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I dont know if I would trust anything sold by Scott Drake. I recently needed a new center cap for a Magnum 500 wheel. The original center caps have a prong type way of attaching to the wheel whereas the repro ones ( typical ) being sold use a 4 screw and cap type of mounting to the wheel. Of...

The other day I went to start the car ( 71 Mcode Mach )and it seemed like the starter and motor didnt sync correctly. There was just a noise without turning over the engine although its hard to describe. It started fine on the next crank. Something like this hasnt happened in the past. Just...

On my 71 mach 1 351c, I recently had an oil filled fuel pressure gauge go from reading normal (5-6lbs) to reading zero even though engine ran fine. This was installed into an NPT T fitting that is between the pump steel line to carb. Thinking it was the gauge, I ordered another oil filled one...

On my 71 mach 1, 351c 4v engine, I have a fuel pressure gauge between the mechanical fuel pump and the carb. Initially when new, it reads in the 6 - 8 psi range or thereabouts. BUT, at some later time it stops working for whatever reason. I have fuel flowing, car runs fine but gauge reads 0...

I've seen magnets as part of the oil pan drain plug but wasnt aware of magnets for the oil filter. Do these work or is it a mixed opinion? I realize the filter will collect a lot of the contamination but would a magnet collect whatever is left flowing around? Seems like it may be beneficial...

I havent checked on classic car prices in a while but when recently checking around to the common ones, NADA, KBB etc, many dont have the 70's year range. As I recall, in the past, they had the range as well as wholesale / retail values. What are some good sites to use for selling / buying...

I currently have the Magnum 500 wheels on the car (15 x7 ) . One wheel developed a slow leak and in finding the cause, there appears to be a small 1/8" crack that can be seen in the chrome. I went to a wheel repair specialist and his opinion was that it couldnt be repaired since welding on the...

Do they sell a neutral safety switch specifically for the 71 C6 trans? I see them listed for 72, 73 or C6 for some other vehicle i.e. bronco. Can these be used? Mine has one cable with a 4 connector end.

Have not seen these before but was wondering if anyone else is familiar with them or have them installed. I like that they are direct plug in with no adapters to fit classic cars. Dont know if they are a new product or been around a while. The price is kind of high but they will most likely last...

On my 71 Mach1, I currently have the period correct polyglas tires, F60-15. They are about 10 years old so I was checking around for replacements, either polylgas again or radial BFG's. Lucas Tire F60-15 is $360 and Coker Firestone retro look radial (FR60-15) is $400. BFG's (235/60-15) are $187...

Currently on the car are polyglas F60-15 lettered tires. When I eventually get new tires, I would like to use one of the existing tires as a spare. What rim specs should I be searching for? Not looking for a custom magnum 500 rim. Anything more than basic steel rim, size 15"x7",  bolt pattern...

I had my steering box rebuilt last year. After reinstalling everything, I noticed the steering wheel is off center slightly. I have read other related posts on here and have rechecked things but still have one question. Right now, steering wheel to shaft marks are aligned, rag joint is keyed...

I'm not currently looking for a car but check dealer inventories on occasion. Here is a Boss 351 that seems nice and the price is lower than the $70-80k, others I've seen. As far as detailing and an AACA winner, I dont notice any decals under the hood. Probably other little things, I'm missing...

I reached under the car the other day with the borescope I bought recently to see if I could get a picture of a previously seen VIN on the back of the engine. I take the picture and when looking at it I see some object in the background. Its kind of difficult to get oriented when looking at the...

Recently read on here about people using a borescope to look at things otherwise normally hard to see. I bought this from amazon and it seems reasonably priced or cheaper as compared to others for sale. It connects to your phone (depending on type) and works pretty good actually. I can see where...

Car for sale for someone with extra money floating around! Be interesting to hear peoples thoughts. https://www.streetdreamstexas.com/vehicles/843/1971-ford-mustang-mach1-super-cobra-jet-429-drag-pac-4-speed-detroit-lokar

On my 71, 351c 4v Mach1, I currently have a fuel filter between the tank and pump. I'd like to add one from the pump to the carb. I believe my holley 4160 carb has a 9/16-24 inlet thread but the common screw in filters I see ( for ex NPD 9155-5 ) are for 7/8-20. So, is there an adapter between...

I would like to find the part number for the dual port distributor vacuum advance canister for my 71 Mach1, 351c 4V. I want to buy an NOS part as opposed to the generic repro part that is typically sold. I know the base number is 12370 but dont know which letters are on the front i.e...

Where is a source to locate the ford part number for a particular part?? A lot of NOS sites prefer to search by that part number. For example, a dual vacuum, single point distributor canister for a 71, 351c. I think part of it is 12370 Or, distributor breaker plate for 71, 351c single point...

I was doing some routine maintenance and thought to check some timing numbers. Removed the 2 vacuum hoses to the distributor and plugged them in order to check initial timing. Timing light indicated it was 17ish  BTDC when I remember setting it to around 8 BTDC. 17+ 24 mechanical is too much to...