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    Wheels-Tires 10 Hole Rim Restore options?

    Do you plan to do one wheel at a time? Or, all 4? I recently bought a set of factory aluminum wheels for my 1992 F150 that were in sad shape. I thought that it would be so easy to remove the clear, sand to a high grit, and then polish to a nice sheen. It took much longer than expected. I used...
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    Drivetrain AOD cable adjustment?

    It looks like you are on the right track. I'm curious as to whether you have taken the existing cable off for cleaning / lubrication? I've had much improved results with several cables over the years with a good cleaning and a tube of dry graphite lubricant. Let us know what works to fix the...
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    Bad water pump

    You might want to test the antifreeze with the test kit for a bad head gasket. That is what your symptoms describe, not a bad water pump. The constant bubbles coming out that you mentioned in 2 posts are a clear indication of this.
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    Front Brake Cooling

    Chosen correctly SN95 brake parts on a Fox using low-cost OEM parts will provide more braking power than you will need on your Fox even in this HPDE course. You can spend a lot of money on the aftermarket brake system but it isn't necessary for this performance level. Here is some reading...
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    Engine AOD 5.0 stalling

    Common causes are: TFI module PIP in the distributor Ignition switch in the column Even in the heyday of the foxbody, it was common to carry an extra TFI in the glove box. I've found common parts store parts not to be as reliable as the OEM parts, although much harder to find these days.
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    Engine I think I broke my coolant temp gauge

    You can also use a string or wire tie to do the same thing. Whatever is at hand that will work.
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    Engine I think I broke my coolant temp gauge

    Are all of the clamps tight? I've found this to be a problem a time or two. In my earlier years I had a habit of putting the bolts in too tightly on the unused sealant. I had fewer leaks using less sealant and less pressure. But, you may need to add a turn or so after the sealant has cured for...
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    Engine I think I broke my coolant temp gauge

    Check ALL of your hose clamps and hoses in that area, clean it up good, and run it a few times checking for wetness as it cools before you take anything back apart. Try to determine the exact source of the leak.
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    Foxbody Driver's Seat Issues---Need Advice

    Had this problem many years ago. At the time lx seats could be found for next to nothing. Got one and swapped upholstery on the bottom. It wasn't difficult and solved the problem.
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    Progress Thread Snow - 93 GT Vert. Prepping for sale

    JAA, just read the whole thread from beginning to current. Great job on all of the updates to Snow! What differences do you feel while driving now with the subframe connectors and the GT40 heads / intake? Are these noticeable improvements to normal driving?
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    Slow84LX's 1984 T-top coupe

    I think that you are right. I haven't checked this one yet for gearing / traction lock. It'll get pulled last, after it is on the trailer to haul off for scrap. It seems like these were sought after by the classic Stang crowd as an easy upgrade to get an 8.8 w/ disc brakes. I think it was...
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    Slow84LX's 1984 T-top coupe

    The last few weekends were spent with the Mountaineer. It got a good cleaning because I don't care for working on greasy cars, and then started taking off all of the easy stuff while it was still at the house. Towed it out to a friends barn in East Texas for the rest of the work. It's a 2 hour...
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    Engine I think I broke my coolant temp gauge

    I would move ahead. You should be fine. Monitor closely for the first couple of weeks.
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    Engine I think I broke my coolant temp gauge

    The stock 192-195* thermostat works great in Texas. It's been 100-108* every day here for the last few weeks. You'll be fine. Just a disclosure, my Mustang isn't running but my 1992 F-150 w/ same engine, same thermostat is. My Mustang has never overheated from the stock thermostat either.
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    Engine I think I broke my coolant temp gauge

    A thin layer on both sides has been more effective for me than other methods. Permatex used to sell an adhesive / sealer that was perfect for usage on one side of the gasket to hold the stat in place while getting it all back together. Haven't seen this in some years now.
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    Engine I think I broke my coolant temp gauge

    It's a good idea to put your new thermostat in a pot of water on the stove to verify that it opens and closes correctly before starting that work. I learned this lesson the hard way. Doing thermostat a second time is no fun.
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    Push rods are loose

    This was my thought, thanks for confirming. I have a package from Alex on the shelf, the spring upgrade is covered.
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    Push rods are loose

    Out of curiosity, what is the recommended pushrod wall thickness for a mild street engine? For example, a TFS-1 cammed engine with ported GT40P's? Stock wall thickness OK? Should thicker walls be considered or required? What works? What is "standard"? What is overkill? I freely admit that...
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    Push rods are loose

    Nick, if you come across these in the near future and there is not already a taker send me a message or text.
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    For Sale 2 sets of Recaro Specialist S seats - one grey and one black - $1,700 - Austin, TX

    After some recent research on Recaro's for our foxes this is actually good price for a pair, as much as it hurts to type that.
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