Posts by zray

I use the overflow/recovery tank pictured above. works very good.

Z. Ray

seems like the traffic & posting is dramatically less since the changeover.

Z. Ray

I remember reading that now.

But it seems like a lame excuse. With todays computer controlled machining capabilities a main cap can't be machined properly ?

Z.

care to guess why the rear cap was not reproduced ? Just seems like they would have done a complete set ?

Z.

Cobra Automotive makes reproductions of the main caps.

http://cobraautomotive.com/new%20products.htm

Z. Ray

Thanks Fred.

Z. Ray

Does anyone know, or will measure for me the inside diameter of the spacer tube (where the where the PCV hose fits on)

thanks,

Z. Ray

my GT-350 original rear brake cylinders were 15/16". I no longer have them so I can't measure them for you.

Z. Ray

nice touch doing the roof.

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I installed Dynamat Extreme in my '66 FB, including under the headliner. ................."

can you describe the finished result, as in desired effect vs. produced effect.

Z.

I've always wanted to use it, but was afraid it would detract from the cars value.

Z. Ray

this is one of those things that will drive you crazy tracking down. I'm split 50/50 on carb or ignition. Check the easily checked items first. Fouled plugs comes to mind as number #1. If they are fouled, why are they fouled? Do you get to really get the motor good & hot when you drive? How long are you driving it ? What are your driving habits ? Can you really wring it out a few times each outing ?

Ignition: bad plug wire, fires intermittently. Could you have a crack in the distributor or moisture under the cap, clears up when motor is warm.

good luck, and keep us posted.

Z. Ray

thats what I thought.

do you use the choke when starting ?

Have you checked the spark plugs?

did this start all at once or was it gradual in being obvious?

Z. Ray

does it go away when the motor is warm?

Z. Ray

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Interesting- What about the front and rear brake cylinders- same between a standard mustang, k-code and shelby?

Nope there were a number of different bore sizes used for standard Mustangs and K codes. Shelbys used Fairlane big rear brakes (believe those wheel cylinders were 15/16")

yes, they were 15/16" on my car.

Z. Ray

In 2008 I got 22.5 mpg average over a 1600 mile trip. It was with a stock Hi-Po engine with the usual Shelby add ons ( 715 Holley, Cobra manifold, and Tri-Y headers. I did have a 3.00:1 gearing. I used Shell premium gas the whole way. When not in a town I tried to keep the speed between 75 & 85 mph (that worked out to 3000 to 3400 rpm), though temptation got the better of me a few times.

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bumpy bumpp

are you dropping the asking price ?

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".................. Glad you got a job Z. Ray and hopefully any other member as well. Hang in there fella's and the Best of Luck finding work and keeping those Kars.

Zed

first line of my original post was a poor attempt to insert a "quote" . Still unemployed, but thanks for the sentiment.

Z.

this might load:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hip…5#ht_1691wt_759

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Mark, "........................... I agree that once the brakes are set up there's no need for a brake booster.

I agree completely. Except for upgraded pads & shoe friction material my brakes are essentially stock. I can lock the brakes at any legal highway speed, and probably at higher speeds as well. In the pre-antilock brake technology era, you can't ask more than that from a braking system.

Z. Ray