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  1. 89lx2.3

    TURBO SWAP DONE, NO START, NO SPARK

    try a new TFI module... sounds like that may be your problem... also I would troubleshoot from the coil in... work on getting a spark there first, then at the dist, wires, plugs, ect... but it sounds like youve tried all the wiring options for the coil and the TFI is a likely problem. good luck!
  2. 89lx2.3

    MAACO is EVIL!!!

    I previously had a miserable experience with Maaco. I took my 89 notch in for a paintjob and some bodywork (1 quarter replaced and the bumpers stipped and redone totally since the paint was peeling and they apparently do very little if any prep work, I was charged extra for both of these.)...
  3. 89lx2.3

    painting interior

    I painted my shifter bezel, the plate my stereo mounts to (aftermarket plate with plugged space for an EQ) and the bezel around the A/C controls a gunmetal color... i like it, and it matches my autometer gauges, but thats about as much as i plan on painting. interior is all torn apart now (and...
  4. 89lx2.3

    why would starter wire smoke?

    well, i guess i was wrong. I took it back today to get a new one and they tested it there and it worked fine... now i am confused, i hooked it up with jumpers to a good battery, + to the terminal on the starter and - to the body of the starter and i got nothing but some smoke off the ground...
  5. 89lx2.3

    why would starter wire smoke?

    AND THE WINNER IS!!! Bad Starter... tested out like SD suggested and its no good. I had actually thought about just testing it like this before but thought that it had to be a bad idea somehow so i didnt... now i just hope i can find that reciept or that pepboys will just let me exchange...
  6. 89lx2.3

    why would starter wire smoke?

    hi, well i got my alternator/regulator/relay wiring issues all worked out (basically had to make a new harness out of bits from another mustang's harness). but when I tried to start the car I could hear the starter making a little bit of noise, but not turning, and not turning the motor at...
  7. 89lx2.3

    rusted cowls, how to fix??

    I will have to take another closer look up in there tomorrow and see if it is as bad as I remember (or worse). other than the bottom of the door skins (and the floor pans as a result of the leaking cowl) there is not too much rust on the car. i could tell by faded paint that someone had layed...
  8. 89lx2.3

    rusted cowls, how to fix??

    yeah i have read a couple reviews of the repairs (have like 6 years worth of mustang monthly), thats why i wanted to make sure it was done right the first time, but i cant seem to find this particular part. I need new floor pans and door skins and i need to repair a smashed up quarter and when...
  9. 89lx2.3

    rusted cowls, how to fix??

    HI, i have a 66 and like many the cowls are nice and rusty. I am planning on fixing this when i do the rest of my sheetmetal work in the spring probably and am sourcing some parts now. The thing is i cant seem to find anything to replace the vent (coffee can sized part with flap connected to...
  10. 89lx2.3

    anyone got a pic of a 200 alternator mounting?

    Ok, thats what the bottom looks like, so thats alright. But how about the top bolt/bracket? where does that connect to the block? the bracket I have is one curved piece with a hole at one end to attach to the alt and a bunch of smaller holes (1/4" maybe) that I cant seem to figure out where...
  11. 89lx2.3

    anyone got a pic of a 200 alternator mounting?

    trying to figure out exactly where everything is supposed to be mounted/attached and cant find any good pics of this area of the engine bay. its a 66 with a 200ci. thanks
  12. 89lx2.3

    66 wont crank, acts like battery is dead

    Ok did some checkin and found a wire that is in the bundle that goes from the relay / alternator area over to the regulator that is fried. its all wrapped up so im trying to figure out which one it is... looks like its probably a ground. before i found it i poked around with my voltmeter and...
  13. 89lx2.3

    66 wont crank, acts like battery is dead

    What is the best way to check your ignition switch? how much is a new one cause if its not too much i may as well go ahead and replace it. I know the grounds are OK becasue i used a voltmeter to test all the involved parts (starter, relay, regulator) and make sure they had a good ground which...
  14. 89lx2.3

    Bosch Plugs

    And according to an article/website I found a while back so does the guy with the merkur that holds landspeed records. They are really good ignitions and unless you need something like a rev limiter or two step Ive heard its best to keep it stock. and yes bosch does suck. i tried the +4s...
  15. 89lx2.3

    66 wont crank, acts like battery is dead

    Hi, I have a 66 200 coupe that i was trying to get to crank and everytime I try it just clicks/grinds like the battery is dead. This is even when hooked up to a charger with a 55 amp quick start setting. At first I thought it was the starter so I got a new one and that didnt help, then i...
  16. 89lx2.3

    Inline 6 Adapter for the new age...

    hey Mr. woodster is this from a 2.3 or 5.0? i see you a lot in the 2.3 forum and i was kind of curious wheter or not I could use a 2.3 T5 on mine. I have an article here somewhere with info on the kit and were to get it Ill have to look around for it. I was pretty much wondering if you can...
  17. 89lx2.3

    Just got a 66 coupe, couple questions (body)

    I agree, i would have found it if it was in this forum... tons of great stuff there! Thanks!
  18. 89lx2.3

    Just got a 66 coupe, couple questions (body)

    HI, Just got my first older mustang (had an 84 previously and an 89 2.3 now that I am almost finished swapping a turbo into.) Its a 66 coupe with the 200 I6 I got from a friend to restore. Its currently all original but not running, looks like someone put the wrong carb on it and most all...
  19. 89lx2.3

    what rangers were carbed??

    what years of 2.3 rangers came with carbs? was it same as the mustangs (up to 86?) thanks!
  20. 89lx2.3

    Quick Rim question?

    as long as their 4 lug... just get tires with a lower profile, or your speedo will be off (or you can get a new gear) I always look on tirerack.com at the rev per minute under stats for a stock tire then find a larger low profile tire that is close to that (814 sticks in my mind but could be...
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