stang help!

Foxy2.3TC

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so i just got my engine swapped out. did it myself with the help of my uncle now i have a question. since the car was dead and couldnt be run, the ebrake was set cuz it was on a hill. now that the car is drivable, the brake light is on and it feels like the ebrake is engaged even though the handle wont unlatch it. also, my brakes have no pressure until almost the floor, where they pick up and catch. any idea? my steering wheel has about 3 inches of play both ways before catching. any ideas there? all help is appreciated. thanks

 

2BADSTANGS

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Oct 9, 2008

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As far as the brake situation, is your e-brake handle stuck in the on position? I had one of my e-brake cables lock up causing my rear brake to be on constantly, even though the handle is down. Have you blead your brakes? Also mabye check for vacuum leaks by the break booster. As far as your stearing play, if it's not tie rod ends (even if there bad, I wouldnt think you would have that much play.) I'm at a loss. Keep us posted!

 

Foxy2.3TC

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where would i check to find if the cable locked up? and once i find it how do i fix it?

 

Red_LX

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Oct 9, 2008

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Sounds like the e-brake siezed, best bet is to pull the rear drums and attempt to "unstick" everything.

Also that's probably what is causing your brake pedal to go almost to the floor.

 

stykthyn

I want to measure mine. It doesn't look that tall.

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glad you got it running

 

fess40

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Oct 10, 2008

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I second the siezed e-brake cable, I've had one stick on my '66. As for the steering play, check the rag joint in the steering shaft. Common problem and a cheap fix. Made a world of difference in mine.

 

Foxy2.3TC

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got my ebrake unsiezed. my brake lines blew out so i ran new lines down and the brakes work now. and as for the play in the wheel, there was just too much p steering fluid now were ready to :Track: haha andd i got my new cold air intake rigged up and it sounds mean looks pretty good too

 

stykthyn

I want to measure mine. It doesn't look that tall.

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pics or ban

 

Foxy2.3TC

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ill try to get the exhaust up between classes. im at school now and i work right after so i might not get that up. as for the pics. ill put them up after the cobra kit is on adn it has been painted. it looks horrible now. theres clearcoat peeling everywhere from florida heat + parked 5 months straight even under a cover

 

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hey guys, i just bought a 1987 ford mustang 4 cyl fuel injected 5 spd standard (soon putting in a 5.0 when i get the cash). today i was driving and i noticed that in second and third gear when it gets between 2000 and 2500 rpms it seems to bog out and back fire a little bit until i hit around 3000 rpms then the power comes back... any ideas what this is caused by? it was running great until today. help much appreciated.

cheers, jordan

 

stykthyn

I want to measure mine. It doesn't look that tall.

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might get more responses if you start your own thread.