Posts by s2ms

s2ms · Y2 Radiator s2ms February 9, 2011 at 9:46 PM

65-early 66 GT350 radiators were typically stamped G2. I'm not sure if anyone has figured out yet why Shelby rads were stamped differently or if the G2 stamp was unique to them.

s2ms · Iowa's 5F09K project s2ms February 8, 2011 at 10:24 PM

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hmmmmm..

no one knew about this 'gap?'....

Dave,

The "gap" is the setting for the clutch 'free play' travel. The complete procedure is described very well in the shop manual.

Dave

s2ms · 66 GT350 10 spoke wheels s2ms February 4, 2011 at 12:14 PM

Probably because from what I can see in the pics they are not OEM 66 10-spokes.

s2ms · Mexican main cap question? s2ms January 31, 2011 at 1:25 AM

Mexican caps have the same dimensions as 289 HiPo caps so will fit on any 289 block. They do have different casting numbers however so it's very easy to tell the difference between the two.

s2ms

The fan spacer on 65-66 HiPos is unique with a total length of 2.36" including the pilot.

s2ms · Disc Brake Calipers and Radiator Hoses - 1966 s2ms January 28, 2011 at 8:58 PM

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I don't know that anyone will be able to supply an exact date. I do know that the wire clamps started showing up on the '66 GT350's by March '66-probably earlier.

That's my impression as well. Hopefully Jeff will chime in on this, he has documented more San Jose cars than probably anyone.

Dave

s2ms · Hipo exhaust manifold lock tabs s2ms January 26, 2011 at 9:13 PM

FWIW I had my Tri-Y headers treated with a "high heat" powder coat and was disappointed as the durability didn't seem any better than high temp paint. Later had them ceramic coated and have been very impressed with the results.

s2ms · Flywheel and Clutch question? s2ms January 24, 2011 at 1:15 PM

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Centerforce I is plenty of clutch for a Hi-Po....

I agree, don't think I'll ever use anything else.

Dave

s2ms · Found 65 hipo block 5R09K175778 s2ms January 13, 2011 at 3:44 PM

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By interpulation (a Hi-Tech term), the scheduled built date would be Monday, January 18, 1965. If this block was from an "early" Shelby, it would have been snapped up by now by SAAC.

Jim

Not necessarily. I've emailed Howard a number of times regarding VIN stamped blocks for sale on ebay or various forums. Several of those times he was totally unaware of the situation and at least once the block in question did originally belong to a GT350.

Dave

s2ms · Found 65 hipo block 5R09K175778 s2ms January 13, 2011 at 12:05 PM

Based on the date code this block could potentially be from an earlier 65 GT350. It would be a good idea to contact Howard Pardee, SAAC's 65-66 GT350 Registrar, just to make sure.

Howard's email is: 65-66registrar@saac.com

s2ms · Lower Radiator hose spring s2ms December 22, 2010 at 10:10 PM

Assuming the spring does not cause any issues (please correct me if I'm wrong) then install one and forget about it.....cheap insurance IMHO.

s2ms · Polylocks s2ms December 21, 2010 at 11:59 AM

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What I have are PosiLocks and not Polylocks and I have been running them for many years with stock chrome valve covers. They save me a lot of trouble with not having to adjust the valves as often.

-Fred-

Fred,

I tend to think of PosiLocks and Polylocks as the same, or at least very similar, things. What is the difference in the ones you use?

Thanks,

Dave

s2ms · Another K Code Mustang Restoration Blog s2ms December 10, 2010 at 11:57 AM

Simply stunning Brant!

s2ms · 65-66 Mustang Disc Brake Proportioning Valve s2ms December 7, 2010 at 10:35 PM

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You should take it apart to make sure White Post didn't put it together backwards. You'll know the first time you hit the brakes and they lock up. Oh, and hopefully it doesn't start leaking six months later like the one they rebuilt for me.

I had White Post do mine about 9 years ago. It has performed great and I would not hesitate to use them again. They were recommended to me at the time by Cobra Automotive.

s2ms · Wanted - Shifter Washer - s2ms December 7, 2010 at 12:22 PM

Have you tried Grainger?

s2ms · Wanted - Shifter Washer - s2ms December 2, 2010 at 10:21 PM

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Most Hardware stores stock spring washers

I agree with Jim. I rebuilt my original shifter linkage using hardware store wave washers slightly thicker than stock. Tightened things up considerably but still very smooth.

s2ms · Happy Turkey Day To All s2ms November 25, 2010 at 2:29 AM

Jim,

Please be careful, you don't want to get a RUI....

Dave

s2ms · New behavior shifting into 3rd gear s2ms November 24, 2010 at 4:35 PM

I don't know about the Mobil-1 stuff as at a glance I didn't see a GL spec listed but I'll read more about it when I get a chance.

Redline specifically calls for GL-4 for trannys due to the extra modifiers for synchros. They warn against using GL-5 gear oil, which does have the friction modifiers for limited slip diffs, as it is still too slippery for synchros. I went through this with one of their tech guys before switching to synthetic ~15 years ago.

s2ms · New behavior shifting into 3rd gear s2ms November 24, 2010 at 12:33 PM

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You are not using synthetic gear oil now are you? I understand from David Kee that the Toploaders don't really like synthetic oil and were not designed to run with it.

http://www.davidkeetoploaders.com

they certainly weren't designed for it as synthetics didn't exist back then, but...... When I mothballed my T-10 I put in a toploader that D. Kee had restored for me & initially used conventional gear oil. When it came time to change the trans. oil I decided to try Mobil 1 synthetic gear oil. It works fine for me. The warning from D. Kee states that it does work fine for some people, but not for others. The problem is supposed to be when shifting fast, the synthetic oil doesn't provide enough friction for the gear syncros to work properly. Apparently I'm so old I can't shift fast enough to induce this problem so I'm sticking with the synthetic oil for the reduced wear benefits.

Z.

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Redline synthetic gear oils have different formulations for trannys than rear ends. The I've been using their MT-90, GL-4 spec, in my original close ratio T-10 for at least the last 15 years with great results. It has friction modifiers that allow for proper synchro function so (driver) age is not a factor. <img src=images/icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=46&pcid=7

s2ms · Pistons s2ms November 19, 2010 at 9:33 PM

When the original engine in my 66 blew during a SCCA road race in 1973 it was determined the cause was a piston that came apart.