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  1. jcp123

    Why would anybody drive a new Stang in road salt...

    I'm gonna get a beater when I move up North - an old Plymouth Omni or something similarly craptacular. Not because I can't handle a RWD in snow (well...considering I've never driven in snow, maybe I shouldn't say that), but because of the road salt. I was actually still surprised anybody still...
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    Hit the dyno today...

    No idea on the timing - it runs on 87, though, which I like. There may be a little to be had there, but I don't want to run any more than 87.
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    Hit the dyno today...

    Oh, I know I can't expect that much out of stock heads + cam. My expectation was around 150, so the 10hp I got on top of that keeps me happy enough. As I said, I don't need much - this is a cruiser, after all, and with the open rear end, there's only so much she can lay down at once. But it...
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    Hit the dyno today...

    Here's my combo: Originally C-code 289 Bored .030 over, 302 crank, 306ci total Edelbrock Performer intake, Carter AFB carb Hooker headers with 2" duals and h-pipe, Dronemaster Delta 40's Pertronix Ignitor solid-state ignition, 45k volt coil, 8mm Pertronix plug wires Stock cam, original...
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    windsor or cleveland?

    The Cleveland has been described as a bastard block, intended to replace both the small-block architecture which included the 302, and the FE-series, which included the 390, 427, and 428. In other words, it was a big small-block or a small big-block. The 4v heads are derived from the Boss 302...
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    Instrument lights non-op...

    Bone stock alternator, only got about 1800mi. on it as with the rest of the powertrain.
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    Instrument lights non-op...

    Huh. Now this is weird. Installed the new switch the other night. Now, when I first turn my lights on...nothing on the gauges. If I jab the gas and rev it just a tad, they turn on and have so far stayed on until I switch them off again. Then, repeat. But hey, they technically work, so I guess...
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    "So I Beat a Charger" - Why Closed?

    Seems a little draconian to me to just close it - but that's just my opinion. And you know what they say about opinions :rlaugh:
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    Instrument lights non-op...

    I'll go pull the switch out after dinner. I know the connector's in there good and tight, it's the first thing I checked. Maybe it's just corroded. If I can clean it up and it works, great, if not, switches are cheap and I get a 20% discound on 'em, so I'll pick one up tomorrow. Thanks!
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    Instrument lights non-op...

    OK, found my multimeter. No power to the fuse. Is the fuse in the circuit "after" the switch or "before"? In other words, could the switch be causing the problem, or would it have to be something else besides?
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    Instrument lights non-op...

    I don't think so, but I couldn't tell since a lot of it was hidden underneath the metal caps on the end, so I went ahead and replaced it.
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    Instrument lights non-op...

    Well, got a fuse (couldn't find a 2.5A so I got a 3A as a temporary placeholder until I can source a 2.5), popped it in and...no dice. There's no rust or corrosion anywhere on the fuse block, and all the wiring is solid. Looks like I'm going to have to see if I can trace the wire, then pull the...
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    Your Engine Compartment!!!

    I have a nice shiny engine bay I'd like to show y'all! But...is there a photo album function or something here that I can put the pics on? I've tried photo hosting places, but even when they actually get back to me it just never seems to work out...and downsizing all my pics to fit on here is a...
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    Looking for a king cobra

    I believe there's one at a classic car dealer around here. I don't know the details, but a local Stang enthusiast saw it and declared it a bargain at its $7900 price, so I guess it's in pretty good condition.
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    security for your daily driver

    Or you could take the rotor with you. Pretty easy to do and a thief wouldn't be so quick to catch on to it, either.
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    security for your daily driver

    Security? Crap...never thought about it. Current security measures include taking the keys with me :D
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    Instrument lights non-op...

    Awesome tips, thank you! I'll probably get under there friday or saturday. If it's the switch, I work at AutoZone, so I'll just replace that bad boy. I'll heed your advice and replace all of the fuses while I'm under there as well.
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    Instrument lights non-op...

    Alright, I'll check all of that out. Wouldn't surprise me if it's the switch, that's one of the few things on this car that hasn't been replaced. I hadn't even thought of a fuse...I'd figured it'd either have worked or not worked had it been a fuse...but with that, I'll check it out!
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    Instrument lights non-op...

    Tried turning the lights up, there's just...no light. I haven't checked the actual voltage (can't find my tester), just made sure the wiring connector was snug in the switch... Thanks for the diagrams. My shop manual is the other thing I can't find...
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    synthetic oil in sbf

    I ran it in my '68 after I'd had about 5k miles on the engine. You can't run it on a freshly rebuilt motor, it will inhibit break-in, nor is it a good idea to switch to it later in life. Not only will it find leaks, as previously mentioned, those same detergents can sometimes break loose chunks...
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