Could be the internal trans cooler of the radiator leaking.
Sounds like you could have an air leak in the fuel line somewhere, or a crappy pump.
I second that...
I'll be over next week and I'm willing to get my hands dirty!
The bushing is in the end of the crankshaft so you have to remove the bell housing. I would go with a pilot bearing instead of a bushing. They...
:Welcome: to the forum! I am also building a father son project with a 71 2 door V8 Maverick.
I'm running reworked Canfields with a Parker intake. Also have ARP main studs with a girdle. The lifter bores are bushed and centered.
Thanks guys for all of your input. The true HP and RPM will more than likely end up a little less, but I'd rather guess over than under. So it's...
That's a nice looking Mav!
:Welcome: to the site! Mavericks and Falcons are my personal favorites. I like the wheels on your wife's 72, not sure I've seen a set like that...
I agree, sounds like a sticky lifter or a worn out oil pump.
My street/strip 302 is morphing into a full drag setup this season. What is the best budget minded rod for an 8,000RPM, 500HP 302? My current...
:Welcome: from Washington State! Sounds like you have a good start already.
Could be that the pilot bushing is worn out.
:Welcome: to the site! shoulda done that BEFORE I posted on your thread.
Frank, you have to look at the rule book the same way you view the Federal Tax Code. They both contain loopholes and vague language that a smart...
You could add a torque strap to control the twisting.
:Welcome: from WA State!
You could build an altered wheelbase A/FX Maverick and use the short ones!
It's good to have the right people in your network!
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