Recent content by TheRktmn

Not really. If you unplug the tach and use an ohm meter across the two leads you should get resistance. If no resistance the board is bad. If you have resistance of 1 ohm and the car will start and run but the tach doesn't move, yup, you guessed it - the board is bad. If the needle doesn't...

I'm in the same boat. I'm leaning toward a BendPac HD-9STX, but I just can't decide...

If you don't want to convert yours, I do have a few working originals. If you are partial to yours (wear,patina, fading, etc) you can swap faces pretty easy. The only warranty I can give on a used one is that it worked when it left here. I will replace it if it fails within 30 days, though.

Back in high school we (the guys in auto shop) would sneak out and replace a buddy's coil wire with a piece of like booted vacuum hose. It got to the point we all carried our coil wires in our pockets during school.

I try to use the KISS rule whenever possible. When I had an MSD-6AL I grounded the unused Crank Sensor (white) wire through a hidden switch. That shut down the ignition. It was nice because hot wiring the coil made no difference. With my Duraspark II system I use one of my P001 ignition...

Ah, crap - I forgot which forum I was in. Mine applies to 65-69 models with metal back panels. +1 for bad printed circuit card. (insert embarrassed and kicking rock guy here)

Make sure that the fuel gauge is mounted correctly. There are small cutouts on each side of the stud girdle that align with tabs on the cluster back panel. If the gauge is skewed so that the stud touches the back panel your gauge will go full range. This applies to the Oil, Temperature and...

I can do the tach in 6 or 8 cyl, 6K or 8K RPM. (Regarding the GM HEI distributor - there's a reason Chevrolet hid that piece of automotive ugly at the BACK of the engine.)

I know this has been asked in the past, but I wanted to get current views on what company people have used to transport a car. Both of my parents passed the end of 2023 and Dad's '66 Mustang is now mine. Problem is, they retired in NH and I need to get the car back down here to Texas. The...

I did mine 1 bolt at a time back in 2001. No problems.

I have a Milodon windage tray in my 460. Well made, no issues at all. https://www.milodon.com/oil-system/windage-trays-studs.php

Our 'Like' button needs a Jealous emoticon. Great find! (y)

My first thought was "gator". I think that was a Galaxie, though..... Nice catch! It's great to know another rare one is being saved. (y) (y)

When I was in HS a buddy had a 68 coupe. Another friend had just bought a a '78 Mustang II. The ignition keys were the same - they used to steal each other's cars.

The 24F (F for Ford) battery puts the positive post next to the starter solenoid.