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  1. O

    Help

    How’s it going, I just bought a 1969 mustang coupe and I don’t have too much mechanical experience, the car should be quick but it’s not at all, it has a 347 stroker, it’s on race gas, it’s got a ford performance 9in rear end, cal tracs, pretty much everything to make it a quick car, it’s got a...
  2. H

    New Built 91 Foxbody electrical failure. Need help

    Just acquired a 1991 foxbody Mustang, built 302 motor carbureted, battery in the trunk. Car died, battery in the trunk swelling and smoking, large white cloud of smoke came through cd player console as car died. What could be the issue. Car will not start and no power now. Fried harness? Don’t...
  3. L

    Electrical issue

    Hi I have a 2004 Mustang gt. It starts fine but I was washing my car and went to lock it and it didn’t lock so I thought the key fob was dead so I changed the battery and still not working and usually when you open the door it beeps their was no beep and to that I have no wiper, no brake lights...
  4. Falcon67

    SBF rebuild with no oil pressure NEED HELP

    Hi from Europe! First of all I want to say sorry for my English. My 1967 289 engine has been machined and fully rebuilt. It also has a new E-street topend kit from Edelbrock. The problem. is that oil pressure is around 6PSI at hot idle. Bearings are +0.10 and new, oil pump is fresh new +20PSI...
  5. R

    Dead car, please don't ignore

    I bought a used 95 V6 3.8, and i have done a lot of maintenance, last week, i was changing all the gaskets in the engine, was outside all day, in the night i was all tired and exhausted, i reassembled the engine, but connected the battery wrong, i noticed the alternator getting warm, and quickly...
  6. R

    New mustang

    I’m looking to trade my car for a new edge mustang gt 5 speed the guy texted me and said the car has a miss fire but he recently just did the head gasket and studs and timing he said he believes it’s the wires but just hasn’t had time to replace the wires the car looks really nice but I don’t...
  7. S

    Help! Fuel pump not turning on.

    Hey everyone! First time post here. I inherited a 1989 foxbody 5.0 with 72k original miles a couple of years ago. Admittedly life has been busy and have not touched it since I parked it in the driveway. Did a fresh oil change, charged the battery, and went to go start it up and it’ll crank all...
  8. foxbodyclark

    Help! Intake Manifold Gasket or Head Gasket?

    Hoping for some expertise and advice (long post, read all for context) A couple weeks ago I redid the intake manifold gaskets, valve cover gaskets, thermostat, fresh fluid in the radiator etc. If it was there, I did it (minus anything head related) I didn't have any overheating issues prior to...
  9. Ryu

    Resolved 93 LX 5.0 fox body Smog pump bypass belt size and consequences?

    On a road trip and broke down on the side of the road, seems to be the smog pump cause it seized up won't turn at all by hand. So what size belt do I need, what belt path configuration do I need and what consequences come with driving another 1,000 miles so I can get back home? It's a stock...
  10. Performance_nube

    95 GT Convertible fuel system

    What's up everyone! Got a pretty straight forward question. I have 95 GT 5.0 convertible 5 speed, I would to start with upgrading the fuel system, New high preasure stealth fuel pump, 29lb injectors, keeping the stock fuel rails for now. (fuel tank was full of crap) So, the question, will I...
  11. O

    Need a hand: Hanging idle with all new parts

    Hello, I've been tracking down a nasty hanging RPM for a while now and I'm lost. My 2003 4.6 2v New Edge will stick with about 3-4 seconds worth of rpm after letting go of the throttle. I've done every reset, adjustment, and relearn. Proper TB setup and relearn multiple times and variations and...
  12. J

    My Alternator will not charge

    I installed a new alternator after the old one took a crap, and after the first drive, it stopped charging. I’ve checked all the fuses and the battery indicator lamp, and the connector that powers the lamp doesn’t have any power going into one of the terminals to power the lamp. it’s the LG/R...
  13. M

    03 GT Misfire at idle only, calling all experts!

    Need help diagnosing whats wrong with my 03. No shop in my area (south FL) will touch the car because its “too old”. All new top end (original cylinder heads failed leak down test and had bad spark plug repairs). Here is what has been changed…ported stock 99 casting heads with SI valves...
  14. N

    help, o2 and cat monitors wont ready for emissions test, 2013 mustang gt

    o2 sensor and cat monitors wont ready themselves for emission test, had 91 tune from bama, flashed back to stock, have driven almost 1000 miles with no luck, have carb legal flowmaster shortys and mbrp catback exhasut on it, stock air intake (removed airaid cai for emission testing), no matter...
  15. B

    no fuel to carb

    So recently i got a 1974 Ford Mustang and so i realised fuel isn't going to the carb so i decided i got a new gas tank. fuel filter. and fuel pump but i tried cranking her over again and no gas is going to the carb, before you guys ask yes i have about 2 gallons in the tank. just any advice on...
  16. J

    dead spot (loose) in center of steering wheel

    Today while driving a dead spot has developed in the center of my steering wheel mid-drive. My steering has had no issues whatsoever for the entirety of the time that I've owned this car (1999 Mustang GT). There's about a 1-2 inch dead zone in the steering where my wheel can turn but there is no...
  17. joystang

    Progress Thread 2.3L - crank no start issue. Has spark, fuel, good compression.

    Hi first time posting. I have a confusing headache of a problem that I can't figure out. I have a n/a 2.3 engine and a4ld trans from what I believe was a 1993 mustang in a Joyner frame. It cranks but won't start, fuel injectors aren't getting a pulse. Here are the details: Spark: tests good...
  18. L

    Engine 97 mustang gt manual weird idol when off the throttle and coasting in 3rd, 4th, or 5th

    Hello coming to ask for some possible causes for my problem before I keep throwing money at things that don't fix it. The problem I'm having just started recently after my father had to drive my car but before he drove it this had never happened the problem is when ever I'm driving in 3rd, 4th...
  19. B

    NEED HELP - Something flew off the car

    So i got my windshield replaced like two weeks ago i was on the freeway today and this piece of fiberglass that's right above the window came off i need help figuring out what thts called so i can order one
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    Electrical swapped 92, no spark

    i have a 1992 mustang that was a 4cyl/auto, i swapped to a 5.0/t5 from an 86, trying to get it running currently. i got no spark, i have a new coil, distributor, wires and plugs but nothing. i checked wiring too. heres the deal, the 4cyl either didn't have the same coil plug or i cut it and dont...
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