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My 1972 Mach 1 Did in fact have the long looped hose over the brace.

Thanks to all for the replies! We have many things to check again now. Thank you. Again, It idles smoothly. We replaced the timing chain, and the car seems very slow to warm up. No backfiring at idle.

Steve thanks for the response. I re-purchased the car a couple of years ago, but have driven it very little since then. VERY slow to warm up, and it is blistering hot right now in Dallas. Idles well. Does NOT backfire when idling. When you put a load on it, it will backfire. And by "load" I mean...

Gents (and Ladies) my high school car from 1978 has some backfiring issues. 351C FMX has a very mild Holley 4BBl with edelbrock intake. Headers. Internally stock, with a very tall rear end ratio of about 2.8 to 1. Not a hot rod. We have been through it. No vacuum leaks we can detect. 12 degrees...

Eaton supplies good kit. Great service and knowledgable staff also.

After 50 years it could be a million things causing the height to be slightly different side to side…..if you get it close, like 1/2” (your number may be different)or so or less no one will know save for yourself :) Some say that after 50 years the torque that is applied from one side of the car...

I look forward to some harnesses from you soon.....I will add the three gauge pod to my non gauge car..... Best, Brad

T This is exactly that: an AMK concours Starter Solenoid, NIB,  I had lying around from a 65' build. Your reply is EXACTLY the perfect explanation. NEVER dreamed that could happen. Now it makes sense. Car kind of acts like it cooked either my ignition switch, or the battery is just that gone...

Well, took the old Mach 1 out for a late night spin and, well, not good. Car died while approaching an intersection. Kind of like all at once. Felt electrical in nature. Engine would NOT turn over. Dead. Headlights on. Interior lights on. After a tow (never fun) I got her home. I had a new...

Thanks Tim. I now see that the diameter of the hole in the Shock tower cap is less than the 1.25" OD of the bushings, so I will remove them as you describe to get both upper bushings installed for each side for the front shocks.  Thanks again, Brad

Thank you again for the link, as my auto parts stores, being autozone who said they could order them, but O'Reilly's said they did not have them were no help. I will pick them up at Summit tomorrow. Great price. THANK YOU AGAIN SO MUCH FOR THE LINK TO THE RIGHT PRODUCT AT THE RIGHT PRICE! Any...

I need them for a fastback.....I bought a pair on eBay but let me know if you have them and if so how much. Thanks so much! I would much prefer to buy from you again.    Best, Brad

thanks for the repsonse, the suggestion and the link. I am glad these are black. If my new shocks are delayed these are cheap enough to use as a stop gap until the new ones arrive. Best, Brad

it is not at all urgent...i was curious as to price, and shipping, but mine really doesn't look that bad. the holes won't get wet as it is always garaged, and I will repair it when i do other body work...but i thought it might be a good option as you suggested. Best, Brad

Thanks David...I sent you a note as to the Deck lid also! I alway liked the 14" forged aluminum wheels which were available on the 73's!