First time in 40 years I've worked on a car!!
11-21-2013, 10:52 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Florida
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First time in 40 years I've worked on a car!!
Recently purchased a 1970 Mustang Coupe, 351w T5. We sold our business and I rewarded myself with this car. I have not "worked" on a car since I was 18 years old when the fuel pump blew out on my 5 year old 1968 Chev Impala. I used to do small stuff, replacing alternators, plugs, wires, little stuff. Never got into more then that, my careers took me in opposite directions.
So the Mustang is a tad bit short in leg room for my 37" inseam. After the part came in I was under a car for the first time in 40 years. Moved the seat back so I can enjoy my new car. Next up.......new temp gauge. The current one pooped out last week.
Ya, I know, you guys are doing doing ALOT more then that, but to me it was a total blast being under a car and having zero idea what I was actually doing and best of all it worked with a hitch!!
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So the Mustang is a tad bit short in leg room for my 37" inseam. After the part came in I was under a car for the first time in 40 years. Moved the seat back so I can enjoy my new car. Next up.......new temp gauge. The current one pooped out last week.
Ya, I know, you guys are doing doing ALOT more then that, but to me it was a total blast being under a car and having zero idea what I was actually doing and best of all it worked with a hitch!!
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11-21-2013, 10:53 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 3
First time in 40 years I've worked on a car!!
Recently purchased a 1970 Mustang Coupe, 351w T5. We sold our business and I rewarded myself with this car. I have not "worked" on a car since I was 18 years old when the fuel pump blew out on my 5 year old 1968 Chev Impala. I used to do small stuff, replacing alternators, plugs, wires, little stuff. Never got into more then that, my careers took me in opposite directions.
So the Mustang is a tad bit short in leg room for my 37" inseam. After the part came in I was under a car for the first time in 40 years. Moved the seat back so I can enjoy my new car. Next up.......new temp gauge. The current one pooped out last week.
Ya, I know, you guys are doing doing ALOT more then that, but to me it was a total blast being under a car and having zero idea what I was actually doing and best of all it worked with a hitch!!
So the Mustang is a tad bit short in leg room for my 37" inseam. After the part came in I was under a car for the first time in 40 years. Moved the seat back so I can enjoy my new car. Next up.......new temp gauge. The current one pooped out last week.
Ya, I know, you guys are doing doing ALOT more then that, but to me it was a total blast being under a car and having zero idea what I was actually doing and best of all it worked with a hitch!!
Congrats on the "new" car! Have fun!
11-22-2013, 08:26 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Florida
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Just an update. The new mechanical temperature gauge was put in today and it actually works : ) I didn't even short anything out or blow anything up!!
Now I need to get the alternator belt to quit slipping. I've tightened it but it still squeaks. Belt dressing or will sanding the inside of the belt stop the slipping? maybe I just need a new belt.
Now I need to get the alternator belt to quit slipping. I've tightened it but it still squeaks. Belt dressing or will sanding the inside of the belt stop the slipping? maybe I just need a new belt.
11-24-2013, 06:51 AM
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I went through several Goodyear and Gates belts from the local auto parts stores and they all slipped, for some reason,. I then bought a Ford 'concours' belt from a Mustang supplier and, for some reason, it doesn't slip, even when installed on the loose side.
11-24-2013, 06:59 AM
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Foghorn Leghorn
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Cool beans.
+1 to what RModel said about getting a factory service manual. They will tell and show you almost everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask.
+1 to what RModel said about getting a factory service manual. They will tell and show you almost everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask.
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