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Hmmm a 67 , you should be right . You'd have to drop the pan to check for sure . I could send you a couple PDF files how to tell but basically a select shift will have a C5 casting code on the channel casting, the 67-69 is C7 casting I believe you are correct on the bells
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Look in behind the shift linkage , the actual year and month is cast there in a round disc. If it is 66 it will be a green dot type valvebody, 67-69 will be the normal PRND21 shift pattern Yes definitely 24 spline , likely a mustang .
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Only use the 70+ trans . They are better all round. The correct bellhousing is cast iron. You can use that bell on any later trans, only difference if you use a clevo pan fill type case is there will be a flange sticking out around the back of the bellhousing Look for a trans case , dipstick in case , breather on top of extension housing. Will have the larger 26 spline input shaft, if unsure measure it , will be 0.839" diameteThay are out there although rare
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302 + 351 are same pistons and from original flat tops . The difference is the shorter stroke 302 uses a longer rod 351 = 3.5" stroke , 5.78" rod 302 = 3" stroke 6.030" rod
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Nope . There is bigger
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XE Girlock banjo bolt specs?
gregaust replied to Unlucky8Ball's topic in Steering, Suspension and Brakes
Pretty sure they are 3/8 SAE or UNF. I'd have to check the length for you -
XA XB XC Bonnet hinge repair, anyone done it.?
gregaust replied to bear351c's topic in Body and Exterior
I've done my own . Mower blade bolts are near the same shoulder bolts and come with nylocs and wave washers -
I will add , just make sure to get a genuine Eaton one . I think there were cheaper chinese knockoffs getting around a while ago.
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Definitely not same car LOL
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True Trac will do exactly that I've used many now
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Spline is different
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Mr XF summed it up nicely. What did you want to know ?
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Hmmm nah . Usually it will be the other way , P/S box is longer than manual steer so column needs to be shorter . That steering shaft is way shorter Pretty odd whatever has happened there , either way column needs to be slid out
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XYZ. XR-XF Falcon Front Coilovers
gregaust replied to Ivanflo's topic in Steering, Suspension and Brakes
I got an RRS setup , works so nice on the track, 1st time i took it out i'm like Yeeees nice !!!!! A mate has the Vikings in a ZG Fairlane . Ride is excellent , would be fine for a driver . He does a lot of miles . -
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Well you could go something like a Transgo kit , set up right it can work . The "Race" pressure spring they give you does give around 200 psi pretty easy as vacuum drops. Another option could be a PTC valvebody . They do an auto shift "ATB" (all time boost), what that does is gives line pressure similar to a manual valvebody as opposed to modulated line pressure . It does still use a vacuum signal to shift although i seem the remember something that you might be able to run without the vacuum , although i've not tried . Have to check on that . . I'm using one in one of my own trans seeing plenty of power It does space the shifts slightly more than a normal valvebody but i like it. A few other mods it will hold up IMO
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Did someone call? What's the reasoning for wanting manual VB? Vacuum for shifts ? or line pressure ? A manual valvebody is likely the easiest way , gives full pressure and no dramas with vacuum for shifts . Auto shift can be done although can be tricky to set up , depending on cam size and engine vacuum Waht's the plans for use ? Street mostly or race only ?
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Xy master cylinder upgrade for disk brakes .
gregaust replied to blackxt's topic in Steering, Suspension and Brakes
XY works fine . I'm using XF rears and big fronts with VE commodore calipers . Careful adjustment of the booster pushrod to have master correctly preloaded. With braided lines the brakes work awesome -
Just the steering box . You can keep the 16:1 box and fit a manual pitman arm. Then you also need a manual track rod / drag link
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I like 3.5's with a tall tyre . Good all round ratio IMO
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It does matter which way the pickup wires are connected . they are still positive and negative . On the older MSD's which ever way gave the most retarded timing was correct . On the newer digital stuff it is the other way , most advanced
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It will do fine with the rebuild and shift kit . Definitely replace the front band , it sees a lot of work . The B servo is ok , fairly small on the apply though. If you can get a hold of an R is nicer or an A will increase apply pressure on the band . Always replace pump bush and extension bush as they wear the most . The rest as required . Same for thrust washers . Pay very close attention to the front planet set . A lot of them now are worn out . You can get by without the kickdown ok . The standard shifters are great , get a bush set for it and they are then nice and firm
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Sounds like it had had a rebuild . Someone has mixed up the clutches trying to get clearances obviously. A couple O/S steels that are .092 would get you not too bad . .065 is bit much in the high /reverse , some older factory specs were .050-.070" but no one runs that loose . On 4 frictions i'd be going a max of .040" . 4 will likely do fine , of course 5 would be better but takes a bit of work , there's a few ways around that If the front band looks ok it could be reused , best way to check is let it relax and open itself up some , look for fine cracks in the friction material . The 40-2 kit will work nicely , there's a couple options on setup , usually depending on what converter is used etc is how to set that
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I think the BA diffs are wider ??
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XYZ. XR-XF Falcon Front Coilovers
gregaust replied to Ivanflo's topic in Steering, Suspension and Brakes
I'm not a fan of the RRS rear setups . Just way too chunky and untidy for my liking I used the Struts , brake kit and power Rack , although yes wasn't cheap but was no where near the suggested 20K . I wanted the extra room the struts gave in the engine bay. The added engine bay space saved quite a few $$$ on not having to get custom pipes made , so was a win - win IMO . I only got the basics I needed . I did not use their pump or lines , again I found them untidy and too blingy as a bolt on Same for the control arms , WTF ? just pop riveted plates on the bottom Nor did I use their Radius rods . There was a few minor hiccups getting it all fitted up nice but first time on the track , like i said above . I found it did work very nice .