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  1. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    I'm not doing much better Mike. At this point I'm throwing mud at a wall. Next step, new distributor, to replace the barely used MSD sitting in it.
  2. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    Nothing? Well replaced the MSD Coil and rebuilt the starter today as it was dragging. Still no luck. Any input????
  3. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    So I've got to give Summit credit, the Holley injectors came on time. Popped them in after ensuring each fuel rail union had been cleaned and (now) properly sealed with fuel safe goo. Bolted the upper and all components in, set to TDC and number 1 on the distributor, and fired it up after...
  4. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    Agreed. I spent a day driving around getting a new tank and an Accel pump. Then had the joy to find everything installed worked, but the sealant at the fuel rails. It's been a couple of years, but I know I asked if the stuff was fuel safe. Guess not. We reset all the fittings and lines, went to...
  5. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    Well, guess I've taken a bit of time off. Got back at it the other day with the help of my Dad. We managed to get everything buttoned up and attempted to fire only to lack the sweet sound of the fuel pump building pressure. Now that pump, though 5 years old, is an aeromotive 340 pump with...
  6. rdharper02

    Not a fox, but something new and interesting

    You know, you may have something. It's a 2.3 with 2 plugs per cylinder. I'm going to push air through the opposite plug hole, and attempt to break it up. Right on.
  7. rdharper02

    Not a fox, but something new and interesting

    5l5 more force than should have been put on it to be truthful. Either they are the origional plugs, or put in with an impact. Definitely seized, but a keep hosing it down with penetrating spray. It didn't break completely flush, but there's not enough to use a bolt extractor. The ceramic is...
  8. rdharper02

    Not a fox, but something new and interesting

    Pushrod I'd love to, but the ceramic is still in the center. I'm doing my best not to drop into the cylinder. I've tried using the compression of the motor to blow it out and think I'll tap it with a punch a couple of times and see if it can carefully be separated. Option 1: Attempt to defy...
  9. rdharper02

    Not a fox, but something new and interesting

    So I've been working seven different projects lately, to include a 97 Ranger. I've done a whole lot of repair to it. It was in a good place until I randomly decided to do the plugs. So I found this gem. I've never had a plug break off the nut portion. Any ideas beyond dropping ceramic in the...
  10. rdharper02

    Build Thread 1978 Mercury Cyclone. The pig is in the pen.

    So I'm fighting the urge to make "fast and furious " or drifting references, but agree with Mike on the hot rodding methodology. Back in the day you put in whatever made the car faster or whatever you could afford. Today, it's all LSX stuff. Go for it Mike. I only ask that the intake receives...
  11. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    Well here we go again. Extended the fuel rail inlet out, and decided to keep my janky fuel pressure regulator design. Stood back to admire my hour of work, and decided to throw the upper intake back on.....and ... The tab contacts the pretty new fuel pressure regulator when you try to hang the...
  12. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    Honestly, Mike is right on this one. I've had the same turbo kit for years and have had little to no problem with it. Though I can't comment on HP's customer service, the kit worked extremely well with the previous stock 5.0. This mustang was actually purchased as a parts car. The motor had...
  13. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    I managed to trace some of my wiring mistakes last night and had to pause to assess my fuel rails/lines before I could ensure my key-on power works correctly. I keep going back and forth on the pressure gauge off the regulator, and have not decided how to correct the fuel input line resting on...
  14. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    John will pop back in. He's one of the previous owners of my white car. He checks in from time to time over the years. As far as the "Cops" episode. We came close. We had a group of kids come to our circle and start checking everyone's car for guns and money (common according to the cops). While...
  15. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    Update John? The Mustang still sits center of the garage with a new motor (sitting with trans fluid in the cylinders), that hasn't been started because I have become to picky about silly things like the fuel line routing, and the way I butchered the inner fender for the turbo. I've purchased...
  16. rdharper02

    Build Thread 1978 Mercury Cyclone. The pig is in the pen.

    So I've been away all this time and the Fairmont is not completed? Wait, neither is mine...lol.
  17. rdharper02

    Who's Doing What Tonight?

    Ate with the family and had two Jai Ali (Cigar City IPA). Went to the grocery store and bought the makings for my version of "Bacon Explosion" (Italian sausage, bacon, green/red peppers and BBQ sauce). Came home to work on the valve cover gaskets on the Euro Civic (commonly referred to as a...
  18. rdharper02

    Build Thread 1978 Mercury Cyclone. The pig is in the pen.

    Getting moving as planned. The defeatest thing is not becoming the MadMike we are used to. Rub dirt on it, get angry and get back in the game......dog gone it Mike.....now I'm going to work on mine.
  19. rdharper02

    So I Have A Weird Thought...any Tampa Area Folks

    @madmike1157 I'm voting on "The Mexican Beaded Lizard" (your Gila's fellow poisonous lizard) for the name. It's likely going to LS powered with lots of gaudy chrome and crushed velvet interior. More of a party vibe with extra room if the better half kicks you out (for starting another project)...
  20. rdharper02

    So I Have A Weird Thought...any Tampa Area Folks

    @madmike1157 Lol...I wouldn't want add up what little I've had in my car, yours is a completely different beast. Best to not start totaling any receipts until you decide to build the next car. That's right, I'm betting there will be a "next car". Anyone want to put some odds on it?
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