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    351 Cleveland running hot at idle.

    That was a great explanation, Thank you Hemikiller.
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    351 Cleveland running hot at idle.

    Ford engineers of the 351C's put in the flow restrictor plate to slow the flow so the radiator has more time to disapate more the heat? A smaller water pump pully would negate that I would think.
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    351C & C4 vacuum question

    Have you tried adjusting the vacuum advance module yet?
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    Dash bezel questions

    I have used these with good results on dash trim where the chrome has turned to white: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Silver-Mirror-Oil-based-marker&crid=3B37YKWEE7GQU&sprefix=silver-mirror-oil-based-marker%2Caps%2C145&ref=nb_sb_noss Not as good as a replacements piece but if you are on a budget...
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    Power Steering box , not sure if it is a clever question...

    OK so I read the tag of my steering box - SPA-AE, which I see is a constant ratio @ 22:1. I plan on getting the Red Head quick ratio power steering box @ 12.7:1 . My questions are there any other changes I will need to make to install in my long nosed Mustang? Is the Red Head box a constant...
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    Power Steering box , not sure if it is a clever question...

    OK Geoff and thank you. Well I'm asking. What and from where are the best power steering parts that you would recomend including the idler arm and pump and hoses. \ Question: is the idler arm different on my 73 than a 71 or 72? Many mustang parts books seem to stop at 71-72 . I've already...
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    Power Steering box , not sure if it is a clever question...

    Stanglover, I have a 73 convertible that has a worn out power steering box, sorry but I don't have the ID tag with me so not sure if constant or variable ratio. It is leaking, very noisy and notchy. I am interested in the 12.7:1 ratio you mentioned at Red Heads. Are mods required such as...
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