Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
08-08-2011, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,672
Hehe, I didn't say I bent the frame! :jester:...
Hehe, I didn't say I bent the frame! :jester: Actually, considering the abuse, I think it's holding up rather well.
I checked out everything in the suspension. Boots look fine, bushings and...
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
08-07-2011, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,672
Yep, Escapes have had IRS since forever I...
Yep, Escapes have had IRS since forever I believe. Considering I'm beating this thing to bits - broke two steering shafts, tore the front valance off several times, lost the inner fenders, and bent...
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
08-07-2011, 02:42 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,672
Escape rear wheel hop
Can't believe I remembered my password... anyhow, gotta question about rear brakes that I hope someone can answer. 08 Escape, 4wd, rear drum brakes. When accelerating from a stop, I'm getting...
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
05-11-2009, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 617
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
05-03-2009, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,558
There are pressure pulsations in an intake...
There are pressure pulsations in an intake manifold for obvious reasons. The amplitude and frequency of the pulsations depends on the intake manifold. As Lee said, one can tune the pulsation to...
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
04-16-2009, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,504
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fan_clutch
As...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fan_clutch
As for the mounting brackets, there are a number of things you can do. You could just get some bar stock, and bend up some brackets. You just need to make...
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
04-15-2009, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,504
The reason I asked about the fan clutch is...
The reason I asked about the fan clutch is because aftermarket fan clutches may not work as well as the OEM. My old F150 sounded like a jet because the aftermarket clutch I got didn't disengage. If...
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
04-14-2009, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,504
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
03-15-2009, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,519
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
03-03-2009, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 881
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Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine
03-02-2009, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,502
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
02-17-2009, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,238
Bulkhead Electrical Connector
I've been looking around for the titular item, but can't seem to find anything.
I need something to connect through a bulkhead, seal the hole, carry about 30 amps continuous, and not degrade due...
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
02-11-2009, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,216
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
02-11-2009, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,216
Fundamental Frequency is 134 Hz. C = 380 m/s....
Fundamental Frequency is 134 Hz. C = 380 m/s. Lambda is 111". Quarter wave is 27.75" An inch here or there is meaningless.
It's like walking across Iowa. You go a long way, but there isn't much of...
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
02-10-2009, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,216
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
02-10-2009, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,216
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
02-09-2009, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,216
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
09-20-2008, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 930
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
09-10-2008, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,613
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
09-04-2008, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,571
Buy a power bleeder.
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Buy a power bleeder.
http://www.motiveproducts.com/index.html
1. Jack up the car.
2. Take off the wheels.
3. Fill power bleeder, and pressurize.
4. Walk around the car and open one valve...
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Forum: Mod Motor Tech (4.6 & 5.4)
09-03-2008, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,571
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
09-03-2008, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 595
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
09-02-2008, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 595
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
08-12-2008, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,750
That's true.
What? Someone was trying...
That's true.
What? Someone was trying to sell you a knock sensor for a 95 Cobra motor for $66.00?
I'm fairly certain older Windsors in pickups had a knock sensor. That sensor would be...
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
08-12-2008, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,750
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
08-11-2008, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 758
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
07-30-2008, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 710
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Forum: Project Cars
06-19-2008, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 134
Views: 44,746
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Forum: Project Cars
06-19-2008, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 134
Views: 44,746
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
06-16-2008, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,524
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
06-14-2008, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 909
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
06-13-2008, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,524
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
06-13-2008, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,524
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
06-10-2008, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,524
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
06-07-2008, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,524
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Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires
06-01-2008, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,524
Street/AutoX tire suggestions
I need some new tires.
Car is a 92 sedan, H/C/I 302. Cobra 13" front brakes, 98 GT rear; ABS. I'm running 8x17inch wheels. Current tires are BFGoodrich g-FORCE KDWS in 245x45-17. I'd like to stay...
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Forum: 2.3 Tech
05-29-2008, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,258
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Forum: 2.3 Tech
05-29-2008, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,258
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Forum: Project Cars
05-24-2008, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,884
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Forum: Project Cars
05-20-2008, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,884
The warranty on this particular film is seven...
The warranty on this particular film is seven years outdoor. I have no idea it will actually last. But, in seven years I'll probably have re-wrapped it several times. I'm not too worried about it...
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
05-20-2008, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 857
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Forum: Project Cars
05-19-2008, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,884
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
05-19-2008, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 857
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Forum: Project Cars
05-18-2008, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,884
Vinyl wrap is very common for commercial...
Vinyl wrap is very common for commercial vehicles. Police cars, delivery trucks, news vans... etc, etc. For private vehicles, it's mostly about putting wild graphics on a car.
Shiny is sort of...
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Forum: Project Cars
05-18-2008, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,884
Vehicle full vinyl wrap - DUW
So, while I'm not too interested in "pretty" when it comes to my Mustang, the thing had become pretty ragged.
New fenders, rust free doors from Alabama and a bit of body work started the...
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
05-01-2008, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,336
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
04-28-2008, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,216
I don't suppose you recall where you saw this...
I don't suppose you recall where you saw this write-up.
Anyhow, I've got some more body work to do on the car before I start this project, but I'll let y'all know how it goes.
Reproduction...
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
04-27-2008, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,216
Yes, I'd like to try to cancel the 2000 RPM...
Yes, I'd like to try to cancel the 2000 RPM drone.
I am going to weld in flanges on the exhaust pipes so that I can put quarter tubes (perpendicular to the main tubes, obviously) between the axle...
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
04-27-2008, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,216
Quarter wave tubes
Has anyone here developed an effective pair of quarter wave tubes/quarter tube resonators for the exhaust side on a five liter engine?
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Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8)
04-22-2008, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 731
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