RPM 1,241 Report post Posted June 29 Mike I like the Summit 600 idea, and have been thinking of getting one for about a month. Speaking of hot, we've got triple digits predicted for the next ten days here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 790 Report post Posted June 29 The 600 should work fine. Don’t forget to run the hot wire for the electric choke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 502 Report post Posted July 3 Thanks RPM & Vic. Vic, I already pulled the wire out of the AAW under hood harness & hooked it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 502 Report post Posted August 11 Today I spent a couple hours in the garage. I installed the starter, starter cable from the solenoid to the starter & reinstalled the r/s header pipe. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 502 Report post Posted August 17 Yesterday I installed the new l/s hood hinge. Next, I have to fight with the hinge spring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted August 17 8 hours ago, Mike65 said: Yesterday I installed the new l/s hood hinge. Next, I have to fight with the hinge spring. Hook the spring on the base of the hinge ,loop a large box end wrench on the other end of the spring ,with the hinge all the way up pull on the wrench untill you can hook the spring . I have a medium size crescent wrench I use ,it works easily 3 RPM, Mike65 and kblagron reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 502 Report post Posted August 18 Thanks for the tip, Ridge, I will give it a try & report back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 790 Report post Posted August 21 Hey Mike , good to hear that you’re making steady progress on the car. I hope it comes together soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 502 Report post Posted August 21 Just to let everyone know Ridge's suggestion to install the hood hinge spring works great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted August 21 Guess I should make a tool for this ,possibly a t handle ? But a large boxed end wrench is easy and everyone probably has one ! 1 1 RPM and Mike65 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 502 Report post Posted August 31 Today I spent some time in the garage until the heat got to me. I installed the fuel sender in the tank, the fuel line from the pump to the carb & finished painting the trunk black. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,241 Report post Posted August 31 Nice progress Mike. 1 Mike65 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 790 Report post Posted September 1 Hey Mike, really hot down here in Charlotte too, been taking it slow in my garage, but good work to keep moving on the car during this weather. 1 Mike65 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 502 Report post Posted September 11 It was 70° this morning after I got home from work, so I figured I would get in some Mustang time. I pulled the valve covers, distributor & spark plugs. I used a cordless drill long 1/4" drive extension & small socket to prime the engine with oil. Timed the engine, re-installed the spark plugs, valve covers & the distributor. 2 AusTex70 and kblagron reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 502 Report post Posted November 9 Today is a beautiful 62 ° Fall Day so I spent some time in the garage. I took the battery from my old Ranger P/U & put it in the Mustang so I could see if the engine turns over. Hooked it up & tried it the starter just spins. Jacked up the car & checked the starter & it seems when I installed the starter, I did not fully tighten the bolts. I tightened the bolts & retried it & the engine cranks over. Now I need to get some gas & try to see if it will start up. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 790 Report post Posted November 9 Way to go Mike! That is a big milestone! Vic 1 Mike65 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 502 Report post Posted November 15 I am back again with a starter issue. After I got the engine to crank, a couple days later I got some gas to see if it would start the starter would sound like it is just spinning & no crank. Just a little back history, the engine is a 5.0 from a 1987 C/V, the trans is a WC T-5 from a 1987 Mustang, the bell housing spacer plate is for a T-5 trans, & the starter I used is supposed to be for a 1987 Mustang. I have read a lot of posts about this & have read where people have used their starters from the auto in their T-5 conversions. Unfortunately, the original starter is long gone. IIRC it has the 157T flywheel. I am thinking of getting a starter for a 69 Mustang 302 auto & trying it. Any suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 790 Report post Posted November 15 Hi Mike, sounds like your starter is not engaging the flywheel. I would pull it out and make sure that there’s not something wrong with the Bendix drive. You should be able to bench test it to see if the starter gear is properly engaging. Also, just in case, you should take a look in the bell housing to make sure there’s no broken teeth on the flywheel or starter On mine, I’m sure I used a 157 tooth ring gear flywheel In my 1968 Mustang, I’ve a very similar set up, with a roller cam 302 engine and a T5. I used a stock starter for a 1987-1993 V8 Mustang. I’m not sure what a C/V means with respect to the engine.? fyi, I did not use any kind of bell housing spacer as I used a bell housing from an original roller cam 302 manual transmission car that came with the engine. Don’t think that has anything to do with your current problem. Vic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 502 Report post Posted November 15 Vic, C/V means LTD Crown Victoria, that is what car I got the motor from. The spacer I referred to is the thin metal plate that goes on the back of the engine between the engine & the bell housing that has the hole in it for the starter. Mustang Bellhousing Spacer Plate - Manual (79-95) 5.0|5.8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 790 Report post Posted November 15 Oh, OK, that makes sense The only thing I can think of is the Crown Victoria had an AOD transmission and flex plate, so the starter from that set up might not work with your Mustang, which has a manual transmission and flywheel. Using a stock starter from a 1987 Mustang GT with a five speed should work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 502 Report post Posted November 16 The starter I am using now is supposedly for a 1987 Mustang. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 502 Report post Posted November 21 I ordered a new PMGR starter & it was delivered today. I am on vacation for a week so I should get it installed & tested before the end of my vacation. 1 kblagron reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 502 Report post Posted November 25 I got the starter installed & the wires run today. Battery was dead so I had to charge it. Will test it tomorrow. 2 Grabber70Mach and kblagron reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 790 Report post Posted November 25 Oh. Getting close. Hope you get it started. 1 Mike65 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 502 Report post Posted yesterday at 09:14 AM It turns out the battery will not hold a charge, so I need to get a new battery. It is going to wait until after Christmas. I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. 1 kblagron reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites