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  1. Platonic Solid

    Just a girl looking to replace her carbuerator

    I think it's safe to say that since the original poster never bothered to answer the 2 or 4 bbl question, that she hasn't read any of this. For anyone else reading this, a $20 rebuild kit, a $20 gallon can of carb cleaner, a new fuel filter and a little patience resolved all my Motorcraft 2100...
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    A/C questions

    My 73 shop manual does a fair job of detailing the A/C (though I always want more pictures), so I assume the 66 manual does the same.
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    Back on Forum after a long Absense

    Wow! Been quite a few years. Welcome back. I'm sure you have thought long and hard about your decision to sell the 72. Unfortunately, I think it's going to be a tough sell in this economy.
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    What is this thing on my Water Pump?

    I have purchased a new EGR valve, but not installed it yet, and no emissions requirements for cars of this age. I was actually thinking of returning the EGR valve anyway as it annoys me that the hose connection is pointing up and to the left rather than the correct down and to the right position.
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    What is this thing on my Water Pump?

    Do you think my planned course of action will function properly or would I be better off bypassing the whole EGR system plumbing and going 100% 1970 style?
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    What is this thing on my Water Pump?

    I think I'll just forget about trying to do this right for 73 and aim for something that works. I can't substitute the diagram 2+2GT posted as it has a dual diaphragm vacuum advance and I have single. (though I suppose I could change that . . . maybe). The only diagram I can find for 351C...
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    anyone install their own headliner?

    See previous thread: http://forums.stangnet.com/506880-question-replacing-headliner.html
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    dumb question but where do I place a floor jack

    That's how I discovered my 72 coupe was no longer safe to drive. Jack went up, but car did not.
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    Sandblasting DIY?

    Another non-sandblasting method you may want to consider: 73 Mustang Wheel Well Restoration For smaller parts, I let them sit overnight in a gallon of carb cleaner- then wash with Por15 Marine Clean - then wire brush - then Acid etch with Por15 Metal Ready (which is just Phosphoric Acid) -...
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    What is this thing on my Water Pump?

    I'll focus my efforts on the solenoid valves. If I can't find them, then there's no point in looking for any of the other items.
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    For those of you that tried the $50 paint job

    tx65, I think ForceFed is referring to the rolled on Rustoleum thinned with mineral spirits if recall correctly.
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    What is this thing on my Water Pump?

    Oh, so that must be what that extra hole is for on my air cleaner base...another PIA part to locate. Thanks again for the info.
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    What is this thing on my Water Pump?

    I'd like to setup the vacuum system as originally intended, but that may not be possible. The vacuum switches seem easy enough to find, but I haven't been able to locate the two normally open solenoid valves, the check valve, and the spark delay valve. I also assume that somewhere I should be...
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    What is this thing on my Water Pump?

    I think the temperature sensor is the device in the manifold just above and left of the red circle. This car has the factory oil/alt/temp gauge cluster in the center console. It's been so long since I've actually driven it that I can't say if any of them work. I'll check when I get it...
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    What is this thing on my Water Pump?

    That may explain why my 72 used to overheat while sitting in the inevitable 4th of July homeward bound traffic jam. Apparently the 73 351C has two vacuum valves: a PVS Valve (not sure what that stands for, but appears to be the Distributor Vacuum Control Valve) and Temperature Controlled...
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    What is this thing on my Water Pump?

    Well that looks remarkably similar to this (picture below), which I desperately want to get rid of as it sits awkwardly on top of the alternator (currently removed). Yes, please. If you have a convenient hose routing diagram I would very much appreciate it. It's amazing how limited the...
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    What is this thing on my Water Pump?

    That's what I thought, but I can't find it on the shop manual CD (which I'm returning to Mustangs Unlimited due to the crappy low resolution scanned images). Plus, I'm guessing it's broken.
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    Does anyone actually use a Belt Tension Gauge?

    I just want it to be reasonably correct so as not to cause premature bearing wear on the water pump, power steering pump and alternator. I get the feeling I've always overtightened the belts in the past, since the bearings on these items is usually what causes me to have to replace them. Thanks...
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    What is this thing on my Water Pump?

    What is this thing on my 73 351C 2V water pump?
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    Does anyone actually use a Belt Tension Gauge?

    When I get to the stage of putting the belts back on, I was thinking it would be nice for once to properly set the belt tension. Then I see the $100 price tag on this tool and quickly realize that it's not going to happen. Not that I think $100 is a lot for a calibrated gauge, I guess I was just...
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