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For those who have made the switch to the WIX 51268 oil filter, using TMeyer's nipple adapter … one difference I read about this filter is the lack of an anti drainback valve. Does this create a trade-off between higher oil pressure while running vs. oil at startup? Or, is this not a concern...

Over the last few weeks, I overhauled the brakes, including new drums, shoes, cylinders in the rear, and an aftermarket disc upgrade in the front. Took it for first test drive yesterday ... actually first time I've been able to get it on the road this year. Made sure that I had a good brake...

The other day, I was getting the car ready to take out for the first drive this year. Jacked the car up to change oil and noticed a little fluid on the inner side of the rear tires. Pulled the drums and found grease oozing down from the axles. This afternoon, used a slide hammer to pull the...

Considering upgrading my stock front disc brakes to the Wilwood Dynalite kit. I understand this requires drilling out and tapping holes in the spindle. I searched the forum, but couldn’t find examples of this being done without removing the spindles. Would like to avoid that. Has anyone...

Many Mustang parts available. For 71-73 Mustang and 351C unless noted. Contact me if interested and for pics. Not everything listed. If you don't see something you need, I might have it. Just let me know. (3/31 - Updated list, removed sold items, added some new.)

Finally getting around to installing the new dash pad that the previous owner purchased (Dashes Direct) for my 71.  The dash was not installed when I purchased the car, so I didn't take it apart to see how it goes together.  The new dash pad assembly actually seated pretty easily with the 3...

Does anyone know if the various air cleaner vacuum fittings are reproduced anywhere, and if so where you can find them?  I know the small breather filter is available.  I may have the others (you can see one in the pic), but they have seen better days. Thanks!

Hi All, Several threads out there on this topic, but didn’t come across one with a clear answer to these questions. When running a Pertronix 1 and a factory tachometer ... 1. Does the tach require use of the red/green wire with resistance from the ignition to the coil for proper function? A...

Hi Everyone, was cleaning off the driveshaft yesterday and started to reveal the color stripe markings.  Problem is, whatever is on the driveshaft is not going to come off without also removing the stripes.  The build sheet was long gone when I bought the car.  Is there a chart somewhere that...

Does anyone happen to know how long the rear parking brake cables should be?  For the new ones I installed, the long cable is about 128" from the drum, and the short cable is about 24" from the drum. I was set to finish the parking brake system this weekend.  I already have the rear driver...

Happy 4th of July, Everyone!  Quick question concerning the routing of the front parking brake cable.  As I was working on the rear drum brakes on my '71, I discovered the front cable from the parking brake foot pedal was frozen.  No amount of soaking in penetrating oil was going to free this...

So, I identified the source of the problem I've been having for the last week or so. A little background ... Rebuilt 351C 4V, Holley 750 on Edelbrock dual plane, FMX trans. Starts fine. Idles pretty smooth. On the road, as the speed gets up to 35 - 40 mph the engine starts surging, the tach...

I believe the FMX transmission in my 71 is on its last leg. Whining, grinding noise that comes and goes in Park or Neutral. Put it in Reverse or Drive and it doesn't move right away. Slips in and out of gear while braked at the stop light. Surges and causes the engine speed to bounce when...

Has anyone had any trouble getting the front valance to align correctly at all the mount points? Reassembling the front end ... door and body lines/gaps look pretty good, grill is on, bumper is on, hood lines up well. I needed a new front valance. I loosely installed it with the center bolts...

Hi All, trying to test that the factory oil and temp center gauges are functional on my 71 before firing and breaking in the rebuilt engine. Fuel gauge is working. Center cluster lights are working. I read about 5V from the regulator to the oil & temp gauges, and 5V out at the leads to...

Is there a way to tell if a 71 Mustang came with A/C, when none of the underhood components are there? If the heater controls have an A/C setting, is that a sign ... Or did Ford use standard controls, whether or not they had air?

I'm working on repairing / restoring the underhood wiring harness. The wiring diagram shows there should be 2 horns. My 71 only has one horn on the driver side shock tower. I've searched the web for pics of the horns, but haven't found one. Would someone mind posting a pic showing the location...

Does anyone know the standard number of revolutions, stop to stop, of the input shaft on a 1971 power steering gear box? Just had mine rebuilt through NAPA, and am trying to make sure the gear box is centered between the stops before installing. I'll be honest that I did not check what it was...

So, I think it's time to rebuild my 351C 2V for my '71. My reasoning ... 1) the nylon timing gear is shredded (learned that with help from another post), 2) I already knew there is lower compression in a couple cylinders, 3) the engine is already half out, given I had to raise it to remove the...

Hi Everyone, Long-time Mustang owner, first-time '71 owner. I'm looking for some help with the Mach 1 bumper. I came across a '73 urethane bumper, complete with the frame/brackets (heavy!) at a good price. Needs a little work, but is repairable. I've since learned that 71/72 bumpers are...