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by sparky8131
June 21, 2011, 11:41 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: my crashed slick
Replies: 50
Views: 12280

I agree with others, find out what the value so that you don't get screwed. About 4 years ago I was in a wreck with my 70 Mustang. Insurance tried to total it saying it was just a 70 Ford, that's when I told them I had insured for $15k for a reason. Just looking on NADA, it looks like the average re...
by sparky8131
May 10, 2011, 1:38 pm
Forum: Hints and Tricks
Topic: Pertronix need to know info
Replies: 3
Views: 2201

Pertronix need to know info

If you're running a Pertronix 1 on your truck or other Ford vehicle. If you're vehicle starts acting like it's missing or running rough, then you need to shim the magnet where it will be level with the top of the module. Pertronix tech line suggested an o-ring under- neath the magnet. It's funny tha...
by sparky8131
January 24, 2011, 12:20 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Hood hinge question
Replies: 1
Views: 294

Hood hinge question

Are the hinges the same from 61 to 66?

TIA,
Curtis
by sparky8131
October 12, 2010, 6:48 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Polyurethane spring bushings, opinions please
Replies: 0
Views: 260

Polyurethane spring bushings, opinions please

I'm in the of getting replacement bushings for
my springs on my 61 Unibody. Are these a good
product to use or should I stick with rubber bushings.
All opinions are appreciated.

TIA,
sparky!!!
by sparky8131
October 4, 2010, 4:15 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Manual disc brake master cylinder
Replies: 3
Views: 389

I used a 68 Mustang M/C for a big block, they only had for power brakes. I ended making an adjustable brake pedal rod because the original was about an inch too short. I posted in the Hints & tricks on how to make an adjustable rod. Of course this was for trucks with a pressure activated stoplig...
by sparky8131
September 28, 2010, 5:56 pm
Forum: Hints and Tricks
Topic: Adjustable brake rod-How I made one
Replies: 1
Views: 1689

Adjustable brake rod-How I made one

New member here. Just added disc brakes to my 61 F100. Original brake rod was too short, & didn't feel like spending $50-$70for an after market setup. First I got a 3/8" heim joint, 3/8"x12" threaded rod, 3/8"x1.5" bolt & 3 nuts. I cut the rod to 5", put it in t...