Recent content by Mad Mux

Thanks, that helps. Using the 15x6 smoothie "test wheel" I bought from Wheel Vintiques, with a 3.625" backspace, it looks like I could go up to 4' of backspace and still have plenty of clearance both front and rear. I like the way the 3.625 sits out in the rear wheel well, so whatever wheels I...

Greetings all. First question: what was the size of original steel wheels on 1955 Fairlanes? I'm guessing 15x5 with 5/4.5 bolt pattern. Second question: what was original backspacing? Anybody have an OE spare they can measure, or, just as likely, know off the top of your head? I've...

I don't know, looks pretty good to me! I don't see a rat's nest of wiring off the alternator and the voltage regulator just sitting unfastened on the inner wheel well, or vacuum ports capped by lengths of hose with duct tape over the ends. I see a Bird in my future in maybe 10 years or so, but...

I agree, wish mine was that simple. Some day I may try to swap around to make it that simple, like Ford engineers should have done, but for now, since belts are good and tight, probably just run it the way it is.

More evidence of where this engine came from, this diagram of 1980-87 F-series w/o EFI, looks very close to my FEAD setup (sans AC or smog pump, whatever that is above and belted to the Alt); so, surprisingly, mine is actually correct to this series. My manifold code indicates '83-'85 Mustang...

What? And further betray my ignorance, gullibility, and impulsiveness? OK, you deserve a laugh. I was looking for an SBF '55, saw it on ebay; not much of a description, and couldn't get the seller to answer my many questions, so I made a low offer. He accepted and called me, gave me more...

Turns out my pulley setup may be "somewhat correct" after all. It doesn't make sense that Ford would have designed a FEAD setup to use the PS Pump as tensioner for the the WP, but apparently they did! Garrett from Mustangs Etc. in Van Nuys, CA pointed that out in a post I found, and here is a...

Thanks...I found them yesterday, but haven't called yet.

Checked...U5DT2..., body code 70C, color code RES.

Back of PS pump, after removing line that was leaking at the actuator...presumably that is the return line since its not a pressure fitting? Another pic of pulleys: Crank #3 (forwardmost) pulley=8.375" Crank #2 pulley= 8" Crank #1 pulley=6.75" WP pulley=5.75" Alt pulley=2.75" WP pulley...

1) Yes, I do plan to push the radiator forward into the U-bracket, should give me plenty of room for flex or puller electric fan. 2) I do see a trans cooler in JeffB2's pic, but that's not mine. I will run trans lines to the standard 1/8-27 NPT fitted cooler on the new radiator. 3) No ID tag or...

Thank goodness there are still a few Ford graveyards scattered around the country...I've been talking to one in central Kansas, in fact my car's title has the proprietor's name on it (still)....no use re-titling it if I can't get it running.

This pic shows the splash pan is already cut out for a forward-mounted radiator, although I dont think I'll need that much cutout.

Thanks JeffB2!!!! Now I know why my splash pan is cut out just like that! A previous tinkerer must have played with just such a radiator mount, then ended up doing the hokey Mustang radiator thing. Your pics and post are great, and help me confirm I can use the smaller model rad made by...

More pics. 1) Back of PS pump, maybe somebody recognizes it? 2) OE radiator U-bracket; you can see the steel plates the builder welded on to mount the aftermarket radiator...those aren't coming off easy. 3) Rad that came with it...aftermarket alum, looks very much like late 60's Mustang rad...