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    2.3 GT turbo 5-speed in FL

    rarity! Look at number 47!! I have an 84 GT Turbo vert myself. Found it when I had to have a 5.0 5 speed convertible. http://www.corral.net/20anngt/top50.htm Bruce
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    How well do u know classic cars

    Finally got all of them!! #35 had me stymied. Bruce
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    Transmission swap problems

    Starter must come out! Separator plate is in there and will just stop you. Yup! Some bolts are from front and some from back. Hint, 13mm gearwrench is the ticket for reaching some of those bolts. Bruce
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    front tranny seal

    Out is easy! Fast way is to put a screwdriver on the outside lip and give it a whack. This will bend it up so you can grab it with pliers or get something under the lip to pry it out! I have an old screwdriver that I heated and bent the last 1/4ths inch on. Amazingly useful tool! Bruce
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    Anyone from East Texas? Marshall Longview Tyler Shreveport etc.

    Not far! I'm nearby, but my stuff ain't fast. I've been playing with a lot of 2.3 stuff. The only thing that may even come close are an 83 5.0 vert or a 70 351W vert. Current fun is a 90 Bronco II that will have a turbo 2.3 soon. I did see a lot of trailered drag cars in hallsville...
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    Outside door handle?

    Just a tip! I used a spot weld cutter on the rivits and it worked much better than a drill bit. Also I used chrome metal door handles off a T-bird!! Bruce
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    Hesitation problem

    Surprised that no one has mentioned the temp sending unit yet. This sometimes causes the computer to remain in a richer "warmup" mode even after it has warmed up. I found this whe mine was stuck in "run" mode...it was hard to start and an fine after a bit. Bruce
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    New project

    I finally blew up the motor in my old 85 coupe! I'm suprised it lasted this long. Now for the help. I want to put a turbo motor in it with a 5 speed. I have a complete, running 85 turbo-coupe (5 speed)that is a rust bucket. I also have an 87 tc (auto)that is apart and had the exhaust and...
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    What to do?

    More stuff I noticed you have a Midget too! I have a couple of Austin Healeys...we need to talk! Let me know if you need turbo-coupe parts cheap. I am parting an 87 that I bought for the drivetrainfor an 85 Mustang coupe! Bruce P.S. I've had wives want to kill me many times..it always...
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    AOD to T-5 woes...help?

    What tool are you using? You do know that these are 12 point bolts. don't you? I think they are 12 mm. If you are using a 6 point socket or an open end wrench it won't work! And I put Loc-tite on them so theydon't fall out. And they are usually TIGHT!!! Bruce
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    What to do?

    If! If you get the urge to go back to a vert, give me a call. I have lots of verts and turbo coupes and I am only about 150 miles away!! Bruce
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    Texas people......

    Texas Traveler! I am in Deep East Texas about 40 miles from Louisianna. As a side product of my former jobs I have lived in Lubbock, Borger, Tyler, Seagoville, Duncanville, Texarkanna, Longview, Kilgore, Henderson, Jacksonville, Lewisville, Oak Cliff area of Dallas and Denton! Also did a few...
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    1990 2.3 NA problem

    Thought I had this problem in reverse though. Would act up while cold and run fine hot! It was a defective temp sender. Computer read the signal as already warm all the time. Maybe yours is reading as always cold!! Bruce
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    Convertible top installation

    Been there...done that! I replaced the top on my 69 convertible. I studied it and made all the templates. I measured and studied some more. I Test fitted and measured and replaced my tack strips with new ones. I learned all the tricks about letting the sun warm the top to make it easer to...
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    the lil black thing with the wire comming out the back of the steering wheel that....

    Just stuff Th first item is a devise that locks the key unless the shifter is in park..not needed for the T-5. The looped wire is (I believe) for the neutral safety switch. This function is now handled by a switch on your clutch pedal. In doing the pedal swap you will find a similar plug under...
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    4.6 2v intake manifold extended coverage !!!

    http://www.fordmanifoldsettlement.com/index.html Bruce
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    Neglected GT Turbo

    They are cool! My next big project is an 84 Gt Turbo vert that I picked up for 400.00. Previous owner put a carbed pinto motor in it and never got it running. I bought an 86 Turbo-coupe for the motor but liked it too much to part. Then I found an 87 that was robbed of the manifolds and turbo...
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    hinge pin replacement tips.

    Gotta give a little back... You guys have help me through a 5 speed swap, heater core replacement, headlight help, tuning help and many other items that have made my 91 vert into a nicer ride. Having just replaced the hinge pins I have a few tips that may help. 1. Buy a carbide burr cutter...
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    how much can a 5speed handle

    Not an easy question! http://www.moderndriveline.com/Technical_Bits/transmission_spec.htm As you can see in this hart, the specs are all over the place. Seems like the SVO has a stronger tranny though. Bruce
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    tranny swap question

    one little trick Go under the hood and pull the master cylinder forward until the bolts clear the pedal assembly. I wedged a large screwdriver between the firewall and the MC to hold it out. Dang pedals nearly fell out then! Bruce
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