37 Ford build--IE: old Header issues thread /37 Ford/5.0/GT40P heads

[bluestang67]

Randy that is looking good . The mustang pads are 2 1/4 wide by 3 inches long or you could look into some import types they are small version also.

[randyr]

Randy that is looking good . The mustang pads are 2 1/4 wide by 3 inches long or you could look into some import types they are small version also.

Thanks Bobby, I'll check those out.

Do you know what size bolts hold the trans mount to the transmission on the T5? My trans came without bolts and I'm not sure if they're metric or standard....

[bluestang67]

Ill check after I get home tomorrow and post it up . On the pads I would believe any small compact stick would work also .

[randyr]

Ill check after I get home tomorrow and post it up . On the pads I would believe any small compact stick would work also .

Hey Bobby, don't worry about the bolts. I contacted Rosehill Performance Parts in Texas and he's going to send me the bolts.

I'll check out the pedals on the compacts and see what I can find.

Thanks.

[IC2]

I finally uncovered the car last night to do some of the work that I've been promising myself that would happen one day when it got warm. Since today is warm day #3 in a row, figured it might be a good day to crank it up. Started after about 3 revolutions - or as soon as gas got to the carb. Then another bright idea - let's take it off of the jack stands. Of course being so low, I got the jack caught under the front splash shield (no damage, just too close). Then the next light came on - since my upholsterer is now stonewalling me (yesterday's revelation!!), figured that it had best go in the basement garage - and lo and behold, it actually moves under it's own power and for the first time - ever. Two problems - the fan wiring has a problem and a heater hose leaked a couple of quarts of water/antifreeze loose on the floor. Either - no big deal. It runs like a bear, and the Flowmasters are a "bit" loud and may have a drone that I wont tolerate for too long if that is true. Now - I have to clean up that stall so I can get my truck inside.

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Then the next light came on - since my upholsterer is now stonewalling me (yesterday's revelation!!), figured that it had best go in the basement garage - and lo and behold, it actually moves under it's own power and for the first time - ever. Two problems - the fan wiring has a problem and a heater hose leaked a couple of quarts of water/antifreeze loose on the floor. Either - no big deal. It runs like a bear, and the Flowmasters are a "bit" loud and may have a drone that I wont tolerate for too long if that is true. Now - I have to clean up that stall so I can get my truck inside.

Well, ALL RIGHT! That's Cool! Shame about the leak, funny thing is that mine leaked a bit too, from the "gooseneck" a small green puddle on the water pump mount. Didja have a hard time keeping the wheels from spinning and the foot from pressing that small peddle to far? That's what happens to me every time I drive mine around.
I've got hushpower mufflers and inside seems to drone a bit but, it sounds nice outside. I'm hoping once I insulate the interior that drone will go away.

For the most part that was great news Dave. Let's hope the upholstery guy get on the stick and gets 'er done!

[IC2]

Well, ALL RIGHT! That's Cool! Shame about the leak, funny thing is that mine leaked a bit too, from the "gooseneck" a small green puddle on the water pump mount. Didja have a hard time keeping the wheels from spinning and the foot from pressing that small peddle to far? That's what happens to me every time I drive mine around.
I've got hushpower mufflers and inside seems to drone a bit but, it sounds nice outside. I'm hoping once I insulate the interior that drone will go away.

For the most part that was great news Dave. Let's hope the upholstery guy get on the stick and gets 'er done!

Mike - While sitting on a box, I did have to be careful - tho I did dig a couple of ruts in the yard when I put it back in drive to bring it into the basement garage

My upholstery guy is not on my best friends list right now. He does great work, that is when he gets around to it.

And yes, the water leak does seem to be coming from the "gooseneck". I'll fix that problem first then do my "punch list".....that is as soon as I finish my laundry room rebuild. This @#$% house doesn't have a wall that's square, plumb, level or straight which is trying my patience

[randyr]

Hey Dave,

It's great that it fired right up and you got a little taste of how it's gonna run. Is that the first time you've started it? I'm sure you'll get the bugs worked out of it soon.
Do you have the 50 series Flowmasters on it? They aren't supposed to be so loud are they?
Like Mike said, I hope your interior guy gets with it soon! Who is it? maybe we should bombard him with emails on your behalf! LOL! Just kidding, that would probably just piss him off and postpone you further.