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Looks very similar to this one on a HAMB auction from a few years back. What is that name, IMaTACH? I feel we're getting closer. [IMG]...
Thanks for the insights. I've never set up a sending unit tach before, but the shallow case and minimal electronics suggest that it might be one...
Can you identify this tach? No name anywhere inside or out, feels like a decent quality unit.
I've been buying Optima red tops for over 25 years, almost exclusively. When they were made in the US, they lasted between 8 and 11 years for me...
I have a 302 and AOD in my '65 Ranchero with 3:55's in the 8 inch rear, 225/60 15's. 'Tis a minty combo.
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Look what followed me home today. Little is known about this '63 Sprint, other than that it has been in the Phoenix area for quite some time. I'd...
The wrist pins were very good, no sloppy movement at all. Stock pistons, rods, and pins never disassembled. Pretty sure it's the lifters as a few...
Didn't know that. Interesting. I wonder if they work together. I adjusted them several different ways, they are currently zero lash plus 1/2...
Yes. Galley plugs removed, galleys cleaned with galley brushes, sprayed out with a hot water pressure washer. Oil coming out of all rockers, so...
Very good, 55 cold idle, down to low 40s hot at idle.
It's a Crane Econopower 272 that I bought new in the '80s. One of my favorite cams, nice idle and good power and economy. And it still looks and...
Does anyone have a suggestion for good 289/302 flat tappet hydraulic lifters? I rebuilt a 302 with new Sealed Power lifters, and they do work,...
Copper washers, and that size is hard to find now. Conveniently, the new hoses didn't come with them.
I just fixed a confusing brake problem on the '65 Ranchero. The Granada disc brakes worked OK until the car had been driven for 10 or more miles,...
When I was a kid, I couldn't understand why anyone would want those plain jane things over a set of Cragars or Ansons, but now I think they have...
I've seen that garbage too. All the rod and piston assemblies must be the same exact same weight in order for the engine to run smoothly. If they...
You're supposed to put a smear in there to prevent an oil leak, especially around the key way. If I recall correctly, a 260 has a different...
Saw it on opening night. Now, I haven't seen a movie twice in the theater since the '80s. I saw it again last night with other friends. Everyone...
A lot of pretty stuff there, probably a bit more into it than asking. If the engine is as good as it looks, it's not a terrible deal.
Thanks again to Mike S, I ordered the Limeworks horn kit and installed it, and it works very well. I ran the wire low on the column so it's...
I noticed that too, I was working under the dash fixing some light issues, when my slightly damp arm touched the horn ring and I felt a mild...
The Avanti is an unusual looking car, but I never considered it ugly. I like your modification, it's different but not over done. I think it would...
Thanks for the suggestions, I'll try Limeworks, used their stuff before and always nice parts.
Installing a Volvo 140 steering box in a '49 Ford, and the original horn wire that goes through the steering shaft can no longer be used. Has...
Air shocks are a great invention. I regularly exceed the Ranchero's rated load capacity, and it doesn't notice at all. [ATTACH]
Thanks, the positive review is appreciated!
Update, and it's been awhile since this car has seen any love. About two years ago, the 289 started running poorly on the way to a show, and very...
Great info. So likely a '72 Torino or Montego, at least that narrows it down a bit.
Thanks for the replies, gentlemen. Very helpful. This engine was in a '65 Mustang when purchased by a friend several years back. He wasn't happy...
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