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    Chrome Mirrors

    Hello,      Have two Mustang mirrors, not sure of the exact model year.  The first one appears to be lightly used, some very minor pitting in the chrome on the back of mirror. Part # on this one is D1ZB-17743-AA. The second one pictured is brand new with no Ford part #, a re-pop I believe. ...
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    Mustang for sale

    https://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/d/ashburn-1973-ford-mustang/7096259439.html This vehicle is located in Ashburn,  VA Happy to answer any questions ... thanks Steve
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    Carb/intake

    Hello, looking for four barrel carburetor and intake that would fit on a 73 351 Cleveland H code motor currently has two barrel carb. Either original Ford equipment or aftermarket is fine. Thanks
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    front end vibration

    Hello,         Still chasing this vibration in front end.  U joints, drive shaft, rear trans mount, and tail shaft bushing all seem good.  I was told to check the front bearings and calipers.  I pulled it all apart today, first time in five years since I bought the car.  Nothing shocking ...
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    Trans mount

     is there a definitive test/way to tell if rear transmission mount needs to be replaced ? Was told this was something to check on ref. a problem with a possible drive line vibration, but it looks ok and there is no movement or looseness in the mount. Don't know if it is original or not. C6 auto...
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    vibration

    Hello, Would like to install new tailshaft bushing and rear trans seal.  I don't have the proper tools to install with tailpiece in vehicle, may not have the room either.  May be easier to remove the tailpiece and install these new parts.  How would I do this ?  I know how to remove the drive...
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    tail shaft bushing

     Question concerning the tail shaft bushing in the C6 trans. One mechanic that was trying to locate the vibration told me it was the tail shaft bushing. This was based on the following : he grabbed the driveshaft and front u-joint just aft of the tail shaft housing and was able to move the tail...
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    steering vibration

    Hello,       Have posted about this in the past ... still chasing the Gremlin !  At app. 39-45 mph I have a noticeable left/right shake of the steering wheel.  Feels like it is in the front end to me. All the front end components were replaced as were all the shocks a few years ago.  Front end...
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    oil drain plug

    Hello,       Have a 73 Vert with 351 C.  Have owned the car for 5 years and have always noticed that the oil drain plug was a little difficult to reinstall, felt slightly cross threaded. Most recently, it seemed worse and I really had to work with the plug to get it back in.  I torqued to specs...
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    Increase HP

    Hello,        Have a 73 Vert with a stock 351 C 2V H code motor.  Have dual exhaust with an H pipe and 3 chamber Flowmasters.  Pertronic electric ignition.  What can I do to get a little more HP out of this motor ?  Thinking carb/intake, but I have been told that the heads on this motor won't...
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    Carburetor

    Hello,       Anyone have a simple step by step guide for adjusting the Autolite/Motorcraft(?) 2100 D 2 barrel carb in my 73.  I believe it is running rich based on smell.  I have a timing light, tach and vacumn guage.  I was able to get it adusted several years ago and it seemed to run fine...
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    Magnum 500 wheels

    Hello,       Trying to Idendtify my wheels.  On the inside of the wheels the following is inscribed  15 x 7.0 CUSTOM  J.J.' MADE IN USA DOT CTW 04 15 2013 I understand what most of the numbers mean as far as size, really trying to ID the manufacturer and what the J.J.' means ?   Thanks !
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    Oil light

    Hello,       Have a 73 vert with 351 C 2V . Runs fine ... no issues.  Last night was out and noticed that at traffic light stopped in drive the oil light would flicker and come on solid or just flicker.  If I put the car in neutral which increased the rpm's the light would go out.  While...
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    Used Tires

    Hello,          I will have the following 3 tires for sale next week.   BF Goodrich Radial TA's, raised white letters, good cosmetic appearance, no scuffs, letters still look good.  These tires will be 7 years old next January.  I have one P225/60R15 100 S M+ S   I have two P245/60R15...
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    BF Goodrich Radial T/A's for sale

    Hello,        I will have the following 3 tires for sale next week. BF Goodrich Radial TA's, raised white letters, good cosmetic appearance, no scuffs, letters still look good.  These tires will be 7 years old next January.  I have one P225/60R15 100 S M+ S I have two P245/60R15 100 S M+S...
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    Tires

    Hello,       Have a 73 convertible with Magnum 500 wheels and currently BF Goodrich Radial TA's.  Have one bad tire and all the tires are 6-7 years old.  Although they look fine and only have 5K miles on them, I am told that for safety/age reasons they should probably be replaced.  The Coopers...
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    C6 shifter lever intall

    Hello,       Searched site but could not find explanation.  Am replacing the shifter shaft plastic bushings that are installed in the side of the shifter bucket which rests in the top of the transmission tunnel.  Am having trouble syncing the shifter in the car with the shifter rod under the...
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    ATF question

    I Have a 73 vert with a C6 automatic transmission. The transmission pan was leaking so I removed it let the transmission drain and replaced the pan gasket. No leaks now. I drained 4 quarts out so I put 4 quarts of Dexron 3/Mercon ATF back into the transmission. I was told not to use type F by...
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    C6 Trans

    Have a 73 with a C6 auto trans.  Am going to install new trans fluid/filter and pan gasket.  The pan gasket I have appears to be constucted of mainly rubber with a pebbled texture, may be rubber over cork but not sure.  Should I still use the appropriate RTV between the gasket and pan or skip...
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    Ford Lightning for sale

    This vehicle belongs to a good friend and is near perfect and well sorted out.  Thanks Steve https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/6797330917.html
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