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- 1972 Pantera Group IV
2003 FPV GT
This looks like a good project with some great parts. Cheap at $3500!
Hydraulic lifters can 'bleed down' and make a ticking sound upon initial start up. It is common in motors that sit for a long period. As the engine is restarted oil pressure allows upper cylinders to receive lubrication, the sound can go away or at least be less noticeable.I've never heard of the common tick related to the 351C engine other than the ones the might be crawling on it after it's been sitting outside for an extended period of time. Which may be true in this case.
+1 the louder the exhaust, the quieter the lifters and rockers are.Hydraulic lifters can 'bleed down' and make a ticking sound upon initial start up. It is common in motors that sit for a long period. As the engine is restarted oil pressure allows upper cylinders to receive lubrication, the sound can go away or at least be less noticeable.I've never heard of the common tick related to the 351C engine other than the ones the might be crawling on it after it's been sitting outside for an extended period of time. Which may be true in this case.
Ray
Are 4 wheel drum brakes common on 71 Mach's? I would think front disc is standard on Mach 1 package?
Thanks Ray, this is great stuff!Are 4 wheel drum brakes common on 71 Mach's? I would think front disc is standard on Mach 1 package?
Yes. 4-wheel drum brakes are common. Power front disc brakes was an option.
Check out the facts book I placed on the WIKI a while back.
It will help you see what options were available on our cars.
http://www.7173mustangs.com/thread-1971-ford-mustang-facts-book
Ray
Yup, 14-inchers.It sure looked like 15 inch wheels, caps and rings but NOPE, they are the 14's.
Maybe I was just wanting them to be the 15 inch wheels. LOL
But I like the original caps and rings , and no-side stripes look.
Ray
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