X2!:yup: I also had trouble not blowing throught the cowl where the side brackets were spot welded, even with depth control. The metal is just...
If fuel economy is that important, you should look to some current model powertrains. That I6 was an economical alternative back then, but...
I have had some issues with the boots pulling off the end and burning close to headers with the Ford Racing sets as well. If you can isolate them...
Welcome from GA!:D
Just stay away from the 3.0l Vulcan engine. My experience with those is 17-20 mpg at best in the Ranger, city or hwy didn't matter(mine had...
The female side of the terminals can spread as well as push out when they engage the pins. Fordmaster169 is spot on by pressing the use of a test...
Nice! You just can't beat good quality shop equipment. I have an old bench vise that I obtained from an old 50's era dealer that closed down....
Shared time in my Mom's 84 Buick Regal, my aunt taught me how to drive a stick in her 80 Escort, 65 Econoline pickup that ended up being my driver.
I use a T5 with a 3.35 first gear, 3.50:1 ring and pinion, tru-trac locker, 26" tire and stock 5.0l HO EFI with no mods but headers and a 65mm...
There are a bunch of GA people mark me present:D
I have used POR-15 on the battery tray in my car and on the floorboards (no sun) in 1998 and they still look like it was just done. I applied it...
Nice! I might go that route next time. I have more interference with the clutch cable than I like with the 6901's and I don't like wrap.
Agreed 100%! You definitely have to pay for the good stuff. I personally would never mount a wheel on a regular bolt of any kind. I've never...
Since mine is a daily driver and I frequent an occasional show, I would like the appearance to at least match the performance. That said, I have...
In retrospect, I wish that I had done the bodywork on mine before a lot of the mechanical mods. Just food for thought.
Welcome from GA!:D I'm with Craig on the power brakes, I have 4 wheel disc and the stock Maverick disc brake master cyl and an adjustable prop...
Great article, Congratulations!
That is good news, glad you got her back!:thumbs2: It sure could have been worse.
Are they too messed up to tap the holes out?
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