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Forum: events 01-15-2021, 02:53 AM
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Posted By gsellstr
I just hope something DOES happen.

I just hope something DOES happen.
Forum: events 01-14-2021, 09:31 PM
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Posted By gsellstr
You'll find some excuse when you show up on a...

You'll find some excuse when you show up on a moped even...
Forum: performance & modifications 01-14-2021, 02:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 879
Posted By gsellstr
The temps I saw, front stayed at the same temp,...

The temps I saw, front stayed at the same temp, rear dropped quite a bit. Changing the port size can lead to other issues, definitely worth some research on that aspect though, just a little outside...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-12-2021, 11:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,360
Posted By gsellstr
That's just it Zach. These have the ECT right in...

That's just it Zach. These have the ECT right in the t-stat housing, and the wiring corrodes right at the sensor body, usually nothing left to splice onto.
Forum: events 01-12-2021, 02:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,273
Posted By gsellstr
Better get busy. lol

Better get busy. lol
Forum: performance & modifications 01-11-2021, 07:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 879
Posted By gsellstr
The numbers I referenced are injector size...

The numbers I referenced are injector size numbers, lbs instead of cc's, that's all.

I do already have a GM heater valve in mine, started that fad a while back. Head temps back by #3 and #4...
Forum: performance & modifications 01-11-2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 27,027
Posted By gsellstr
I actually have one of the NVH weights from an...

I actually have one of the NVH weights from an aluminum M46, gonna see about putting that on, see what happens. Gotta get the car running first, so maybe this fall. lol
Forum: performance & modifications 01-09-2021, 07:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 879
Posted By gsellstr
Before putting in the #80's in mine, I had #65's,...

Before putting in the #80's in mine, I had #65's, still had the issue with #3 plug looking pretty lean. Swapping in a #66 dealt with that, plugs looked really even. Since I did the #80's I haven't...
Forum: performance & modifications 01-07-2021, 03:33 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 27,027
Posted By gsellstr
I'm with you Harald. Multiple engines in Ryan's,...

I'm with you Harald. Multiple engines in Ryan's, years of flat out abuse, poly bushings, you name it, but that thing is silent. My 140, rattles like it's gonna explode, despite fresh bits inside,...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-04-2021, 06:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,360
Posted By gsellstr
Oddly enough Roy, I've had failed cam sensors...

Oddly enough Roy, I've had failed cam sensors with no codes, on OBD2. Typically if there's no cam sensor, you won't get injector fire either.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-03-2021, 02:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,360
Posted By gsellstr
Sitting overnight causing a hard start could also...

Sitting overnight causing a hard start could also be an injector leaking down, washing cylinders. A friend just chased a hard start on his for a while, found that to be the cause.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-02-2021, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 397
Posted By gsellstr
Don't you have a copy of vida? Change the region...

Don't you have a copy of vida? Change the region and it will have the parts info at least, plus repair info on how to replace the motors. From what I remember, the motor simply swap in, in place of...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-02-2021, 03:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,360
Posted By gsellstr
That sounds a lot like a cam sensor. The cam...

That sounds a lot like a cam sensor. The cam sensor is used only during startup, to sequence the injectors, can cause hard or no start if it's failing.
Forum: performance & modifications 12-31-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 27,027
Posted By gsellstr
That's kinda what I was figuring Ben. The only...

That's kinda what I was figuring Ben. The only thing throwing a monkey wrench in that is I've been in a 240, with a T5 and B230, that the trans made NO noise, and it's running the standard V8 yoke,...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-31-2020, 12:07 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 27,027
Posted By gsellstr
Cool, good info, thanks! Looks like I'm...

Cool, good info, thanks!

Looks like I'm going yard hunting for a yoke now.
Forum: performance & modifications 12-30-2020, 06:50 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 27,027
Posted By gsellstr
Now the question...was it the retainer, the yoke,...

Now the question...was it the retainer, the yoke, or both?

I'm doing just the retainer first, then I'll grab the yoke if it's still bad.
Forum: performance & modifications 12-27-2020, 05:17 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 27,027
Posted By gsellstr
Huh, I'll have to see if I have that damper...

Huh, I'll have to see if I have that damper weight kicking around still, the trans I grabbed had it.

I'm also using a factory 2pc driveshaft with the dampened rear half. The trans I'm prepping to...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-25-2020, 02:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,120
Posted By gsellstr
I don't remember if my cluster is 960 or 980,...

I don't remember if my cluster is 960 or 980, been too long since I looked it up. Definitely need to check the back of it to know for sure.

That with the 7 tooth drive and I believe the black...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-24-2020, 11:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,120
Posted By gsellstr
I have no access to that stuff. You need to pm...

I have no access to that stuff. You need to pm Dana or Mike...that's an admin level change.
Forum: performance & modifications 12-24-2020, 03:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,120
Posted By gsellstr
Yeah, but it's Harlard.... I'm glad we...

Yeah, but it's Harlard....


I'm glad we have Commercial Speedo in town, sure makes the custom stuff easy. I hit them up for the cable for mine as well. Found a NOS GEMO cable at my local indie...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-24-2020, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,120
Posted By gsellstr
Huh, the T5 I just had apart on the bench, and...

Huh, the T5 I just had apart on the bench, and the one in the car, neither are drilled on the output shaft, both are 95's, but they still run the speedo cable/speed sensor. There's a metal clip that...
Forum: projects & restorations 12-19-2020, 03:24 PM
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Views: 537,862
Posted By gsellstr
I want to say mid 80's.

I want to say mid 80's.
Forum: projects & restorations 12-19-2020, 02:27 AM
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Posted By gsellstr
I forget the temp, wanna say it was on the cooler...

I forget the temp, wanna say it was on the cooler side, maybe 170* or so, but yeah, they are integrated.
Forum: projects & restorations 12-18-2020, 08:27 PM
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Posted By gsellstr
On the engine oil cooler, what about running...

On the engine oil cooler, what about running something like the RX7 cooler, which would fit nicely below your IC? It also has a stat in it which might make things easier. I can get dimensions if you...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-18-2020, 06:20 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,139
Posted By gsellstr
Ok, not I'm curious....how did you get around...

Ok, not I'm curious....how did you get around that?
Forum: performance & modifications 12-18-2020, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,069
Posted By gsellstr
These ones aren't plastic, at least not on any...

These ones aren't plastic, at least not on any that I've seen on the 740's, Girling or Bendix.
Forum: performance & modifications 12-18-2020, 05:51 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,139
Posted By gsellstr
You should be able to mount the plate to BH,...

You should be able to mount the plate to BH, throw it in the car, then trans into it without issue. Myself and several I know have done exactly that, with the same kit.

Probably not it, but is...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-18-2020, 05:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 896
Posted By gsellstr
Mine will change a little as the fluid warms as...

Mine will change a little as the fluid warms as well.

What kind of temps are we talking about? -10F to 0, or 60F to 70F?
Forum: performance & modifications 12-18-2020, 11:32 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,139
Posted By gsellstr
I know you can mount the trans to the plate, as...

I know you can mount the trans to the plate, as you're doing, without having to do the whole trans/bellhousing as an assembly.

One red flag for me...have you actually measured the input shaft...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-18-2020, 11:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,069
Posted By gsellstr
I know the car you're working on, awesome deal...

I know the car you're working on, awesome deal man! :-P

I did run into that issue on mine actually, back before I swapped the Wilwoods on. At that time I dug around, couldn't find much at all for...
Forum: website & board 12-17-2020, 12:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 811
Posted By gsellstr
Honestly, the spambots seldom make it past buzz...

Honestly, the spambots seldom make it past buzz as our guardian. The rest of us mods just keep all the children in order. lol
Forum: performance & modifications 12-16-2020, 09:21 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 27,027
Posted By gsellstr
Cool, thanks Tyler. How'd it fit in the 140...

Cool, thanks Tyler.

How'd it fit in the 140 tunnel? Granted mine's basically a 240 tunnel, but still, kinda curious.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-16-2020, 09:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,152
Posted By gsellstr
Having been there, got a few suggestions. 1....

Having been there, got a few suggestions.

1. Check the resistance between both pins for the temp sensor, make sure that resistance matches what you have at the sensor itself. This also checks out...
Forum: website & board 12-16-2020, 09:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 811
Posted By gsellstr
They should receive a response email allowing...

They should receive a response email allowing them to activate the account. Quite a few email hosts flag that email as spam, or block it entirely.

Please have them check for that first. If they...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-16-2020, 11:28 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 27,027
Posted By gsellstr
Looks like a 1350 on the yoke, vs 1310 on the...

Looks like a 1350 on the yoke, vs 1310 on the driveshaft as well? That part number for the joint is for a bastard joint I'm guessing?

That does give me something to keep an eye out for.
Forum: performance & modifications 12-16-2020, 01:31 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,139
Posted By gsellstr
If it is aligned and straight it should slide in...

If it is aligned and straight it should slide in pretty easy. If you have pressure on the trans while turning the engine over, you may be rotating the input shaft with the engine, negating what...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-15-2020, 10:04 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,139
Posted By gsellstr
Did you verify the clutch disc is correct, fits...

Did you verify the clutch disc is correct, fits the input shaft?
Ford pilot bearing, not Volvo, correct?
You swapped the tube out in the bellhousing, correct?
Did you try putting the trans in...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-15-2020, 08:16 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,139
Posted By gsellstr
You did use the Ford pilot bearing right? ...

You did use the Ford pilot bearing right?

How far in does it go, or how far out does it stop?
Forum: performance & modifications 12-15-2020, 08:12 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 27,027
Posted By gsellstr
I'm with you Harald. I'm curious how it'll fit in...

I'm with you Harald. I'm curious how it'll fit in the 140, might look for one at the yards, test-fit in mine.

Also, the 2.3 Ranger yoke...is that the 1.5" OD or is it the smaller one? The 4-cyl...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-14-2020, 01:18 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 27,027
Posted By gsellstr
What was the part number for that yoke? I am...

What was the part number for that yoke? I am pulling the trans in mine soon, so I will have the shaft out anyway.
Forum: performance & modifications 12-12-2020, 02:12 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,139
Posted By gsellstr
Looks like the thickness of the oring to me. I...

Looks like the thickness of the oring to me. I don't recall where that oring goes, been too many years, but that may need to get squished down a little. Maybe try taking it out, see if it all slides...
Forum: events 12-04-2020, 10:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,273
Posted By gsellstr
Jerk. :-P

Jerk.


:-P
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-04-2020, 01:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 747
Posted By gsellstr
You're assuming it's stock though...

You're assuming it's stock though...
Forum: events 12-04-2020, 01:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,273
Posted By gsellstr
To be honest, they are getting ready to lock...

To be honest, they are getting ready to lock things down again here, as the numbers are going absolutely thru the roof. As someone with a parent in the hospital right now, not for COVID, it's a weird...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-04-2020, 01:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 790
Posted By gsellstr
IPD has been selling some Superpro stuff over the...

IPD has been selling some Superpro stuff over the years actually. The dark purple is Superpro, the blue is their house brand, not sure who currently makes it.

Regarding poly in the lowers, I've...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-02-2020, 08:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 790
Posted By gsellstr
You're definitely looking at 2 different worlds....

You're definitely looking at 2 different worlds. Cheap rubber, the rubber or the bonding will fail, cheap poly will harden and crack, or squeak.

I've had Superpro poly all over the 140 for ages,...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-02-2020, 08:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 747
Posted By gsellstr
Also if your car is late enough to have the...

Also if your car is late enough to have the oil/water cooler instead of the oil/air cooler, you can get engine oil mixing that way.
Forum: events 12-01-2020, 02:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,273
Posted By gsellstr
Yeah, it's been too long since I bar banned...

Yeah, it's been too long since I bar banned someone as well...IPD better happen next year! lol
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 11-30-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By gsellstr
Could be flex in the spindle or hub as well....

Could be flex in the spindle or hub as well. Since I did the BBK mine does that after hard cornering. No play in anything, but with the larger rotors, plus wheel spacers, there's more flex. Larger...
Forum: projects & restorations 11-29-2020, 02:12 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 426,082
Posted By gsellstr
Looks good Doug! I've been wondering how you guys...

Looks good Doug! I've been wondering how you guys have been, hard to believe its been over a year since I've seen ya'll!
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