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  1. stirling33

    Carb Tuning Question

    I am having what I assume to be some carb issues. Lately it will stumble when wide open then also surge while just cruising. It does not happen everytime I run the car but often enough where I guessing something needs to be adjusted. Is this a Jetting issue or what else could it be - I...
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    Cam Choice

    Hello everyone, I need some opionions on what off the shelf cam I should go with based on my current set up. 600 Holley Carb, RPM Performer Intake, Ford Racing Heads Y303's, Hooker Headers. I am looking for a real solid street cam to come on early and go to maybe 5,500, what should I go with.
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    2.02 Valves

    when switching from 1.94 valved heads to 2.02 valves do you always have to fly cut the pistons?
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    Timing cover leak

    Ok I need some help and or some tricks of the trade in regards to a timing cover leak. I have replaced the timing cover gasket twice and both times I cannot get rid of the leak. The first time it leaked and accumulated oil in the little valleys next to the middle bolts. Now the second time...
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    Comp Cam XE268H

    I am looking at upgrading to this cam, and I have a 2 part question. #1 is this a good match to my current components which are listed in Sig. #2 will there be any clearance issues or will I have to upgrade the springs. Thanks
  6. stirling33

    AFR's

    Quick question for everyone.....I am planning on switching from FMS Y303 heads to AFR 165's and getting a "streetbeast" flat tappet cam done by Ed Curtis. What kind of gains could I expect from the switch?
  7. stirling33

    Timing cover gasket

    My block is out of a 89' but I am running an early style timing cover. Does anyone know what part # I should be using for the timing cover. I am looking at Fel Pro. Thanks
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    Timing Cover Gasket

    I have a small leak coming out of the top portion of my timing cover which then drips and pools in the valley in between bolt holes. My question is is there any thing I can put on the spot where it leaks to stop it without replacing the gasket for the 3rd time? After the 2nd replacement there...
  9. stirling33

    Radiator question

    what is the fluid capacity of a fully drained standard radiator on a 67 mustang?
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    Water Pump Question

    I recently had the front of my engine apart for repair and now it's back together but I have a leak on the bottom portion of the water pump. My question is do I have to drain the radiator again to take off the water pump to fix the leak. I just put it back on and I am trying to avoid...
  11. stirling33

    Eccentric

    does anyone know what the torque rating is on the bolt that connects the fuel pump eccentric to the timing cover?
  12. stirling33

    Question

    I need to know where I can purchase a new dowel pin that goes from the came to the fuel pump eccentric. Any ideas?
  13. stirling33

    Pics not showing

    Is anyone else having issues seeing pics that are posted on threads. I have not had this issue before but when I view a thread with pics I get nothing at all. I checked all my settings and everything is set to view pics what could be the issue? Thanks for the help in advance.
  14. stirling33

    Winter Project

    So I am starting to put together a list of parts for my winter engine upgrades. This is the plan so far, AFR 165's Holley 650 DP and a new cam. The cam is where is need some help I have gotten it narrowed down to 3 choices Comp Cams 1.) XE268H 2.) XE274H 3.) Custom Cam (Ed Curtis) My...
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    Clearance Issues

    I am debating about a cam and head swap on my current set up. I was thinking of upgrading to AFR 165's and changing the cam to a XE268H. Will I have to fly cut the pistons on this new set up or is that just something that has to be done when you step up to the 2.02 valves. thanks
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    Fuel Pump Eccentric

    I will try and make this short but I keep having an issue with my fuel pump eccentric coming lose. This happened once last year and after figuring out that the eccentric was the problem, I was blaming it on just overlooking torqueing it down after a cam swap. But know this has happened again...
  17. stirling33

    Car Trouble

    So I am driving to work this morning and cruising in 3rd gear then all of a sudden it sputtered then died and I coasted to a stop. After getting safely on a side street I tried to diagnosis what was wrong. It will still spin but will not fire all the connections are good from what I can tell...
  18. stirling33

    Performance Increase

    I am currently running a cam with 290/300 Duration and .472/.496 Lift which I know is not a good set up for my application. If I went to a cam with 280ish Duration and .512 Lift, assuming I kept everything in my sig the same what kind of increase do you think I would see? I am also thinking of...
  19. stirling33

    Roller Cam

    I am currently running a flat tappet cam with a roller block out a 89 5.0. My question is if I want to bring it back to a roller motor what all do I need to replace. My list includes new roller rockers, roller lifters, cam, pushrods, springs. Is it necessary to change the timing chain.....am...
  20. stirling33

    Rattle

    I have a 67 fastback and I finally found the source of a very annoying rattle. It is the passenger side seat belt anchor for the rear seat. My question is I cannot find the under side nut to tighten this anchor. Is there some sort of secret hole up in the undercarriage that I cannot find...
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