’71 Mach 1 Resto Project

[tpj71mach]

That's awesome to hear! Yes, a good friend like Mike and both your son's being there for you is golden! You are truly blessed.

Yes sir, I definitely am.

 

[tpj71mach]

Off to the exhaust shop! Once the exhaust is installed the engine can be fired up for the first time in the car, Yay!

 

[revsitup]

Off to the exhaust shop! Once the exhaust is installed the engine can be fired up for the first time in the car, Yay!

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Awesome! I was so anxious to get mine back from having the exhaust done the other week. Im sure you can’t wait to hear yours run also!

 

[tpj71mach]

Awesome! I was so anxious to get mine back from having the exhaust done the other week. Im sure you can’t wait to hear yours run also!

Yes, I am definitely anxious to hear it run!

 

[PoFoMoCo]

Yes, I am definitely anxious to hear it run!

It will be kick-ass!!

 

[tpj71mach]

It will be kick-ass!!

That would be great if it does sound like I am expecting it to! I am going with Magna-flow mufflers and 2 1/2"custom mandrel bent stainless pipes with an H pipe and then out to the Stainless Works 2 1/2" inlet to 3" outlet polished stainless exhaust tips. It should look and sound great, here's hoping.

 

[Sheriff41]

That would be great if it does sound like I am expecting it to! I am going with Magna-flow mufflers and 2 1/2"custom mandrel bent stainless pipes with an H pipe and then out to the Stainless Works 2 1/2" inlet to 3" outlet polished stainless exhaust tips. It should look and sound great, here's hoping.

That's the set up I'm running but with long tube headers. Sounds so good even my neighbors like it!

 

[tpj71mach]

I have to compete with the guy across the street that leaves for work at 6:17 am every weekday. I know he leaves then thanks to his straight pipes on his late model Challenger.

 

[tpj71mach]

Good news is the exhaust is done and the exhaust guy did a great job! Bad news is it doesn't start because the brand new mechanical fuel pump is leaking and no fuel is being delivered to the carburetor. I can't swap out the fuel pump with one hand so I will have to see if one of my friends can maybe help me this weekend to get it swapped out and then I can start it.

 

[PoFoMoCo]

Wow - that looks great. They did a really good job lining everything up and the spacing is terrific. Sorry about the fuel pump, but I can’t wait to hear it!

 

[tpj71mach]

Wow - that looks great. They did a really good job lining everything up and the spacing is terrific. Sorry about the fuel pump, but I can’t wait to hear it!

Thanks, yes I think he did a great job, I'm very happy with the quality. I am really anxious to get it started and hear how it sounds. I didn't realize until they were installed but the Stainless Works exhaust tips I bought have a sort of resonator in them, you can see in the straight on pictures. I wonder how they will affect the sound from the Magna Flow mufflers.

 

[351c1971]

The exhaust looks awesome...nice job!

 

[mrgmhale]

That does look nice. Bummer re: the fuel pump. Are you anywhere near Rochester, NY? If so let me know, and I would be willing to get that done for you at your location.

 

[tpj71mach]

That does look nice. Bummer re: the fuel pump. Are you anywhere near Rochester, NY? If so let me know, and I would be willing to get that done for you at your location.

Thank you, but unfortunately I am in the Chicago area. It is really nice of you to offer though. One of my gearhead friends told me he is checking with his wife to see what they have planned this weekend and will come by and swap it for me if he can.

 

[cjstaci]

Exhaust looks great, so does the undercarriage, clean enough to eat off, although I would recommend a tablecloth, lol

 

[mrgmhale]

Thank you, but unfortunately I am in the Chicago area. It is really nice of you to offer though. One of my gearhead friends told me he is checking with his wife to see what they have planned this weekend and will come by and swap it for me if he can.

Yeah, Chi-Town is a bit of a hike for me. Well, not to worry, they are not that hard to replace. If you have factory air conditioning you may need to unbolt and temporarily move the A/C compressor to get to everything - maybe. I do not remember having to unbolt the compressor for the fuel pumps I replaced, but I just wanted to give a heads up in case your situation requires it.

I do recommend, with all sincerity, that you replace the rubber fuel lines at the fuel tank sending unit, and at the steel fuel line that is near the fuel pump. And, of course, replace the factory or after-factory fuel filter line clamps. It is also a good idea to replace the fuel filter (and its rubber hose) near the carburetor (it screws into the carburetor housing, unless it is an aftermarket filter).

I uploaded a YouTube video showing how to replace the fuel pump on a 1973 Mustang with a 302 2v engine. I also show how to change the rubber fuel lines and fuel line clamps at the fuel tank sending unit and at the fuel pump's steel supply line. The length of the video is longer than probably needed as I go into some detail re: preparing the gasket for installation, turning the engine crankshaft to make certain the fuel pump eccentric inside the time chain cover is at its "low point," and how to check the oil for gasoline contamination due to a fuel pump sending fuel into the crankcase (if in doubt, change the oil and filter after replacing the fuel pump).

https://youtu.be/frYaO_u0OZc


Partial (shorter) video segments of the above listed YouTube video:

Replace rubber fuel lines at the fuel tank and fuel pump's steel feeding line - https://youtu.be/lkKVcliOd2w

Removing fuel pump - https://youtu.be/Xp8vLVlxtVk

Preparing A New Fuel Pump For Installation - https://youtu.be/BmQpNEHPgaw


I think the only significant difference between the 302 fuel pump and the 351W fuel pump is the 302 mounting bolts are on a horizontal plane, whereas the 351C mounting bolts are on a vertical plane. Both are equally easy (although tedious) to replace.

 

[tpj71mach]

It's Alive!



My creation is alive!

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Of course it was around 19 degrees today in Chicago so the exhaust seems steamy.

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All of the gauges work and everything seems to be good.

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A couple friends and two of my sons all stopped by today to see if I needed them to swap out the faulty fuel pump, which I really appreciated considering I'm still recovering from shoulder surgery. We ended up having a little fuel pump install party, LOL. Once they got the pump replaced it fired right up. I think it sounds awesome! She sure has a nice growl.

 

[PoFoMoCo]

BAM Bam bam... Woop Woop

 

[tpj71mach]

Last weekend when we started the car, I found out the accelerator cable that I originally purchased and installed was too short and would not allow the carb linkage to return to idle. The engine was idling approx. 1000-1100 RPM. We started out by my son slotting the cable bracket where it mounts to the manifold to move it forward. This helped some, but it was still a little too short. The original cable was for a 4V car and it was 22.5", and then I saw the 2V cable is 23". Considering the car is an H code originally, I thought I would try that cable. I ordered it Monday from NPD and it arrived Wednesday, UPS ground. My son Installed it for me last night and now everything works like it should. One more gremlin solved, Yay!
Sunday it is supposed to be close to 50 degrees out, so my sons and I plan to start it again, top off the transmission and power steering fluids, and set the timing and hopefully take it for a ride around the block. If we get that far, I am sure we will have a video of it rolling for the first time in probably thirty years to post here.

 

[tpj71mach]

My friend Mike sent me pictures of my fenders today. He block sanded the other fender and sprayed primer on both fenders for me today. I am very grateful that he is keeping the momentum going while I focus on my shoulder rehab. They look like they are ready for their final block sanding before paint.