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89 Fox 427

89 Fox 427

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On Thursday September 14th I'm going to attempt to bring the heart to life on my car.

It will not be for a break in, maybe set idle/ timing and a few throttle cracks to get my blood pressure up

What do i have to know before i go doing such a thing?

Shit, if anyone wants to join for the failure you're welcome to it!
 
Check and triple check all fluids. A second set of eyes can be helpful in case you have a leak somewhere. Be ready to set fuel pressure and timing.
 
Patriot Racer said:
Check and triple check all fluids. A second set of eyes can be helpful in case you have a leak somewhere. Be ready to set fuel pressure and timing.
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Regulator is pre set at 12psi, im assuming I'll be around 7psi?
 
Sometimes the simple shit. Make damn sure it has oil pressure AND THE COOLING SYSTEM is not air locked. There is no substitute for tapping a couple of fingers on the ends of the heads, etc. Or a gun thermometer. Retarded timing will cause heating and a hot tube is a warning.
 
440roadrunner said:
Sometimes the simple shit. Make damn sure it has oil pressure AND THE COOLING SYSTEM is not air locked. There is no substitute for tapping a couple of fingers on the ends of the heads, etc. Or a gun thermometer. Retarded timing will cause heating and a hot tube is a warning.
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So if i were to say i didn't expect to have the cooling system hooked up (wiring issue) you'd tell me not to run it?
 
SRGN said:
Make sure to set up a few cameras from multiple angles. I have a vest with IIIa soft plates in it that you can borrow if you are going to stand near it and rev it up.
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I was thinking about live streaming, but realized my buddy and i shouting "piece of shit cock sucking nigger" when we get a no fire wouldn't be the best idea
 
I have 24 spark plugs, 6 carburetor gaskets, zero jets and a partridge in a pear tree

Oh and i also have no idea how to plug the little titty on my thermostat housing
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89 Fox 351 said:
I have 24 spark plugs, 6 carburetor gaskets, zero jets and a partridge in a pear tree

Oh and i also have no idea how to plug the little titty on my thermostat housing
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See what size that hole is, I'd cut it off flush and drill and tap it for 1/4 pipe plug. If it's a small enough hole, like .344 or less, (probably not) tap it 1/8 pipe.
 
Boosted Bullet said:
See what size that hole is, I'd cut it off flush and drill and tap it for 1/4 pipe plug. If it's a small enough hole, like .344 or less, (probably not) tap it 1/8 pipe.
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Then put sealant on the pipe plug, not the AN fittings. :)
 
89 Fox 351 said:
I have 24 spark plugs, 6 carburetor gaskets, zero jets and a partridge in a pear tree

Oh and i also have no idea how to plug the little titty on my thermostat housing
TSH7BK.jpg
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You can buy a cap for it, and use a gear clamp to secure it, it will be fine.
As far as starting, prime the oil system with a drill first (reverse rotation) and make sure you have oil to the top. You can start it without coolant but you’ll want to shut it off within 5 seconds, so it’s pretty worthless to do
 
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