Posts by relicdog

Thanks Fred,

the vin. stamp on my transmission

is on the bottom, maybe it’s in the wrong location.

Relicdog

Pulled steering box an sent to Dan at

( Chockostang) for rebuild, installing

today, but it’s been snowing here, so will post results when weather allows.

Relicdog

For a Dearborn Kar, is vin. stamp on

transmission in correct location.

Relicdog

I to want to wish everyone a merry Christmas, it’s been a tough year, I was one of the unfortunate ones who was infected with COVID 19 I’m

starting to feel a little better now, it’s been a tough road, haven’t had the Kar out in awhile.My sympathy to all others that was affected by this horrible pandemic.

Relicdog

Happy Thanksgiving from the east coast, can’t exercise Kar children an grand children are visiting, an yes I’m grateful for everything,

Relicdog

After changing to manual steer idler arm everything turned out fine, I’ve been told the power steering idler arm should have worked but for some reason it presented a problem.

Any way all is fine now, going for alignment soon I’m thinking or should I say trying for 2positive on caster, .5 or .75 negative on camber an 1/16 - 1/8 on toe in. I’m open to suggestions if anyone knows a better setup.

Thanks,

Relicdog

Thanks Fred,

The idler arm that I was using has teeth, I have one without teeth, hopefully that fixes my problem, I will post results.

Relicdog

Which idler arm has metal teeth, power, manual or both.

Relicdog

I did the work, followed all torque specs, assembled according to manual, was supposed to be assembly line originals, purchased from J. D. Larson ( all classic motors)

Maybe the wrong idler arm, people say Manuel an power are the same what’s your opinion on that.

Relicdog

After rebuilding front end the drag link is making contact with starter when turning wheel all the way to right. Replaced all tie rods, drag link, Idler an bracket an had front end alignment, any suggestions on possible cause.

Relicdog

I use Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil 10-30 Plus I add Cam Shield every oil change.

Thanks Evan,

Finding original trans. would be great, since the Kar has original vin.

stamped engine.

Phone # 540-247-4596

Relicdog

Still looking for transmission for

5F09K753346

Evan,

on the previous forum before the crash I wrote a 3 part story on the risks of buying kars at auction, an I’m

talking from experience because it

happened to me. The Kar I purchased at auction was advertised

as being totally rebuilt, motor, trans.

rearend, undercarriage etc. etc. it was totally false, so whenever I do

anything to the Kar I go all the way,

then I know it’s correct.

Relicdog

Evan,

I wanted the motor to look an run

great, I did a lot more than what

the pictures show, replaced everything internally even the crank

( got from Fred) it runs extremely

well, since I wanted to do it only once

I spared no expense, it was worth it.

Relicdog

The pictures aren’t in the correct order, I have pictures of the entire

engine rebuild. I picked only a few

to post.

Picture#1 running motor on dyno

after complete an total motor rebuild

Picture#2 line honing main caps

Picture#3 had to bore 40 over due to

ring groove

Picture#4 block after boring

Picture#5 dynamically balancing motor

Picture#6 motor after assembly an

prep an painted by Maple Hill Restorations.

In all my years around Mustangs an it’s quite a few I’ve never seen an Dearborn built Mustang with the undercarriage red oxide, I could be wrong but I’ve never seen one until this Kar.

On non GT Kars front disc brakes was an option.

Hi Fred,

I’ll send my email address.

Larry

WTB: Nos pitman arm for 65 K-Code

Thanks,

Relicdog