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  1. JonDawg

    2-IIs: Free to whomever takes em

    Hi all, Ive come to the point in my life (Marriage, and a baby on the way) When I need to get rid of a lot of stuff. Ive 2 Mustang IIs that need to be gotten, and sent to a good home. First one is a 76 CBII....dont get your hopes up, It was a parts car. A lot of stuff is there, and the...
  2. JonDawg

    AOD-E is shifting all wrong

    hi all. I have my 95 cougar with 158k on it. Now its shifting high and SOFT (usually) I can manually shift it into 2nd, but it really hangs in gear before it shifts. And if I push harder, the revs go up, but it stays in 2nd. Now If I put it back into Drive, (under ~40) it will shift back...
  3. JonDawg

    Can anyone figure out this wiring mess???

    Hi all. I finally got around to wiring the stang, or at least Im trying to figure out the mess. Now, Im in a quandery about the ignition wire. This this has its own wiring to the coil. It is/was wired to a switch, but with the coil, and a big electric fan, its melting these puny lil...
  4. JonDawg

    (another) carb question...

    Hi all. Im not sure if Im even on the right forum, but since I have me II, and you guyz are the most helpful: I have an Edelbrock 1406, mech secondaries, on a mildly built 351W. and currently I have the big Vacuum port tied to the PCV valve. It has (so far) made a really good...
  5. JonDawg

    Aftermarket, In Dash Tachs???

    Hi all. I just got the II out of winter storage this weekend. Jeez she Haulz @$$!!! :eek: But my old 6-cyl tach wont work with the 8, and I need a good tach. So Im wondering about finding a neat lil aftermarket one that will fit in where the ole one is. Anyone done this?? any size...
  6. JonDawg

    Front is leaking Bad

    Hey all. I bought me daddys 83 ranger. Its fine, except the front (around teh timing cover/crank seal) is leaking oil like nothin Ive seen. I could go about 30 miles, and its lost a quart. Is this a common problem?? any ideas whats wrong?? Ive been told the crank seal, but someone else...
  7. JonDawg

    Is it cheaper to rebuild or buy a great 4.6??

    Hey all. I have my '95 cougar with a beautiful 150K miles. The motor runs great (even though my foots always on it) but I realize the day will come when it goes Kaboom. So, Im on a fairly tight budget, and Ill need a new one. My ?? are which is cheaper AND a better deal to do. I know I...
  8. JonDawg

    82 Ranger, Carbed 2.3 ??s

    Hey all, Im ussally in the Mustang II thread, but I got a buncha questions for all you experts (and those that think they are :D ) I just bought my dads ranger (82, 2.3/ auto) Its got a breand new C-4, but the motor has some problems. It leaks oil at an UnGawdly rate, and theres a tick in...
  9. JonDawg

    Wiring and Lighting problems

    Hey all. Im all but done on me lil coupe. Im just working on the electrical stuff. (lights mainly) I finally got alll the signals working (contacts were just mostly corroded) but The front markers, and parking lights; and the brake lights wont work. I think the brakes are a result of...
  10. JonDawg

    Fox Body Steering shaft . . . .

    . . . Will it fit on a II?? Im haveing serious exhaust issues (still) and I was browsing CJ pony's catalog. It shows the Fox-style has 2 U=joints (one near each end) So Im kinda Thinking that itll fix the clearence problem I gots. But Will it fit in place of the II steering shaft...
  11. JonDawg

    Tranny Cooler Help!?!?

    Hi all. I got my V8 radiator (finally) and now I need to know what to use to hook up the trans cooler tank to my AOD. First, I dont think the cooling lines are pressurized, but it sure leaks like a siv when I use fuel line. So, what do ya'll use? Also, What fittings go into the tank itself...
  12. JonDawg

    Whats your gas mileage??

    This question is directed more to the V8 and modified engine peoples. But Id like to know everyones stuff. Especially the Turbo 4 swaps (my next project. :rolleyes: ) Oh, and whats in your car, engine, tranny. rear end ratio? any other tricks youve done to boost your mileage? Thanx all.
  13. JonDawg

    What size exhaust. . . . .

    . . . . pipe can I fit off of the manifolds? Its a 351W into a 74, and the shop is claiming only 2" pipe will fit between the drivers manifold and the steering shaft. The Y-pipe I got from Mstng2 was at least 2.25", and I think it was 2.5" Soooo, what are you V8 guys running...
  14. JonDawg

    I decided on the exhaust, Whatdya all think.

    OK, after months of pricing, research, opinions, and shopping: Ive decided on a dual 2.5s merging at a Y-collector just behind the Trans crossmember. This is a 3" pipe back to a Thrush turbo muffler (dual outlet) in the factory position. Now, What do you think? Has anyone done it like...
  15. JonDawg

    BODY COUNT!!!!! Who lives out west?

    Hey all. Im nearing completion (sorta) on my coupe, and I was just wondering who lives out west. Like in the rockies or pacific coast. Reading these posts about Carlisle, Im getting a little jealous. Sooooo, I was thinking of organizing something. I know Mstng2 is down in Utah, but I...