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  1. 69gmachine

    Putting a 410W in my 66 coupe and have some questions

    I have Accufab 1 3/4 headers on my 408, and although i did have to modify 3 of the 8 tubes in order to prevent the spark plug wires from burning and improve spark plug access, The modifications were slight and only cost another $150 or so. The flange was made to fit the wider bolt spacing...
  2. 69gmachine

    1970 Mustang Front Brake Spindle Question

    70 to 73 are identical. Same tie rod end taper and all.
  3. 69gmachine

    66 - 408W - what flywheel 157 or 164 toploader

    My recommendation is to go with a 157 billet steel that is compatible with a late model style PM starter. It will weigh less than the 164, you can use a dual friction 10.5 clutch for plenty of holding capacity, and you can drop additional weight with an inexpensive late model starter from a '92...
  4. 69gmachine

    1969 302 max Bore?

    I've never heard anyone having a problem at .040 over, but I've had first hand experience with overheating at .060, and that was with an early block as I built the engine around '79 or '80 with a junkyard core (it was actually a 289 block IIRC). I had to pull it out and start all over. Very...
  5. 69gmachine

    65 289 sipts and sputters half way up a hill

    I would suspect a timing problem also. Check to make sure your inital timing is correct and stable, and then the vacuum and mechanical advance are working properly. Most Ford engines set the initial timing at a very low 6 degrees. I'd say the minimum should be 10 for anyone who wants to...
  6. 69gmachine

    back to the future.....sorta..

    I have to agree that IMO 18" rims or larger just look ridiculous on a 65-68 car. Depending on the wheel and the stance, they sometimes look OK on a 69-73. Having said that, I run 17 x 8s up front and 17 x 9s out back because they're functional. Sometimes I think they look out of...
  7. 69gmachine

    69 Wiper Upgrade

    Even if they don't have them in stock, they can order them, or you can order them yourself online and just go pick them up locally. As long as you get name brand parts, they should last as long as any modern ones. I bought mine from Advanced Auto, and they've held up very well. One thing...
  8. 69gmachine

    Shaker Question

    If you mean check that it is a 2BBL Cleveland shaker, the Cleveland had it's own shaker base compared with the 428, 390, 351W and Boss 302 which shared the common 428 base with different "tops" to set the opening fore/aft correctly and at the correct height. The Cleveland shaker top has 2 sets...
  9. 69gmachine

    FUEL GAUGE WIRE HOLE IN A 1969 MACH I BODY

    It's up after it transitions to the diagonal. It looks like the picture is showing a crossmember under the car. The lip that should be supporting the tank appears to be rusted off in the pic :(
  10. 69gmachine

    Ford Cobra R rims and Nitto Drag Radials

    I have a set of 4 NIB Saleen replica wheels, 18x9 I'll sell for $400. I don't really need your wheels/tires in trade.
  11. 69gmachine

    Ride Height

    New springs will take a set after driving around a while, so I wouldn't recommend cutting new springs until you've driven them first and had a few hard stops. I agree, 620s are stiff. For a typical small block car, the Eibach variable rate 525s (not 100% sure on the rate, but somewhere in...
  12. 69gmachine

    FUEL GAUGE WIRE HOLE IN A 1969 MACH I BODY

    Yes, centered in front of the tank 1 5/8" from the edge of the lip of the opening for the tank.
  13. 69gmachine

    FUEL GAUGE WIRE HOLE IN A 1969 MACH I BODY

    It's centered right in front of the fuel tank. I'll take a measurement when I get home.
  14. 69gmachine

    351W block, Roller cam

    Although they're more expensive, the link bar style lifters allow the use of off the shelf cams. You should be able to use '94 up roller pushrods depending on the heads you're using. If you use the late model style spider and dog-bones, you will need a custom reduced base circle cam, and...
  15. 69gmachine

    Old 302 vs New 302

    If the old blocks are stronger it would be marginal at best (except of course a real Boss 302 block). The roller cam and one piece rear main seal make the newer block the hands down winner IMO. You can put the old style front dress on if you want to make it appear original. The 5.0...
  16. 69gmachine

    New guy, things to look for?

    I'm constantly developing parts for my car and making upgrades, so for several months a year, it's in a mod period. But when it's up, I don't hesitate to drive cross country. In 2009 I drove from coast to coast. In June this year I drove 500 miles to South Carolina, drove it on a track at a...
  17. 69gmachine

    Weighed my 68 Coupe.

    this is great information, but it would be nice to get some more details. For the guys that have posted actual measured weights: 1. for 67 up cars, what radiator are you using? 2. What kind of front brakes (manual disc or drum?) OEM or aftermarket rotors and hubs? 3. Is the interior...
  18. 69gmachine

    Well This REALLY SUCKS!!!

    It sounds like you are missing the three alignment dowel pins that press into the flywheel and positively locate the pressure plate. The bolts only provide clamping, not alignment. The pins are available from Ford or the aftermarket.
  19. 69gmachine

    351w 1969 stop runing

    Now you need to find out what caused the distributor to lock up. It could be internal to the distributor, or the oil pump could have locked up, or the cam locked up (least probable).
  20. 69gmachine

    70 suspension drop??

    Did he lower the car 2 inches or the upper control arm? As mentioned, he could have lowered the car using shorter springs, which is the most common method. Lowering the UCA 2 inches is pretty extreme and would require other changes to keep the BJ from tearing itself apart. Edit: I re-read the...
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