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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Vintage Trailers.
« on: May 15, 2023, 09:19:49 PM »
Very nice and a fun project!  I built this one in 2006 but she has "grown" into an Airstream as my wife wanted a bathroom.  We gave the teardrop to the kids so they could "join us" but not really join us.....


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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Odd horn problem, 1970 Mustang, can't get both to work.
« on: February 24, 2023, 09:26:11 PM »
Assuming this is a Mach 1 based on your member name....   Try powering the horns directly from the battery.  This will tell you if the horns are bad or if there is a problem in the horn circuit.  If the problem is in the horn circuit, first clean the connections at the rimblow switch under the center steering wheel pad.  Apply power to these contacts to see if the problem is a) in the circuit between the steering wheel and horns or b) in the rimblow switch.  It sounds to me as if the rimblow switch is going bad; is it the original switch?  I had similar problems with mine.  I went ahead and restored the entire steering wheel while I was at it.  The best switch, in my opinion, is the Daniel Carpenter version. 


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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Going partial solar in shop
« on: December 19, 2022, 06:32:53 PM »
Greg,

That's a good start, you'll probably end up expanding it!  I have a fixed solar system on the roof of my Airstream and recently purchased a 200W Renogy solar suitcase.  In case you're not familiar, it is a portable system that plugs into the trailer but can be moved into the sun if needed; the idea being that you park the trailer in the shade and put the solar suitcase in the sun.  I got it during their sale too, some pretty good deals.  I previously purchased and installed a pair of 100Ah Battleborn lithium batteries.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Going partial solar in shop
« on: December 19, 2022, 09:04:36 AM »
That price sounds very low to me.  What are the specs on the system - how many watts output?  What are the inverter specs?  Does that price include batteries?

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Was the 1964 Thunderbolt Fairlanes a "R" code car?
« on: December 17, 2022, 12:51:36 PM »
Everything I've read indicates that the Thunderbolts started life as K-code Fairlanes.   

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Childs and Albert replacement capscrew torque specs
« on: November 06, 2022, 08:49:00 AM »
Assuming your rods no longer have the tri-lobe interference fit thread and have been properly tapped to accept standard thread 7/16-20, ARP still sells the LeMans rod cap screw, available in packs of two or sixteen.  Torque settings/bolt stretch and other info available here:  https://arp-bolts.com/kits/arpkit-detail.php?RecordID=778

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FE Technical Forum / Re: 428 balance question
« on: October 08, 2022, 09:00:27 PM »
I would have the rotating assembly rebalanced and resist the temptation to balance it yourself.  Steel weighs about 7.85 gram per cubic centimeter.  You need to remove almost about 14 grams, or 2 cc from your heaviest rod.  This is about the same volume as two sugar cubes.  That is a lot of material to remove.  You should, instead, have it balanced properly which will likely include the addition of weight (mallory metal) on some of the crankshaft counterweight.  It is not worth the risk to try to try to balance it via Youtube!

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Private Classifieds / Re: WTB c-6 tranny dipstick and tube.
« on: August 14, 2022, 01:21:02 PM »
What year and model vehicle are you looking for?  If you are considering reproduction parts, take a look at Kickdown Rods Galore and More; they have them for Mustangs and Fairlane/Torino.  Great customer service and products.  http://www.kickdownrods.com/

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Shop Floor coatings
« on: July 27, 2022, 07:58:59 AM »
I used Rustoleum Rock Solid on my garage floor and am vary happy with it.  Surface preparation is EVERYTHING! 



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FE Technical Forum / Re: Modifying a Mustang to remove the spring towers
« on: July 25, 2022, 08:16:33 AM »
Quote from: machoneman on July 25, 2022, 08:02:20 AM

I like the kit but at $7,000+ (taxes, shipping) that is a whale of a lot of moola.

+ installation, and that will be a biggie, too, if you aren't set up to do that kind of work yourself.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Iherited guns now with bigger picture
« on: June 03, 2022, 09:42:41 PM »
Quote from: allrightmike on May 31, 2022, 03:59:53 PM
   Got a pre '64 model 94 in cal. 32 special, starting to be a problem to find ammo compared to 30 30.

I've got one of those, too.  It was my dad's hunting rifle and I think it was made in the late 40's.   He gave it to me when I was about 14 and I started hand loading my own ammo not too long after that.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Top Loader Limits
« on: August 09, 2021, 07:56:25 AM »
Call this guy, he can most likely answer any questions you have and set you up with the right parts.  https://www.4speedtoploaders.com/

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Installing an FE main stud girdle
« on: July 24, 2021, 10:10:50 AM »
Quote from: jayb on July 24, 2021, 09:18:09 AM
Quote from: BruceS on July 24, 2021, 08:17:29 AM
Jay, as for marking spacers have you tried a vibrating hand-held engraver?  Seems like you could mark the spacers on the sides for girdle or crossbolts without distorting them.

I don't have one of those and have never used one, but if that is the same tool that is used to mark the factory 427 crossbolt spacers, then it would probably work.

I believe that is the tool used to mark the cross-bolt spacers.  The first time I took my 427 apart, I didn't know the spacers were fitted to each location.  Fortunately, when it went back together, we found the markings.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Any structural / material engineers on here? Need help with steel selection
« on: July 21, 2021, 07:03:32 PM »
Either would work but I think I would go with the square tube.  There shouldn't be any side loads involved but I don't like the low Iy of the S-beam and harmonics can sometimes do weird things.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Any structural / material engineers on here? Need help with steel selection
« on: July 21, 2021, 06:15:12 PM »
You've got the design manual, what material is suggested?  I think either the S-beam or square tubing would work, as there doesn't appear to be much torsion involved, all the loads are in one plane.  Construction would probably be easier with the square tube and 6 x 6 is fairly robust.

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