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Hey Folks, Long time no post because I've simply been driving my car! Now I need some help. I'm 66 years old, been driving carbureted vehicles all my life and I thought I knew how to properly tune them. It turns out that I'm absolutely and completely wrong! All else seems great, but I cannot...

Hey Folks, Has anyone here bought/tried/used/seen one of the full length consoles for 67/68 from TMI? If so, are they worth a crap? The price is not too bad for us 67-68 guys who would like something with a more "modern" design than the high priced and somewhat less than functional OEM style...

OK Folks, Here's what I'm thinking. I hope you can smell what I'm steppin' in! I won't bore youse guys with every detail, but want you to understand why I'm going where I am going. My plan is to install a 3G alternator, but instead of the normal way, make the charging "system/loop" separate from...

If there is anyone here who actually understands and can explain the convoluted wiring functions in a 68/69 wiring system, PLEASE HELP ME! Being an electrician (low voltage) as well as a sound engineer and custom builder of tube guitar amplifiers, I'm fairly electrically savvy, but this layout...

Hey All, Please tell me if I'm reading this info correctly: Given that the curve is specified at "distributor" RPM and "camshaft degrees" all the numbers are actual supposed to be "double" what is listed, when standardly testing with a timing light on the crankshaft, due to the crankshaft...

Well Folks, Ford used the same Vacuum motors in their AC systems (and a few other places) on many/most cars from the late 60's thru at least the late 70's. The only replacements seem to be "one size fits all" units that require at least some mounting mods, not to mention being extremely pricey...

Hi All, I have a 68 Coupe with a 24" x 16" radiator core, with between 4 5/8" & 4 3/4" clearance between the radiator and the water pump pulley, once you consider the bolts to hold the pulley on. I want to do the easiest, least fabrication, junkyard electric fan setup that will get the job well...

Hi Folks, Well, upon getting my pony rolling a few years back, I went out and installed a set of 15" x 8" Cragar SS wheels and a set of BFG 235/60/15 Radial TA's and have loved the look! Ever since starting to drive the car, I've had vibration issues and been trying to track them down...

Well Folks, I just finished neutering my 5.0 with GT40"P" heads from a Ford B303 cam to a stock Explorer cam. I was told that I would hate the cam and that it would lose all performance. NOT TRUE! While certainly not as stout as the B303, it still performs quite well up to/thru +4,500 RPM and...

Hey All, I have a T5 from a 90-91 5.0 Mustang in my 68 Coupe, number 1352-199. I'm in desperate need of two bits of info, as I have just disassembled the tail housing to change the speedometer drive gear. Here's what I need to know and can't seem to find: A) What is the torque spec for the tail...

Hi Folks, I haven't been doing much mechanical work lately, as I've been devoting my time to writing music and playing in a band called "ROCK N BLUES" rocknblues.org lucky enough to not need to do anything other than oil changes, etc, for a few years. Well, I'm pulling the 5.0 out of my 68 coupe...

Hi Folks, Here's the current set up in a 68 Coupe: 2000 5.0 GT40P heads B303 cam Performer RPM intake QuickFuel HR-580-VS carb Tri-Y headers T5 3.80 rear gears. Car runs great and is screaming fast, especially if I'm running it with the set of 1.7 to 1 ratio roller rocker arms! Problem is...

Hey All, Is there a moderately easy way to add/upgrade my late model Explorer 5.0 in my 68 coupe to fuel injection? It is 1999-2000 Ford MotorSports crate motor that was originally for an Explorer. I bought it brand new in 2000 and it sat on a stand for 10 years until I installed it in 2010. It...

Hey All, Not been around much recently, as I have rekindled my addiction of playing Blues & Rock Music in a band after a 15 year hiatus. I do still, however drive my 68 coupe daily and must say it sure is a blast to leave a gig in a roaring cloud of 2-wheel tire smoke and exhaust stench! I have...

Hi Folks, I know I've seen/read threads on this but can't currently find them and a search has not been much help. Bottom line, the apparently welded mounting point of the seat back on my driver side seat has broken loose and my 68 is my main, daily driver! I remember there have been several if...

Hey Folks, On hot days (100-115 degrees) when I stop at traffic light, idle is initially fine but gradually, over 20-40 seconds deteriorates, drops and stumbles a bit and then after almost wanting to stall, it picks back up to normal, for about 20-40 seconds and if I sit stopped, idling...

Hi Folks, I guess I'll start off the season of temp related discussions! So my 68 Coupe is a victim of blazing hot under hood temps, especially when, or just after, using the air conditioning. As is becoming more & more common with the deterioration of quality in gasoline, this excessive heat...

The title of this thread says it all. Thanks, Gene

Well finally, someone at Grant admitted to the crappiness of their regular horn buttons AND presented a solution! This: http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/370/ combined with this: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/grt-5668 and this: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/grt-213...

Hey All, Title says it all. Does anyone know the correct torque specs for leaf spring u-bolts for generally standard setup 8" rear/68 Coupe? TIA, Gene