Just bought a 68

[Paul 69 Mach I]

[QUOTE=gbeals]Wow - you guys are GREAT!

I think before I start putting some serious HP to this puppy, just getting her to run and drive smooth and sweet stock is my first step- but the info is great.

Well, why didn't you say so. I'm in the process of putting a handling kit on my Mach I now. I went with the Street Bandit handling kit in NPD's 2005 edition Classic Mustang catalog (P.56). It doesn't come with bushings & shackles but has almost everything else. I decided to stay away from the polyurethane bushings because I hear they squeak after a while. I figured rubber ones have been good in it all these years, I'll stick with new rubber.
But if your planning on getting one of these classic Mustangs to handle like a sports car forget it. They just can't do it. One other thing, That play in your steering wheel.... It's the steering gear, you can adjust it, you can buy a new one but you'll still have some.

[gbeals]

Excellent... How would I go about adjusting this sterring gear? For anyone's viewing pleasure, here is a quick clip and some pics of the new stang. I love the fact that it has a new exhaust but flowmasters are going to be a must - I did notice that there is no H or X pipe. This firing order doesnt need a crossover?

Heres the clip: www.wedesigngood.com/68.zip (9megs zipped)


Also - In the vid you'll see a spark plug - pluggin a hose...? What's that all about?

How does one go about cleaning an engine? What should I not get wet or should I use a spray and towel? Have new covers, new air cleaner (all chrome) - getting new sparkplug wires, spark plugs - anything else why Im at it? Oil change too.

[KiltedBanshees93GT]

Originally Posted by gbeals

Excellent... How would I go about adjusting this sterring gear? For anyone's viewing pleasure, here is a quick clip and some pics of the new stang. I love the fact that it has a new exhaust but flowmasters are going to be a must - I did notice that there is no H or X pipe. This firing order doesnt need a crossover?

How does one go about cleaning an engine? What should I not get wet or should I use a spray and towel? Have new covers, new air cleaner (all chrome) - getting new sparkplug wires, spark plugs - anything else why Im at it? Oil change too.

IIRC there is a small screw on top of the box that is used for adjusting, unfortunatly I dont remember the specifics of the adjustment.
OK, I found it for manual cars in my Haynes, I'll try to get it scanned here in a few...

I would recommend going with an h or x anyway, I thought they all had one from the factory

Cleaning the engine: Engine cold or slightly warn, but not hot, bag the dist, coil, basically all the electronics to be safe, carb, then spraw everything down with simple green, or other degreaser, you may have to scrub a bit, then garden hose or pressure washer (not on full power near anything bagged/delecate)
Once your done, either let the engine idle or use something like a leaf blower to dry.
Theres lots more you can do, but thats the basics

As to your earlier question about a 1" drop, were you refering to the "Shelby drop"? details here at the bottom. Note, apparently it only drops the actual car about 1/4"

Hope it helps,
J