Posted 9 Jun 2019 Well today I took it for another test drive with a new radiator cap. I also tightened to the bolt where the o-ring is and the leak has stopped or got way smaller1. I apparently tightened the kickdown/o-ring area too much. As the shifter is a struggle to put into gear.2. SAME issue. After warming up it blows coolant all over and no real idea where from. It appears to be around the passenger side but it doesnt look like it's from the main hose. I'm getting to wonder if the radiator has a hole some where and considering trying some stop leak3. Also when it gets warm it also starts having the oil light come on when idle so blah. This could also be due to the coolant possibly maybe getting on the sensor Disney likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 Jun 2019 Well I didnt go rent a pressure tester instead I just blew air into the radiator through the overflow. Instantly coolant started shooting out the passenger side of the radiator. It's by the hose but its not coming from the hose. Its sprays like a mist right out of the top row. Time to order a new radiator 66sprint6, mstrpth and Disney like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 23 Jun 2019 As always, 1 step forward 2 steps back.. New radiator is in. Car isnt idling well and stalls when put in gear. I'm assuming I either have a vacuum leak or ignition issue. Especially given my last experience with points. Next steps: Replace leaky valve covers Replace Spark Plugs Install Petronix replace pcv and vacuum advance hoses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 23 Jun 2019 6 hours ago, JRANGER said: Car isnt idling well and stalls when put in gear. As a 20+ year ASE certified tech, my advise is: More throttle,less clutch. JRANGER and Disney like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 24 Jun 2019 17 hours ago, Ashley P said: As a 20+ year ASE certified tech, my advise is: More throttle,less clutch. haha does not apply to c4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 17 Aug 2019 ITS back up and running properly. New Plugs, New PCV, New Vacuum lines, Valve covers, and now she doesnt stall out when put in gear. Still have to loosen the bolt on the transmission linkage. The leak is still gone but its not quiet going into gear right because it go over tightened. Actually popped back into neutral a couple times while i was driving Disney and 66sprint6 like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 7 Sep 2019 I hate thie MF!!!##$#(@_(J#RO{OFSMF:ADO 73 Mustang.....Did an oil change and took her for a drive. Got it warm and slammed the petal up to 60mph and started to see smoke. Turns out i have another coolant leak. I just cant win with this damn car Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Sep 2019 Sounds about how my weekend went. Im over all things automotive at the moment and will be taking a very short break from it all. At least till I get home from work LOL Matt JRANGER and mstrpth like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Sep 2019 6 minutes ago, 66sprint6 said: Sounds about how my weekend went. Im over all things automotive at the moment and will be taking a very short break from it all. At least till I get home from work LOL Matt I feel better about it after yesterday. A friend came over yesterday and really thought it was probably the overflow getting into the fan. So ive ordered an overflow tank so i can at-least eliminate that. Also need to replace the water pump line but that is tough to get too stupid AC system. I may just try to remove all the AC stuff anyway. That way i get it out of the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 21 Sep 2019 Went to the All Mustang and Ford car show in Mt Juliet today. Man there were some nice stangs out there....I actually drove a 67 galaxie out there for my buddy while he drove his 67 Shelby GT 350 clone. Fun times.....Lots of cool fords Ashley P and 66sprint6 like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 22 Sep 2019 I usually go but missed it this year dangit. Usually a good time. Matt JRANGER likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 22 Sep 2019 (edited) So today I took the 73 out for about a 20 min drive down to MT Pleasant. My buddy and I took off all the brackets and replaced the water pump. Left all the AC brackets off...I'm done with crap that doesnt work and gets in the way. On the drive home apparently we didnt have the top hose connected tight enough because it blew off and after all that the battery was weak. So a jump start and some water got me home. Ordered a 1wire 100amp alt, new belts, and will flush the radiator out and put new coolant in. Edited 22 Sep 2019 by JRANGER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 23 Sep 2019 With all the coolant problems you've had, I cant help but think you've got a blown HG or something that keeps exposing the smallest weakness. JRANGER likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 23 Sep 2019 Wish I had seen this earlier, I have a 1 wire powermaster alt that looks brand new that I took off the wagon you could have. I swapped a JY 3g in and havnt looked back! Hope Disney isnt right on the coolant issues but it is suspicious... Matt JRANGER likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Sep 2019 doesnt even matter now. Sold the 73 today 66sprint6 and Disney like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 29 Sep 2019 Beat new ever! JRANGER likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 30 Sep 2019 Now get back on the Fastback woohooo Matt JRANGER and Disney like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 10 Oct 2020 So been busy and still haven't got back to work on the 65. I did just paint my 68 and also bought a 69 Disney, JohnC, mstrpth and 2 others like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Oct 2020 You already know it but im SUPER jelly on the 69 great purchase!!!! The 67 is coming along nicely as well, cant wait to see it complete. Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 8 Nov 2020 Yeah, 69 to 70 is one of my favorite body styles on the Mustang. A 429 Boss would rock! How about a Kaase Boss 9 engine swap in there? http://www.jonkaaseracingengines.com/html/jon_kaase_custom_built_boss_nine_engines.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 17 January The 69: Ive installed a 70s Shaker hood from KY Mustang, A shaker Setup, New Hood Trim, LED Headlights, and led light bulbs indie. Before pulling the interior out I wanted to start building a center console with fiberglass bottom and 3d printed inner portion. This way, I can test with the carpet in it and get the fitment pretty well down. Now with the carpet out, I fine what I expect, tin and rivets!!! UGH!!!! Luckily it seems to only be the drivers side pan so it wont be too hard to replace. The 68: Its pretty much all together minus a few pieces of rubber. Yesterday i was troubleshooting electrical issues as my turn signals wouldn't work while the car was running. Think I had a bad ground as the LED flasher module wouldn't completely tighten, plus the 1 wire alt was wired up with a 12awg wire so I swapped that for a 4awg wire. I also ran it out of fuel, so i emptied about 1 gal out which apparently is the Empty point where the car wont run. Either way, I finally installed a new sending unit (Took 2 attempts for proper seal) and put 3 gals of gas in her. She is running and the gauge is finally getting some reading....Pretty sure this has a 22 gal tank in it but the old sender was trash...A brand new tank with a rusty sender minus the filter......POS people....I also put her up for sale on FB as i really don't need to have 3 Mustangs lol...... 66sprint6, Ashley P, JohnC and 2 others like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 22 January (edited) Well. Since i have 2 Fastback now...I Put the 68 up for sale. It now belongs to a guy named Lucas in the BORO Edited 22 January by JRANGER Disney and 66sprint6 like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 23 January Iliked what you did with the 68. Turned out nice. Also glad it's gone so you can focus on the 65!!! 66sprint6 likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
