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  1. Mustang Jim

    Where to Seal?

    Thanks Dennis. Your description and picture are very helpful. I will pick up some Permatex Ultra Black this morning.
  2. Mustang Jim

    Where to Seal?

    OK, so I'm pulling off the oil pan tomorrow morning and replacing the rear main seal. I picked up the rear seal tonight and I'm almost ready to go. I know I'm supposed to put a dab of sealant at the cap when I assemble it, but where exactly? At the cap mating surface? Just a little? I...
  3. Mustang Jim

    I Got The Thing Apart!

    OK, I picked up the oil pan gasket and I'll be tackling the pan gasket replacement on Saturday. But I got thinking..... What if I'm wrong? What if it is the rear main seal? It looks as though the oil was running down the oil pan right under the crankshaft. The flywheel was clean and if it...
  4. Mustang Jim

    I Got The Thing Apart!

    I had a spare hour this morning, so I took another look at it. The leak appears to be coming from the oil pan gasket where it dips under the rear main seal. I do not see any leak from the rear main seal, but there is fresh oil seepage at the top of the pan. I can't remember the details on...
  5. Mustang Jim

    I Got The Thing Apart!

    OK, so I dropped the driveshaft, pulled off the Y pipe, took out the starter, disconnected the parking brake and shifter linkage, took out the speedometer cable, took apart the clutch linkage, etc.... and I managed to pull out the transmission, disconnect the bellhousing, pressure plate, clutch...
  6. Mustang Jim

    Help! Clutch Replacement

    Thanks for all of the advise. I will be pulling out the old clutch on Saturday morning. If all goes well, I will be driving it with the new clutch on Saturday night. But, don't be surprised if I come back with a few more questions.
  7. Mustang Jim

    Help! Clutch Replacement

    Thanks guys. Do you know how much the tranny weighs? I'm wondering how I will support it when taking it out as I don't have a transmission jack. I figure I will just use my floor jack, but I might just muscle it out.
  8. Mustang Jim

    Help! Clutch Replacement

    So, I'm finally going to tackle that clutch chatter that I've been dealing with for the last few years. I have a new clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, pilot bearing and flywheel. My 64.5 has a 260v8 with the 3 speed. Don't laugh, but I have not replaced a clutch myself in 25 years...
  9. Mustang Jim

    Who is still running their 260?

    My 64.5 coupe still has it's original 260 in it. I rebuilt the engine years back and, with the exception of 030 overbore, it's all to stock specs. I'm planning on some upgrades over the next few months (4 barrel carb, dual exhaust, etc...). From what I understand, most any 289/302 enhancement...
  10. Mustang Jim

    Which Clutch To Use?

    Replacing the flywheel is a good suggestino. I had the flywheel resurfaced once and I'm sure that it was resurfaced once before by the previous owner. I will be sure to add a new flywheel to my parts list. Thanks for the tips on getting out the pilot bearing.
  11. Mustang Jim

    Which Clutch To Use?

    Thanks for the advise. I forgot about resurfacing the flywheel. I had the flywheel resurfaced when I put in the current clutch. Funny, but the current clutch, a remanufactured unit, chattered a bit from day one and got worse with time. I think the rear main seal is still good as I have...
  12. Mustang Jim

    Which Clutch To Use?

    OK, I've completed th installation of front disk brakes and moved up to 15" rims. That was easy enough. With the exception of the front disks, 15" wheels and 3.40 rear gears, my car is a stock 260 V8 with a 3 speed manual. I am planning on converting to dual exhaust and 4 barrel carb setup in...
  13. Mustang Jim

    Will they fit???

    OK, so I picked up my new wheel & tire package along with my front disk brake conversion kit. All looked good, I paid for it, loaded up the van and went home. After I brought everything into the garage, I noticed the tires were not 215 60R 15's like I thought, but were 235 60R 15's. I know, I...
  14. Mustang Jim

    Will they fit???

    Thanks. I'm picking up the wheels and tires, along with a front disk brake kit. I'm finally getting rid of the drums up front. I can't wait to get started.
  15. Mustang Jim

    Will they fit???

    I'm planning on purchasing a set of 15"x7" styled steel wheels this weekend and mount BFG 215 60R 15's all around. The wheels have a 4.25" backspace to them. I've checked the charts and it looks like this combo will fit my 65 coupe (all stock). What's your experience? Will they fit fine...
  16. Mustang Jim

    1966 Engine Crossmember Bolts

    Spray alot of penetrating oil on the bolts before attempting to loosen them. I broke one of mine in an attempt to remove the crossmember so that I could get out a lower control arm. I tried drilling it out and only got so far as it is hardened steel. So, then I tried using an extractor and...
  17. Mustang Jim

    HVLP Gun

    Thanks everyone. I've been looking at the DeVilbiss line and they seem like they would do the job. I painted the car a year back (bc/cc) with my 25 year old Sharpe gun, but I ended up with orange peel on the clear coat. I buffed it as best as I coule, but I could not get rid of all the orange...
  18. Mustang Jim

    HVLP Gun

    So, I'm ready to paint my car again. It's a 64 1/2 coupe. I am looking to replace my old spray gun with an HVLP gun. I plan on shooting a single stage urethane.... hmm... maybe a bc/cc. What do you guys recommend on the gun? I was looking at guns from eastwood? What do you think?
  19. Mustang Jim

    Carb rebuild or just buy a new one?

    I've rebuilt the autolite carb on my v8 several times over the last three decades and it is not at all difficult. You will need to pick up the correct rebuild kit and some carb cleaner. Once disassembled, everything needs to be carefully cleaned as Hearne said earlier. Take your time...
  20. Mustang Jim

    Paint Recommendation

    Well, I finally did it. I picked up Dupont chroma bc & cc and painted the car yesterday. I used 1/2 gallon of base, along with the basemaker, for a total of one gallon. It was just enough to cover the primer. After that, I shot 3 coats of clear and now I'm done. I'm happy with the results...
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