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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Cougar Tach
« on: September 26, 2023, 07:47:21 AM »
Thanks for the schematic.. Does the input work with 12v or does it need to go through a resistor and drop to 5 or 6
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Pedal assy ID?
« on: September 25, 2023, 06:03:00 PM »
I am pretty sure it's Ford. Anybody know from what? Sorting my junk Unknowns go in the dumpster
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Cougar Tach
« on: September 25, 2023, 05:07:49 PM »
I am sure a search would uncover the answer, but I am feeling lazy... How is the tach signal on my 68 Cougar 302 generated? The last owner just had to go and put a GM 1 wire alternator on it. Now no tach and no electric gauges
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Cougar steering wheel
« on: August 22, 2023, 04:54:14 PM »
Thanks guys.. WCCC is indeed a great resource.. I had an extra brake booster which they were happy to give me $125. for the core .. Sadly this one is not a good candidate for anything but a total restoration.. A Fla car that the owner failed to disclose was from Pa.
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Private Classifieds / Super Ford Mags
« on: August 22, 2023, 10:19:25 AM »
I have a couple totes full of Super Ford magazines.. Free to good home if anybody wants them...
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Cougar steering wheel
« on: August 13, 2023, 08:45:39 AM »
For the life of me why would a guy change back to that awkward looking 67 wheel.. I guess no accounting for people's bad taste. I have been perusing West Coast Cougar site.. A bad purchasing decision lands me with a car that needs a lot of work
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Cougar steering wheel
« on: August 10, 2023, 10:21:17 AM »
date code is 27B
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Cougar steering wheel
« on: August 10, 2023, 08:08:45 AM »
I just purchased a 68 Cougar XR7. It has a 67 steering wheel.. Someone change it or did early ones have the ugly wheel.. I have had good luck buying cars sight unseen.. My luck ran out on this one
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FE Technical Forum / Re: 2023 Fast Fords at Dragway 42
« on: June 07, 2023, 04:31:52 PM »
I plan on being there for the Y Block shootout
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Window rules
« on: June 01, 2023, 10:05:03 AM »
Well final word on windows... Rules are rules.. Talked to the tech at Dragway 42.. I did find out that the reason is not for driver safety so much as to keep the top and rear window from blowing off the car from air getting inside.. Course if I left the rear window out.... That did not fly either.. I have a call in to Rube Goldberg for a quick and dirty solution
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FE Engine Dyno Results / Re: 520 inch MEL
« on: May 31, 2023, 07:17:21 AM »
Yes ended up with a 4.21. stroke Scary if you think about it. lot of meat removed. Another reason to limit it to 5500
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Window rules
« on: May 30, 2023, 05:24:23 PM »
Well the "Official" by the book rule is you need all windows in place.. I asked about window nets and Ken claimed a track is living dangerously if they allow them in place of side windows.. In the end I guess it is up to the inspectors and track officials .. The events I have raced recently are pretty loosy goosey as far as the letter of the law.. I guess I will fab up some windows to be safe Grrrrr
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FE Engine Dyno Results / Re: 520 inch MEL
« on: May 28, 2023, 10:14:18 PM »
Final, because I sold all my MEL engines and parts to a guy in Boston, And I have moved on from my MEL phase lol.. I wish I would have had the dyno guy pull it down to 3000 to find peak toque.. It would probably run on pump gas.. I was surprised by the torque.. It makes approx 30 more horsepower vs a few yrs ago when I dynoed it with a flat tappet cam..
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FE Engine Dyno Results / 520 inch MEL
« on: May 27, 2023, 08:15:12 PM »
My final MEL build..
462 Block, offset ground stock crank. Scat rods, Ross Pistons, Performer RPM intake adapted from a 385 series. Joe Craine ported heads, 215/177 valves.. Custom hydraulic roller from Comp..9.5 compression. Distributors are getting hard to find so I used an old Mallory dual point. Holley 800 carb.. I limited the RPM to 5500, since it was an all stock valve train. Cranked out some real impressive torque. Sold the engine to a guy in Boston.. Kinda wish I had kept it
462 Block, offset ground stock crank. Scat rods, Ross Pistons, Performer RPM intake adapted from a 385 series. Joe Craine ported heads, 215/177 valves.. Custom hydraulic roller from Comp..9.5 compression. Distributors are getting hard to find so I used an old Mallory dual point. Holley 800 carb.. I limited the RPM to 5500, since it was an all stock valve train. Cranked out some real impressive torque. Sold the engine to a guy in Boston.. Kinda wish I had kept it
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Window rules
« on: May 22, 2023, 12:06:36 AM »
Thanks Frank I'll do that