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    Firewall penetration point for ECU wiring

    Since 71-73 cars did not come equipped with ECU's its pretty much a custom job.  You will need to determine where the ECU will fit under the dash.  The size of the wire loom will determine the size of the firewall grommet and where that will best fit.  Holley EFI wiring looms are huge as are...
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    3rd member install recommendations

    You should include a supply of new copper washers for the stud nuts.   Also, get a friend to help lift the unit into position.
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    Stuck third member

    Probably the most useful all around tool on my work bench
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    Stuck third member

    I've always found this 'Painter's 5-way' tool extremely useful to carefully tap between housing and  third member unit to break the sealant bond.
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    New vendor to me: Ecklers

    Eckler's bought out Mac's a few years back.  They still use the warehouse facility in Lockport, NY for local pickup, but most items come out of their southern warehouse.
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    Removing heads with engine in car

    Don't brace your elbows on the top of the fenders when lifting out the heads....even with fender covers.  I did it once without thinking about it and the resulting dents were painful to see.
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    Austin Vert's '73 Front Bar Problem Solved

    Interesting write up.  I have to wonder if the excessive force required was in some part due to the age of the 'rubber compound' sandwich.  Photo also shows a bit of what appears to be corrosion between rubber and steel which would certainly increase the adhesion. The original push/pull force...
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    Hot Rod Power Tour 2021 - Journal

    I'm following this write up with interest since doing the HRPT remains on my 'to-do' list.  Last year I had registered for the long-haul but as we know it was not to be.  Decided not to do this year's tour thinking the late August high mid-west temps are not in my comfort range these days. I'm...
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    Mustang script removal

    Dental floss also works to pull out the barrel clips
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    UPDATE: My ‘71 J Code Convertible…

    Nothing like a properly tuned and running carb to get the beast ready to roar! Glad to hear you folks are getting the opportunity to finally participate in a show.  Looking forward to pics from the event....weather permitting.
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    Grand Tour des Alpes 2021 - 2000 km in 9 days - a travel report.

    Great write up for an unforgettable driving excursion with mustangs being driven they way they should be on fun rides.  I'm sure there are many of us reading your journey notes who are very envious of the trip. Well done!
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    Buying repro transmission cooling lines ??

    Back in the mid 90's I donated my late build (June 1973) 73 convertible original 351C / C6 transmission lines to Classic Tube when I found their initial stainless steel lines did not match the original configuration.  They said they would hang them in their template room. Classic Tube is...
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    Center console ashtray opens

    I can recall this as a common problem.  Constantly sliding it closed.  Try wedging a folded piece of paper in one of the slots on the underside.  There used to be such things as matchbook covers that were used for all sorts of things (like setting points gap on the side of the road) beside...
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    Suspension rattle

    Might be worthwhile to check torque on all bolts related to the spindle.  Which will mean dismantling everything and reassembling with lock-tight and correct torque settings. I had a similar issue at one time and found hub / spindle bolts (20310 above) loose.  Could not find it or see it on...
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    Anyone use these spash guards?

    I've used them for over a decade with no issues.  You can shape the channel for a tighter fit.   My understanding is Jaeger Bros is very good at addressing issues with their products.  You might want to contact them directly (as well as NPD if you want to return them)
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    Mysterious sound. Completely stumped.

    If you did not loosen and re-align the flex plate with the converter drain plug (you don't say you did), rectify that and eliminate that as a potential source. Don't want to entourage running engine with that noise too often (damage is occurring somewhere) but using section of rubber tubing as...
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    Headers and AOD

    My combo in my 69 vert has 302 and AOD.  I use Headman shorties and we had to modify the collector sections by angling them out just a few degrees.  I cut them and we welded them back at the required angle.
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    Expansion valve tape?

    My 73 vert was 99% unmolested when I purchased it (1994).  The round external piece on the expansion valve had a red plastic cap that snapped on.  It had a piece of  insulation material inside the cap. Unfortunately no pics.  The plastic cap split from age  so I never reinstalled anything over...
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    Convertible top well chrome foam seal pieces

    A small BB sized ball of 3M strip caulk will do the job at each stud
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    Front shock upper rubber isolators so deteriorated that....

    Summit sells Prothane grommets which you will never have to worry about   https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ens-9-8126g?seid=srese1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9_mDBhCGARIsAN3PaFPWGKDQrSwMjuLw91n2fIKZ7eOLdnKOMG7e6Vun0jKYGIrMUs2lHt0aAmgkEALw_wcB
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