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  1. blascrw

    K&N extreme air filter lid

    Summit IO believe summit and jegs both sell the xtreme as a kit...has element, xtreme lid, and drop carberator base... Check them out and see... I would think you would need the drop base with the 4" element without a scoop or cowl hood or such...
  2. blascrw

    Absolutely Frustrated...

    OK how to do it... Ok What is the procedure for adjusting them while running? Is the procedure in the chilton's? I have not had the time to read and see... Ron
  3. blascrw

    Absolutely Frustrated...

    Rocker clips? rocker clips?? Not sure as to what you are speaking... Ron
  4. blascrw

    Absolutely Frustrated...

    valve covers... Anyone have any bent up or beatup valve covers they want to part with cheap???? 25.00 was best I found at summit...cheap summit brand chrome... Ron
  5. blascrw

    Absolutely Frustrated...

    plug wires No plug wires are new, cap and rotor are 12 yrs old, but had less than 100 miles...inspected and cleaned them. Thank you D.Hearne - now to find some cheap valve covers... Someone ougth to make some of these...out of plasic or something....
  6. blascrw

    Absolutely Frustrated...

    OK So my problem may just still be in the valve adjustment. I thought (there is my problem) I read you tighten until you cannot turn the pushrod, then 3/4 turn more... Hmmm.. So here I go again and adjust the valves again... So what is the proceedure for adjusting the valves with it...
  7. blascrw

    Absolutely Frustrated...

    some additional info & question... 1. I have done a compression check all strong in the 120 or 125psi I don't recall. 2. I have done the carb cleaner check and no change in idle, no stubeling at all. D.Hearne: Add a ballast resistor??? So the 65 does not have one? I have heard...
  8. blascrw

    Absolutely Frustrated...

    Sorry Sorry I was just frustrated and venting!!! OK here are the details.... 1965 Fastback 289 2v bored .030 '92 reman dist '92 reman carb '92 trw pistons and rings crower cam mild Rebuilt in '92 had same problems got frustrated, and was 1hr away from car, no time to work on...
  9. blascrw

    Absolutely Frustrated...

    OK I am absolutely frustrated.... I cannot seem to get my car to run smoothly. I am at whits end... I have adjusted the valves 3 times now... I cannot seem to get it to run smoothly! I think I am about to pull the engine and pull it all apart and put it back together... maybe...
  10. blascrw

    Header Question

    Tri-Y's Some here do not like the Tri-y's some do... I personally do... I also highly recommend getting the ceramic coating no matter what you get, they will last longer, and stay looking good longer! The tri-y were designed for the mustang, and do not have the ground clearance issues...
  11. blascrw

    DOH! I think I might have #@!*...

    Bone stock... The car is bone stock be in my family's possesion since early 70's...sitting until 92 when I rebuilt the engine...I did some assembly and a mechanic friend did some. He did the valve adjustment originally. Anyhow... I will start over for good measure...I don't know when...
  12. blascrw

    DOH! I think I might have #@!*...

    hmmm Ok...so you say it does not matter if it is at TDC of the compression stroke??? I was usining the twist method... loosen the rocker until you can sping the pushrod...tighten just until you cannot spin it...then 3/4 turn more.
  13. blascrw

    interior re-upholstery kits.....

    when in texas... Well since you are in texas... Texas Mustang Supply in Waco Texas or Dallas Mustang Supply... I have ordered from both...pricing is competitive... Going out of state... Mustang Unlimited, CJ pony parts, NPD... You really cannot go wrong with a reputable vendor... Ron
  14. blascrw

    DOH! I think I might have #@!*...

    OK I might have messed up... :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: D.Hearn...or others...what do I do now??? Ok a few posts down you will see my post on valva lash... WELLLLL... RTFM right? Read the F'n Manual.... I even cut and pasted it and all... I did NOT run the engine...
  15. blascrw

    valve adjustment question...

    Thank you Yes I already have new gaskets... I will take the advice and do the cylinders in firing order...It was just his opinion it was easier to do going down each bank so you don't miss any... Thank you for the info... I plan to do this as soon as I find a little time... Thanks...
  16. blascrw

    Which headers to buy?

    TRI-Y's I highly recommend the tri-y's.. 1. they were designed and made specifically for stangs... 2. they still allow great ground clearance 3. they were originally on shelby's so there is still the nostalgia 4. they are inexpensive... I got mine from MustangsUnlimited...good...
  17. blascrw

    valve adjustment question...

    OK I have this miss that I have been unable to correct :bang: ...someone suggested that my valves may be mis-adjusted... How do I readjust the valves??? stock 65 289 bored .030 and heads done... I saw these instructions from MustangSteve: Adjusting Valves With ADJUSTABLE Rocker...
  18. blascrw

    question...

    Stock autolite 2100 I have a stock autolite 2100.... Does anyone make a kit... I have a performent intake and edelbrock carb on another stang I might pull...it may have elec choke... but it has been sitting since 92...likely needs rebuilding... what to do??
  19. blascrw

    question...

    tri-y's & choke question... Now that it is getting cooler.... I just changed out to Tri-Y's... Tell me... What do you guys do about your auto choke? No more choke stove tube... Please elaborate as to your solution...and pics... Ron
  20. blascrw

    large distributor question

    Sorry Ahh ok sorry. I guess I am just used to other more hostile boards... Again thanks for the info. I found the parts at advance auto. Going to pick them up this weekend if I get a chance to work on the car.
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