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  1. DucatiRdr

    Headers melting spark plug wires

    I had a similar problem and although I am a fan of Magnacore wires I went with the MSD with adjustable angle boots and haven't had a problem since.
  2. DucatiRdr

    Which Taurus Fan

    I did, and I've got the bloodied knuckles to prove it. It sure wasn't a 10 minute job with that motor in place. I used channel locks and bent the radiator frame out of the way, then I broke up that radiator pipe and once I did I was able to wedge the fan out, but it wasn't easy by any means...
  3. DucatiRdr

    Radiator question

    Could you use the cooling ports for the auto trans as a power steering cooler?
  4. DucatiRdr

    Critique & suggestions needed on possible suspension set up

    Here was MM's reply to my question as to whether I needed a bumpsteer kit with my C-spring'd 88 w. stock K: "It is a very common misconception that when you lower your vehicle, or that if the tie rods are not level with the control arms you will acquire a bumpsteer problem. This is completely...
  5. DucatiRdr

    Critique & suggestions needed on possible suspension set up

    Dunno. Just repeating what the tech line at Maximum Motorsports told me on two different occasions. I would guess they knew what they were talking about. I haven't noticed any bump steer on my car and the tie rods are in fact parallel with my front LCAs.
  6. DucatiRdr

    Critique & suggestions needed on possible suspension set up

    I have: FRPP C springs Koni orange adjustables all around Poly bushings MM unadjustable extreme duty LCAs FRPP upper LCAs New Motorcraft bushings at axle MM full-length subframe connectors MM CC plates SN95 spindles and 13" brakes Ride is on the harsh side even with the Konis turned down to...
  7. DucatiRdr

    Which Taurus Fan

    No way this thing was coming out easily. I snapped off the A/C pipe running across the top of the radiator, bent the radiator frame, removed the fan's wiring harness and was able to get it loose from the radiator. There is a BF pipe that is bolted to the forward engine head that carried...
  8. DucatiRdr

    Which Taurus Fan

    Went to the pick-and-pull today and found a V6 Contour. After about 45 minutes I was able to get the fan loose but for the life of me was unable to pull it out. The motor was in the car but there was a giant rusty cooling pipe running across the front of the engine that prevented the fans from...
  9. DucatiRdr

    Suspension + Brakes = road noise?

    You drive right past my neighborhood (kinda-sorta). I owe you a beer for the advice and I wouldn't mind seeing what your car looks like in person.
  10. DucatiRdr

    Suspension + Brakes = road noise?

    I think you knew but my incessant questions and all...that's ok Mike. I get it. HA HAA! My office is in Stoneham but I live in Wilmington.
  11. DucatiRdr

    Suspension + Brakes = road noise?

    I just found the nuts and dust caps at Breeze Auto. Of course I'm going away on Saturday so this means an unattended car on blocks with no front wheels for a week.
  12. DucatiRdr

    Suspension + Brakes = road noise?

    So who do I have to know to buy the Hub Retaining Nuts? NO local place has them...at all. I tried VIP, Autozone, Advance, West Springfield Auto...nothing, nothing, nothing and nothing. My second choice NAPA had them in the local warehouse but when they showed up the next day they were the...
  13. DucatiRdr

    Suspension + Brakes = road noise?

    Thanks Mike! That's where I was going and wanted some reassurance. My new hubs are expected to arrive tomorrow and I'm hoping to button this up tomorrow. You don't happen to remember the bolt sizes you used to secure the dust guards to the spindles, do you?
  14. DucatiRdr

    Suspension + Brakes = road noise?

    After digging through the forums I found the hub nut torque spec of 258 ft/lbs but I was just reading through the instructions to the FRPP M-2300-K kit and the spec for the front hub nut is 190 - 250 ft/lbs. My first impulse is to follow the recommendations on the M-2300-K instructions but you...
  15. DucatiRdr

    Suspension + Brakes = road noise?

    Thanks and thanks. I'm coming from a long stint wrenching on motorcycles where it seems exacting torque specs are held in higher regard than on cars for some reason. I'll give the pipe and pray method a shot.
  16. DucatiRdr

    Suspension + Brakes = road noise?

    There are plenty of 250 ft/lb wrenches but the nut calls for 258... Autozone doesn't have a wrench of that capacity in their rental rack. What does everyone do?
  17. DucatiRdr

    Suspension + Brakes = road noise?

    So I guess that means a call to a couple of clients is in order (I work with a few Snap-On dealers). SO is so damn expensive though...
  18. DucatiRdr

    Suspension + Brakes = road noise?

    Great about the push on nuts. Now to find a suitable torque wrench. I should just buy one since the wheel nut on my single sided swingarm Ducati requires 220 Nm. I guess at least it won't be a single use tool. Does anyone besides Snap-on carry these? Craftsman?
  19. DucatiRdr

    Suspension + Brakes = road noise?

    Hub retaining nut size = 36mm and requires 258 ft/lbs. About those push on nuts...
  20. DucatiRdr

    Suspension + Brakes = road noise?

    I lifted each of the front wheels and gave it a wiggle with my hands at 12 and 6. The driver's side just had a tiny bit of movement but the passenger side had a definite amount of play. I haven't tried the 40 MPH swerve but I'm going to replace both hubs and call it a day. I have the...
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