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Hello All, Just converted rear drum to Disc (SSBC)...along with improved handling (my previous thread) Kit did not include rear parking brake cable.   Current one for drum brakes is too short. I read people had to purchase new ones (can't find real leads, part#s etc)...or modifications. Can...

I am upgrading the handling of the car based on answers to my previous thread.  All parts are ordered and work will begin end of the month. THOUGHT to convert Drum to Disc for the rear.  I researched the forum and there are different setups being discussed and got a bit confusing...so I thought...

Hello guys, Back for some more sage advice. 73' Convertible, 351C 4BBL, C6 Automatic I am starting the project of improving my car handling.  Reading posts; this is what I am planning to do. 1) Brace the car 1st:-   Which braces do you guys reco?   I saw a post w/ straight brace along the...

Hi All, Coming for some sage advise again. Which one should I get 3 row or 4 row Al radiator ??? Looking at Champion cooling. I have the stock (original) 3 row Brass radiator (which was rodded recently) Yesterday was hot in the area (100+). Even on surface streets the car heat-up to 210F...

Hi All, I am looking at replacing my old stock A/C compressor w/ Four Seasons compressor w/ Clutch http://www.amazon.com/Four-Seasons-58022-Compressor/dp/B004AF76PS I could not find reviews on Four Seasons products. Has anybody used this or any other compressor from them. Any feedback...

Car 1973 351C 4V Convert w/ Factory A/C Having problems w/ A/C and want to upgrade to R134. Looking at Classic Auto Air kit CAA6-124 (after talking w/ CAA). 1) Does any one have experience w/ this one? 2) What was the experience? 3)Was the kit complete? Did you have to make your own...

Hi Folks, I am back from my vacation from Far East and back to my car project. This is my everyday car. Car is running good. But MPGs have dropped after EGR removal. It was around 12-13 (city driving) before EGR removal. It is now 9-10. I only use 91 octane. Very short drive (4 miles...

Hi Folks, I am looking for Heat Range (HR) 4 spark plugs for my car. 1973 351C Q engine. According to engine specs...Spark plug is BF-42 or Autolite 45 (HR 5; 18 MM pitch). Autolite 24 has HR 4, but 14 mm pitch thread. I searched and then called Summit Racing...they say for my engine it is...

Let me start by...there is not a single drop on ground. 2 days ago by-passed the heater core and replaced the water pump. Yesterday, i drove to work (4.5 miles)...temp barely got over 180F. After 1 hr of car sitting ...i opened the radiator cap and noticed the radiator was completely...

I found 3 leaks in my cooling system 1) Water pump ( I am replacing w/Milodon #697 16235) 2) Heater core valve (any reco) 3) Heater core itself THe coolant is dripping out of the A/C condensation pipe. I live in Los Angeles...so heater requirement is not critical. I have A/C in the car...

I have a few engine oil questions. I live in SoCal (so hot generally) I am using 10W40 right now w/ 1 quart of Lucas Oil Stabilizer. The car runs really well with this combination. But it never hurts to be better. 1) What weight should I use ? 2) If I am using Lucas Oil Stabilizer....do I...

Hi all, Just installed a overflow tank for radiator from Speedway #:91102210 (thanks to a thread on this site) Currently, I have Stant 10329 Lev-R-vent 13 psi cap. DO I NEED ANOTHER CAP, so the solution can return from the tank...or what I have is fine. This site is amazing Thanks Rush

I am hoping for recommendations for mechanic in Burbank area. The problems I need to address 1) The car needs lot of cranking to start. Morning is no problem. But any other starts later in the day are problem. It varies...sometimes it starts right away....most times it is a problem. I HAVE...

1973 Mustang 351C 4V Convertible Love the car. This my everyday car now. 90% of the time w/ top down. My another ride:- 1996 Acura NSX (T-Top) My last everyday car was BMW 740. Never ever again buy a BMW. Had so many electrical and mechanical (peripheral) problems...that I decided to...