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Misc Tech / Odd Battery is Odd.....
The Optima red top that had resided in my Cougar for the past year and a half has been draining quickly.  Like from full down to 4.5 volts inside of 5 days quickly.  Nothing was left on.
I gave in and bought a new battery.  The Optima itself WAS 3 years old so I figured I'd buy one and check the car to make sure this battery won't be toasted by some electrical problem.


There's. Under 7 milliamps on a current draw test with a new battery. 

It's charging fine. The alternator in the car tested with the new battery at 14.6 volts @ idle. 



For the hell of it, I hooked up my charger to the Optima.  I let it sit for 7 hours inside my house and the charge went to 12.4 volts.  2 hours later it was down @ 12.1..... That was Thursday night......  I just checked it again.....12.06.....


I'm tempted to charge it fully (the charger even stated it wasn't done, but I had to go somewhere) and see what happens....
Maybe it's NOT dead.  Perhaps it just sat too long too many times?  I typically only start the car about once every 2-3 weeks from October until the end of March/beginning of April.  There was a 6 week long stretch this year where I didn't turn it over.  Since November it's been on the charger about 5 times......Other than the last time I usually just hooked it up for about an hour to get the car started.  Typically the voltage was in the high 10' or low 11 range though.  NOT 4.5......
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Lounge / Thanks, Photobucket....
Hadn't logged in to my Photobucket forever.  This morning I was looking for a technical photo only to discover my entire album on that site has apparently vanished.  Luckily all my high end photos are backed up, but I had some technical car related photos/graphs/etc. that I had amassed there that I think are just there now as the only other place they would be is on an older laptop that has a corrupt hard drive.....

WONDERFUL....
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Lounge / .... well.....
Didn't wanna put this on Facebook.  Hell, haven't even told anyone I hang out with on the regular who lives close by.


Tomorrow we have to put the dog down.  She had surgery to remove a mast cell tumor on her back about 10 days ago.  It had shown up out of nowhere in late September and became really aggressive after Thanksgiving.  She was fine after surgery for the first few days.  Eating. Jumping around.....  About 3 days ago she stopped eating and drinking.  She has begun to throw up.....  I'm fairly certain that one of the medications they gave us for her is causing an allergic reaction (dry patches on forehead and inside her ears,  NEVER HAD THIS BEFORE).  We stopped them all yesterday, took her cone off, and have been doing what we can to make her comfortable. he can't stand without enormous effort and was walking fine the other day.

I know if they recommend another procedure, she won't make it.  I've seen enough animals at their end to know this. 

Still, it feels rotten, like I've failed her.....  Just wanted to vent.
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Engine Tech / Engine Vacuum Diagnostics
I've seen a lot of threads on here concerning idle issues as of late.  While some will invariably be electrical and/or faulty component related; there are plenty of times where the ol' vacuum gauge will help you immensely.  I've noticed in my area that as car electronics become more advanced; the amount of new drivers who can use a vacuum gauge diminishes....

If you fall into the category I just mentioned; please take the time to familiarize yourself with the following links.  They may save you time and money.

Hope they help.

 http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/186.cfm

http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/vacuum1.swf
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Misc Tech / 2005 Mustang GT -- trans cooler upgrade options.....
Well, I finally went and did it.  The Mustang now sports a 4000 RPM stall Pro Torque Triple disc torque converter and a Level 10 hardened input shaft.  The car is going in to the dyno tuner to remap the curves for the shift points sometime soon.  Until then she's gonna be packed away in the garage awaiting a few other supporting modifications to keep the heat down.

Step 1:  Fr500s Radiator Ford Racing part # M-8005-MGT

Step 2:  2013-14 GT500 Fan assembly Ford Racing part # M-8C607-MSVT

Step 1 & 2 are the easy part.  In fact, it's been done before.  See the following:  http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-to/engine/1509-fr500s-radiator-and-fan-upgrade-race-bred-cooling-system-perfect-for-daily-driven-s197-mustang/

My issue is step 3......

Step 3:  Install larger transmission cooler.  Problem is which one.  I have a few options in mind.

The S197 chassis cars do not have a transmission cooler built into their radiators.  Part # 5R3Z-7A095-A. They have an all separate unit behind the A/C condenser and in front of the radiator.  It's the cream in the Oreo if you will.....
Pic for reference:



It has 9 rows, is a stacked plate design and is perfectly adequate in stock applications.....  I have a blower......and 4000 rpm stall speed..... So no mas for this.

My options:

[INDENT]2011-2014 Mustang OEM trans cooler.  Ford part # BR3Z-7A095-B.  This is a direct swap.  15 rows as opposed to the stock 9.  Yay, better cooling and OEM parts!  Problem is the fact that I don't know if it will be enough..... I cannot find any info on BTU rating or cooling capacity.
[/INDENT]




[INDENT]Tru Cool LPD 47391.  Similar in size to the 11-14 Mustang piece with a SUPPOSED 45,000 BTU/40,000 lb GVWR.  Would take some fabrication to make it mount nicely and appear factory.[/INDENT]



Lastly.....

[INDENT]2005-2007 F-250 Super Duty 26 row cooler.  Part # 5C3Z-7A095-CA.  TWENTY.  SIX.  ROWS.  This thing should be able to cool off a Rhinoceros in the pit of Hades.... This is a very popular upgrade for the 7.3 diesel guys.
Problem:  WILL IT FIT??????  Obviously I'd have to cut/file/sand the bottom mounting tabs off as well as pop the rivets on the side extensions as shown.  After that, some brainstorming would occur on how to mount it; that is if it'll fit!!!!  Height and thickness aren't the issue.  It's width.  I cannot find any info on the width of the unit itself minus the tabs.  If it's under 25 inches, I'm golden.  It's the no-brainer.[/INDENT]






So, anybody have a 2005-2007 F-250 they can measure the trans cooler on for me?????
:hick:
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Misc Tech / Throttle to gas pedal cable
Anyone know if this is the same for all foxbody cars?
Mine's stretching out pretty good.  Rigged it with a couple of zip ties to make it tight about 10 years ago.  It's gotten worse and I'd rather change it out than add another 2 zip ties at this point.  It still will give full range motion on the throttle body, but who knows for how long....
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Drivetrain Tech / AOD transmission line leaking from pinhole -- 90 Mark VII LSC
Welp, if you read the title, you get the idea.  The leak is on the return line just in front of the K-member right above the line on the power steering rack.  A compression fitting here is out of the question.  There's no room. 

Anyone ever replace these lines with the trans and K-member in the car?  I may just give in and drop it off somewhere.... I got a ton of home renovations starting next week and have ZERO time for this. 

Only problem is the guy I send big jobs to or stuff I don't have time for is 16 miles away.  I don't know how much I'd leak driving there and don't wanna chance it and I  sure ain't paying for a tow there on a low budget commuter.  If it were the Cougar I'd pay, but not this car.

Lemme know any experience you may have with these devil spuppies lines and recommendations.

Thanks in advance.
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Electrical Tech / Figures..... Door chime on with door closed.....
I got off my lazy ass and decided to swap in the door lock actuator on the driver side of the Cougar.  Grabbed a NOS one off EBay as the 50resto ones would last about a year and  out.  The door chime annoyed me to no end while swapping the actuator, so I wedged some plastic between the door and frame to shut it up. 

My task completed, I removed the plastic shut the door and as I walked away I heard it.  The chime.  I pop the door open and push the signal pin on the frame in.  The chime subsides.  Close door again.  Chime on.  I did take note that the pin on the driver side does not stick out as far as that on the passenger.  Never did.  Is this adjustable?  I pulled it apart for now.....
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Show Photos / The Ghost of Racetracks Past.....
Quote
BRIDGEHAMPTON - THE DUST AND THE GLORY

It stood at the pinnacle of American car racing during the golden age of the sport in the 50s and 60s. They called it “The Bridge” and mostly they loved and feared the place. Stirling Moss called it the “most challenging course in America ” and routinely it embarrassed world class drivers during the heyday of the Can-Am, Trans-Am and international sports car races. It was a place of wonderfully diabolical natural beauty.

The Bridge is no longer. It’s a private, luxury golf course now. Key portions of the track have been preserved however, and if you listen, you can almost hear the roar of the groundthumpers flying into Millstone corner at 200 mph to the whoop of 80,000 fans.

http://www.bridgehamptonraceway.com/

Took some pics here a couple of weeks ago.... I had invited a rather eclectic group of cars; only Mustangs showed though.  Hey, a week before Christmas, sunny, and 50 degrees in NY?  I'll take it.  Enjoy the photos.















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Engine Tech / Pretty sure.......
I need a new short block.

Car gets hot and gauge shows a loss of oil pressure.  I had fixed all of the gauge issues last year.  Now when it gets hot I open the hood, blip the throttle body, and I can ever so slightly hear a little noise from the bottom end on deceleration.....


WONDERFUL.....  :mad:
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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars FOR SALE / Stuff For Sale....
Got a few items for sale.  I'm located in Farmingdale, NY.  The zip is 11735.  I accept paypal or Money order.  If payment is sent by money order, item will not be shipped until money order is received by me.  If you're local, we can work out a meet up.  My e-mail is V8Demon@hotmail.com
I'm somewhat negotiable on the prices, but please, be realistic. 

THE PICS ARE OLD!  SAME EXACT ITEMS. 


Oil Cooler for use with all vehicles having same diameter and thread filters as the Ford FL-1
Cooler is made by Long, the same company that makes them for B&M.  Good Year hoses.  Complete kit.  Never used.
$65+ shipping



Cougar center caps for 10 hole and polycast style wheels $15+ shipping








BBK Strut Tower brace for foxbody vehicles.  Some slight surface rust around the mount areas.  $50+Shipping.  I am not responsible if you buy this and it doesn't fit because you've installed aftermarket components to your engine/vehicle this will not work with.  I'll take it back, but YOU ARE eating the shipping costs.  Make sure it'll fit YOUR CAR before you commit to a deal on this!















EEC-IV Speed Density ECU for 5.0. standard output motor.   $25+shipping





Stock 2005-2009 Mustang GT rear lower control arms.  Less than 400 miles on them.  They've been sitting in my shed for 9+ years.  $40+shipping