new member with basic questions

project66 · 07-14-1999, 03:43 PM

Thanks for the advice and links, guys. I've spent the better part of my work day playing on Mustang sites.

Jon, I'll readily admit that I don't deserve such a fine wife (sorry, no seeeeesters). I owned Mustangs as a kid (65 Conv, 67 Conv, and a 65 HiPo), and have talked most of my marriage about getting another. In addition, it's midlife crisis time for me and I think Patty would rather see me work through it in a Mustang than on my motorcycle (vintage Yamaha muscle bike). What a joy to now have both :=)

I've had the car less than a month and have just starting to prioritize its "issues." This weekend I'm working brakes and front end. In its present form, it's barely safe to drive and I get lots of clunking when turning or going over bumps.

Drive train is OK- leaks and burns oil, two weak cylinders and generally not a lot of punch. All the plugs are black, the exhaust is stinking rich but the tranny sounds solid. Stock two barrel that will get kitted soon. I used to use Autolite plugs in the 70s, am trying Bosch platinums now.

Speedo is about 10% fast at 55- probably a major contributing factor to the 208k on the odometer. To-do list goes on and on, but its gonna be fun.

Thanks again for the shout.

Jim O.

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07-14-1999, 03:43 PM	#4
project66 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2	Thanks for the advice and links, guys. I've spent the better part of my work day playing on Mustang sites. Jon, I'll readily admit that I don't deserve such a fine wife (sorry, no seeeeesters). I owned Mustangs as a kid (65 Conv, 67 Conv, and a 65 HiPo), and have talked most of my marriage about getting another. In addition, it's midlife crisis time for me and I think Patty would rather see me work through it in a Mustang than on my motorcycle (vintage Yamaha muscle bike). What a joy to now have both :=) I've had the car less than a month and have just starting to prioritize its "issues." This weekend I'm working brakes and front end. In its present form, it's barely safe to drive and I get lots of clunking when turning or going over bumps. Drive train is OK- leaks and burns oil, two weak cylinders and generally not a lot of punch. All the plugs are black, the exhaust is stinking rich but the tranny sounds solid. Stock two barrel that will get kitted soon. I used to use Autolite plugs in the 70s, am trying Bosch platinums now. Speedo is about 10% fast at 55- probably a major contributing factor to the 208k on the odometer. To-do list goes on and on, but its gonna be fun. Thanks again for the shout. Jim O.