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    Couple of electrical questions

    All fixed New voltage regulator fixed the light flicker problem.
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    Couple of electrical questions

    Final resolution I told you I would get back with the fix. I put the Tx ground strap on with no effect on the light flicker or starter. Had the alternator checked for bad diodes etc, all is good. Rechecked all grounds and burnished up the firewall connection. No changes to the filicker or...
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    Replaceing Seals in Power Steering Rack

    I have to replace all the seals in my '75 Power Steering rack. Leaks around the shaft to right wheel and from the main body. Parts house sold me an Omega kit 2789 by Corteco. Some of the seals are correct but most aren't. According to Mustang Unlimited info from their catalog I have a TRW...
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    Couple of electrical questions

    As to bendix, it is a new starter, suppose it could be the problem but felt I should check out the electrical first. Like maybe a new solenoid. Maybe it has some corrosion on the contacts. Grounds--I think I will add a new ground from engine to chasis as suggested. The interior lights when...
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    Couple of electrical questions

    I finished rebuilding a 75 Silver Ghia last year. I purchased it new in 1975. It sat for over ten years before the rebuild and now has about 6000 miles after. I did a total rebuild on 2.8L V6 and the 4 speed tranny. New alternator, starter, PS unit, brakes, etc. you name it I replaced...
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    starting 2.3L for the 1st time in 8 years

    First put a couple gallons of fresh gas in tank and let it sit for 48 hours. Then disconnect fuel hose BEFORE fuel pump and drain. Use air pressure to force everything out of the tank. Do this a couple of times. If there was much gas in the tank there will be jelly, rust, crap, etc that...
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    Where do you find production statistics

    Where can I find a list of production statistics for the Mustang II? I have a 1975 Silver Luxury Ghia I purchased new in 1975 that I restored last year. Wondering how many were made.--Thanks
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    Turn signal issue.. what needs to be fixed or replaced?

    Try the obvious, both front and back turn signal bulbs and the can that plugs into the fuse panel under the dash.
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    Timing Troubles (in the right forum this time)

    Sounds like your timing gear lost a few teeth to me. Rotate the engine to where it says TDC, pull the plug on #1 put a small probe on the cylinder top and then manually turn the engine in the correct direction. You should be able to tell by the probes movement if it is really in time or not...
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    Help needed (weird noise) :)

    Power steering pump??? When mine started going out it groaned like that on turns to the left.
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    Factory Tach interaction with blower fan

    Usually my tach reads about 3000 at 60 mph in 4th gear and 3500 at 70. When I turn on the heater/defroster fan the tach reads higher. The faster the fan is running the higher the tach reads. If the fan is on high the tach reads 600 rpm higher than normal. With the fan on low the reading is...
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    Vacuum Reservoir Purpose

    Thanks for the input. It is a V6 with factory air. I purchased it new in '75 in Texas. Now in Oregon and a lot of long pulls here. So far no problems. BTW- I discovered the can was leaking because the A/C controls were defaulting to defrost. I had patched it with JB weld but apparently now...
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    Vacuum Reservoir Purpose

    I have always understood the purpose of the vacuum reservoir was to keep the vacuum assisted brakes from being erratic. I bypassed mine (temporary patch in the can is leaking) and just put a check valve in the line and it does not seem to make any difference. Brakes work fine, A/C controls are...
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    heater vent doors/flappers

    I just went through that on my 75. I found the material I needed at the auto parts store. I think it was Knechts or Car Quest. I had to do some looking and then had to cut it to size. Clean the old stuff off with a good solvent or the new won't stay stuck.
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    Four-speed rebuild

    I rebuilt my 4-spd. this year. Did not get the kit from Spencer but I should have. His would have been cheaper. I did not find him until after I bought my kit thru the local Car-Quest auto store. I also needed an input shaft and worked with Spencer. He could only find a used one but his...
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    Heater control / vacuum system problem

    Got the can out. Had a rust hole in the bottom. Bottom of the can is now a layer of JB Weld. Has a two hose connector on top that seems to be more of a restricter than a check valve, but it could be bad. Will put it back after the JB Weld sets up and test it. If it still fails I will put an...
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    Heater control / vacuum system problem

    Thanks guys. Mine has two hoses going to the can in the fender well so the valve must be in the can. Mark's picture shows me an alternative anyway. Now I have to see what I can pick up. Parts place said they have a universal vac can kit for about $40.
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    Heater control / vacuum system problem

    I haven't found the can yet but I did find the two vacuum hoses that go into the fender well. I will have to see if I can find these tabs you are talking about. Funny what you forget. Sometime in the last 30 years (the car has been garaged for the last 10, rebuild just completed) I bypassed...
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    Heater control / vacuum system problem

    OK, those seem to make sense. Now, do you know where the check valve is located on a '75 V6? I assume by vac can, you mean some type of vacuuum reservoir. Do you know where it is on the '75 V6? If it had one it has to still be there. I am the original and only owner and I pulled and...
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    Heater control / vacuum system problem

    1975 Ghia with factory air. If heater/AC control is set to Vent air flows OK when the car is idling or running at highway speed. However, when I accelerate the air flow moves to the defroster. After I let off the gas or the car gets up to a steady speed then the air flow goes back to the...
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