Mach1 Driver

Wow! Sorry I couldn't resist ;)

I have a 69 Mach, 351w, FMX, PS, PB, and A/C. The concrete for my lift is long since dry and its time to install it. Since its a two post lift I wanted to be sure to have the center of balance for the Mach. Two post lifts creep me out, even if I do understand the math. I couldn't get reliable information on the web about the center of balance so I took it to a truck scale. Talk about feeling like Ant Man!! Anyway the scales are in three sections, one for the tractor, 1st trailer, and second trailer. I centered on the tractor scale and got a weight of 3426 with a full tank. I had marked a point on the door sill half way between the tires so next I positioned the car between the tractor and first trailer scales and got 2000 front and 1426 rear. This matches the gross weight. Gas weighs about 6.3 lbs/gal so with half a tank (20 gal) the rear number drops to 1363. That gives it a weight distribution of 59.5% front to 40.5% rear. Pretty nose heavy. For center of balance: W1= FRONT WEIGHT W2= REAR WEIGHT D1= DISTANCE FROM FRONT BUMPER TO CENTER FRONT WHEELS D2= WHEELBASE + D1 (W1 X D1) + (W2 X D2) = TOTAL MOMENT (2000 x 37.375) + (1363 x 145.375) = 272896.125 TM/GROSS WEIGHT= CENTER OF BALANCE BACK FROM FRONT BUMPER 272896.125/3363= 81.147 With half a tank the center of balance is 81-1/8" back from the front bumper. That's about 4" less than I originally guestimated. It gives me a little peace of mind knowing the car is at least balanced on the lift.

Ok good, what is the height of the "C"?

ColorBond paint will reportedly molecularly bond to plastic and not chip if the surface is properly prepared.

Thanks guys, it has the advantage of requiring only simple tools and doesn't take too long.

This is a relatively easy way to prevent spills when fueling. It can be done using hand tools and doesn't require welding. I've added a PDF version. mustang filler neck7.pdf

I don't like the reflective material, and intend to do custom stripes when I get to the point that the car is ready to have them applied. Pheonix Graphix said they could do that for me.

...you know, the x-y dimensions of this thing on your deck lid??

I always thought it had more to do with a light rear end and poor traction. Remember Winston tires? I had a set of their radials back in the 80s and my little two barrel 351w would engulf the car in smoke, and still get scratch when it shifted into 3rd. It was a lot of fun, but not very fast. I guess the tire compound was formulated for mileage not traction ;)

Could one of you 70 Mach owners please measure the width and height of your Mach1 trunk badge? I'm thinking of a stripe and badge change for my 69 Mach but need some dimensions. In the right to left dimension please include the tails on the m and 1 to get the full width. Thanks

...set it up so the rockers are adjustable- other than the usual adjustment nut? I take it that it's common for the seats to get loose? Are they just press fitted?

give it a go- release the artiste'

I agree its tight but doable. I think I will go with a TanksInc tank with internal pump

topless, see the EFI Install Options thread- the last few posts deal with the command center

Thanks again Ray- there ya go Shep69, it looks to be about 4-3/4 minus 3-1/4 = 1-1/2" to spare

Ray, from the top of the gauges to the top of the radiator support- just to the right of your tape measure (as viewed in the picture) would be how much? We need 3-1/4" and that looks like it will be close but can't tell because of parallax. That rectangular area below where the hood pin goes is where the lines come through. The bottom of the lower line is 3-1/4 below the top of the radiator support. Thanks for the help.

Thanks for posting the picture Ray- maybe you could make a judgement call here and let us know if the command center would fit if lowered. My AC lines are 3-1/4" below the top of the radiator support in the area where the hood pins attach.

I have the same set-up. I believe you would need to move something, like the battery to the trunk, or like one of our members who removed the windshield washer bottle. It's a shame that he (ray1970 I believe) removed those posts.

Aw shes pretty, if it were me I'd do her up right and get rid of the rot. Great story.

Dang! How did you cut those out... and bend them?

Looks like a good tool and the instructions are easy to follow, thanks

I was reading about this the other day. The author was compressing a spring, the compressor slipped and his hand was trapped. He was alone and eventually was able to free himself and get to the emergency room. Then he fabbed a bolt-in spring compressor that looks similar to the one you show above. He gives instructions on this site: http://dazecars.com/dazed/spring.html I'm interested in the source of the one you show above, and how they are used. Thanks.

Thanks Rsmach1, I sent an email to tankarmor to find the height ID. This might make a nice cover for those of us wanting to go with EFI tanks with pumps- the lines will be on the top of the tank and need to be covered in some manner.

Prayers1, four posts above fordguy69 gave this link address: http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/hrdp-1101-performance-fuel-hoses/, and it states: Whether smooth or convoluted, PTFE hose intended for use in fuel or oil system applications should have a small amount of carbon impregnated into the tube bore. Low-conductivity liquid fuels such as oil, gasoline, and diesel have the potential to create an electrostatic discharge due to external environmental factors like high temperatures and humidity. Without the carbon to act as a grounding agent, there is the chance of a spark-inducing electrostatic discharge. Carbon-impregnated PTFE hose can be identified by its gray-black internal core instead of the usual pure white found in industrial-grade PTFE hose. Buckeye also mentions this in engineering jargon :) two posts above. The fuel flowing through the hose can build-up a static charge so we want the fuel line to be conductive. That gives the static charge a place to go- it is conducted to the chassis and dissipated. This is termed "anti-static".

I also thought it should be conductive, and yes graphite is conductive- put an ohmmeter on a pencil lead and see!