Posts by Zed

  • GT350 carb bowls

    Hi Fella's, I saw this on eBay and thought it might be of interest to some one.

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1966-67-289-Sh…=item4a98dc9341

    It is for a pair of LeMans Style fuel bowls.

    His starting bid is $80.00 AUD which is cheaper for those in the USA given the exchange rate. If you buy just remember to get it sent via Registered or insured mail and get the reg/insured number for tracking on the Aussie post/USPS web sites.

    I may be able to help as I am in Adelaide as well.

    Good Luck Zed


    p.s I don't know the person who is selling.

  • Aussie Ford coupes

    Hi Guys, here is an Australian website which has some pictures and info about Aussie coupes, Ford and brand X & Y. I have not used their services and cannot vouch for them in any way should some one decide to buy a car through them.

    http://www.aussiecoupes.com/


    I have an XM and XP Futura coupes if any body wants to check the pictures out.

    All the best Zed

  • Staggered shock handling?

    Hi, I got the parts in the mail awhile ago and they look very well made.

    But the transition pan on my Futura is different from a Mustang and the upper panel will not fit without a bit of reworking. I might have to make a sheet metal brake and make a new part for inside the boot(trunk) area to get this to work on my car. I'm still waiting on the 9" axle housing to be finished. Hopefully the car will be back on some wheels again soon.


    Regards Zed

  • Rod bolts

    Hi, what replacement rod bolts are available for the HiPo rods? (Square/rectangular type head).

    Can you use Boss 302 type bolts?

    Many Thanks Zed

  • Staggered shock handling?

    Thanks for the help. I was concerned about a deterioration in handling on a car with this modification retrofitted. But it all sounds good and I am hoping for improved traction as well.

    I had noticed a few members have modified cars of varying types and was/ have tapped into other's experience's with this modification.


    Thanks again for the great advice and help.

    What is VMF? (Virginia Mustang Forums)

    Zed


    Edited by - Zed on 05/14/2009 01:27:27

  • Staggered shock handling?

    Hi, I saw a Mustang staggered shock repop kit on eBay. It looks like the bloke has done his research on the parts and has done a nice job reproducing the panels. How does a staggered shock car handle compared to a non-staggered shock car. I am thinking of getting and fitting a kit to my Aussie XP 65 Futura coupe which is under going a very slow restoration and modification process. Any input is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks Zed

  • oil pressure too high ?

    Hi, I have similar pressures with a 289 in my 64 Futura coupe. I fitted a ford Motorsport high volume pump when I rebuilt the motor many years ago. I have only done 4 to 5000 miles on the engine and it still has high oil pressure,(around 100 psi when cranking and a bit lower once started). I don't think I have a stuck relief valve as the pressure does vary with RPM and it also drops off slightly (85 psi ) once the engine has warmed up.

    Zed

  • Timing Chain Question

    Hi Fella's, I thought I read in a magazine years ago (doing a rebuild on a 289) said to machine the crank sprocket down by the thickness of the hatchet to maintain alignment of the chain. I have looked for this article but still have not found it. I'll keep looking and post if and when I find it. The mag would either be Fast Fords or Mustangs and Fords.As I have alot to go through it will take some time, Maybe some one might remember a year for me.

    Cheers Zed


    I live near a place called JP Engineering who make timing sets and pistons. If someone could send me some specifications I could make some enquiries. With the exchange rate they may work out cheap for those in the USA.


    Edited by - Zed on 02/26/2009 01:22:29

  • 325 Stroker

    Hi, I found in the Car and Driver- June 1965 article titled The Ford in Carroll Shelby's Future

    they mention how Shelby are refining the GT40. They mention a 3/8" stroker crank to take it out to 327 cubic inches which is about the limit for the 5.155" long rods. Gurney raced/ tested one of these engines, 8 hours flat out with a Cobra 327 ( called the "325" or "325/327" ) . Hopefully this will refresh some body's memory for extra info. I believe a crank to use was a 292 Y block crank which has the same crank spacing as the 289. The info was from page 38 of Car and Driver On Cobra, Shelby and Ford GT40 1963- 1984 Brooklands Books 1985.

    Cheers Zed

  • Manifold improvements

    Hi, I am curious to know if anybody has used the extrude hone process on their exhaust and / or intake manifolds? If so was there much of an improvement over the stock/reproduction castings. I am thinking of getting a pair of reproduction exhaust manifolds done to maintain a stock appearance and pick up a few extra horses along the way. Also considering either my stock 4bl or Shelby high rise intake( repro ) and ceramic coated as well to reduce heat.

    Thanks Eddie

  • wanted : 3rd member yoke and shifter

    Hi Fred,thanks for the info. I am not sure how to determine the yoke type I need. I was told the Mustang 64 1/2 -70 Restoration Guide has the right part number but gives the wrong measurement for the U-joint ie 1310 type instead of 1260. Do both types of U-joint fit the same yoke? Your help will be appreciated as I just got a 1310 style yoke/flange in the right length for my Kar. Do I need to keep looking for another yoke?

    Thanks Zed