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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 12:21 PM
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I think those valve covers look awesome in there Mike. That oval air cleaner would look Bad Azz as long as it'll clear the firewall. Testosterone express.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 05:01 PM
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thanks Jefffafa, measured the HEI and air cleaner will clear but now I have to measure Firewall .
got the PCV fix trip to Autozone
1 twist in chrome cap
1PCV valve
1 PCV grommet
1 Dodge PCV elbow
1 Emission hose (help section)

drilled a 1" hole in top of chrome cap , pulled foam out .
made a ring of Epoxy putty squished to underside of cap to fill breather holes .
all set just need to put on pebbles .
 
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 06:47 PM
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Mike... I don't mean to pile on the gotta-dos but are ya planning to install the OEM plug wire loom clips that slip on the valve cover tabs?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 07:54 PM
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Mike... I don't mean to pile on the gotta-dos but are ya planning to install the OEM plug wire loom clips that slip on the valve cover tabs?
I was trying to be nice and not say anything about those plug wires laying loose not clip onto vc.

But what's a guy to do with out having any windshield washers ?
Drive around town with bird poop on your windshield until it rains?

Wait till we really get picky Mike
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Old Nov 17, 2015 | 09:17 AM
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one of the reasons I wanted to switch Valve covers , already in the works .
as for the Windshield washer , I don't have a reservoir or pump so hoses won't do any good :-P
 
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Old Nov 17, 2015 | 11:11 AM
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Here is my attempt to "make evra body happy". Ford did have some wire separators that fit 8 mm wires to go on the valve covers there. Unknown if yours will fit though. I am assuming they may be cheap enough to try Mike. Part number was D7AZ12297B.




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Old Nov 17, 2015 | 12:11 PM
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thanks , I need to verify my wire size , memory says 9mm .
I am trying to find my receipt for Dizzy/wires
worse case I know after market has them too but will say Moroso or Accel or something on them .
 
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Old Nov 17, 2015 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by MIKES 68 F100
thanks , I need to verify my wire size , memory says 9mm .
I am trying to find my receipt for Dizzy/wires
worse case I know after market has them too but will say Moroso or Accel or something on them .
It's been many years since I had my Mustang but as I recall I bought some of the Motorsport 9MM wires and still used the 8MM separators that were on my 302. I think I sprayed a tad bit of WD40 on the wires and then twisted the wires in to the separators. Sliding them in that way instead of trying to cram them in and cutting the outer silicone covering.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2015 | 01:22 PM
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Very nice truck Mikes 68 F100!

May I ask where you got the wood grain gauge surround?
 
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Old Nov 17, 2015 | 03:59 PM
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Thanks
made it my self from a 67 dash cluster (metal) and some 1/8 oak veneer plywood from lowes.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2015 | 06:35 PM
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I went with the 2" aluminum spacer too.
Make sure the type of spacer matches the intake manifold. If the manifold has 4 holes, get the matching spacer. If the manifold is one big square opening, match it.
If you don't match them the turbulence in the manifold will cause a loss of power. I know...


Been there, done that.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2015 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by wrhinehart
I went with the 2" aluminum spacer too.
Make sure the type of spacer matches the intake manifold. If the manifold has 4 holes, get the matching spacer. If the manifold is one big square opening, match it.
If you don't match them the turbulence in the manifold will cause a loss of power. I know...

Been there, done that.

What if the manifold has a divided plenum?




 
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Old Nov 17, 2015 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by HIO Silver
What if the manifold has a divided plenum?




Red neck it.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2015 | 08:21 PM
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I have a divided manifold and I use a 4 hole spacer.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2015 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 351Cleveland C4
I have a divided manifold and I use a 4 hole spacer.
Shucks..Garrett...Party pooper! I have the same setup....

But I wanted Rhinehart to rethink about making such an absolute statements as 4-hole on a 4-hole and open spacer on an open plenum.

Moving on.....
 
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