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One thing you may want to check is the Power Valve. If the Power Valve Diaphragm is leaking it is possible liquid fuel can run into the Power Valve chamber, through the diaphragm leak, and into the the intake manifold. When you remove the Power Valve cover thet chamber should be dry. If there...

As long as you are going to be working on the fuel lines & filter, this iis a good time to check the rubber fuel lines at the fuel pump and at the fuel tank sending unit. Those rubber hoses have an inside diameter of 3/8", whereas the rubber fuel line at the fuel filter is 5/16" inside...

Back in the "old days" those Ford starter relays (aka solenoids) were held together by machine screws with lock washers and nuts. If the copper disc, or bolt head contacts were worn out from a lot of use (arcing), a person would disassemble the unit, flip the internally located copper disc...

That isa a nice graphic layout. I have saved it for later reference, and inserted this into the For Shop Manual PDF files I have, in the engine lubrication sections.

I always thought the 302 Cross Boss intake manifold and dual carbs looked pretty cool. From what I heard they were not well adapted for street use. But they are wicked awesome looking if nothing else. The X-F8 looks equally wicked. But, I have no engine that would mount to either, so I will...

Greedtings! I am truly thankful you have rebounded so nicely. I know how it feels to have faced a dangerous medical ordeal, and with excellent & timely intervention come out the other end in really good condition. For me it was nort renal failure. It was a malignant brain tumor that had been...

All good info, of course. Thank you all for your thoughts and suggestions.

I have been introduced to a gal who recently purchased a 1973 Mustang, in Canada, who is having an issue with her steering wheel. The horn is not working, and she see sparks near the horn area of her current wheel. Even before I say a phot I figured it was likely a Grant brand aftermarket...

I had more drone at highway speeds than I wanted. It would get on my nerves after about 20 minutes of drirving. It remained even after switching to a set of mufflers with more backpressure (and the normal operating temperature of the engine increased by about 2 degrees F). I then decided to...

Be aware, camber can alters the direction a vehicle follows, but it is also a tire wearing angle. Caster also the direction a vehicle follows. But it is not a tire wearing angle. I prefer to throw caster at a directional stability and tracking issue as compared to using camber (I try to use 0...

Here is a schematic for a 1973 Mustang;s power windows circuit, Perhaps seeing how the current is managed will help.

I enjoy so much seeing fellow enthusiasts in this forum provide so much great information. I contribute when I see something I feel I am wsell qualified to respond to. Other stuff I keep my trap shut and prepare to learn over more. Just a bunch of really great folks, and lote of relevant...

With respect to the earlier mention(s) of needing to change the refrigerant oil if moving to R234, the old R12 compatible refrigerant oil needs to be completely removed. As for the new refrigerant oil, use only a R134 compatible oil. BG has a universal refrigerant oil, and I have heard from...

"What noise?" Classic. It was very brave, and noble, of you to save that Mustang from a horrendous fate. Now the, it is time to look at the next phase of the project - raising the money needed for parts and repairs...

In high school (1969 - 1972) I would see them once in a while (Woodlands Hills, CA). I thought of them as "baby 'vettes, although clearly they are not built for the kind of performance as a 'vette has. Still, nice looking lines. If I were not so deep with our little fleet of Mustangs and...

I will not compromise quality with tires, brakes, or suspension. There is too much riding in a car to use less than the best parts and highest quality of repair technique. For me, I use Moog parts for suspension, Raybestos or Bendix for brake parts, and excellent ratings for tires. For wheel...

I usually key the body style as "SportsRoof/FastBack," which covers both bases. It is also a bit educational for those whose curiosity is spurred by the "SportsRoof" term. But, in the end I do not try to "correct" anyone calling a SportsRoof Mustang body style a FastBack. Either term...

The 1973 canisters were definitely taller, apparently to provide more vapor storage capacity. I am pretty sure the diameter is the same as for 71-72 canisters.

I do believe your tail section might actually look worse than ours looked on our 71 Mach 1. I am pretty good with mechanical and electrical diagnostic and repair work on these First Generation Mustangs. But I have never had neither the artistic flair or patience with body and pait work. That...

True enough. It was not so much a status thing back then as it was not wanting to being seen in a Japanese econobox kind of car. And what girl did not want to be in the car that would win street races one after another. I know that sound like I am saying back in the early 70s girls were a bit...