Hello from Long Island - 73 Mach1 351C

[Billy73]

Hi all,
I've had this '73 Mustang in the garage since 1999 sitting, waiting for me to come back and get it going again.


The project started as an engine overhaul since the head gasket and valve stem seals had failed. Before the project was put on hold, I managed the following modifications:

• New pistons and cranks
• Crane cam gold roller rocker arms
• Moroso high flow water pump
• Melling high volume oil pump
• Milodon "low profile" 8+ qt oil pan
• Mild cam upgrade
• Transmission conversion FMX -> C4
  • Lokar kick down cable
  • 2000 rpm stall torque converter
• Holley mechanical fuel pump
• Edelbrock performer intake manifold
• Hedman exhaust header

I also left about 5 gallons of gas in the tank, for 20 years. I think maybe the dripping tar like substance from the fuel tank motivated me to start moving on the project again.

So getting back on the project again, I found myself replacing the gas tank and replacing the steel fuel lines with stainless steel. Oh the rust I removed from the trunk pan, I'm not sure it will actually be able to support the weight of a full fuel tank, but that's something I'll visit once the drivetrain is back to working order.

Cheers

 

[Sheriff41]

Welcome, and Howdy from Texas! Looks like a good project and you'll find plenty of shared knowledge and support from the members here.

 

[James Bond]

Hello from Oregon.

 

[Spike Morelli]

Long Island??????? Get outta heeeha...( insert local accent ). Cool project there. Hello from "Spudsville"

 

[mjseakan]

Welcome from Central New York.
Mike

 

[droptop73]

Welcome from west Michigan!

Best wishes with getting the ol girl back on the road. Sounds like you have a good start... don't forget to work on stopping and steering too.

 

[Animal Lawyer]

Where in LI? I'm in Huntington

 

[tpj71mach]

Welcome from Chicago! Looks like you have a good start on your project.

 

[jctodd66]

Welcome! Looking forward to seeing your progress.
-Chuck T.

 

[Hemikiller]

Welcome from across the Sound!

 

[NOT A T5]

Welcome from Omaha!

 

[Marks1]

Welcome from across the Sound!

Yup, Ditto here !

 

[c9zx]

Welcome from Oklahoma. Chuck

 

[cv_72mustang]

Welcome from PA. I had the same leak! ! LOL

 

[Billy73]

Where in LI? I'm in Huntington

Rockville Centre

 

[AcesArneson]

Might just want to see if you can deal with the Cleveland oiling deficiencies before you fire it up.

 

[Stanglover]

Hello and welcome from SW Ontario, Canada.
Not to be too critical on your build, but the high-volume oil pump was a huge issue on my engine rebuild. The engine rebuilder chose to put in a Melling HV pump, and within two summers driving, it took out the cam and main bearings, resulting in a warranty rebuild. It may be ok if the oiling system has been upgraded to work with the HV pump.

 

[Austin Vert]

Hi and Welcome from Brisbane, Australia!

Greg

 

[1362]

Hello From Switzerland..... 1999,it's a long time.

 

[Billy73]

Hello and welcome from SW Ontario, Canada.
Not to be too critical on your build, but the high-volume oil pump was a huge issue on my engine rebuild. The engine rebuilder chose to put in a Melling HV pump, and within two summers driving, it took out the cam and main bearings, resulting in a warranty rebuild. It may be ok if the oiling system has been upgraded to work with the HV pump.

Thanks. I appreciate critical. I prefer to prevent issues than fix more down the road. The only other oil modification is the higher capacity oil pan. I believe I saw some folks also adding additional oil drains in the top of the block, so that I guess oil can drain down quicker back to the pan. I'm wondering if your rebuild did anything more extensive.