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the guy who painted my car did the same thing, everyone asked "did you run out of paint?" so this was my fix. Problem solved :-)

The problem with most aftermarket gauge panels ( and yes, even the MTF one) is that they DONT fit 1970 Mustangs. Most people are under the mistaken impression that 1969 and 1970 gauge panels are interchangeable, when they are most definitely not. Frankly, I didn’t realize it until a few years back when I tried to do one of these panels, only to find that, even though it is marketed as a 1969/1970, it absolutely won’t work in a 1970. So for the OP, if you have a 1969, shop away and get what you want... but if you have a 1970, better be darn sure the panel was made for a 1970 and NOT a 1969 because they don’t interchange. For vendors... please stop marketing the gauge panels to fit both years. I’m sure that is what the manufacturer told you, but it simply isn’t true. You guys are supposed to be the experts... so get it right.

Built at Milpitas 12/26/68.

It would also help if the drivers side breather was connected to the air cleaner base. I use and adjustable PCV and it fixed my problem.

Smoky burnouts wouldn't have anything to do with it, would they?

Happy 50th darlin! Born on January 22, 1969 in Milpitas Ca. A pic of her as I'm trying to figure out why she keeps destroying rear main seals.

Well I finished my rebuild and ran it today for the first time. I ended up installing a new correct flex plate which is a different bolt spacing to the original and the torque converter wouldn't fit. As this is the correct flex plate I bought a new torque converter which is substantially larger and 2500rpm stall. Engine was rebuild +.020 with 2V heads (were 4V) and some other bibs and bobs. Spent way more than I wanted to. ……………….It runs like a top. No vibration and more power. I also installed an electric fuel pump and my starting problems are gone. Definitely a worthwhile venture. Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I wish I could pinpoint exactly what was the cause of the vibration but very happy it's gone.