
SteveO_71
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71 Mach 1, 351c 4v, C6 trans, grabber blue with white interior
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Vacuum advance adjustments
SteveO_71 replied to Don C's topic in Engine, Transmission, Drive Line, Etc
Kilgon, realize that some vacuum advance modules do not adjust with an allen screw. The advance for my 71 doesnt and I thought the factory made them non adjustable starting with the 70's. The aftermarket ones typically will. -
Vacuum advance adjustments
SteveO_71 replied to Don C's topic in Engine, Transmission, Drive Line, Etc
Don, nice grid of vacuum advance vs retard adjustments and breaker plate movement. So, I'm assuming your vacuum advance module is the allen wrench adjustment type? Are you starting at one end of travel and then turning the number of recorded retard turns from there (no retard, 2.5, 5, 7 etc)? -
Exhaust tips FS ***SOLD***
SteveO_71 replied to jscott's topic in 71-73 Mustang Parts YOU are selling
Ahhh good point. Could be two of the same side. -
Exhaust tips FS ***SOLD***
SteveO_71 replied to jscott's topic in 71-73 Mustang Parts YOU are selling
Those are original? I thought original ones had the clamps on opposite sides to make a true left and right. Like these:: -
I believe its a 3 port. https://www.npdlink.com/product/valve-assy-distributor-vacuum-control-3-port-mounts/169678?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3Dvacuum%2Bcontrol%2Bvalve%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D This tool makes replacing them easier. https://www.npdlink.com/product/socket-vacuum-control-valve/205949?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3Dvacuum%2Bcontrol%2Bvalve%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D
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Center Console Gauge Cluster & Dummy Lights
SteveO_71 replied to Parkka's topic in Electrical, Lighting & Electronics
Your factory sending units and dummy lights would stay intact. For example, I have a center gauge cluster in my 71 and I wanted to keep factory gauges working. I added an additional sending unit for the oil pressure ( used a T connection ) and an additional water temp sensor ( heater hose adapter ) for autometer gauges. Ammeter gauge was converted to a voltmeter. -
Center Console Gauge Cluster & Dummy Lights
SteveO_71 replied to Parkka's topic in Electrical, Lighting & Electronics
Seems like it would the same as adding any auxiliary gauges. Keep the sensors/wiring for original idiot lights. As mentioned, you would need the proper sending sensors for oil press and temp gauges. Typically the amp meter is converted to a voltmeter to make it usable. -
I think the important points to not over-tighten the bearings on the disc brakes are steps 5 & 6. Tighten to 17-25 ft-lbs to seat the bearings, loosen and then re-tighten to 10-15 IN-LBS. I misread that the first time when I did my bearings.
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Update on Midlife Harness Restorations
SteveO_71 replied to midlife's topic in Midlife Harness Restoration
once you get settled and are exploring, check out the Titan missile museum near Tucson. Only launch facility open to the public. -
Underhood light switch
SteveO_71 replied to Animal Lawyer's topic in Electrical, Lighting & Electronics
You should be able to remove the light from the hood and turn it off and on by tipping it back and forth. If its original, it could be that the contacts are now always connected and probably needs replacing. My original was doing the same thing and it was replaced by one of these. Fasten to the hood and feed the wire down to the fender area where its connected. You should see it turn off as the hood is lowered even before its closed all the way. https://www.npdlink.com/search/products?search_terms=trunk%2Blight%2Bassy%2Band%2Bextension%2Bwire&top_parent=200001&year= -
Anyone have input on Quickjack?
SteveO_71 replied to jscott's topic in General Maintenance and Repair
do you feel comfortable sliding under there and do you use jack stands also?
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