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    1986 Mustang GT Convertible

    1986 Mustang GT Convertible NW Iowa For sale is a 1986 Mustang GT convertible, with a totally unmolested 5.0 engine, auto trans, newer paint, newer top, pypes exhaust, 132,000 miles, cruise control, power windows, fully loaded. This car runs like new, very well taken care of, we are the second...
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    Starting problems with my '86 GT

    My '86 GT is having problems starting. If it does not start after a couple cranks (normally it does) the engine will flood. The engine then will be hard to crank, acts like there is excessive fuel at least one cylinder, will crank slow then fast. It will then take forever to start, when it...
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    Brake problems on my '86!

    I replaced the fronts last year. I did bled all the way around when I replaced the shoes in the back. I thought about the hoses, but would this cause the shoes to grab? I am going to replace them anyway. Also would a leaking MC cause this issue, I would think it would cause other symptoms then...
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    Brake problems on my '86!

    The problem is with the rear drums, I wrote pads but meant brake shoes in the back. That is a great idea about replacing with the parts you mentioned, I will look into that. Thank you
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    Brake problems on my '86!

    I agree they are called shoes, did not even think when I typed it, I was in a hurry at work! It's been over a week, not getting better. I have replaced disc and drum brakes many times over the years, never had this issue. I am very familiar with drums since my '68 has 4 wheel drums. One day I...
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    Brake problems on my '86!

    OK, about ready to give up, I replaced the pads on the rear drums on my '86 GT because they were worn and were squeaking. I replaced the pads, the hardware and the wheel cylinder. The problem I am having now is the drivers side squeaks when I first apply the brakes, but when you press the pedal...
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    Anyone familiar with the Pypes Cat Back system?

    I am looking to install a Pypes cat back with the violator muffler on my '86 GT, is anyone familiar with this system? I am looking for a good mellow sound. not too loud. Also would a 2 1/2" pipe fit on the stock cats at 2 1/4" without modification, as I am installing this myself? I was also...
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    Alignment issue???

    Hello all, I just finished all my winter projects and got the car back on the road, but now she pulls to the left which gets worse as speed increases. One of my projects was taking the upper control arms off and refinshing them, I did not touch any of the alignment ajustment points so I can not...