I'm baaaack!

stangsrule · 07-31-2002, 03:23 PM

After blowing 2 head gaskets and then finding a warped head then developing an engine noise I decided I need a break and parked my beloved stang. One thing led to another and next thing I know it had been nearly a year so I finally got busy tore the motor down and found my bearings, cam, lifters and oil pump were all history. (all this on a short block with only about 1000 miles on it mind you) I am sure they were results of coolant in my oil from the head gaskets and I also blew the seal off of my oil filter on the way home from work one night which probably didn't help any...

So anyway, I freshened it up installed a new custom grind cam added a couple of other items I have been wanting and am back with a stang that is healthier and meaner than before!!! I had really missed driving it but didn't realize how much till I went from my little Escort to driving the "revived" stang... I had forgotten what acceleration was!!!
Anyway, I had quit hanging out here on a daily basis like I used to and now that the stang lives again I will be hanging out here again and sharing my obsession with my fellow stangers!!! It's good to be home!!!

1969Mach1 · 07-31-2002, 03:40 PM

Good to hear she is doing good. . . . glad to have her back. Give her some 103 Octain for her come back. =)

stangsrule · 07-31-2002, 03:58 PM

Thanks. I have added a J&S Knock Gaurd, am getting ready to install an alky injection kit and I also have a drum of 105, so should have it under control this time!

Crazy Horse GT · 08-01-2002, 02:44 AM

cool glad you got your stang up & kicking, me & the wife will be in indy this coming weekend for the brickyard, franklin, really bargersville, want to ride my grandaughters race horse while we are there, glad your car is up to speed , cya. marty.

07-31-2002, 03:23 PM	#1
stangsrule Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Indiana Posts: 512	I'm baaaack! After blowing 2 head gaskets and then finding a warped head then developing an engine noise I decided I need a break and parked my beloved stang. One thing led to another and next thing I know it had been nearly a year so I finally got busy tore the motor down and found my bearings, cam, lifters and oil pump were all history. (all this on a short block with only about 1000 miles on it mind you) I am sure they were results of coolant in my oil from the head gaskets and I also blew the seal off of my oil filter on the way home from work one night which probably didn't help any... So anyway, I freshened it up installed a new custom grind cam added a couple of other items I have been wanting and am back with a stang that is healthier and meaner than before!!! I had really missed driving it but didn't realize how much till I went from my little Escort to driving the "revived" stang... I had forgotten what acceleration was!!! Anyway, I had quit hanging out here on a daily basis like I used to and now that the stang lives again I will be hanging out here again and sharing my obsession with my fellow stangers!!! It's good to be home!!! __________________ 92GT Lowered with Ebiach's and Koni's, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, lower G-brace and jacking rails. BBK upper and lower control arms, polyurethane bushings all around and Ken Bell blower, ram-air, 80mm mass air, SMC Alky Injection kit, J&S Knock Gaurd, TwEECer RT and a bunch of other stuff!

07-31-2002, 03:40 PM	#2
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Good to hear she is doing good. . . . glad to have her back. Give her some 103 Octain for her come back. =) __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

07-31-2002, 03:58 PM	#3
stangsrule Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Indiana Posts: 512	Thanks. I have added a J&S Knock Gaurd, am getting ready to install an alky injection kit and I also have a drum of 105, so should have it under control this time! __________________ 92GT Lowered with Ebiach's and Koni's, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, lower G-brace and jacking rails. BBK upper and lower control arms, polyurethane bushings all around and Ken Bell blower, ram-air, 80mm mass air, SMC Alky Injection kit, J&S Knock Gaurd, TwEECer RT and a bunch of other stuff!

08-01-2002, 02:44 AM	#4
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	cool glad you got your stang up & kicking, me & the wife will be in indy this coming weekend for the brickyard, franklin, really bargersville, want to ride my grandaughters race horse while we are there, glad your car is up to speed , cya. marty. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

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