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  1. Autobodypro_1

    best way to adjust valves...

    90lx is right, put each cylinder on the firing stroke(both valves closed) and torque to 25 ftlbs while spinning the pushrod with your fingers, STOP tightening when you get to 25ftlbs and the pushrod stops spinning easily...Use the shims as required to get it right if the pushrod locks up hard...
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    Weather Stripping STILL leaking. HELP ASAP

    water Leak Have an assistant aim a water hose around the windows and sunroof while you sit inside. You should be able to locate where the water is coming in. Sunroof leaks are common and you will need a new w/strip if it leaks there. Realize '79up mustangs don't have drip rails so you have to...
  3. Autobodypro_1

    Hood Latch Cable Replacement

    Glad to be of help.
  4. Autobodypro_1

    Are rocker arms interchangable?

    Rockers 351c's use 1.73 rocker ratio, otherwise they look the same.
  5. Autobodypro_1

    What does a throw out bearing sound like when going bad?

    You got it, a metallic shrill or squeal. After you replace it, check clutch free-play for at least 1/2" or so.
  6. Autobodypro_1

    Crane 1.7's - Do I need new pushrods?

    New pushrods Your stockers should work just fine, I would buy the shim kit for pedestal rockers however, so you can set proper "clearance". Unless your heads were shaved excessively, you should have no problems at all. Also, you have to remove the baffle under the oil filler on the right side...
  7. Autobodypro_1

    Hood Latch Cable Replacement

    Hood latch cable Is your hood completely latched? if it's not, you are in luck, if it is you should check if the handle is broken off under your dash. If the cable is intact but the handle is broken off you can grab the end of the cable itself with a pair of vice grips or pliers and release...
  8. Autobodypro_1

    New Tires for my Pony Wheels - SIZE?

    Tire size I used BFG Comp T/A's in 245/50/16 all the way around on my '91 and it's a close fit but everything clears. My car has Steeda 660#/F and 245?#/ rear springs
  9. Autobodypro_1

    cutting factory springs.

    cutting factory springs It can be done but why? Ford Racing 5300-c springs are about the most inexpensive set available. Lowering springs are ENGINEERED to work with your Mustang backyard cut springs or heated springs are potentially dangerous....you have to be a pretty good backyard "engineer"...
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    Bondo Help, I Have No Idea What Im Doin

    Bodywork Oh, I almost forgot, my 5 rules of painting: 1) Paint doesn't stick to dirt. 2) Paint doesn't stick to oil/grease/moisture. 3)Paint won't stick to un-scuffed/sanded surfaces. 4) Paint doesn't care who or what it gets on (overspray). 5) THE most important: Paint does NOT go around...
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    Bondo Help, I Have No Idea What Im Doin

    Bodywork Consider yourself lucky to have a good place to work. Spray can primer that is "over the counter" at parts stores won't work for your application. You need to go to an autobody supply store and get aerosol etch primer, that's what we use when we have to prime small repairs and don't...
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    Bondo Help, I Have No Idea What Im Doin

    Body work Are you really sure you want to strip your car to metal? I would highly recommend otherwise. Stripping is nasty work and you can't do it in your driveway because you have to prime it after you finish stripping it and that's illegal in most urban areas and then you have to worry about...
  13. Autobodypro_1

    Easiest way to install lowering springs

    Lowering springs Just don't forget to check wheel alignment, after you lower the car you usually wind up with too much negative camber 2 degees or more. You can slot the strut mounting holes or get camber plates...I used Maximum Motorsports 2way plates and adjusted mine to: maximum positive...
  14. Autobodypro_1

    Blower question

    I am planning on moving with my 'stang from sea level (FL) to about 5500' elevation and purchasing a vortech or powerdyne after I get there. My question is: will I get advertised boost level at that altitude? or will I need to overdrive my blower. I had a turbo car once and it would deliver sea...
  15. Autobodypro_1

    Can any of you identify this engine?

    Can you id Definetly a 289-302, probably late '60s has later model vacuum advance unit on distributor
  16. Autobodypro_1

    Ford factory cams

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has the timing and duration specs for factory hi performance cams like the 289 hipo, ford c90z-c, and the 302 boss cams in .050" format? and also if they were more powerful than the E-303 of today. Thanks.
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