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  1. J

    Engine Breaking In Cam

    Wow you need that breather filter because without it you are sucking oil into the intake causing it to smoke and fouling the spark plugs.
  2. J

    87 5.0 Troubleshooting & Solutions

    Remove one of the nuts from the header collector and take it to any hardware or auto parts store and have them match it up with the right thread pitch.
  3. J

    (1989 5.0 Carb. Swap) What Dis. To Use

    If you really want to run a carb use a distributor for a 1985 mustang gt..it has the correct steel gear for use with a roller cam. Don't get the one used on the 85 mustang gt with auto trans with CFI..use the one for the 85 gt with 5 speed with a carb.
  4. J

    Looking For Help On Surging Idle. Went Through Check List, But Still Surging.

    I don't run a E303 cam ...i run a stage 1 cam but i know a lot of people that do run ford letter cams without any problems. I had the same problems as you years ago with surge and bucking...and that's with a trick flow cam. So i think the cam is not the problem i think that the computer is...
  5. J

    1990 5.0 Ho Sputters And Dies After Like 30 Min Of Driving

    It sounds like a bad ECT sensor or PIP sensor..but as always check the codes. Also sometimes you will not get a code for a bad ECT even if it's bad.
  6. J

    Over Heating, Pvc Valve , Crank No Start ! Help!

    Well 210 degrees is a normal temp for summer..and the white smoke from the engine could be a coolant leak that sprayed on something hot like the header causing the smoke. Also do you have a pic of the motor because later model mustang did not come with a carb and you could have the wrong...
  7. J

    Running Fine, Now Won't Start

    If it does not turn over with a new battery make sure the battery post is tight also it could be the starter relay or ignition switch or starter or bad /loose wiring.
  8. J

    Guess The Time!

    12.42..my guess
  9. J

    93 5.0 Lx Stalls In The Summer

    You can check the codes but sometimes a bad ECT sensor will not set a code. I don't know if that's your problem but it was my problem just last week.
  10. J

    T5 Info Needed! Please Help?

    Just use Mercon ATF ..don't use type F..that works for power steering .
  11. J

    Drivetrain 93 Mustang Aod Issues?

    Sounds like a bad ECT sensor since that sensor plays a role in fuel and spark timing and transmission shift points. Do you have the same problem when the engine is cold? or does it happen when it warms up?
  12. J

    Fuel Fuel Cut

    The only thing i can think of is the pip sensor/distributor that would cause the problem because it has to with the spark and fuel pump operation.
  13. J

    Fuel Fuel Cut

    It could be the engine coolant temp sensor if the problem happens when the engine is at normal temp. I just replaced mine today because my car started stalling when the temp got up to about 190 degrees.
  14. J

    Car Running Hotter Then Usual After 320 Amp Alternator Install

    I think that the stock gauge is your real problem ..wiring at the alternator/voltage regulator will affect stock gauges.
  15. J

    Car Running Hotter Then Usual After 320 Amp Alternator Install

    What temp are you running? plus what fan are you running? from 180-210 is normal on a 80-90 degree day outside.
  16. J

    Car Died No Start

    Yes that's the problem if it start back up after sitting a while...you can just replace the whole distributor/tfi module. You can get the distributor that comes with the tfi module.
  17. J

    Car Died No Start

    Have you ever replaced the tfi module or the distributor? because if the fuel pump does not prime and you have no spark that's usually the problem.
  18. J

    Standard Rotation Pump Install W/pics

    What 5.0 engine are you running? Is it a mustang 5.0 HO engine?or a crown vic 5.0 enigine? I ask because why not use a water pump for a mustang 5.0 engine..the mustang pumps turn counter clockwise not standard.
  19. J

    Fuel Issue?

    Okay the bucking plus stalling and the misfire sounds like a distributor/pickup coil problem.
  20. J

    Ball Joint ??

    Have you checked the inner and outer tie rods because if they are bad they will make your car handle real bad and will cause the car to wonder. I just replaced mine last month..i did the inner and outer and they are very easy to replace .. all you need is a large pipe wrench.