Posts by zray

zray · 65 K water pump zray May 4, 2009 at 6:48 PM

Quote from shelbylyle

Thanks for the great replys. Is the Hipo impeller avalible, I have a C5 cast iron water pump. Is it 6 or 8 vane. thanks for your help.

http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_det…artKeyField=511

The impeller, or at least one very similar to it, is still available from Ford Motorsport. Part# is M-8512. it's basically a service replacement Boss 302 impeller, even has a DOZE part#

Z. Ray

zray · plug wires jumping spark zray April 29, 2009 at 8:00 AM

have you checked the spark plug. Sometimes when the gap is too wide, or the plug is fouled, etc. the spark will take the route of least resistance.

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zray · 289 R Model Crank zray April 27, 2009 at 8:02 PM

racers can get away with techniques that would not translate to a street engine. the engine only had to last one race weekend.

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zray · 289 R Model Crank zray April 26, 2009 at 4:52 PM

Quote from RPM

Don't really appreciate the comment as I pay what I think something is worth and no more.Never have and never will!

seemed to me the comment was meant to be humorous.

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zray · Suspension Parts failing/breaking zray April 17, 2009 at 2:50 PM

sounds like he got worried about liability issues, after he took your money.

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zray · Head light upgrades zray April 15, 2009 at 9:48 PM

Quote from Bramick

I assume you're not running a stock distributor then? Sounds like you'd need an upgrade. I'm about to upgrade anyways since I just installed a Cold Air electric fan.

thanks Z. Ray, you're always full of knowledge.

do you mean stock alternator ? I'm using an alternator from NPD. Stock case w/ Hi-Po stamp, etc. but with 61 amp internals ( vs. 48 amp stock I think). Seems to have plenty of juice.

But the H-4 bulbs I use don't use any (or much) more current than the stock set-up So I don't know why you couldn't keep the old alternator. The key is having a relay so the full voltage isn't routed thru the headlight switch:

PIAA Xtreme White Plus Light Bulbs:

Low Beam Wattage: 55.0 watts

High Beam Wattage: 60 watts

Z. Ray

zray · Disc Brake Proportioning valve?? zray April 15, 2009 at 9:43 PM

each of these horror stories makes me glad I had Jim Cowles to rely on for my prop valve rebuilding. His work has stood the test of time & severe use. Thanks Jim.

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zray · Head light upgrades zray April 15, 2009 at 8:07 AM

additionally, I would suggest putting in a relay first, then decide how much more you need from your lights.

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zray · original sway bar bushings zray April 15, 2009 at 7:51 AM

I'd like to see a photo of those bushings too ? what are you asking for them ? I'm also interested in purchasing.

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zray · Head light upgrades zray April 14, 2009 at 9:42 PM

Quote from Bramick

I'm thinking about replacing my headlights with the Wagner Sealed Beam Xenon BriteLite.

Any thoughts or suggestions of another product?

I was not impressed with the Wagner product, maybe 10 - 15% brighter. When I went to a H-4 bulb & a relay, I was satisfied.

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/products/products.html

Lens: Cibie H4 headlamps—7” round

bulb: http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp…&rsview=sku&Ns=

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zray · Disc Brake Proportioning valve?? zray April 13, 2009 at 10:41 PM

I rebuilt one, it leaked. Jim Cowles rebuilt two for me, 5 years later they don't leak.

Moral of the story, Have Jim rebuild your prop valve, not me.

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

Z. Ray

zray · '65 GT Amp guage?? zray April 7, 2009 at 2:13 PM

Quote from 6hypo5conv

My newly restored 1965 K GT's amp guage is reading backwards.....does anyone know how to fix/wire these unique 1965 guages properly?

was it reading the correct way before it was "newly restored" ?

zray · Correct steel wheels for 65-66 GT350's ??? zray March 24, 2009 at 1:21 PM

Quote from RalphJr

I wonder why one of the "restoration" wheel companies or parts suppiers hasn't re-pop'd them. They might be expensive but they make steel wheels all the time for hot rods and other cars - I don't see why they wouldn't do this one too.

Seems like there is enough demand from Shelby and K owners to justify a small run - especially at the prices the Shelby guys pay for parts.

hey now, some Shelby guys, like me for example, don't have deep pockets. Though I did have an addiction to buying NOS parts a few years ago, I now consider myself a recovering addict.

Z. Ray

zray · how often rebuild carb? zray March 20, 2009 at 8:55 AM

When heavy braking caused my car to die, I was never certain whether my fuel level was too high causing flooding, or too low, as mentioned above, causing fuel starvation. But when I re-installed my Paxton I bought a wideband air/fuel ratio gauge to help me with jetting.

http://www.aempower.com/ViewCategory.aspx?CategoryID=67

Now I could see the mixture richen during heavy braking, and knew which direction to take to try & correct the problem. A very good tool to help diagnose fuel issues.

Z. Ray

zray · how often rebuild carb? zray March 19, 2009 at 8:38 PM

On a Holley, if the fuel level is too high (floats set too high) gas may come out of the vent tube of the secondary bowl during braking and out of the primary bowl vent tube during acceleration. When all this un-metered gas hits the combustion chambers, the engine may flood & die. Even with the vent baffles or whistles, gas can still come out the vent tubes. For this reason, vent tube extensions are common on drag racing or off road racing cars.

If the fuel level is set way too low, as mentioned above, the jets may become uncovered during braking (primary side) or acceleration (secondary side). Or you can even run the bowls dry during full throttle if the float level is too low. The bowls are pretty large so this is more rare in my experiences.

I personally have more trouble with the "gas level too high" scenerios

Z. Ray

zray · how often rebuild carb? zray March 18, 2009 at 12:21 AM

Quote from 66gtk

Unfortunately, it's not an Autolite, but I have a 600 CFM Holley in service on my K. I noticed last season that my car would want to die when braking to a stop at times. It was intermittent, and worse when it was warm. Sometimes, I noticed it was more difficult to start after doing these things as well. I had gone through everything including new points, condensor, plugs, wires, timing, valve adj, and this problem still remains. I'm having a Ford guy go through the carb right now, but am also considering ditching the coil and points and getting new Pertronix units. I should also put an inline fuel filter in there as well. It just pains me to deviate too much from stock, but I do like to drive and enjoy my Kar, and I want it to be a reliable top performer as well.

lower the floats.

Z. Ray

zray · fuel filter needed for Holley zray March 9, 2009 at 1:45 PM

Quote from 66gtk

I'd use the Autolite if I had one (:

I've had the Holley on there for 15+ years (without a filter). Am I lucky or what??

are you sure the Holley doesn't already have filter(s) ? They would be located inside the fuel inlet(s) of the carb.

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zray · WANTED: RADIO SUPRESSORS zray March 1, 2009 at 9:34 PM

Quote from 6hypo5conv

Z.Ray & ALL, THANKS for the link!!! That one is for the VOLTAGE REGULATOR (which I need as well) and it looks like the only difference is that the one for the ALTERNATOR has the bracket in the center, so Z.Ray, I'll need yours if its the one for the alternator?? Thanks! Rick

the ones I have are the C60A types.

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zray · WANTED: RADIO SUPRESSORS zray March 1, 2009 at 9:11 AM

there are some for sale on ebay. Can't tell from the photo what condition they are in.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/…bayphotohosting

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zray · WANTED: RADIO SUPRESSORS zray February 28, 2009 at 3:48 PM

Quote from 6hypo5conv

I need 2 FACTORY radio supressors for my '65 K Convertible, 1 for the alternator and 1 for the voltage regulator, can be nos or used. Thanks!

I have an extra one (voltage regulator one), got off ebay some time ago, don't know if it's good. Do you know how to test them?

Z. Ray