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    I feel like laying down in the highway

    If you're healthy, you're good! Believe me, when you're not you know it! If you're healthy you've got no problems! FWIW you're talking to a person who does 10 hours of kidney dialysis each day!
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    difference between 289 and 289 hipo

    External differences include: a. Alternator pulley is larger diameter (high rpm model) b. Heads have 19, 20, or 21 embossed on leading edge of casting c. Harmonic is thicker d. Waterpump is aluminum open impeller type e. Exhaust manifolds are larger and swept back. f. Clutch z-bar...
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    electrical problems

    Primary power comes in on a black-yellow wire at the firewall plug. Inside the car, under-dash, power splits up in the harness at a splice. I would disconnect the plug and check for 12 volts at the lighting harness plug (engine side), next to hood hinge. This wire is hot all the time. If...
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    More interior resto stuff

    I used steel wool to bring some life back into them then painted them with lo-gloss black Krylon spray. I used steel wool to polish the tops to get a chrome over black look. Not perfect by any means, it looks a lot better than before. Jeff '65 Fastback
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    Why did Ford build 2 different 351 engines?

    There's many more brands of cars on the market now and so the sales volume of a particular model has to be pretty good in order that Ford, for example, can produce SVT cars. They have to sell 250,000 V6 Mustangs in order to afford production of the first Mustang Cobra. That's why they aren't...
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    Comp Cams: 270, 262, 260

    Power bandwidths of each cam is given on the Comp Cams web page...although I looked at them, and the range seemed to be (low to high) 1200-5200 1500-5500 1800-5800 respectively... This is a recollection as opposed to fact, so I will leave it up to you to look at the specification page...
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    Comp Cams: 270, 262, 260

    The main difference in these cams is the lift parameter which increases from cam to cam. I'm venturing a guess those with lift nearing 0.5" will require flycutting of the piston whereas the first cam may be able to operate with flat pistons. I would look at the installation instructions for...
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    Cant anyone help me out?re:charging system

    Battery (Black/Yellow*)- goes to battery post on starter solenoid. This is the output 14.7 volt source for charging the battery and running your car. Ground (Black) - goes to ground on engine. This provides the reference for other electrical points on your car and engine. Make sure there's...
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    ? about t5 tranny/drive shaft and fluids

    Dexron/Mercon...
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    Finally Mustang II supension and long tubes

    I use Hooker Comp 6901-1's. They fit my '65 as follows: a. Collectors fit inside the frame rails on each side. Flanges are about 3/8"-1/2" from floorboards. b. Left side tubes are divided into 2x2 arrangement with 2 tubes going over the z-bar equalizer and 2 tubes going under it. The...
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    mechanical vs. electrical?

    I don't disagree with whats been said so far. Be aware that electric guages come in different types. Most of todays modern cars use "position indicators" that simply are switch driven. For example, a modern Mustang has an oil pressure indicator driven by a pressure switch sender. This type...
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    What are the two sensors on a T5 tranny

    "Sensors" are switches: Neutral Safety Switch: closes when tranny is in neutral. Break connection between ignition switch "S" terminal and starter solenoid "S" terminal. Route wire from starter solenoid "S" terminal to one of the connector pins in the Neutral Safety Switch (either one)...
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    Oil?

    The SAE grade is more important than the brand. Pennz is fine as are a lot of others, Valvoline, Burmah Castrol, QS, etc. Look at the service grade first, i.e. SG, SJ, etc. Pick any with service grade SG or higher. Pick the weight next according to use. If engine is newer use 5w-30, if...
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    Bouncing Speedometer

    1. Remove instrument cluster then use 1-2 drops of sewing machine oil (3-1 oil) on the bronze bushing at the rear of speedo. 2. Disconnect speedo cable at bottom end, remove speedo gear and then pull speedo cable from sheath leaving sheath in car. Examine the cable for frays. If badly...
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    Opinions on a carb

    I have a Holley Street Avenger 570 cfm on my 5.0L and it seems a good match for the Weiand 8011 Action Plus underneath. Its a very street worthy combination...gobs of low end torque and mid-range hp. Probably not best combination for WOT use however. I was looking for excellent performance to...
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    Anyone using the late 70's Ford electronic ignition? need Pics

    Look at the bottom of this page: http://www.mustangsteve.com/intake.html
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    idle fluctuations

    Make absolutely sure your Holley float levels are set correctly at the bottom of the sight glass/port. Start with low float level and move up to the sight glass/port. You'll need a vaccuum guage or a tach/dwell unit to adjust the mixtures. Idle down then close mixtures evenly until the engine...
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    JBA headers don't fit! help?

    You probably got the set of JBA's I returned to NPD. They didn't fit my 5.0L powered '65 w/T5-Z and stock clutch linkage. I recollect the left side didn't fit my car. I have '66 motor mounts/frame brackets. Tried Hooker Comps next and they fit fine. Collectors tuck up nicely under body...
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    302 vs 5.0 ?!?!? HELP!!

    Q. The problem with the 5.0 motor is that I have a 4 speed and the block does not have a place to screw in the shaft that the z pedal pivots on. Is there a kit or something that can be done so I can use that block or am I better off using the older block if it checks out? A. California Pony...
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    Steel wheels?

    15"x7" small Ford bolt circle are the most commonly used 15" wheels. These were used on Lincolns and Ford stationwagons and can be found in salvage yards specializing in late '70's, early '80's cars. Using these on some early Mustangs ('65/'66) may present a problem with UCA clearance. Try...
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