Mustang5l5's Progress Thread - Archived Progress thread '08-'20.

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kiddiccarus said:
Taking good pictures of it all before disassembling is my go to move. Time is a factor in remembering where it all went and in what order it goes in to make it fit right. Keep up the good work.
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I took a ton of pics and emailed them to myself. I’ll toss then on my PC so I can zoom in. I do have a pretty good idea where most wires go. I’ve been staring at this bay for 20 years so there is a sense of familiarity with it.
 
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I can help too if anything If you’re unsure ! lord knows I have had the engine out 100000 times already On mine
 
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I came into an explorer setup basically for free - had some q’s on the upper if you by chance knew (didn’t see it explicitly in this thread, but judging by your work I think you’ll have done similar). Did you tap the vacuum ports by chance? If so:

Two not on the inlet plenum: Leave the T-fitting (1) as is, plug the opposite 90* elbow (2) but not sure on thread/plug size.

Four on the inlet plenum: leave the large one that goes to the “T” fitting alone (3). Tap the other large one (4) for the fox vacuum tree but not sure on thread size. The two small ones for the carbon canister (5) and unused for mass air (6) should have a nipple and plug respectively, but again not sure on size.

I’m much more familiar on what needs to be done for the lower intake, but unfortunately the lower I received is non-EGR so will probably move it and buy a ported EGR version.

thanks for the help if you know, apologies for hijacking the thread otherwise.
 
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I basically ripped out all the explorer vac lines and drilled and tapped and installed fittings to plumb it like a stock HO intake. That includes installing the metal tree in the back as well.

 
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Mustang5L5 said:
I basically ripped out all the explorer vac lines and drilled and tapped and installed fittings to plumb it like a stock HO intake. That includes installing the metal tree in the back as well.

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Sweet, that's what I'm thinking - do you remember sizes for any of them? Vacuum tree probably most important for me.

EDIT: Think I got it, hopefully this sounds about right:
- The two smaller ports (for carbon canister/plugged) will be tapped for 1/8" NPT (One brass fitting with 1/4" barb/ one plug)
- The Vacuum tree and plugged hole (lower right of your pic) are 3/8" NPT
 
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I want to pull the rack and shaft for some room, but still need to be able to roll the car for now.

Picked up two of these. Will install on tie rod ends, and then measure for a threaded rod between them. They are left and right hand thread, so I can grid a couple flats on the rod, and then adjust to zero toe for easy rolling.

Let’s see if it works
 
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Pulled the rack out. Installed the threaded rod and ball joint ends. Now I can roll the car out to the driveway to work on it with the rack out of the way

My cobra and 2004 GT racks


How the rod attaches. Only spent $20 in materials for this




Winter never showed up this year. We got one big storm and some dusting. Was almost 60 today. This weekend I’ll roll the car out into the driveway and power wash the bay. Then time to pull the k member.
 
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Got the front suspension stripped down.



Attempted to remove the k member. Unfortunately the bolts on the bad side are seized in the nuts. The spin in the tube, but the nuts are seized. Might have to cut them off.

Here are the bolts off the “good” side. Not good news



Looks like it’s time to pick up the welder from my buddy and get to work.


 
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Today was some good weather for work on the car, that’s for sure!!! Looking forward to seeing your frame fabrication!!!
I notice your fuel lines look pretty new. How difficult was it snaking them back into place without linking them? I’m quickly coming up to that step.
 
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