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    Rear seat separator help

    Kentucky Mustang, Mustang Market, Scott Drake.. Search all Mustang parts companies..
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    Engine sputters and chokes at part throttle

    An egr valve should hold vacuum when applied. If not, then the diaphram has ruptured and it will creat a vacuum leak. Also, if the egr valve is stuck open, it creates a lean burn mixture at the base of the carburetor. Egr valves can be cleaned quite well with spray carburetor cleanter if they...
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    Wiper motor will not turn off

    The motor actually reverses itself when shut off so the wiper blades will park. Lood for a loose or broken contact where the motor contacts are near the gear cover.. Also, where the chewed wires were, double check continuity at any splices.
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    Idler arm replacement

    Moog has a replacement bushing for $15.75
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    Rear Windshield Help

    I've been using 3M 08509 sealer for over 50 years on vehicles that require a ruber gasket for the glass. This stuff does not harden and is easy to clean up. You can work it up under the weatherstrip between the glass and the channel.. Also, you can run a bead on the pinch weld before...
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    fresh trans rebuild C-4 delayed shift from 2nd to 3rd [drive]

    I would pull the modulator out from the back of the transmission and make sure the small pin that connects the modulator to the valve body is there.. Sometimes, it falls out during an overhaul and the technician doesn't know it exists.. Take 5 minutes just to confirm... IMHO
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    NPD Greed

    I live near the NPD in Orlando, so shipping is not an issue.. That being said, I've noticed other parts companies doing the same thing. I ordered a trunk lid spare tire and jack decal for my Torino..A piece of paper that sticks to the underside of the lid.. $6.24 for shipping.. It could have...
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    Acceleration decline after carburetor replacement

    The 2100 series carburetors are all basically the same from Ford.. You did not specify whether yours is an original rebuilt, or one of the cheap Chinese knock offs.. From what you stated, the throttle bore may be too small and the jet size is incorrect.. We need more information on what...
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    Edelbrock carbs: what does "Ford Kickdown: No" mean?

    Why not install thread insert into that stripped filter hole? It will save the carb.. Much cheaper than replacing the whole carburetor..
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    Carb problem frustration level 10/10

    I agree with Mike.. The 4100 series carbs are simple and very reliable. It's worth going back to square one and performing a complete rebuild. Do not remove the throttle plates. There are two different power valve gaskets and you should not have had to use two of them to stop the flooding...
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    1973 Special paint Convertible on Ebay

    I have discovered over the many years of wrenching in the muscle car industry that most of these vehicles (all manufacturers) are misrepresented.. The newer generation of buyers are not familiar with what the condition of classic cars should be and end up getting ripped off.. We of the older...
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    A good read on motor oil

    I agree with c9zx. The current synthetic oils out there are a blend and safe to use on older engines.. I contacted Amalie oil and was enlightened by their response.. No worries now on my 68 Galaxie engine..
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    Parts Wanted Ban This SCAMMER!

    It seems that scamming, lying, conning and deceiving are commonplace now. The days of sincerity and honesty in our society are fading fast. There are many people out there who can't make money honestly. Eventually, what goes around comes around and those individuals go down with the rest of...
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    Couple of body work questions…

    Never seen cracks in the fenders like that, but a permanent fix would be to align sheet metal with vise grips and tack weld the cracks together.. I use a mig welder. Grind the welded area smooth and move into filling and refinishing. Undercoat the underside after finishing for extra protection.
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    Is it only me? New parts that are defective right out of the box.

    You are all correct. I've been in the auto repair industry for well over 50 years and have seen the changes you are experiencing lately. Replacement parts from well-known manufacturers are mostly made overseas and mainly China.. They do not have the quality control in place from years ago when...
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    what is a good upholstry?

    Since covid, quite a few upholstery manufacturers went out of business.. I have a 76 Elite and there is a 14 to 16 week wait for what I need. That being said, the companies that went out also took the patterns with them, so TMI and the others don't produce any back up stock.. Things have...
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    Burned points on distrobitor cap.

    Excellent dialog mrgmhale. You are spot on with the info.. Thanks
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    Burned points on distrobitor cap.

    It appears that the secondary voltage must be higher to fire the plugs on the side of the distributor contacts which are worn.. The voltage produced by the coil remains constant unless there is interference down the line to increase the amount of voltage needed to fire the plug. These issues...
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    WTB Steering Wheel

    Cracks in steering wheels are easy to repair. There are many videos showing the process and Ford interior blue rattle cans for vinyl produce a near matching color. I've repaired 3 cracked steering wheels over the years with no problems. Ebay, Facebook marketplace and Desert Valley Auto parts...
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