Autorestomod

Mustang Falcon Comet Steering Assembly Tips and Tricks Episode 165 Manic Mechanic We install all new steering components onto our Ranchero. These tips will work on Mustang Falcon Comet as well. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia Tie Rod End 1965-66 Ford Mustang 1964-65 Falcon Comet V8: ES336R https://www.autokrafters.com/p-11737-tie-rod-end-1965-66-ford-mustang-1964-65-falcon-comet-v8-shelby-gt-350-futura-sprint-lh-rh-outer-es336r.aspx Tie Rod End Inner 1964-65 Falcon Comet V8 1965-66 Ford Mustang: C5ZZ-3A131D https://www.autokrafters.com/p-24354-tie-rod-end-inner-1964-65-falcon-comet-v8-1965-66-ford-mustang-futura-rh-power-steering-lh-or-rh-manual-c5zz-3a131d.aspx Center Drag Link 1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero And Comet With V8: C5DZ-3304A https://www.autokrafters.com/p-22012-center-drag-link-1965-ford-falcon-ranchero-and-comet-with-v8-and-manual-steering-futura-sprint-squire-404-c5dz-3304a.aspx Connecting Sleeve Tie Rod End 1964-65 Ford Falcon 1965 Comet: ES638S https://www.autokrafters.com/p-20506-connecting-sleeve-tie-rod-end-1964-65-ford-falcon-1965-comet-v8-1965-66-mustang-power-steering-lh-sprint-shelby-es638s.aspx Pitman Arm 1965-67 Ford Mustang 1967 Cougar 1965 Falcon Comet: C5ZZ-3590A https://www.autokrafters.com/p-9881-pitman-arm-1965-67-ford-mustang-1967-cougar-1965-falcon-comet-power-steering-use-with-1-inch-sector-shaft-c5zz-3590a.aspx Steering Gear Box 1964-65 Ford Falcon Comet Futura Sprint: C4DZ-3504A https://www.autokrafters.com/p-23077-steering-gear-box-1964-65-ford-falcon-comet-futura-sprint-404-quick-ratio-1in-sector-and-39in-input-shafts-c4dz-3504a.aspx Falcon Steering Box Episode 154 Manic Mechanic https://youtu.be/GiatnVKHpWo Torque Specs. 1965 Falcon, Comet, Ranchero, Mustang V8 Inner and Outer Tie Rod End Nuts: 30 ft./lbs. Then tighten to cotter pin hole Pitman arm to drag link nut: 25 ft./lbs. Then tighten to cotter pin hole Adjuster Sleeve: 19 to 26 ft./lbs. Drag Link to Idler Arm Nut: 35 ft./lbs. Then tighten to cotter pin hole Idler Arm Mounting Fasterns: 30 ft./lbs. Idler Arm to Idler Arm Shaft Nut: (if not using Open Tracker Racing Idler) 35 ft./lbs. Then tighten to cotter pin hole Pitman Arm to Sector Shaft: 85-110 ft./lbs. Steering Gear Box to Frame: 45-55 ft./lbs. 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Parts for Falcon Steering System 05:51 Installation of Steering Components 13:30 Adjustment of Steering System 16:01 Closeout

Episode 164 Manic Mechanic We planned to tune the 390 FE in our 1963 Galaxie. But the camshaft has other ideas. I don't like trying to run an engine that is exhibiting tell tale issues. And the one we encounter in this episode will put our 390FE restoration on hole in our Galaxie 500. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

We go and pick up a parts car Galaxie Episode 163 In our restoration of the 1963 Galaxie we figured out that we needed a parts car. So we found one on Facebook Market Place. What did we get? Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

Episode 162 Manic Mechanic We start the cleanup of other peoples restoration of the 1963 Galaxie 500. This video would also apply to the 1960 1961 1962 1964 Galaxie Marauder Monterey. We show how we neaten up the existing hole, We show correct placement of the shifter tunnel. We review the Transmission Tunnel Cover 1960-63 Ford Galaxie 4-Speed Manual: C2AZ-7C309B. PARTS: www.autokrafters.com Transmission Tunnel Cover Galaxie 4-Speed Manual: C2AZ-7C309B https://www.autokrafters.com/p-24334-transmission-tunnel-cover-1960-63-ford-galaxie-4-speed-manual-with-console-steel-c2az-7c309b.aspx?keyword=c2az-7c309b Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

We remove the steering column from our F100 Episode 558 The steering column in our F100 is broken! That requires us to do a restoration project on the collar. This week we explore what we'll need to get the column installed on the 1972 F100. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia Cover, Firewall Under Dash: F-01670-7 https://www.npdlink.com/product/cover-firewall-under-dash/126866?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3Dfirewall%252Bpad%26top_parent%3D50000%26year%3D1972&year=1972Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia F100 Steering Column Removal Cover, Firewall Under Dash: F-01670-7 https://www.npdlink.com/product/cover-firewall-under-dash/126866?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3Dfirewall%252Bpad%26top_parent%3D50000%26year%3D1972&year=1972

Test Classic Ford gauges 1955 1987 Episode 557 Autorestomod We use a National Parts Depot Gauge Tester to see if our F100 restoration gauges are functioning correctly. The tool will work on Mustang Galaxie Falcon F100 Comet Torino Montego Maverick Parts: Gauge Tester, Ford 1955-1986, 73-10 Ohm Fuel Gauge: 992-3FA https://www.npdlink.com/product/gauge-tester-ford-1955-1986-73-10-ohm-fuel-gauge/216370?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3D992-3FA%26top_parent%3D50000%26year%3D Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

Restoration of our 1963 Galaxie 390 FE Episode 160 Manic Mechanic We review whether or not the 1963 Galaxie we are restoring has a correct 390 or if the car is in fact originally a 289 2 barrel. We then decipher the engine in the car to see what 390 we have. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

Prepping to Tune a 390 Ford Preparing to Tune an Engine That has not Run Episode 161 Manic Mechanic In our Attempt to Restore function to the Ford 390 FE in our 1963 Galaxie, we go the slow route in restoration to get the engine fully up and running. I’d rather take my time and get it right than blaze through the process of tuning and break the engine. We show how to check all the visible stuff and what we had to change to get it ready to start. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

Ford Fairlane Torino 4R70W AOD First Drive Episode 553 Autorestomod We finally get the 4R70W driven 1969 Fairlane out and driving. We like the way the US Shift controller handles the Monster Transmission 4R70W and it the combination of the two is light years ahead of where the car was with driving. We’d like to see a little more gearing, but other than that, we are very pleased with the outcome so far. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia Playlist for the whole build: https://youtube.com/playlist?l ist=PL9zPeh4WymNjO4SnE2ZvsFM92G7k5pSHa

Cost of putting up a 30x36 shop in 2022. Episode 554 Autorestomod We talk about the cost of our shop and share numbers. It ain't pretty. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

We tune the 4R70W from Monster Transmission for our performance needs. We use the excellent US Shift Quick 4 Controller and a laptop to change the shift points and line pressures. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

LED headlights in a Falcon Mustang Maverick Camaro Cuda F100 Episode 556 Autorestomod https://www.banginheadlights.com If your current headlights are 7" in diameter (178 mm), our seven inch round headlight will drop right in as a like-for-like replacement. Important - These are 7" diameter headlights, normally they fit cars with 2 headlights. If your car has 4 headlights it is likely they have the smaller 5.75" size Bangin' Headlights will be releasing headlights in this size very soon. The headlights come with a 3-pin H4 plug, the same as your existing 7" sealed beam. This makes them plug & play. If you get headlights with options such as halos and demon eyes, additional wiring will be required. Bangin' Headlights are designed to fit your classic car. In these cars the headlight compartment is often tiny and most LED headlights do not fit. In many cases the light quality has been compromised to make the headlight fit. Uses a full size 2.5" Bi-LED projector headlight that is small enough to fit your car. No compromise on light quality, yet it is designed to fit without modification. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

We start the engine in the Galaxie for the first time in 20 years. Episode 159 Manic Mechanic Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

Episode 151 Manic Mechanic Ford had ways of promoting car nationally, regionally and even locally. This week after a suggestion by Brian Hood one of our awesome "Race Gas" Patreon supporters, we dive into what Jeff Fords brain can remember about regional and local vehicles that were specially set up for sale. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

Manic Mechanic Episode 150 Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia Small block 260 heads were 1.59 intake and 1.39 exhaust valve with 45cc chambers. Early small block 289 Hi-Po heads were 1.67 intake and 1.39 exhaust with 49.2cc chambers. Chamber size increased to 54.5cc sometime in 1963 with the C3OE-E casting. What makes these heads special are the screw in studs and built in guide plates for the mechanical cam. Otherwise, the early 289 head had a smaller combustion chamber at 49cc. Unless you are building a 289 Hi-Po there is little reason to get into a set of these heads. Ford kept the same combustion chamber size until 1967 when they bumped it up to 54.4. then again in 1968 when it went to a 63cc chamber. The C9OE through D1OE heads Long ago, there were no aftermarket heads. We took what Ford gave and we liked it...or not. So when we went looking for power it came in the form of the C9OE 351 Windsor head.1.84 intake and 1.54 exhaust valves along with a 60.4 chamber could add some power to a 1968 and newer 302. As things go, this is the head of choice...kinda

Episode 149 Manic Mechanic Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia 400 cid. Bellhousing pattern same as 429/460 (to allow use of already existing heavy-duty transmissions. Main journal diameter increased by 0.25" to 3.00" for greater bearing surface area (incidentally, same as a 351W) Crank stroke increased from 3.50" to 4.00" to gain 50 cid. Deck height increased from 9.206" to 10.297" accommodate larger stroke New intake manifold for wider deck. Heads are identical in design to 351-2V, but have larger chambers to reduce compression, may also have air injection ports. Different harmonic balancer and flexplate than 351C 351M Same block as 400, but crank is back to 3.50" stroke. Pistons have thicker compression height to maintain compression a 8.2:1 in the tall deck. Different harmonic balancer than 400 Production of the 400 and 351M engines ceased in the early 80's, as oil prices began to sky rocket and federal EPA regulations became stricter. Ford turned to its Windsor series engines as the primary V8 options for passenger cars and trucks. Cylinder heads from all 335 series engines will work. US Bad to Baddass 2V heads 351M and 400 heads are the oddly not the worst head on this list though the 78cc open chamber is a killer. D5AE-AA All 2V 351 Clevelands have the same 76cc open chamber 76cc D1AE 4V Heads 1974 4V head. Possibly the worst head Ford ever plopped on a Cleveland 75.4 cc open chamber the same big ports as the older heads but with the added thrill of the same 2.04 intake valve and 1.66 exhaust valve as the 2V. A dead dog walking. 1971-73 Q code head. Honestly my experience with these heads is that they can perform well. 75.4 cc open chamber but with the big 2.19 intake and 1.71 exhaust valves, they can still get out of their own way. D1AE-DA D3AE-AA 1972 R code head. Same as the Q code head but with adjustable rockers. D2AE-A 1971 Boss head. 66.1cc close chamber 1970-71 4V head. Closed chamber head with 62.8cc chambers. The head is quenched offering a better flame front that keeps the fuel cooler with high compression. Aussie Closed Chamber 2V heads. Basically a US 2V head with closed chambers. Best of both worlds, quench chamber of the 4V with the port velocity and valve size of the 2V. All 351 2V heads are marked with a 2 in the corner of the head. All 351 4V heads are marked with a 4. Open chamber 4V heads are marked with a 4 and a dot. All Boss 302 heads are blank (original use for these heads). 351 M and 400 heads are marked with an M. Boss 302 heads are set up to run on a 302 block and have water passages in them. Boss 302 heads are unmarked but have a part number in the lifter valley and are always set up for screw in studs. If they are original the guide plates will have a C9ZE part number.

Wrong Engine Pulley System Car Pulley Issues and Solutions Episode 552 Autorestomod Are your Pulleys Aligned? Are they the right diameter? We give you tips and math tools to figure out the problem. Mustang, Cougar, Falcon, Comet, Torino, Montego, Camaro, Firebird, Chevelle, Skylark Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

Brake Lights Dont Work Thunderbird Fix Thunderbird Brake Lights Episode 551 Autorestomod We work on the Ford brake light or stop light pressure switch. Unlike the later Mustang switch the one used on the 1956 Thunderbird uses a brake fluid driven pressure switch. We will be installing a Switch, Brake Light: T-13480-2A from National Parts Depot to get rid of the troublesome stock switch. Best thing is that no one will know unless they roll under the dash. And this switch allows for a dual bowl master cylinder conversion! Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia Switch, Brake Light: T-13480-2A https://www.npdlink.com/product/switch-brake-light/205017?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3Dbrake%252Blight%252Bswitch%26top_parent%3D220002%26year%3D

In car starter test Episode 157 Manic Mechanic We test the old starter on the 1963 Galaxie 500 in our quest to see if we can get the car running. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

390 Engine Prep for First Start Episode 156 Manic Mechanic We Prep the Galaxie 500 for it's first start in over 15 years. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

Prepping To Weld the Ranchero Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia https://youtu.be/NEMc91Sx5ao

Episode 152 Manic Mechanic We consider how best to weld in the back wall of the 1965 Ranchero. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia

Fits the following: 1964–65 Falcon 1964–65 Ranchero 1964–65 Comet This Quick Ratio steering gear box is brand-new, not rebuilt—no core required. This 16:1 ratio box is 3.75 turns lock-to-lock, greatly improving response, performance, and drivability over the original 20:1 ratio box (which is almost 5 turns lock-to-lock); and it features a correct 1-piece 39" input shaft and 1-1/8" sector shaft. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia Parts: Steering Gear Box 1964-65 Ford Falcon Ranchero Comet Quick Ratio 1.125-Inch Sector And 39-Inch Input Shafts: C4DZ-3504B https://www.autokrafters.com/p-23076-steering-gear-box-1964-65-ford-falcon-ranchero-comet-quick-ratio-1125-inch-sector-and-39-inch-input-shafts-c4dz-3504b.aspx Opentracker Racing: Roller Idler Arm, Early Mustang Falcon Comet – (Manual Or Power Steering) ORP-1033 https://opentrackerracing.com/product/roller-idler-arm-manual-power-steering-1964-1966/ https://www.manicmechaniconline.com/printable-media.html

Episode 153 Manic Mechanic We tow the Galaxie home...and the only thing to die was my Samsung S21. It's about to get real. Thanks for watching and please encourage others to subscribe. Jford@autorestomod.com www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia https://youtu.be/UTRgg8BzTaw

Ford Galaxie Starter Motor Upgrade Episode 158 Manic Mechanic We upgrade our heavy and outdated starter on the 1963 Galaxie 500 with a new starter and correct pitch bendix from Total Performance on our way to the first start in 20 years. www.totalperformance.com Starter motor bendix: C5A-11350-TP