I have never owned or worked on an SOHC. Any reason why a PCV may not be run in place of the valve covers breathers? This would elevate crank case pressure as well as evacuate moisture.

The metal bracket that mounts to the block in a mustang are not difficult to find. They are also reposed for $130 for the pair.

Depends on what one calls cheap. PerTronix 600

As long as the converter bolts up you should be good to go. Make sure the converter snout is engaged all the way into the trans. verify the converter seats in the crank or crank/converter spacer correctly. Check forward/rear movement as you do not want to converted to back out of the pump nor do you want to beat on the thrust bearing.

I do. Ot know about trucks but my mustang has a dimple in fill tube for the vent rather than a vented cap.

While not for a classic I have used Thomason Tire in McKinney. I spoke with the alignment guy, Joe, about aligning my Mustang when ever I get it back on the road. He is an old school guy and enjoys working on the classics. Might be an option worth trying out.

Sounds like to need one of these then:

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Quote from: shady on May 12, 2021, 07:16:17 AM

My problem isn't bleeding so much as it is the fact that on every project I attempt, I end up with every tool I own under the car. Even on an oil change, I need to get out from under the car three times b4 I have the correct drain plug socket. After that, I can't find the drain plug which inevitably fell into the drain pan.

Which is why we often find rounded off pan drain plugs, from people using an adjustable wrench...lol  I think I put more miles on, heading back and forth from the job to the tool chest, than I do actual miles driving.

I don't know about the patience though, Mr. Bill. Newer stuff is a pain in the ass to work on...no matter WHAT it is. I find my patience getting less and less with that crap. Older stuff? No problem. But I just want to chuck the newer equipment into the nearest trash bin. It's all disposable junk these days anyway.

I've been pulling out a lot of vintage parts to sell, and there are loads of water pump rebuild kits (flatheads), brake re-lining kits ('40s/'50s) etc. If I mentioned a "brake re-lining kit" to anyone today, I'd probably get some strange looks, but that's what used to be done.

I have it on the calendar but not sure I am going to make it.