Just bought my First car, couple quick questions

[Killerrobotjews]

So i bought a 1990 LX 2dr hb with flowmaster exhaust already on it, and i have few quick questions.

1. How many of you learned how to drive manual on your stangs? Im gonna learn soon, and im a bit scared lol.

2. My clutch is engaging really high, i think its the clutch cables self adjuster is broken. Wheres the best place to get a replacement.

3.Im gonna have to install the stock exhaust again to pass emissions right? cause its got no cats atm.

thanks!

 

[DirtyD916]

1. Ya i learned (well am learning still) on my stang and its areally not all that bad. I just kept it in the neighborhood until i felt comfortable with it to take it to main streets. I think that it is critical to practice driving stick everday though.
2. you can get one from any major parts supplier. I would suggest steeda
3. Yes you are.

 

[ECU5.0]

to pass emissions you might not have too, but you will the pass a visual test. but anyways....there should be a little play like 1-2 inches at the top of the pedal. it doesnt feel like very much with your foot but it is enough. instead of buying a new self adjuster buy an aftermarket quadrant and firewall adjuster. check out upr they have nice stuff.

 

[HISSIN50]

So i bought a 1990 LX 2dr hb

welcome to the boards. you should like it here.

if you ever find a 4dr HB, let us know. that would be a rare beast.

if the clutch engages high (like you hardly have to press the clutch pedal to disengage or engage the clutch), that suggests the quadrant and pawl are working and recently adjusted.

an aftermarket quadrant is always a good idea, IMHO. there are many vendors and suppliers of them. you will need a FWA too (firewall adjuster - you wont have the self adjust mechanism anymore). stock style (non adjustable) cables are best liked.

enjoy the new ride and good luck.

 

[Killerrobotjews]

Thanks for the warm welcome

Im new to the whole clutch assembly so im a little confused with some of the parts your suggesting. can you explain a little further? direct links would be awesome too!

I almost have to push the clutch to the floor to get it to engage, thats what i meant by high. My buddy who has a similar stang said he thinks the self adjuster is just dead

 

[Killerrobotjews]

welcome to the boards. you should like it here.

if you ever find a 4dr HB, let us know. that would be a rare beast.

if the clutch engages high (like you hardly have to press the clutch pedal to disengage or engage the clutch), that suggests the quadrant and pawl are working and recently adjusted.

an aftermarket quadrant is always a good idea, IMHO. there are many vendors and suppliers of them. you will need a FWA too (firewall adjuster - you wont have the self adjust mechanism anymore). stock style (non adjustable) cables are best liked.

enjoy the new ride and good luck.

my other question: How hard are these to install?

 

[Killerrobotjews]

Pic btw:

 

[DirtyD916]

gorgeous stang man. i think that the install isnt that hard, but i would just go out and buy one of the many 5.0 mustang books out their from borders or tower. One of em is bound to have a write up on a CLutch quadrant install.

 

[Killerrobotjews]

gorgeous stang man. i think that the install isnt that hard, but i would just go out and buy one of the many 5.0 mustang books out their from borders or tower. One of em is bound to have a write up on a CLutch quadrant install.

Thanks you should see the interior, its spotless!

any specific book you would suggest?

 

[Killerrobotjews]

One other question, The car seems to be running rich (Exhaust is black, not grey) how do i tune it down?

 

[BaXTeR3221]

yea that is purrrrtty. I had a friend that learned on a 5.0, took him a week and after a month he could power shift with the best of him. Too bad that car had electrical problems and the dash lit on fire

 

[HISSIN50]

ok, to adjust the stock clutch, try pulling up on the pedal (the wrong way). see if it ratchets and adjusts. if it wont, i would diagnose the situation further, but an aftermarket clutch quadrant is a great mod for anyone.

aftermarket quadrants are not bad to install - getting the old one out can be a pain.

FWA is not too bad either. some designs are better than others.

good luck.

 

[Killerrobotjews]

ok, to adjust the stock clutch, try pulling up on the pedal (the wrong way). see if it ratchets and adjusts. if it wont, i would diagnose the situation further, but an aftermarket clutch quadrant is a great mod for anyone.

aftermarket quadrants are not bad to install - getting the old one out can be a pain.

FWA is not too bad either. some designs are better than others.

good luck.

I'll try this in the morning, hopefully it will work. Thanks

 

[HISSIN50]

One other question, The car seems to be running rich (Exhaust is black, not grey) how do i tune it down?

do you have cats? w/o cats, the exhaust can have some 'fuel' smell and residue.

have you pulled codes yet? search posts by Jrichker in here. he has a standard post for pulling the codes using a paperclip. one can also use a code reader from a store (usually around 20-30 bucks). some parts stores also will pull codes for free.
a code can be stored without illuminating the CEL (check engine light).

then go from there.

good luck - and nice lookin car.

 

[Killerrobotjews]

do you have cats? w/o cats, the exhaust can have some 'fuel' smell and residue.

have you pulled codes yet? search posts by Jrichker in here. he has a standard post for pulling the codes using a paperclip. one can also use a code reader from a store (usually around 20-30 bucks). some parts stores also will pull codes for free.
a code can be stored without illuminating the CEL (check engine light).

then go from there.

good luck - and nice lookin car.

took it to a mechanic before i bought it, had a code 31. any idea what that means?

it doesnt have cats on it At the moment

 

[Killerrobotjews]

or better yet, will the 31 be a problem for me?

 

[Killerrobotjews]

anyone know about the code 31?

 

[super302]

i learned how to drive a stick on my 2nd stang, on my 4th stang now!

 

[HISSIN50]

i would search Jrichker's posts - he just addressed code 31 last night. his write ups are second to none, IMHO. great info from him.

good luck.

 

[manpowermustang]

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So i bought a 1990 LX 2dr hb

Did they come in a 4 door?