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    Good deal on a T5?

    My $0.02 worth... The moment I saw your by line with "351" I knew the T5 is not the tranny for you. I know, its a good deal...but a good deal isn't a good deal if its not what you need. Specifications on the latest WC T5 are 330 ft-lbs torque. Your 351w puts that out at every firm...
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    The battery, she won't charge!

    The alternator has two windings...stator and field. The stator is the item that generates the electricity. Now if the alternator had a permanent magnet field (it doesn't) then the alternator would put out electricity the moment it starts to rotate. However in the Ford early alternator, a...
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    Never heard of this????

    The DOHC 4v engine has wider tolerances owing to having forged pistons. We're talking about 0.002" or less overbore when compared to the SOHC 2v engine with hyperutectic pistons. The reason for this is forged pistons expand more under heat and need more space to grow. The BS given you is...
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    Carbon on pistons???

    JFWIW, Found this reference on the www... Decarbanizing. Carbon buildup can hurt performance, from the knock retard it can induce to the restriction in airflow and improper valve sealing in the combustion chamber. It is a good idea to go through this process as part of your tune up...
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    Carbon on pistons???

    In the olden days of pushrod V8's, GM used to make a fluid called, "GM Decarbonizing Fluid". This stuff was a petroleum based product something like hydraulic fluid. One warmed the engine, took off the air filter and poured this stuff slowly down the primary venturis of the carb. The result...
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    Which AODS are acceptable?

    There's AOD's and EAOD's, the latter being electronically controlled. AOD can be operated without a computer. EAOD requires a computer. There are aftermarket transmission only computers for swaps. I know you can't operate an EAOD without the computer. It will burn up the trans. No problem...
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    Cookin' My Buns Off

    "So, the only mystery is why it won't go above 25 on the gauge" Get a powerful household fan. Blow air into the radiator to see if you can get improved pressures. If the household fan serves to do this then you gotta work on the fan and shroud.
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    need advice:Hooker LT's/ Tri-Y's/ 289HiPo Manifold

    "but I don't think the Shelby cars used a different clutch linkage." Standard V8 clutch disc is 10". Shelby/HiPo is 10.4" or 10.5" (depends on supplier). These are interchangeable on 157 tooth set ups. You can also use 164 tooth with 11" clutches but this requires different flywheel...
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    Testing the heater blower

    The early '65 has a two speed motor (two 12v windings, one ground). The late '65/'66 has a single speed motor (one 12v winding, one ground). Early. Apply ground to the black wire. Apply 12v to the red wire. Motor should spin fast. Apply 12v to the orange wire. Motor should spin slow...
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    Cookin' My Buns Off

    With R134, initial cooling will lag R12 but the air temperature should stabilize about the same, i.e. 40 degrees. If its not doing this well, then chances are you're not getting enough airflow across the condenser. Improve the airflow and the cooling will improve. I would try a different fan...
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    Don't know what to do.

    Every driver eventually makes a mistake no matter how careful. There are no old bold pilots! This statement is true of car pilots too! You learned a lesson early with almost no pain. Remember the lesson! My brother died (a long time ago) in a '67 Cougar GT390 while driving too fast. Now...
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    Car's a pos...

    Have heart! Everyone owning a classic Mustang has had the blues over its 35 year old condition, its aches and pains. Ask any rodder, the story is the same. Or any boat owner, Or a Corvette owner...etc. It takes a real concentrated effort to restore a classic car and make it run well. To...
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    289 Coolant flow direction?

    Originates (pushes) at the water pump, flows through the heater core, back to the intake manifold. Note: at the manifold the heater inlet sits next to the engine outlet. Movement of water through the manifold and into the radiator causes a small vaccuum at the heater return line (it sucks)...
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    Intermittent wiper switch?

    Previous topic of discussion...search on "wiper". Here's on thread: http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=481112&highlight=wiper
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    t5 trans fluid

    Uses Dextron/Mercon fluids. Any name brand is okay but always top off with the same brand you select for the first fill. Elsewise drain and refill. You need this fine runny stuff so it penetrates very small orifices drilled in the tranny gears. You also need good seals and a yoke in good...
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    should i buy a classic

    Everyone has an opinion...I've got mine so here it is... 1. How practicle is a car like this for my daily driver. In today's traffic and road conditions, not very practical. You will give up a lot of what you expect from a modern car. 2. Im not a mechanic but im willing to learn and...
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    3 Core vs 4 Core Radiator

    I ran a 3 core with a 5.0L with a/c in my '65 with no problems even in +100 degree heat. That said, the larger the engine overbore the more cooling you need.
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    need help with the shift linkage?

    Compound problems are always more difficult to troubleshoot than individual ones. I think you have three problems: a. Transmission linkage. I would disconnect the linkage and operate the lever on the side of the transmission and see if it detents a number of times. Since you did a...
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    Full length headers CHEAP , ceramic coated for $347 bucks , same design as Hookers

    They're not the same. Yes, the design is the same. Tubing thickness is different. Tubing diameter may be different depending on particular model and whether its a Comp or SuperComp. Plating may be different on plated models. There are no free lunches! Holley aims Flowtech at the low end of...
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    Dealer gear cost

    Doesn't seem too far fetched to me. The typical gear set is about $185-$200. The kit to install the r&p is about $90. Labor at most light duty axle shops is about $130. Total $405. The beauty of having Ford do it, is your warranty is not voided. If you go to a third party axle shop, the...
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