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    3.8 T5 & Bellhousing to 1987 Lincoln 5.0

    Need some T5 specific advice. I built a carbed V8 2wd 2002 Ranger (short cab / step side) w/ an AOD for my kiddo's first car (solid bumpers & airbags). It's a lot of fun to drive! I'm gonna let my son learn to drive on the AOD and then later swap it to a T5 (assuming it dosent get wrecked)...
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    Engine Need Tips On Stock Head Refreshing.

    I'm overhauling a running 5.0 out of a wrecked 95 mustang that has never been rebuilt but sat for a while. I have cleaned the block spotless, honed and replaced the timing chain / gears, oil pump, rings and bearings. I'm basically just doing a re-ring, bearing replacement (except cam) and...
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    3 Bolt 5.0 Harmonic Balancer For Stock 1965 Pulleys???

    I'm doing a re-ring and bearing replacement on a 1995 5.0 (302) out of a running Mustang to drop into my 1965 mustang till I can sort out the issues w/ my 289. I'm converting the 5.0 over to carb and I have everything figured out except where to get a 50oz harmonic balancer that will fit my 5.0...
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    Wrong Head Gasket? Knocking after rebuild

    OK so I had my 289 machined and bored .040+ and crank ground -.010 and I rebuilt the engine myself w/ rebuilt GT40 heads. I used the correct bearing, etc. I noticed a knocking after the rebuild, which sounded a lot like a lifter knock, and I went all over the engine w/ a stethoscope and was...
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    How much front fender clearance you have at full lock - 65 / 66

    I am working on aligning my front end and was taking measurements. Last year I replaced the 8" with a Lincoln 9" and added 1" rear lowering blocks and now my front end is 1.5" higher in the front. I just replaced the entire front suspension (everything except spindles) and did the Arning drop...
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    Lifter knock after rebuild

    Ok, so for those of you who have read some of my previous post are gonna realize I don’t get things done too fast. We just had out 1st kid and wife will only let me in garage every once in a while. I rebuilt the 289 w/ all new parts except the block, crank and rods. I installed a new cam and...
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    No power on I side of ignition solenoid after T5 swap and rebuild.

    I just rebuilt the 289 on my 65 Coupe and swapped in a T5 from a C4. Engine started w/ the ignition switch prior to the rebuild / swap. Car wouldn't start after install so I hard wired the + side of the coil to the + on the battery and crossed over the ignition switch w/ a pair of pliers to...
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    T5 swap clutch pressure? Hard petal - Mustang Steve

    I've swapped in an 88 Mustang 5.0 T5 in my 65 Couple w/ a rebuilt 289 I plan to start today (never started yet w/ this set up). Before I re-installed my headers I set up my Mustang Steve Cable clutch system. Install we fine. The clutch cable is just looped from the firewall to the bell housing...
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    Drivetrain T5 swap clutch pressure? Hard petal - Mustang Steve

    I've swapped in an 88 Mustang 5.0 T5 in my 65 Couple w/ a rebuilt 289 I plan to start today (never stated yet w/ this set up). Before I re-installed my headers I set up my Mustang Steve Cable clutch system. Install we fine. The clutch cable is just looped from the firewall to the bell housing...
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    Camshaft break in prior to setting timing on rebuilt 289?

    I'm getting ready to start my rebuilt 289 for the 1st time later this week or weekend. I plan to set the 1# piston and TDC and then back off to 12 degrees before TDC on the balancer, prime the oiling system w/ a oil priming rod and a drill, then drop in my distributer pointing the rotor at...
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    Oil Pressure Switch - Always Open Of Closed Circuit? - Adding Mech. Guage

    I'm replacing this sensor on my 289 w/ a mechanical gauge and I'm wondering if the light on the dash will come on if its not hooked up. I no longer have the switch to test. I may find a "T" fitting and hook both up later down the road. Thanks!!!
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    Best Way To Store An Automatic Transmission?

    With oil or no oil? This was a working transmission when removed and I would like it to stay that way. I will cover plastic and keep indoors. Thanks in advance.
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    Scott Drake (accumatch) Customer Service

    I just want to rant about Scott Drakes customer service. I purchased 2 cans of AccuMatch gold engine paint and according to the directions it says to spray several light coats for best finish. This just left a rough metallic overspray texture that lightly flakes on my hands every time I...
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    Correct Push Rod Length & Lifter Pre-load?

    I just rebuilt my 1965, 289 and installed 1993 Cobra GT40 heads w/ Scorpion pedestal 1.6 roller rockers. I’m running a new Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft (see cam card attached). My stock 289 pushrods are too short. So I bought an adjustable push rod to get the correct size... My question...
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    Engine 289s W/ Gt40 Heads. What Pushrod Length Did You Use.

    Attached are a few pics of my GT40 heads off a 93 302 cobra installed on my 289 w/ Scorpion roller rockers. My stock rods are too short. I just got an adjustable push rod and I'm gonna mess with it till I get a good wear pattern on the valve tips. Any suggestions on what length I should start...
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    Upper Control Arm Was Shimmed?

    I figured I would do my upper and lower control arms while I have my engine out and I discovered the drivers side was shimmed out about 1/2". All the shims fell out and I removed the UCA and I have no idea how many were on which side. I'm assuming the shock towers have gotten weak over time...
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    Main Bearing Clearance At .0015 For 289?

    I had my machine shop undersize my crank by -0.010" and I bought +0.010" oversize bearings. I ran a strip of green Plastiguage and got .0015 clearance on the mains. Is this OK? I was shooting for .002-.003"? Thanks in advance!
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    Newbi Gt40 Rocker Head Question

    I bought some rebuilt gt40heads for my 289 (non p), cheaper than rebuilding my 289 heads. I know about the combustion chamber size will affect compression and am correcting this with new pistons. Castings are f3ze aa & f1ze aa I was told these are off an actual 5.0 cobra. I bought these bare...
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    289 Re-build W/ Gt40 Heads - Need Suggestions

    Finally got around to rebuilding the engine. Would like the engine to put out 275-300HP on 87 octane pump gas w/ milage in the low 20's......if possible. More concerned w/ OK-good milage for long trips and stop light to stop light performance. I'm looking to build a daily driver / street car...
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    Tips On Buying Used Heads

    My machine shop is going to charge $6-700 to rebuild my stock 289 heads. I considered buying cheap aluminum Flo-Tek heads from Speedway Motors for $369 each + $100 head bolts + rockers $200 = $1,038.00. Please I don’t want to do the china quality debate, as this is all I find when searching...
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