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  1. Platonic Solid

    Red Neck Rotisserie

    Saw this on another forum and thought I'd steal the pics for you guys. I hadn't seen anything quite this simple until now. The closer the pivot point is to the car, the easier it will be to tip.
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    Drivetrain Are 72+73 Drive Shafts And Yokes Interchangeable?

    My 73 Mach (351C FMX 9” Rear) is at the mechanics as I just don’t have the time to repair its various issues. The mechanic has asked me to pull the drive shaft and yoke from one of my other 71-72 Coupes (302 C4 8” Rear) for use on the 73. Are these drive shafts and yokes interchangeable? I...
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    71-73 Ram Air Question

    I found this Mustang Monthly article on Functional Ram Air installation. My issue with the article is it claims the flap position is open when there’s no intake vacuum. Wouldn’t this mean that the flap is open all the time? Seems to me that the flap should be closed when there’s no vacuum...
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    Help! I’m drowning in Mustang parts and I want out.

    I used to play with my toys all the time. OK, that was 10 years ago. Now I just want out. 20 + years of collecting parts and now I just want the cars and the parts gone. I have five 71-73 Mustangs in various stages of disrepair: from almost junk to very restorable. Nothing is complete and I have...
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    Belt Squeal at Startup

    Every time I start the 73 Mach1 351C I get a loud high pitched belt squeal. It only happens for the few seconds when the engine fires up. I’m calling it belt squeal since I can’t think of anything else that sounds like that. The belts are new and tight. The steering pump and alternator are new...
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    Upside Down forum images in Firefox

    Is it just me? Does anyone else here use Mozilla Firefox? All images inside individual threads are upside down. Doesn't happen on main pages, only within individual threads. Doesn't happen in IE. Only happening on Stangnet. Is this someones April Fools joke?
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    Is this opportunity knocking? $8,000 1999 GT

    I need some input from you guys. I have an opportunity to purchase a 1 owner 1999 35th anniversary edition Mustang GT. 100% stock for $8,000. Automatic. Power Driver Seat. 3 alarm systems (one is lowjack) 90,000 mostly highway miles, never driven in snow, always garaged through entire...
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    Tire Age: Safety Hazard - Excessive Paranoia - or Sales Promo

    Aged Tires: A Driving Hazard? - ABC News After watching this lengthy ABC News story on the potential hazards of driving on tires older than 6 years (from date of manufacture) I find myself wondering if this is a real safety hazard, excessive safety paranoia, or a ploy by tire manufacturers to...
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    Sonny & Cher Mustangs $400,000

    Dang these are a pair of nasty looking custom Mustangs (IMHO): AutoTrader Classics - 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
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    Fuel Vapor Purge (aka: Evaporative Control) Connection 351C

    The air cleaner hole pictured is for connection of the Evaporative purge hose from the carbon canister. I don't have the air cleaner adaptor to attach the hose. I'm trying to find out what it looks like and where to get one. I would also like to use the correct hose, which I believe should...
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    Correct Original Heater Hose Routing for 351C 2V W/Climatic Choke

    My manuals don't seem to be helping much here. I assume it's routed as follows: Return hose from Right heater core firewall connection to engine block connection. Feed hose from Water pump connection through climatic choke thermostat heat shield, to heater control valve, to Left heater...
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    What is this thing on my Water Pump?

    What is this thing on my 73 351C 2V water pump?
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    Does anyone actually use a Belt Tension Gauge?

    When I get to the stage of putting the belts back on, I was thinking it would be nice for once to properly set the belt tension. Then I see the $100 price tag on this tool and quickly realize that it's not going to happen. Not that I think $100 is a lot for a calibrated gauge, I guess I was just...
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    Power-Steering Pressure-Hose Placement/Relocation?

    If I'm not mistaken, the power-steering pressure-hose on 71-73 (probably the same on all years with power steering) is/was intended to be attached to the top of the export brace as shown in this picture (note: this is not my engine bay) and the looped portion of hose has additional foam...
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    How to Loosen Stuck Distributor ?

    Trying to tweak the timing on the 351C, but can't get the distributor to rotate. I soaked it with PB Blaster, tapped lightly on it with a hammer and tried an oil filter wrench, but that keeps slipping off. Any other thoughts? Note: A few years ago I went through this on the 302. Ended up...
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    Electronic Ignition ID & Rough Idle ?s

    Engine = 351C 2V (unknown specs/assumed stock) . Has good compression and no significant oil burning issues. Auto FMX trans. I'm having a hard time getting it to run smoothly at the factory specified 575 RPM. Starts up strong and seems to run fine at 700+ RPM. It stays running at 575 in...
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    What Sealant to use on Thermostat Housing?

    I think I messed up on the 351C. I put high temp silicone on both sides of the thermostat-housing gasket and bolted it down (kinda messy, looks like crud). A few hours later (long before the silicone had cured) I added antifreeze. Now I see coolant oozing out right under the bolt heads and the...
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    Thermostat - is it necessary?

    While replacing the upper radiator hose on my 73 - 351C - 2V, I discovered that there is no thermostat. The previous owner lived in CA. Though the car is never driven in winter, I assume I should put a thermostat in (I'm in CT). The standard thermostat is 192°, but I see Mustangs Unlimited...
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    EGR Pros/Cons Info Request

    The EGR valve, and the EGR channels on the carb spacer and intake manifold on my 73 351C 2V were completely clogged. I've cleaned out the channels and have a new EGR valve on order (though from the picture at the parts store, I don't expect it to fit). As I'm doing this it has me questioning the...
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    71-73 RAM Air fit Question

    While doing some research on the EGR Valve and Carb. Spacer, I stumbled across this statement on Fordramair.com: "1973 owners with the 351C. For 1973, Ford used an EGR spacer plate under the 4V carb which will prevent the use of ram air." Over the years I've managed to collect all the OEM...
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