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Messages - kevbey

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Engine Tech / Fuel Pump Replacement on my Cougar
Vinnie - I was thinking that an access panel would be helpful when I was working on mine. Can you give me any info on what you did to create yours?  Possibly have any pics or measurements you'd be willing to share?
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Engine Tech / Fuel Pump Replacement on my Cougar
Mine did the same thing. I ended up replacing a 'J' shaped piece of rubber hose on my fuel pump. It was so rotted away that I had no fuel pressure. Cost about 2 bucks and took less than an hour.
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Engine Swapping / carb spacer
Not to hijack your thread, but did you have to do anything special to fit the engine under the stock hood?  I'm toying with the idea of swapping the 3.8 in my '87 base model for a carb'd 302 or 351,  and I've read that I might need a hood scoop or need to space the k-member down to lower the engine if I go 351.  Did you run into any problems?
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Engine Swapping / 1987 vs 1988 5.0 engine harness
Just to be sure I'm clear on what's what, my understanding is that the eec harness goes through the firewall and terminates at the 'salt and pepper shakers', and what I've seen called the 'engine harness' begins at the s&p shakers and runs around the engine bay.  Am I even close?
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Engine Swapping / 1987 vs 1988 5.0 engine harness
Thanks for all the info.  I apologize for my extreme lack of knowledge on this, but the last swap I worked on back in the 70's involved a carburetor and ignition points.

I'm just beginning to gather parts for this swap.  I'm basing my EFI/carb decision on whether I can find the necessary harness(es).  I'd really prefer going EFI based on what I've been reading here for the past few years.  It sounds like I'll need to find (ideally) an '87 EEC harness, an '87 engine harness, and the correct EEC to make this 'plug-n-play' from an electrical standpoint.  I've also read about re-pinning the 'wrong' harnesses.  Is this a major PITA, or something that somebody with average mechanical and electrical skills cound handle?

Sorry for all the questions.  I finally got the go-ahead from "she-who-holds-the-checkbook" to start picking things up, and want to get moving before she changes her mind :)
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Engine Swapping / 1987 vs 1988 5.0 engine harness
I'm having virtually no luck finding a 1987 5.0 engine harness for a 3.8 to 5.0 swap.  I did find a 1988 5.0 harness.  Is it possible to use the 88 harness in my 87, and if so is it worth the headaches?
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Engine Tech / Smog pump removal
I have an '87 3.8.  The smog pump is noisy, the air tube rusted off from the cat fitting a few years ago, and I don't have to worry about emissions testing.

I read an old posting that contains instructions for smog pump removal written by jcassity, and think I might want to just remove all of the extra 'stuff' since it's really not working. 

My main concern is that my car might decide to run like  after I've removed everything.  Has anybody else removed the parts, then ended up wishing they had left it alone because of the problems it caused?

Thanks
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Drivetrain Tech / Transmission cooler lines
Quote from: thunderjet302;391794
You could replace the lines with rubber transmission line and fittings. Just make sure you use rubber transmission line as it's designed to not react with transmission fluid.

Or you could probably use these since you have an AOD:
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/LRS-MUT1021SC/84-93-Mustang-Stainless-Automatic-Transmission-Cooler-Lines

I'm liking the LMR lines.  I'm going to cut out the bad part to get it back on the road, and order the LMR part.  Thanks for the link!
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Drivetrain Tech / Transmission cooler lines
Quote from: TOM Renzo;391854
Totally incorrect. Trans mission line has a higher burst pressure rating and it is designed for ATF. Two totally different animals. Never use fuel line for hydraulics. And most likely his lines are 5/16. Just saying!!

Too bad the kid at AutoZone didn't know the difference.  I stopped in yesterday and asked specifically for 5/16" "transmission line".  Get home, take the stuff out of the bag, and see "fuel" printed on the line.  I should have checked it before I left, but my cranky grandkids thought otherwise.