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    Tranny removal

    1973 Mustang LH (Yank) drive 351 Cleveland FMX Transmission Hello All; I found a place that will overhaul my FMX Tranny but I have to take it out and deliver it. The Mx manual has no procedures listed for that. Before I make a costly mistake, could someone give me the basic steps? I...
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    Steering Wheel

    Hi All; My old '73 Stang is coming along. The two-spoke Steering Wheel is in bad shape. The aftermarket ones i have found are plenty dear and they are all black. Do they even make any more blue ones? My other option is to have this one repaired and reconditioned. Is there any place...
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    Steering Wheel

    I have a '73 with blue interior. Almost done with the inside except for the two-spoke steering Wheel. It is in bad shape !! cracks, gaps etc. Is there any place round that has original type wheels in blue colour? TNX Roy
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    FMX Tranny rebuild

    '73 Tang, 351C with FMX Transmission. I have been phoning Transmissions shops all round and none of them want to try to rebuild an FMX.  They all say there are no source of new parts but several places I looked at have Scott Drake rebuild kits they say is for the FMX.   Am I getting the...
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    Front Seat Foam

    I bought new upholstery for my '73 Tang front seats.  I plan to go original/Standard all the way.  Need to R&R the foam, obviously.  There seems to be a bigger choice than just standard "foam".  I am seeing "TMI foam", and "Deluxe Foam". Usually the cost is ca. $135 per seat but I am seeing...
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    Front Seat Foam

    I bought new upholstery for my '73 Tang front seats.  I plan to go original/Standard all the way.  Need to R&R the foam, obviously.  There seems to be a bigger choice than just standard "foam".  I am seeing "TMI foam", and "Deluxe Foam". Usually the cost is ca. $135 per seat but I am seeing...
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    Transmission doesn't shift

    '73 Mustang 351 Cleveland 2V FMX transmission Hi All;     My old '73 Tang has an FMX tranny and when I first start it up it shifts to all three gears.  After warmup it shifts to one and two (and going to #2 takes higher RPM than it should)       Could it be a vacuum line problem?  The...
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    Intermediate Exhaust Pipe

    1973 Mustang 351 Cleveland 2V Single exhaust Hi folksl        I am restoring my '73 and bought an exhaust Pipe (p/n 4469) but it hangs way too low and when I tried to install the silencer I found out that it is also too long. Does anyone know what the actual length of the Intermediate Pipe...
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    front seat uphostery

    Hi All;     The front seats of my old Tang are a total write-off. I have been looking for some blue upholstery that is original design but found none. Any ideas where I could find some of the original pattern? Roy
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    Battery Size

    1973 Mustang 351 Cleveland 2bb, Code H Hi all     My old Tang is running really good.  Still got a few issues but now it is time for her to get her own battery (not robbed from the Ute). The bat compartment I think is the size for a 27F. Trying to keep the old girl original. What would you...
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    Fender Apron R&R

    Hi Folks; The RH (pax side) Fender Apron has had 46 years of battery acid damage.  You can imagine how bad it is. Thankfully CJ Pony parts has a replacement apron. Now then what is the best procedure to remove it?  I am sure I must remove the exterior fender but how many spot welds am I going...
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    Battery Size

    1973 Mustang 351 Cleveland 2V Hi All;     I need a new Battery for my old 'Tang.  The tray appears to be the size of a 27F bat. I've been looking around town for an exact fit but it appears technology has marched on and those size bats a a bit rare and for specialty use. I would like to...
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    Exhaust system hangs low

    '73 Mustang 351 Cleveland 2V single exhaust. Jut got back in the country and back to same old problem.  The Exhaust system is brand new but hangs very low.  I can push it up into position but it takes about 45lbs to get it there and it i definitely in a bind.      I've tried to adjust "Y"...
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    Petrol Guage

    1973 Mustang Code H I went out for a short jaunt tonight and noticed the fuel gauge read very slightly above peg-low.  Stopped and got petrol and there was no measurable change in gauge reading.  When I got home I checked voltage to the fuel tank sending unit.  It was PULSING !  About 1.5 Hz...
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    Muffler hangs low

    Hi All;    I installed the "Y" pipe, exhaust pipe, muffler. For some reason the muffler hangs very low (at least 5 inches). Tonight I removed the e3xhaust and tried to turn it to make things fit but it didn't work The "Y" pipe has very little clearance to go any further up and the exhaust...
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    Pre-Heat Shroud?

    1973 Mustang 351C 2V  Code H Hi All;      This thing is called by several names.  Pre-Heat Shroud, Exhaust shield....... It pre-heats inlet air before it goes into the Air Filter. Does anybody know the part # or even the orthodox name ? Also, where can I find one that doesn't cost like the...
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    air ducts

    '73 Tang, 351 Cleveland 2V.    Hi all There are two ducts that go to the air cleaner.  One is plastic (rectangular) and the other is round aluminium. Where can I find replacements?   The plastic one looks a lot like a "Crown Automotive J323 1980 Air Intake Tube"  but there is no mention of it...
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    Distributer Modulator Valve

    G'day all     I found the DMV in the boot but can't for the life of me remember where it mounts.  There are two wires that look like they connect at the Aft, Right side of the engine (Pax side).       Also where do the vacuum lines go? Ugh !!!  This Vac line installation is a pain. TNX Roy
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    Vacuum hose woes

    Hi All      I have an old '73 Tang, 351 Cleveland, 2V code H. It's running.  Just got some 1/8" hose delivered today. I have a schematic but it is worthless.  There were a lot more vac hoses than this thing shows. Can anybody suggest a good vacuum diagram?
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    Transmission Identification

    1973 'Tang. 351C 2V Hi All;     I finally got the old girl out of the garage (on her own power).  Went thru the recommended break-in proceedure and so far things look good. The Tranny has been sitting for years and it was out of fluid. After servicing, I drove thru the hood and it will not...
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