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    Cooling Issues Solved

    Thank you for posting this . It may save some people (and me !) some grief further on down the road. How many miles on the clock of your car ?
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    Door window coming unglued from tracks

    Couldn't hurt to try the 3M stuff Randy recommends. I used a recommended two part epoxy (I don't remeber the brand) , and it failed in a couple days. Alabama is a hot climate , as is Florida. I don't think the glue holds up so well down here. I finally called an auto glass place who had...
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    changing rear end fluid

    Yeah, it's about two quarts, but you will also need the special friction modifier from Ford. The fill plug is at the front of the rear end "pumpkin" on the driver's side, but on my car (at least) the dogbone damper gets in the way, so I find it is easier to remove the passenger side axle vent...
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    16K on Dunlop Ap A2 's ??

    Thanks for the reply ! So I guess I got screwed by the peddlers again . Gee, I guess I got the GOOD "longevity " ones from a lucky production run . Heck with this - I am dragging them with me to see the magistrate... I'll let y'all know :( what happens. Anyone who is reading this - DO...
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    16K on Dunlop Ap A2 's ??

    This is ridiculous. I have 16K on a set of warranty replacement Dunlop SP A2's. I rotate the tires, and keep the pressure dialed in, yet they are wearing like they are made of licorice. The tires are warranted for 50K miles ! After I bring these back , they will still find a way to run...
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    Is my clutch going out?

    Here is the test. Put the car in 5th, and let up on the clutch. If the engine stalls, your clutch is OK.
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    silly shift knob question

    I switched to the hurst T-handle, and adjusted it to suit me. Never loosened, and it is easy to "handle".
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    Question about tuneup and gas mileage

    Just my experience , and YMMV, but the best "mod" I did in the last couple years was ditching my horrible stinky platinum plugs ( with 50K on them) , and going to a copper core plug. Car runs smoother, and +2 MPG, as well. The platinums are designed for people who don't like changing plugs (99%...
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    Mobil 1 5w-20 Extended Performance

    Well, that's a good question. The lower number is for viscosity (sp ?) at cold temps, of course, and it rarely gets below freezing here (or 45 degrees , actually). I could use straight 30 if they sold the synthetic oil at that rating.
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    Mobil 1 5w-20 Extended Performance

    I saw that stuff (almost $30 for a jug!) and kinda paused at the shelf, too. But I started thinking about the short trip driving I do in terrible heat (Florida 6 mos summer) and passed. I use Mobil1, (10w30) and FL820S filters. I kept a brand C turbo car going past 170K by changing oil every...
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    Flooded Cobra

    Sheesh. 2004 is the year we had all the hurricanes in FLA. Think about salty tidal waves , and low-bidder steel panels (though, righteously sealed). Just forget it. As an aside, I hope the Feds or State of Louisiana grabbed all the Katrina flood cars and condemned them. Can you imagine...
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    MSD Blaster Coil on Plugs - feedback

    I am just going to relate my story. I had platinums with 50K on 'em. I switched to Autolite copper core plugs (764s, IIRC) , and the motor was much happier. Your mileage may vary (YMMV) Just in my case, and I have had this car since new, but yes, for my car, these copper core plugs...
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    MSD Blaster Coil on Plugs - feedback

    Thanx for the replies. My last spark plug change (to copper) made the the engine VERY happy. Just looking for an "edge". I figure these 4.6s are designed to go 200K +, but I'd like to ease the trip for this stout hearted engine.
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    MSD Blaster Coil on Plugs - feedback

    Just curious if anyone has tried these out yet - MSD Blaster COPs. They are $ 400 a set so...
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    Technical Comment on Spark Plugs

    KT - I agree with the points you are making. But, they are still printing owner's manuals with recommended service intervals of 100K. I ignored the 100K interval, too, and changed the originals at 50K. It sure looks to me as if the platinums last about 30-40K. That being said, I would...
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    Technical Comment on Spark Plugs

    Cobra_Red : I appreciate your comments. I took the pic with a Kodak 2740 ( a decent digital camera) in not so indirect sunlight on my porch. I did notice the white cast to the tips. In the old days (carburetors) that would mean the engine was running lean. Nowadays, that's not certain...
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    Technical Comment on Spark Plugs

    Dusst - thanks man ! here is the pic : http://s176.photobucket.com/albums/w163/99BlackStang/Stang_Plugs.jpg
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    Technical Comment on Spark Plugs

    This site has a limit of 78K ! My pic is 514K - please advise
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    Technical Comment on Spark Plugs

    Old set and new set gapped at .052-.055 . Took pics of old plugs ; will post as soon as I find my camera's USB cable (aarrgghh).:)
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    Technical Comment on Spark Plugs

    I just changed my Autolite Platinum spark plugs (over 50k on them) for some Autolite 764 (copper cores). I immediately felt a difference in idle quality and acceleration. I changed the original platinum plugs at about 50k, but didn't notice (or don't remember) a difference then. I don't know...
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