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I purchased stainless intake and exhaust valves to be installed in my Ford Y-block heads. I did a lot of research, read a lot of posts on a lot of...
I think it's time to move on.
It's common for all manufacturers to use different components, depending on the powertrain, gross vehicle weight, etc. Don't expect to get the...
I've read that Ford beefed up the unibody for 1963, the first year the Falcon was offered with a V8. Horsepower & torque might be a greater...
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One failure could be costly, and it would be more than enough for me to look for another product. "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice,...
I wouldn't use a torque wrench as a breaker bar.
Harsh words. I think more research needs to be done before passing judgment. As far as some Wix filters being made in China, I've read the same...
In 1983, I bought a new Chevy S-10 Blazer 4 x 4/w 700R4 transmission. Although I never took it off-road, and never towed with it, the transmission...
I think you would be happier with the Comp Cams 31-238-3 cam in a 302. However, because you have options, I would select a billet roller cam...
Unless you can find a nice set of Ford heads that are ready to go, I wouldn't invest in installing larger valves, Hardened seats, better valve...
Unless the OP intends to go racing, I, too, think a stock 5.0 out of a 1988-92 Mustang would be a good choice or Explorer/w GT-P heads. The 88-92...
All good advice. Considering that you apparently didn't pay a lot for the car, and it has limited collector value, I wouldn't hesitate to replace...
I think I would return the tool to Speedway and take the ATK to a reputable machine shop/builder to be sorted out.
I'm not aware of any Mustang coming off a Ford assembly line with TM bars installed. If you have a Shelby Mustang, you'll probably have better...
I'm very particular when it comes to details; I know what I like, even if it's not 100% original. However, it seems that the OP is going to...
If questioning whether the banjo rear will hold up, why would you even consider dropping the clutch and banging gears?
Even if you source the hardware from Traction Master, it's doubtful that it will be identical to the original hardware. A few years ago, I ordered...
New blanks probably aren't available (Schneider doesn't have any Y-block blanks). You might have to send your cam to Jerry to be reground. The...
You won't find this helpful, but somebody might enjoy it: In 1973, during my senior year of high school, I bought a 1957 Chevy 3100 short bed/w...
As far as motor oil goes, you'll get just about as many opinions as there are brands, weights, etc. Ted Eaton (eatonbalancing.com) said that...
You might have better luck with Uber or Lyft.
Better call your AA sponsor.
The OP did mention the possibility of vapor lock.
Vapor lock was not unheard of before unleaded gasoline containing ethanol became commonplace.
UEM Pistons has a good online CR calculator for both static and dynamic, but you'll need to know your numbers; guessing won't get the job done. If...
I've read lots of complaints about defective mechanical and electric fuel pumps on a lot of forums; just about all of the complaints are about...
If the engine is internally balanced, I don't think it matters. However, the timing marks might be off. If replacing the cam, don't rely on the...
Damper Dudes in Anderson, CA rebuilt my Ford Y-block damper-great service, fast turnaround, and they will ship cheapest way, unless you request...
If you like the idea of running a Quadrajet/Thermoquad carb, take a look at the Street Demon carburetors with the "butterfly" secondaries;...
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