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    Glove box

    Hi, which of these is right latch for 71-73. I installed the one with the hump, but failed very soon, perhaps was not the correct one.  Happy New Year!
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    Need to replace flasher for emergency blinking

    Can somebody recommend how to reach this flasher to replace it. I can see it is hidden in the upper part of console, between center and glove box.  Let me add that already took out the turn signal flasher,  but this one is near the center. Is better to take out the radio or the top cover?
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    Engine lost all oil, some pistons grabbed

    Devil put its tail in my cylinders... Devil put its tail in my cylinders... After one hour cruising in my 73 hardtop, with 302 engine upgraded 300 miles back with a top end engine kit for 300 HP, hearing loud music and talking to angels, suddenly music changed to an engine noise, and two...
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    T5 Transmission

    Dear friends As part of restoration to a 73 coupe, put Yukon new ring gear (8.5") and pinion (1.375"), raising ratio from 3.1 to 4.1, and also installed a Eaton Detroit Truetrac new differential. Car has a T5 transmission, rubbers are 17", and has a Dana 44 differential axle. Also changed...
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    Energy lost totally, fuse panel was loose

    This may help... After doing few small things in my coupe 73, when trying to start, car was dead. No door lights, nothing. Tested battery and was ok. Part of the small things was changing a fuse. Finally a friend told me to tighten the bolt fastening the fuse cage, what I did, and like...
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    Hard steering at startup

    Hi friends I have my 73 one month now in normal operation, and want to ask the fórum if is normal to have a hard steering (or no power steering) during first 1-2 minutes after startup. Note the weather is not cold in my place. Car has normal power steering box and pump. After 2 minutes...
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    How serious can this be

    Hello boys Need advice, look photos of this engine crossmember, coupe 302, 73. Has been there for a while as it is with no problems. Future use may be short drives during week ends. Should I change it ? If you think so, from where can I get such spare? Is needed to take engine out for the...
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    What differential is this

    Hi friends, who can tell me what kind of differential is the one shown at photos. Is installed in a coupe 73, 302. Now planning to open it to see what is inside, what shall I look to determine if is conventional, limited slip, traction lock or other? Thanks as always. Note: She is in the...
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    Water Shields

    Hello everybody, who can explain differences between sets of shields from attached photos. And second question, are these useful? As I leave in a country side and having rains during 6 month per year think are practical. Also thinking in a set of mudflaps, also attached. Please comment. I am...
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    is this power steering unit original?

    Hello friends, need your help, trying to install JBA 1650S short exhaust headers in my Coupe, 1973, 302, standard, that according to JBA fits with no problems, but power steering is in the way at driver side. So, options are power steering is bigger than thought, or JBA is wrong. If I make a...
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    Do I need to balance rotor with new pistons and rods?

    Hello For my Mustang year 73 with 302 engine from 1968, installing new standard cylinder sleeves, new set KB116 ktm pistons (for CR around 10.2:1), and also new rods set. Pistons weight is 600 grams, pins are 143 grams, and rods are 585 grams. Also putting new bearings, new cam, complete new...
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    Headers to upgrade 73-302 with T5

    Hi I am waiting to install new Performer RPM heads, with top end pack from Edl. Anybody there can recommend modern headers that can fit a stock coupe having big T5 bell (converted from AT). If no recommendatios, and as today has a combination of D3DE-9430-BC type at passenger side...
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    Compression increase stock 73, 302 ci

    Dear friends::welcome::As part of my restoration plan (see potos, high corrosion), will improve POWER!, some at least, only for street pleasure. Want to install new cylinder heads (E-Street form Edelbrock in example with 60 cc combustion chamber), new Performer intake (dual plane, low rise), new...
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    Door support structures coupe 73

    I am doing restoration of a Mustang 73, coupe, and need pieces from attachment, passenger door supports. 02038 02500 (this perhaps also driver side...) perhaps also pieces 10170 14A163 Any ideas? Thanks a lot! Door parts for M73 coupe 302.docx
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    headlights chrome square covers

    Hi there, somebody knows who sells chrome square covers arround headlights? See photo...
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    Mustang 73 strange code

    Just bought coupe 73 for possible restoration. Can someone explain meaning of code AJO1NR69141 shown in attached photo, code stamped on top of left front rail, below where goes the washer water reservoir. There is no other outside code in the car as ID; do not have yet taken away the fender to...
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    Help for dificult parts

    Hello all I am new kit trying to find pieces for my 73 coupe standard. Need your help with suppliers of - chrome channel for weatherstrip, RH quarter glass - door jamb vents - cowl vent grates - lock cylinder for glove box (older locks fits well?) Hove found suppliers of dozens of other...
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