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Apr 16, 2012 | 07:54 PM

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From: Tobyhanma, PA

Lol remember guys this is the same one that called about the stolen clutch pedal.

There's another incident involving the rear glass key switch...lol

Apr 16, 2012 | 07:56 PM

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ooo i wanna hear it

Apr 20, 2012 | 03:11 PM

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Here's a quick video of my Mustang idling. I'll try to get a drive by when I have someone to hold my camera/phone.

I do plan to either rebuild my current motor or just get a reman with a roller cam. There is a slight knock sound and I'm not sure what I'll find inside the motor. Any ideas?

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Apr 20, 2012 | 03:50 PM

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Ok heres a short video of the Mustang with a little rev. I don't rev the motor too much currently because the fan smacks against the fan shroud at about 2700-3000 RPMs

Should prolly just remove the shroud, but I plan on an electric fan if I can find one that fits.

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Apr 20, 2012 | 03:51 PM

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not sure what the knock may be...but that sure is a PURDY Mustang!!!

Apr 20, 2012 | 03:52 PM

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Change to a thicker oil, see if the knock goes away.

Apr 20, 2012 | 03:55 PM

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Thanks 78Explorer!

Thanks Encho too! I'll try some thicker oil. I think I put some 10w40 in but I could try 15w40.

Apr 20, 2012 | 04:51 PM

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Hey Brett when ya get rid of the Bronco you can still have a truck and stay right here. All ya got to do is take the deck lid off the back of yer Horse.

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Apr 20, 2012 | 07:52 PM

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That's a great idea Artic! I actually just found a guy with a few extra motors sitting around so I may be getting some more ponies under the hood. He has a 351 Windsor and cleveland and even has an old 429!! I think that's a bit too much for my little project car....hmm

Apr 20, 2012 | 08:23 PM

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When are you having the knock? if it's at start-up only that change will work (10 -> 15) but the operating temp viscocity is the same for both oils (40 = 40) so you won't have any changes or improvements if the knock is at operating temp.

Apr 20, 2012 | 09:08 PM

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They had some good 20-50 on sale so I got that and a new filter of course. I'm gonna try that tomorrow and see what happens. It really has just started doing this recently so hopefully the oil takes care of it.

I also plan to install a new fuel pressure regulator on the Bronco this weekend.

Apr 20, 2012 | 10:21 PM

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Brett....we are hitting the trail at mountain lake and working our way back to your side of the country this weekend.....wanna get that thing dirty ?

Apr 20, 2012 | 11:12 PM

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Hey Brett thats an awesome sounding AND looking mustang. I may be wrong but doesn't that sound like a rocker? The way it tapps then will kind of go silent and do it again? Also i noticed your little shroud slapping there in the second one

The shouldn't be hard to fix if you decide to keep the regular fan over electric. Plus i think a 429 is a good motor for it, but i think that would be a lot of work to fit that and a C-6 in it. Plus the driveline issues and that little bit where the rear end implodes on itself... But it would be cool.

One ore thing, what was on the hood? Looked like a ghosted paint job or a big wear mark or something...

Apr 21, 2012 | 01:39 AM

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Sounds good Brett. First time i have ever heard that thing knock. Maybe pull off a valve cover and check the rockers.

I wanted to put a 390 in it but dad was oh just keep it stock.

Apr 28, 2012 | 08:38 AM

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Hey guys! Sorry I was out of town for a bit. I had to go down to Galax for a conference.

Anyway!!!!! Check this out
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62639173@N03/6975162254/http://www.flickr.com/photos/62639173@N03/6975162254/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/62639173@N03/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/62639173@N03/6975162414/http://www.flickr.com/photos/62639173@N03/6975162414/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/62639173@N03/, on Flickr

I got this motor out of a 2000 Explorer for $250, in has everything! I plan to take all the crap off and build it up a bit and drop it in my 68. Eventually I may convert the 68 to EFI. What do you think, good deal or what?

Also I've noticed that the Zebra makes a sweet mobile engine work-on platform. I have a cradle to set the motor on (came with engine) but unfortunately my buddy left the forklift keys in his pocket