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hey, guys so I just bought a new cam and lifters that I'm gonna install in my 71 302. I wanted to see if yall knew how much preload I should go with when I tighten the rockers down? the cam isn't anything crazy here are the specs on the flat tappet.... ?Also is this a good performance...

So I rebuilt the top end of my engine. Timing chain, ported heads, intake, new injectors. Ported E7 Explorer intake Explorer 19lb injectors FRPP lifters/pushrods I got the engine all together, go to start it and it fires up. Wooo! Set timing, idles like complete crap. I check CEL codes, I get...

Does anyone have any helpful hints on how to install new lock cylinders on a 91 GT? I have them in place but can't really tell the best way to attach the bar that runs from the cylinder to the assembly for the remainder of the lock assembly.

I have 2 2003 Mustang GT’s. One of which was crashed previously avoiding a heading on collision with a drunk driver, the other I picked up with a blown motor but mint condition body. In order to make it easy to identify which mustang I am talking about here I’ll identify them as: Mustang A...

Hey everyone I'm looking into super charging my 97 gt and wondering if anyone can recommend a good and cost effective company to buy one from. Also if you have any advice or tips as to what to get where etc. Please comment. I currently have a CAI, cat delete, x pipe, and flow master mufflers.

okay, so I just swapped the intake on my 71 302 and put an Edelbrock 4 bbl on it. I've got my timing light out and ready to go but have no idea how to use it, it has a dial on the back. I have only 1 mark on my balancer at top dead center. I need to tune the carb but wanna time it first. I'm 16...

Hey guys :), really looking to get to the bottom of this... I had taken my car to my local Gerald's who do good work. And they checked my entire front end. Called me and said that the passenger outer tie rod was shot, driver inner tie rod shot, bushings for my front suspension shot, front/rear...

Hey, guys! New to the forum. I know someone must have answered or attempted to answer this question before. I purchased an 88 Ford GT 5.0 convertible from a guy who could't turn a wrench. Last season the car would fire right up on a cold start, hot start not so much. I have changed the ignition...

Hi I have a 1997 GT and I decided to do a PI intake swap and the gaskets needed no modding and the intake sat perfect but I noticed that the non Pi intake I took off, the gaskets didn't line up correctly and we're actually partially in the intake holes. Is this a clear representation that I have...

Hello, I am 17 years old an currently own a 2008 Ford Mustang V6. I can't afford the insurance on a GT :cry: so.. I have been pouring money into this V6 to make it look as good as possible. (Photo will be provided at the end.) Of all the mods I have done, I think it's time for a little more...

I bought a 92 mustang lx about a week ago still learning about it i know it has a 5 lug swap and disc breaks all the way around. now here is my issue. when the car is off the brake peddle is firm an does move much. when its on and i try and use the breaks it goes right to the floor. does anyone...

It randomly stalls intermentently after driving, its more likely to stall more often later in the evening after being drove throughout the day. It happened while rolling at low idle, and while sitting at a stop light twice this week. I read something about a "halls sensing module", if possible...

I am new here but I have looked through all these forums trying to find an answer to my problem. I own a 89 hatch 5.0 5 speed. I recently purchased it (Saturday night) not running but quickly got it running (Sunday morning) with a fuel pump, fuel filter, ignition switch and battery. I drove it...

If someone can please help me with my 1995 mustang gt 5.0. I bought this car for 800 bucks hoping to fix it up. The speedometer and odometer both do not work, so i replaced the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) and it did nothing, i even checked the wiring and it looked fine. Also if i am in neutral...

This doesn't look right, is it oil fouling, what do you guys think?

Hi Everyone, Just recently purchased a 89 LX from a guy who did not know much about it and has sat for ~5 years. My Father and I drained old gas (orange color) and changed the fuel pump. It now has 35-40psi fuel pressure, will turn over, start but run poorly. We are having two main problems...

I've got a 1991 gt, I was looking under the dash and found this weird chord/tube with a yellow button thing coming out of it. Anybody know what that is?

I've got a 1991 5.0, with about 104 thousand miles on it. I recently noticed that after I sit at a light for a minute and then start going again, it blows blue smoke out the back. Once I'm moving I dont really see any. Obviously its burning oil. Are my rings worn out? I put a new PCV valve in it...

Let me start by saying I have read many pages on many sites and have not come up with much. Now I will turn to you guys for much needed help. I need my car back on the road asap. Right now my car cranks but does not fire. It will fire with ether sprayed into the manifold directly. So far I have...

My alternator on my 1991 wont charge my battery, I replaced the battery and the alternator, still wont get charge. I pulled the cluster and found that the ribbons that go to my battery Indicator lamp are a little bashed up. Does anybody know how I can repair those ribbons? Or is there a way to...