Posts by zray

  • '65 POWER discs??

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    *.................. Now during this winter I intend to replace the master cyl seals and tackle the brake proportioning valve.

    I know there are early and late prop valve kits what do you think my

    13th April 1965 car is likely to have ?

    I will measure the adjustment on the prop valve before I take it apart but wondered how people set these up, is it just trial and error? or is there some science behind it, as I think that a properly set up disc / drum system is unlikely to need a power booster.


    there is usually a fair amount of pitting/corrosion in the bore of the proportioning valves. I have never been able to get them to be leak free after putting in a kit. Jim Cowles does a great job of restoring these.


    http://www.shelbyparts.com/index.html


    Z. Ray

  • Voltage Regulator

    Quote from 6hypo5conv

    Is anyone here running a modern electronic voltage regulator either with a reproduction original cover or just the way it comes from the local parts store? .........................."


    I am using the Motocraft modern solid state (electronic) regulator. Your local Ford dealer should have it in stock. I can find the part number if you need it. I used it with the original regulator cover at first. When I installed a Paxton I went back to the cover it came with, as it is more shallow giving me some extra air cleaner clearance.


    Z. Ray

  • K code fastback

    Quote from CharlesTurner

    '65 San Jose order numbers went up to around 258xxx.


    Since the car was a Shelby clone, wouldn't put it past a previous owner to add the 8-track player and speakers. I used to have a '65 fastback that had that setup added in the 70's.


    even a Shelby, or Cobra, or Ferrari owner would be adding an 8 track back when that was THE BEST you could get.


    Z. Ray

  • OVERHEATING SMALL BLOCK

    what is the over bore, if any ? 0.030 over is all you can go and not run into overheating. some can go 0.040 over without issues, others can't.


    Also, don't attribute the bubbles in the overflow to exhaust unless you have a "exhaust sniffer" Any radiator shop can check that for you for nominal fee. There will always be some air in your cooling system, and that is likely what you are seeing. I always have some bubbles appear in the overflow once a hot engine is shut off.


    Z. Ray

  • VIN stamped engine


    I would run the last four numbers, not the whole thing. Or better yet just go through the Shelby registrar, Mr. Pardee.


    Z.

  • 1967 Black on Black K code Nut and Bolt Resto

    I see it's been four months since your very fine car was first put up for sale on the forum. Are you still asking 55k ?


    I'm seeing many fine cars for sale on various auctions that aren't even getting a single bid. Are you having many offers ?


    I'm not trying to pry into your private business, but since you posted it for sale here, I think a few general questions are not intrusive. My apologies if you feel otherwise.


    I'm just trying to gauge the market, & see if there is any movement.


    Z. Ray

  • Unemployment

    ******Not to hijack but this unemployment thing sure sucks! I just got a job after being unemployed for 1 1/2 years!********


    this response on the transportation thread got me thinking. I've always thought that I'd have my '66 well into retirement, but with several months of unemployment under my belt I have to admit that ones perspective changes.


    How many of us are unemployed, or are coming off a period of unemployment, and have had to unexpectedly sell, or even contemplate selling the Mustang ?


    Z. Ray

  • Shock recommendations

    Quote from Kman

    Yes they are very pricey but I do love the Koni shocks on my car. I put them on 12 years ago and never regretted spending the extra money.


    Jack


    and the adjustability is a great feature. the softest setting is very easy on an aging driver. And the factory will rebuild them when needed.


    Z. Ray

  • dies when braking hard


    on to the next windmill.


    Z.

  • dies when braking hard

    Quote from BoS

    The play between the acc. arm and the bottom of the

    adjustment screw should be 0.15" for a Holley 3259 and most

    others as well.

    /Bo


    Perhaps you meant 0.015, which is the minimum clearance, maximum is 0.062. These measurements are taken when the throttle shaft is moved to the wide open position & the pump lever is manually pushed open as far as it will go.


    There should be no clearance between the operating screw & the pump lever at the idle position on all the modern 4150/4160 series of Holley carbs.


    Z. Ray

  • dies when braking hard

    I just have determined the problem lies in the accelerator pumps circuit. I had them adjusted per Holley's instructions, with a little pre-load, so the action is immediate. The problem was, when the brakes are on hard, the throttle linkage is tweaked enough to give a squirt of gas into the closed carb venturies. I tightened up on the acc. pump screw slightly, which gives a little clearance before the acc. pump is activated. This one about drove me off the deep end.


    thanks for all the help,


    Z. Ray