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    Anti-freeze/coolant: what's the story?

    Replace at least once every three years else it becomes acid saturated (from running round and round in the engine block) and will eventually be strong enough acid-wise to etch your radiator tanks and hence ruin your radiator. Good stuff, long lasting but not permanent...use as directed on the...
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    How to get another chrome peice off?

    RasMG is right about the clip nuts on each end of the molding. These are located inside the fender flares on each end and may be hidden under undercoating and/or dirt. Dig in the corners of the fender flare behind the front and rear edges of the molding (inside the fender openings). When you...
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    Pertronix + MSD??

    There is no problem with Pertronix triggering the MSD, however the spark MSD creates is not very consistent with the dinky original distributor cap and rotor on the early Ford distributor. It doesn't contain the hotter spark very well. The spark is so hot it just jumps posts in the cap and...
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    Distributor + electrical question

    MSD produces a mean spark and your dinky distributor cap and rotor can't handle it. Thats why the later Duraspark ignition has that big round cap. If you can find a high voltage cap and rotor for your old Ford distributor then use it. If not, you'll need to use a Duraspark distributor or the...
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    T5 swap. Have questions

    I used the following items: '69/'73 164 tooth Toploader bell housing, and starter. Ram Clutch Kit (disc, pp and throwout bearing) Ram Flywheel (steel billet 164 tooth, 50 oz-in for 5.0L engine) Late model T5 pilot bearing California Pony Cars adapter plate for Toploader bell housing...
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    Darryl Starbird Show

    Me at Starbird '04...that's me in the Ford Racing jacket...
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    Darryl Starbird Show

    My car at Starbird OKC '04...
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    headers that fit 65 w/manual???

    I use Hooker Comps (6901-1) on my '65 fastback with 5.0L engine installed. These fit nicely on my car but there are several considerations: a. The shock towers have added clearance so on a stock '65 car the clearance will be tight. b. I have a pivot adapter for the clutch linkage. It...
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    Anyone running a Serpentine Belt???

    With the late serpentine timing cover installed, you can run the Explorer 5.0L serpentine belt system including rr-water pump harmonic, pulleys and accessories. You can buy a/c idler and p/s idler replacements for a/c and power steering if you don't have these items on your car. Ford Racing...
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    Toploader variables

    There are application listings on www.4speedtoploaders.com Look unders ID Charts
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    Window assembly question...

    Believe there's pictures of the assemblies in "Jim Osborn's Body Assembly Manual for '66 Mustang". This $15 paperback book has drawings and illustrations of many parts in your '66. Also listed is a sequence of assembly and parts required listing. Part numbers are internal Ford part numbers and...
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    valve cover clearance HELP needed

    The Ford Racing "Cobras" will fit but the Scott Drake "Cobras" will not. The difference is the shape and size of the baffles.
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    Anyone using the late 70's Ford electronic ignition? need Pics

    There's a couple pictures on www.mustangsteve.com including a modification wiring diagram. Look specifically under these bullets (links on opening page)... * Convert points to electronic distributor * How To Install An Aluminum Intake Manifold
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    questions questions questions

    I recommend chemically stripping the apron sheet metal. Put a oil drip pan under the car then do a patch at a time; meaning about an 8"x8" square. Apply brush on stripper (not spray stripper) then after suitable time delay simply wipe off with paper towels (wear chemical gloves and eye...
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    How much power is a 289 worthy of?

    Several factors play into how a car performs; horsepower is only one of the factors. Others are horsepower to weight ratio; gearing, etc. Old cars with horsepower to weight ratios of 10:1 or greater start feeling pretty perky. Torque gets you going; so having lower gear ratio provides for...
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    lots of electrical questions

    There are differences in '65 and '66 wiring. Notwithstanding the circuits you inquired about are wired the same.
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    66 equalizer bar issue - not aligned?

    You can move the engine pivot point. Use a bracket like used on 5.0L swaps do. Its a bracket that attaches to the bell housing bolts that positions the engine pivot ball. Use a golfer's pencil (short, with square back). Rest it on the frame bracket end and point towards engine. With...
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    lots of electrical questions

    B+ is marked on the switch body. Look at the terminals and next to them you'll see the markings. In the '65 model year a orange-black wire connected here. One of the two terminals located farthest back when viewed from the drivers seat and looking into the dash cutout (nearest the front of...
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    Repair help for tomorrow (Heater core and wireing gremlins)

    On the model years I've done there is a single screw located near/above the glove box that holds the front side of the heater box in position. Make sure you've removed it. On the firewall side there's four nuts to remove. Remove any connecting ducts. Remove vaccuum lines to vaccuum servo...
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    Whats everyone favorite year classic mustang

    Although I own a classic '65fb now, I like the '67fb better. It has more sophistication, looks more agressive, supports a wider range of engines, etc. I like the '68fb less because of the trim changes, grille changes, interior changes, etc. '69-'70 are nice cars too but they're getting bigger...
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