The Jalopy Journal
If you find that it's not a problem with your hydro clutch. Pull the trans out, pull top cover off. Since the toploader has the shift rails...
Don't forget the impact gun torque wrench. Don't ask....
The 57 Ford's the had overdrive came with 4:11 gears.
Sounds like vapor lock from heat. And you definately need the regulator with AFB/Edelbrock carbs. Something noboby mentioned yet, Is the fuel pump...
Here's a couple... [IMG] [IMG]
So are they still doing the two swaps under the freeway. The first one of the year under the freeway is usually the best. Finding out when it is...
Is the one in Sac. the one that's under the freeway?
This should be fun to watch. You build some sweet runnin Y motors.
There's a guy on here his username is mctim64, hopefully he'll chime in. He builds some nice Y blocks. I'm sure he's got some good advice.
That's correct. I used to see them everyday in Taggart's parking lot. That was until about the mid to late 90s though.
If you can find a copy of the DVD they where selling a couple of years ago, you can watch the movie with the directors commentary and he tells all...
You are correct on the "F" code for a 64 1/4 Mustang 260 2V. The 64 1/2 Mustang owners manual is different then the 1965, in that the 64 1/2...
The Y in my 57 [IMG] and one I had in it for awhile [IMG]
The Mustang 9" rear will have the tapered down tubes that use the same axles and bearings as the same year Mustang 8" rear. The 57-59 Ranchero,...
You might want to check they're website.... http://www.iskycams.com/
I hate to say it, but I just bought a pair of Torq Thrust D's for my Mustang, and was shocked to see the label on the side of the box said "Made...
Do you have your vacuum advance hooked up to a full manifold vacuum, or a ported vacuum outlet? What is you timing at the crank with the vacuum...
I sold tires back when the radials where starting to take over most of the sales over bias plies. A 20575R15 is an FR78-15 or F78-15 in bias ply.
I feel your pain! Here's the one I let get away.... [IMG]
My son and I had a great time. Cool show, and an awesome place to have it. Florida will never be the same.
I love these type of posts. When you get the rest of the parts, please show the rest of the build.
http://www.kd-tools.com/2079.htm Here's the tool I'm talking about.
The bottom part of the lifter is usually not in the lifter bore when installed, so they tend to get alittle crud buildup on them, making them hard...
I always use WD40 on my terminal ends, just a little shot. You don't need to saturate them. I do this every once and a while, and I've never have...
I'll have to agree with that. That car is a thing of beauty.
I envy you, that's going to be very cool.
If it's stock, just install the chain straight up.
These guys have them... http://www.concoursparts.com/ alittle pricey at $119 each front or back, but they have them.
Damn nice job looks good!
Separate names with a comma.
The Jalopy Journal
