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    Need Wiring Diagram for Under Dash

    http://www.veryuseful.com/mustang/tech/engine/ If that doesn't have what you're looking for, I had very good luck at the local library looking in a large Chilton type motor manual, very complete and detailed wiring diagram. I was able to photocopy it for 10 cents/page right there.
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    steering rack and pinion rubs underneath!?!?!?

    Couple things you can do depending on how much interference you have between the steering shaft and likely one of the header tubes - happened to me with a 351 swap and simple swap shorties. You can loosen the motor mounts and jack it up just a tad and put a thick flat washer or two or three...
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    BBK Off Road H-pipe Two Pieces? WTF?

    Here's a very easy, very good way to connect & seal that. http://www.lincolnsonline.com/tech/00091.html
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    Short Belt set-up pics needed please

    An easy and accurate way to measure is to use a cloth dressmakers tape, they have inches on one side and mm on the other. Just wrap around the pulleys like the belt goes and read the numbers where it meets. Many wives/mothers have those tapes, or they're available at any store that sells...
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    24#r's not enough 30#r's to much which one's to play with?

    From what I've read, the ecu working with readings from the 02's will keep the plugs quite clean during normal driving. It's only in WOT that fuel pressure has much of an effect on mixture. (Other than tuning the ecu tables etc). In building my 351 on a very tight budget, I found an early...
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    electric fan increasing gas mileage?

    I've read similar info. I noticed 1-1/2 to 2 mpg overall increase, mixed driving. Fan doesn't run at all on the highway, or really as long as I'm moving even 20 mph. Taurus fan (4.2 motor 2 speed version) Flex A Lite variable speed soft start controller Had it on my 351 for a year...
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    Belt size ?'s. Smog delete and AC delete

    A cheap, reliable method of measuring is with a cloth dressmakers tape. They are flat and totally flexible, with mm on one side and inches on the other. Available any fabric shop or dept store, incl WalMart. Just wrap it around the pullies like the belt goes and read the length where...
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    are the aod's in all ford vehicles the same?

    AOD's in (mostly) crown vics, town cars, and some light trucks have a 1" longer tailshaft & housing. The T-Bird stuff should be the same as the Stang incl the throttle valve cable and throttle cable at least if the TBird is a V8, you'd have to measure length if it's a V6. Some people have been...
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    Diff Bushings.......Porta-Power?

    Here's how I did mine. To make putting the new ones in easier, put them in a cold freezer for an hour or so, then lube them with something and they should tap right in no problem http://www.lincolnsonline.com/tech/00074.html
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    which dc controller

    Just an alternative to a DC, a little bit less expensive I've been using a Flex A Lite Variable Speed Controller which also soft starts the fan motor(s) to avoid the big spike in amp draw on startup. Been working like a charm. About $100 - you'd probly need the bigger of the 2 as...
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    knock sensor idea...need input

    I've often wished there was an economical way to install some type of knock sensor, even if not terribly sophisticated. I do know there were a few Windsors that had oem knock sensors, I believe later model light trucks. As far as what I've read so far, the "tune" of the knock sensor...
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    should i get another electric fan or go back to belt driven???

    I switched to a Taurus 3.8 V6 e fan a year ago, and used the bigger of the 2 Flex A Lite variable speed controllers on Summit. Have not had problem 1, no relays needed, soft starts the fan, been in some fairly warm summer weather in stoplight traffic, works great! Oh, I DID replace the motor...
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    Removing locking lugnuts that I don't have a key for.

    When I temporarily misplaced my key, I found that a small pipewrench worked quite well and barely nicked the nuts. Course, that's if you're able to get it on the nut enuf to bite, went on at an angle, but worked anyway.
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    Lincoln Mark VII (V7) ?

    The long AODs were in Town Cars, Mark VII's, Crown Vics and some pickups/vans. Most other ones will fit, but you do NOT want a V6 AOD. They've got fewer clutch discs in a couple of the clutch packs. Check out the transmission dimension chart on the tci trans website, they give the...
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    AOD HELP

    That can be caused by a number of things, but often is caused by sticky valves in the valve body. They're prone to wear in certain spots with higher miles. I've even totally disassembled them, cleaned well, lubed and reassembled and they STILL can stick. Last go round I had to buy a...
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    Any vehicles besides the lightnings that have a GT40 351w?

    The only 3351 GT engine you're likely to find is out of the Lightnings. Although the blocks were roller capable, they still had flat tappet hydraulic cams. The heads were iron GT40's - not much for a performance 351. They can run, but there are many much better choices out there. If...
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    MAF conversion

    Just a few years ago I found a mass-air kit on ebay for just over $30. Very complete and good instructions. You still need a ma computer. the mass-air site is actually for Interactive Systems Technologies
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    Where to get milded one piece pan gasket?

    I remember reading about one some time ago, but of course don't remember where. Anybody know what brand, where to get one, etc? Also the thicker milded rubber over steel valve cover gaskets. This is for a 351W. Thanks!
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    Absolute cheapest set of alum. heads?

    I shopped around a little while and found a set of low miles good condition Edelbrock Performers for $600 from a guy who was going bigger.
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    Tranny Removal help

    This should walk you thru it. http://www.lincolnsonline.com/tech/00048.html
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