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  1. 78CobraII

    Roll Bar rear down strut ideas?

    If I remember correctly, the rear leaf spring shackle is bolted to the bumper shock absorber, which is in turn bolted underneath the trunk floor. I would think that bolting (or welding) the downbar anywhere near the attachment points for the bumper shock would be great. Did you end up adding...
  2. 78CobraII

    Most difficult

    Christopher, what engine and trans?
  3. 78CobraII

    Roll Bar rear down strut ideas?

    Jansen, I think that you would reduce flex most if you attached the bars as near as possible to the leaf spring mounting points. And a big "X" is a good idea, although it could probably do just as much good attached across the rear seat opening. It would probably be simpler and nearly as...
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    302 Belts and Pulleys - How Many Do I Need?

    [Edit: after reading Dano's reply above, I've come to the conclusion that my belt memories are heavily 2.3L engine related, so disregard the following! ;) ] It's been about 10 years since I've have a running MII/302, but here's my best remembrance: -Most if not all MII's (and Ford's of...
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    Custom Headers for the Mustang II

    That is one slick race car!
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    master cylinder

    I was hoping that someone else would have the info you needed on part numbers, but nobody jumped in, so I'll see if I can find it. The trick is that most folks that have upgraded their MC have done so due to changing to read discs. Apparently you need a larger bore if you are changing to rear...
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    possible rear brake find

    That's the one I needed! Flange patterns from the drawings: 8 inch pattern: 3.3125" x 2.00" Bore = 2.835" 7.5/8.8 pattern: 3.375" x 1.6875" Bottom bolts: 3.0625" Bore = 2.844" MII 8 inch pattern: 3 3/8" x 1 11/16" Bottom bolts: 3 1/16" Bore = not noted The...
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    master cylinder

    I wish I could be more helpful, but I've had some that leaked and some that didn't. It probably depends on the quality of the machining on the top of the casting and on the flatness of the stamped steel top. The best solution is probably a modern brake cylinder with a plastic resevoir or the...
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    Any tips on removing stuck valve covers?

    I still can't get over how clean that lifter valley is...looks pretty low-mileage... I'm sure there is a specific torque for valve covers (also called rocker covers), but I've never used it. Tightening the bolts on a valve cover is a bit of an art...you have to get them tight enough to hold...
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    Traction Bars

    SSM has been out of business for years, but Stumpy's makes a functional copy of their old MII traction bars: Stumpy's Fabrication Works : Home
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    possible rear brake find

    I think that this kit would make a good 'generic' starting point for a MII 5-lug 8inch rear. But anyone that buys it should be prepared for a little machine work. I want to keep my 4-lug axles (dare to be different!), so I need to hit the local pick-a-part and look for old Escort GT's, '80's...
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    possible rear brake find

    Assuming that you already have upgraded to the 5x4.50 lug pattern axles, and assuming that the axle flange bolt pattern is correct, these should fit. I suspect that this is actually the non-MII kit and recommend that you verify the axle flange bolt pattern before purchasing. I don't have...
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    Head Ache

    Ha, ha, ha! OK, I'm laughing *with* you, not *at* you! :) First, you are not building a NASCAR motor, so all of the feeler guage level of precision is not needed. Especially with a hydraulic lifter valve train. Question: have you replaced any components in the valve train with new...
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    Do I need any parts? 2.3L to 5.0L

    Not a hard decision. Do what makes you enjoy the car the most. As unusual as a 2.3L CBII is, if you don't enjoy driving it, eventually you will sell it or give up on it. And don't forget, at this point, ANY MII on the road is unusual. The good thing about a 302 swap on a MII is that it...
  15. 78CobraII

    Here are some vids from last staurday at the track

    Looks like that would be one heckuva ride. Great show!
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    Head Ache

    Probably just a bad bolt (maybe cracked from over-torquing previously). Most engine rebuilding books recomend "chasing" the bolt holes in the block with the proper-sized threading bit. Apparently it helps with getting the torque the same on all bolts which in turn helps prevent blown head...
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    Head Ache

    If the valve seats look OK (i.e. no gouges, not worn into the head), I would read up on lapping valves. That sort of thing is something easily done at home with basic hand tools (and a drill?). Also, since you have a set of heads to play with, you might try some basic head porting...
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    Straight Six

    Years ago I came across a single pic of a MII with a small straight six in the engine bay. There was no detail, so I've always assumed it was the 200 I6. It was really crowding the radiator support, so your radiator would probably have to be in front of the support or would you have to use an...
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    Replace EGR Carb Spacer with Non EGR Spacer

    I would be tempted to use the non-EGR spacer. A carb spacer can improve performance by increasing the amount of plenum volume .
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    Sunroof gasket

    Thanks for the info. I have a whole sunroof (and roof skin!) stashed away that I would like to install in my Ghia some day.
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