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    Pilot bushing removal

    Please post the results. It will be helpful for others in the future looking to do the same thing. Thanks, Mike
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    Camshaft for 331 stroker

    I agree with what you are saying here. The people working the Comp cams tech line are not the top people available in the field of cam selection. If you want that then the best way to go is a custom cam. With a custom cam then you are getting the full attention of a real expert. That will...
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    67 mustang

    Sounds like fun for a straight line performer! Make sure you brace up the body to keep it from being damaged by the engine torque. You should go with a stroker kit to get something north of 500 cubic inches. Go big or go home! Ford Engine Kit - Ford 460 Stroker Kit, Big Block, 502, 514...
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    Camshaft for 331 stroker

    I would second the recommendation to discuss a camshaft with Comp. The heads and intake are somewhat small for a 331 (compared to what I would choose), which is in line with your goals of not being a racing engine. It will be more torquey - like a good engine for a pickup or for cruising...
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    Pilot bushing removal

    Unless you have a top notch local parts guy you will probably want to ask for a pilot bearing from an '89 Mustang GT. Even the worst parts monkey should be able to locate it with that info. Then you can check and verify it will work with your crank/transmission combination. They come...
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    Pilot bushing removal

    Glad to hear it went well. Grease is a good material to use if you can because it cleans out very easily. More viscous materials take a bit more effort to remove. Good idea using tape to get a tighter fit. I bought a bolt that was a little too big to fit and then ground it down little by...
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    Pilot bushing removal

    Grease never worked for me, but I have used a bar of soap in the same manner. It always works great. Just carve off hunks of the bar and stuff them into the opening until it's full. Then use a bolt and a BFH - it will come right out. I actually bought a slide hammer specifically for...
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    square port heads

    You don't want the header openings to exactly match the ports. It's best for the headers to be slightly larger to reduce reversion (exhaust pushing back into the engine during valve overlap).
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    question about zddp additive

    It shortens the O2s life, but not dramatically. Unless you have bad valve guides or a worn out engine I wouldn't worry about ANY impact on O2 sensors life. There were many, many years of EFI engines that ran using oil with ZDDP in it. The reason for eliminating it in oil is not so clear to...
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    Odd oil pressure readings - help

    Adding a quart is not a bad method for checking this. Ford actually recalibrated the 351C CJ oil dipstick to add an extra quart. My understanding is the capacity of the pan isn't larger, they just added a quart of oil. It still seems to me that if you are running the oil pan dry it should...
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    Oh the falling leaves....springs

    One bit of advice I'd give is to hang on to the old springs. If the new ones leave the car too high, you can take them apart and rebuild them to get exactly the height you want. The directions have been posted on here a few times. Having the old springs will help with options to adjust the...
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    New heads?

    Maybe it's different in other areas, but around here it's hard to sell ported iron heads. A lot of people don't even like to port iron heads any more, because it's not as easy as porting aluminum. I bought a set of used iron GT-40s with professional porting, upgraded springs and 11,000 miles...
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    New heads?

    If it were me I would want to put AFR 185s on that engine. Some people will say 165, but I saw a test where the 185s were equal or better all through the RPM range to 165s on a 302 ci engine. It depends on your goals of course, but I would go straight to a nice aluminum head rather than doing...
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    Ford reintroduces the 1965 Mustang

    I take this as great news for our hobby that with the current economy new large $$ Mustang components are being released by Ford.
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    Totally off topic, but need advice before I do this

    I know code here in Minnesota is that heaters must be at least 12 inches off the floor of a garage. This helps to keep them above gas fumes that can spread out and are heavier than air. Since it doesn't get cold in Arkansas - maybe if you keep the fires small you'll be ok. Common sense goes...
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    Sanding advice needed

    If the original paint is well adhered you could just block it and stop when you start to get spots of bare metal. The paint doesn't have to be removed unless there is body damage under it or the paint is peeling. If you just block over the paint you already have it will help to straighten out...
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    Odd oil pressure readings - help

    Could be a poor ground or electrical connection causing variation in the oil pressure readings. Another possibility is a bit of teflon tape or other debris got into the sender and caused incorrect readings. If the high volume pump is pumping the pan dry I would also expect that to worsen as...
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    Parts Cleaner/ Method???

    I use kerosene. It works pretty well at removing caked on dirt and grease. However, some times it's worth paying someone who has the right equipment. Depending on how much room you have and how often you plan to do this, it might not pay to get something specialized. The last time I...
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    ENGINE STALLS

    DID YOU NOTICE ANY UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISES?
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    High back bucket's value

    Typically I think the Mustang original high back seats with all the mounting brackets are worth about $20-40 for a pair with normal wear. If they had been disassembled, blasted, repainted and all new upholstery and foam added they would of course be worth more. I think at $80 you are getting a...
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