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    Spark plugs

    Hi I just always have put 98 octane gas in the car .. I have a 328i BMW which doesn't seem to have the same performance with 95 octane as 98 so that is what I put in both cars. I don't know if the octane ratings are comparable with the US but here we can get 95 and 98 in unleaded and 97 in...
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    Spark plugs

    Hi all ... I was wondering if anyone has any advice on the correct spark plug type (heat rating etc.) for my set up. I run on 98 octane pump gas with 9.5:1 compression. The plugs I am using at present are Bosch FR8D+ and they always seem very pale and white even every time I remove them, The car...
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    Carb Spacer and RPMMMMMS

    Here are some pics http://www.siglostaffords.co.uk/drag4.jpg http://www.siglostaffords.co.uk/drag5.jpg http://www.siglostaffords.co.uk/drag6.jpg The event was organised as part of the American Car Club of Catalunya show and was strictly speaking an exhibition of acceleration tests not racing...
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    Carb Spacer and RPMMMMMS

    thanks for all the replies ... I wasn't meaning that I was going to rev the engine to 7000, but just that is the next highest chip for the MSD I have. I can see now that the first thing to hold back the revs would be the valve springs ... next the properties of the cam. I realise all the really...
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    Carb Spacer and RPMMMMMS

    I have a B.G. Speed Demon 650 carb on an Edelbrock RPM air gap manifold with an Edelbrock wood half inch spacer. The thing is that the spacer has a central dividing bar and I am wondering if this is the right one to have ... as the manifold has a piece cut out between the two sides of the plenum...
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    Msd Or Hyfire.

    MSD :D
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    Cutch problems

    Clutch Problems Today the clutch pedal gave a bang and went down to the floor ... where it stuck. This was when we were going out to meet freinds for lunch :mad: I checked it out and what had happened was the clutch release rod had made a hole in the release lever and jammed around 1 1/2...
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    Thread sizes on front brake hoses

    Hi all .... just a quickie .... could anyone tell me the thread size on the front flexible brake hose 65 with drum brakes (both ends please). I am going to fit a set of Wilwood discs and am trying to figure out which Aeroquip or Russell hose to buy ... or whether I can fabricate a pair from -3AN...
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    Aluminium heads: Edelbrock or Trick Flow?

    I'm using the performer rpm heads with air gap intake and the car performs really well. I changed the cam to edelbrock and that was also a real improvement for steetableness (is that a real word??) after relacing the comp cams one which was too wild for the car. It revs well and pulls really...
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    How Do I Cure Vapor Lock ??

    I have checked the electrical system and contacts out ... all seem OK. It never gives any problems when cold. The alternator is a fairly new 100 amp one wire setup .... I'm sure that the heat is the thing. When we were racing there my buddies 78 Corvette had a similar problem with it's starter...
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    How Do I Cure Vapor Lock ??

    I have an electric fan fitted with an aluminum rad ... the car runs toward the bottom of the temp gauge on normal highway driving ... I also have a half inch Edelbrock wood carb spacer. It has been hot here this last few weeks (86 - 87 degrees) I am wondering if I need a second, or a bigger fan...
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    How Do I Cure Vapor Lock ??

    I have just been on a 650 mile round trip and the car ran OK except when it was really hot ... stuck in traffic and waiting to take my turn at drag racing. The engine cut out on tickover then starter moter just clicked but didn't turn the engine ... (this was sorted by tapping the solenoid on...
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    header help !!!

    thanks for all the advice .... I have just taken the car to the local Peugot garage as the owner is a good friend of another English classic car owner and he is going to fit it. I do like to do most things myself .... but this one defeated me :)
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    header help !!!

    I am just in the process of fitting a new exhaust on my 65 f/b. I bought an American thunder flomaster system (2 1/2 inch) together with a pair of 2 1/2 inch to 2 1/2 inch reducers which are 5 inches long. The problem is the system is way too short to reach my headers. it finishes right in the...
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    front disc conversion kits

    I have been checking out the SSBC setup and it only lists for if the car is an auto when pre 1967 ... mine is a manual. I also realise that the original spindles are used but the description of these kits isn't very clear i.e. if a booster is included or not. Would I be able to adapt a kit for a...
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    front disc conversion kits

    Hi all .... just a quickie. I am going to convert my drums to disc on my 65 f/b ... as I live in Spain I can't get the parts for a Granada conversion so was considering buying either the Stainless Steel kit or the Wilwood kit. The Stainless kit has a lot more (booster, m/cylinder, hubs etc.) has...
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    Legal light conversions for UK/Europe

    Thanks for the suggestions .... I think I will try and locate a pair of the headlights with built in parking lights and for the rear, go down the reversing light route .... the only thing is that I don't have any reversing (back-up) lights fitted, so will have to buy a repro set and fit a pair...
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    fixing stripped-out screw holes?

    Hi all I had similar problems with my car ... I was able to overcome the fact that the alloy door sill scuff plates had been removed and then drilled oversize and pop riveted in place ... I found it was possible to move the new plates about a quarter inch and re-drill then fit. I know that...
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    Legal light conversions for UK/Europe

    Hi all Has anyone converted the lights on a 65 or so mustang to UK specs ?? The front marker lights have to be changed to inicator only with white side (marker) lights ... I seem to remember several years ago that sealed beam headlights were available with a fitting for a sidelight bulb ...
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    Carb Spacer ... is it needed ??

    thanks for all the advice .... I have put it on with the spacer and all seems OK but I haven't taken it out on the road yet as I have been having fun and games with fitting a monte carlo bar and export brace.
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