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That's where I'm headed, but I think I'll go ahead and replace the pump- I'm sure the pan could use a thorough cleaning regardless (this could...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Found the block castings.
L8 is the block casting behind the down pipe. [ATTACH] Pcv line goes elbow-t and then to Pcv valve and the transmission. [ATTACH] And then it...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] And dizzy appears to have 1/4" drive...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] And three freeze plugs... And a 3 bolt starter.
[ATTACH] 2k26 and c3de-6090-d on the intake.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] C8de-94 on the manifold as well as 9k16
I'm reading 4-2l5j by the distro....[ATTACH]
Thanks for the tip. You missed a couple zeros.
Interesting.... I guess the next step will be to look for the block stamp, then pull the dizzy and see if she's 1/4" or 5/16" drive.... if she's...
Thanks for the info and pointers! I'll look for the block marking tomorrow, and verify number of freeze plugs (I'm 95% it was 3)
Thanks for the welcome guys! Got her to idle somewhat proper, now's time to start gathering parts for a t5 swap. I see salvage yards in my future....
And tranny problems are: won't go much over 20 indicated, on braking, engine rpm will go way higher than stall should be (this is based on sound,...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Got her to...
Paid $1000, delivered. Gotta get her to idle right, then start messing with the transmission. Paint is kind of growing on me, it might stay for now.
I have to admit that the paint job is starting to grow on me. Kind of considering painting the sides and leaving the roof/hood/trunk - then...
The/ a six staying is non negotiable. If I left the paint job, I'd have to start smoking ms Jane again, and I don't think my employer would like...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Like I said, the minute I have it running right it's getting flat blacked.
T5. Got it. Manuals are more fun to drive anyways. Of course, I drive in a bunch of stop and go, but the torque will make the resultant shitty...
I guess now that I'll be the one asking stupid questions it's time to Introduce myself. I live in a suburb just north of Dallas, and like...
Speak, great master. Teach me your ways. What you're describing is exactly what I'm after. Long term goal is to make this a fair weather daily...
Bought the car, it's being delivered tomorrow. Pics and lots of questions to follow. Body is fairly straight, she'll be flat black very quickly....
Not what I wanted to hear... What, other than running away or swapping motors, are my "easy" options?
I'd actually prefer to stay with a 6 for the sake of fuel economy. With headers and glass packs, the old inlines sound just fine and I don't need...
Taking a look at a 1962 Falcon today - has the inline 6 and the embarrassment that was the Ford-o-matic, which is probably shot. Car is already...
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