I think you need more WD 40.
Cool thread. I'll definitely be following it.
I wouldn't say the 3.08s are rare but they definitely made more 2.73 geared cars.
As for the rear drums. Maximum Motorsports makes a upgraded shoe that will help them perform better.
That is a very common problem. I was able glue mine together in the interim. Let us know where you locate the new part. I'll eventually buy one later down my project. I have the entire dash pulled away doing the heater core and evap.Thanks.
"Everything cleaned up and ready to put back together.... Note the throttle body studs... I had a hard time finding those. Found the stainless ones at McMaster-Carr PN 92997A344
"Corrosion-Resistant Setup Stud 5/16"-18 Thread Size, 4" Long, 1-1/2" and 1/2" Long Threads" and even then had to extend the threads on one end"
Just curious, because last night I took my throttlebody off trying to get the passenger's side long tube to go in: What did you mean above when you said you had to extend the threads on those new stud bolts?
Mine were a bit cruddy and I was considering cleaning them up this morning for re-use. For now I bought a TB gasket set from Jegs P/N 555-51307; the closest set I could find to the OEM gasket set. I'm thinking about the S/S studs but again, I don't want to kill the wallet...
Mine were almost rusted completely through so I had no choice. On the McMaster-Carr studs were 1 1/2" inch thread length on one side, and 1/2" on the end that screws into the manifold... The original ones have about 3/4" of thread so I just used a die to cut more threads...
I bought 5 in case I screwed one up <pun> and with shipping they were $20
Wow, your not wasting any time pulling parts! I see you're staying 4 lug. What bushings have you decided on? And thanks for the McMaster-Carr lead. I didn't know of them.
BTW, what did you mean when you said you had to extend the TB studs. I was thinking about ordering a few but wanted to be sure I didn't need a different p/n for the extension issue...thanks
Vented yes. Drilled/slotted? No.
I was thinking of the LC bushings, and did you go with poly. I just ordered my motor mount and trans bushing I went with the energy piece because of the engine height diff that I read about. My motor only has original 45k but when I lifted the motor last night they had a bunch of cracks, so I figure now is a good time.
I' just finishing up on the 5 lug conversion to just get the better braking, in reality, 4 lug is really just fine for most driving styles. Yeah, those spring isolators take a beating. I di poly on those also, but for now I just kept the stock spring until I get a feel for the actual updated ride height.
Did you have a problem with spring selection. Finding stock p/n is getting harder, as someone earlier mentioned. Most manufacturers are grouping 79-04 part wherever they can. This unfortunately under-cut Fords specific design specs on some parts. Struts come to mind right away on this issue...
Stock rubber on LC bushings, stock original springs, poly on isolators.. I used my car as a daily driver with a 60 mile round trip commute. So lots of miles but besides the small stuff.. Throttle body gasket leak, brakes, vacuum lines, belt, hoses, spark plugs, injectors, fuel filter, fuel sending unit, etc... It is mostly cosmetic interior stuff and cosmetic exterior stuff. I did not cheap the struts or the rear shocks... damn quad shocks cost a fortune to get OEM replacements ($85 bucks each)...
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