. I'm going from memory here, so feel free to do more research to verify this, but the Windsor V8's with a 10-1/2" clutch use the 157 tooth ring gear while cars with the 11" clutch use the 164 tooth ring...

I recall reading about problems with Tri-Y headers in general, with regard to Mustang Steve's clutch cable setup. Though I don't recall seeing anything specific to the Doug's version, you might try searching Steve's FYI Ford forum. The late-model bellhousing determines where the cable must...

Early in the thread, you mentioned the driveshaft being too long and being nearly "stuck", pinion noise and having the axle's pinion angle checked by the pros. Vibration during deceleration is a symptom of incorrect pinion angle. What did the pros tell you about the angle of your AOD output...

The Flowmaster "American Thunder" exhaust kit for early Mustangs has polished / chromed straight tailpipes. They use a hanger system similar to the Fox cars, too. Check the Flowmaster website for a parts diagram; you might be able to find part numbers for the tailpipes only, if that's what...