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  1. bdepedro

    Electric fan switch

    Thanks for the input guys. Just ordered a 185 on/ 170 off from Jegs. I'm also going to T off the switch line to a toggle switch that I can ground in case the temp switch ever fails. I'm also going to put a toggle switch in the low amp power supply to the relay so that I can turn the fan off...
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    Electric fan switch

    I'm installing a 24" alum radiator w/ twin 12" electric fans in my '70 stang w/ a modified 289. I'm trying to figure out the best temp switch to install. I notice that Painless and others seem to use a 185 on and 170 off switch but a guy in our local club who was a Ford engineer says to use a...
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    Cutting coil springs to lower 65

    Just remember, it's better to cut less spring and have to cut more later than to cut too much. I would cut either 1/2 or 1/4 coil at a time and see how that affects your ride height and handling. Better safe than sorry. I cut 1/2 coil off of my 620 lowered Grab-a-trac springs and will cut...
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    just put in some HID's

    My DD has HID headlights w/ a scatter shield and the visibility at night is great. If they are not so bright to oncoming traffic I would be interested. BTW, your wheels look awesome! I love how the wheels coordinate w/ your stipe color. I wouldn't bother w/ new wheels. I can't think of...
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    T-5 swap question

    After much deliberation I've decided to stay with my stock mechanical linkage for my T-5 swap. Cost was the primary reason although I don't think a hyd system will work w/ my booster setup and I don't like the look of the cable system under the hood. The guy that will be doing the conversion...
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    Shop owners: How has business been?

    From the hobbiest side it's definitely slower (from my point, anyway). Like you shop guys, I'm also self employed as a tile contractor and my business is definitely off. Fortunately, paying the regular bills has not been a huge problem but there is definitely very little $$ for my stang. I've...
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    JME 69 mustang gauge cluster

    WOW, that looks awesome! I had just decided to use a stock standard gauge housing w/ the Ultra Lites but now you got me rethinking this. The carbon fiber sets it off nicely. How difficult was it to get nice clean cuts around the gauge recesses?
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    Elec or Mech Speedo?

    You convinced me. I blew it too. I just missed a 5" Ultra Lite elec speedo that went for $102 on ebay. Damn!
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    Elec or Mech Speedo?

    I've noticed a number of folks are using elec speedometers when the go aftermarket. I'm sure there is a good reason, I just don't know what it is. Can anyone enlighten me? I know that the mech speedo is less $ which is good. I'm looking into Auto Meter Ultra Lites. Is Jegs/Summit the best...
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    JME 69 mustang gauge cluster

    Looks like it's 73 ohm empty, 8-12 ohm full assuming this is the one you're looking at: Phantom @ Must +: Mustangs Plus*::*Electrical*::*Autometer Gauges*::*Phantom Series*::*Autometer Phantom 2-1/16" Electrical Fuel Gauge Phantom II @ Summit: Auto Meter 7515 - Auto Meter Phantom II...
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    JME 69 mustang gauge cluster

    Drkhrse: Have you gotten your gauges yet? What type are you planning on using? I'm planning on using the Ultra Lites but am still up in the air as to the rest.
  12. bdepedro

    JME 69 mustang gauge cluster

    I agree that it would be nice to have a matching piece on the pass side. I think I will wind up using a standard instrument bezel and installing Auto Meter gauges in it and also a matching passenger panel. I've been thinking about painting the panels silver. Not sure though. I may paint one...
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    cable or hyd. clutch? what do you prefer?

    NossBoss: He didn't have to cut the shaft but he may have just gotten lucky. I think you'd just have to see what length your shaft needs to be and hope it works. I don't know what year Explorer it's out of but I'll see if I can find out. Jcode: I'm definitely going to shave as much off...
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    cable or hyd. clutch? what do you prefer?

    Confirmed, you only need a fulcrom adapter if you use the old mechanical linkage w/ a late model bellhousing. Also, you need a 28 spline T-5 yoke. Additionally, the yoke doesn't effect whether you need to cut your driveshaft or not. I was told that some cars have enough play so that when the...
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    JME 69 mustang gauge cluster

    Jerry: That sounds cool! Can he make the brights indicator look like a running horse? lol Ksmith: Take any pics?
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    cable or hyd. clutch? what do you prefer?

    I've been told by a number of people that it's needed but thinking about it, if I use a cable clutch w/ a late model lever and bellhousing I can't imagine why. If I were to use an early housing w/ a late model clutch or a late model housing w/ an early lever I can see needing to adapt the 2...
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    cable or hyd. clutch? what do you prefer?

    Talked w/ the guys at Modern Driveline today. Told them what I had ('70 mustang w/ 289, 4 spd toploader and 9" rear) and also what parts for my conversion I already had (trans, late model bellhousing and clutch lever, clutch and pressure plate). These are the additional parts they said...
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    cable or hyd. clutch? what do you prefer?

    10-4
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    cable or hyd. clutch? what do you prefer?

    I'm not sure exactly what the fit issue is either, I just know that there can be problems w/ some long tube headers. I'm not sure if Lokar makes a conversion cable but if they do, it's too expensive for my budget. Love their stuff but it's pricey. I'm going to call Modern Driveline...
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    cable or hyd. clutch? what do you prefer?

    I've been debating between a cable or hyd setup as well. My concern w/ the hyd system is I have an aftermarket power brake booster that I think will create a fit problem for the slave. I also have Heddman long tube headers that may create problems w/ a cable syst. I thought I read a thread...
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