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Thick gray/blueish smoke....New pics

Reply #75 –
Not yet. Hopefully soon. I'll report his opinions.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Thick gray/blueish smoke....New pics

Reply #76 –
I talked to Ed. He kept his answer simple. He stated that it was the ONLY chain he uses on performance engine. I'm cool with that. LOL.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Thick gray/blueish smoke....New pics

Reply #77 –
UPDATE.........

Everything is together. The new X-Pipe didn't fit my car. A little short on the end for my current exhaust. I had to notch the X-Pipe s to fit my headers. No big deal, but the shortness (about 1 inch too short) so, it's not going on the car. I reinstalled the X-Pipe I have had for years. No big deal.

Had to replace my steering pump. Mine sprang a leak at some point during all of this ordeal. Thank goodness I have the ol' lifetime warranty. Traded it out, good to go.

Once everything seems like it was in place, and I looked over everything again....and again....and again...I started the car. Started right up. Set the timing at 16 degrees, adjusted the clutch cable so I could actually shift, and drove for two miles. Then two miles home. Seems tight, responsive. I'll take the car out tomorrow morning for a cleaning, after I check the fluids, and then I'll go from there. I'll report in as soon as I get home.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Thick gray/blueish smoke....New pics

Reply #78 –
So no smoke? Awesome :).
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

Thick gray/blueish smoke....New pics

Reply #79 –
And have your wife film a quick video clip for us? :D

Of the car...lest my intentions be thought of in the wrong light!
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

Thick gray/blueish smoke....New pics

Reply #80 –
Not a bit of smoke that I can see. I haven't had any time to get it out and really drive it yet. I put about 8 miles on it over the last two days, never able to get over 45 miles per hour. LOL.

I'll get a video as soon as the weather clears up. Raining again.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Thick gray/blueish smoke....New pics

Reply #81 –
I drove it a bit longer today. The water in the engine got hot and was to the point of overheating. Other than that, it's running strong and feels great. I'm going to swap the thermostat and see what happens. I installd the head gaskets correctly. I'll post the results of the new thermostat when I get the work done and drive it again.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Thick gray/blueish smoke....New pics

Reply #82 –
I just finished swapping the thermostat. Hopefully it'll help. I'll test drive it tomorrow. Holy .
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Thick gray/blueish smoke....New pics

Reply #83 –
Although my trip to work is very short, the needle on the temp gauge didn't move, SO, I'm hoping the replacement thermostat di the job. I'll know more after work.

Also, the BBK filter (inner fender) for my CAI somehow has the neck broke off completely. I went to Autozone to get a new filter, all they had was the Spectre brand. Not a fan of that stuff, but, I got one because I need a filter. It fit, but my rpms at idle went up 500. I also ordered a new BBK filter as well. I still haven't done the base idle reset, so, I may drop the idle down and go from there after work as well. Getting there slowly but surely.

That is today's update..........so far.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Thick gray/blueish smoke....New pics

Reply #84 –
Update....I went out at lunch today, and was goingto start the car....no fan. SO, I think the fan is having an issue. I'll check the wiring after work and should be good to go. Stay tuned for further updates.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Thick gray/blueish smoke....New pics

Reply #85 –
Well no fan will make the car run hot :hick:.

As far as the idle going up 500rpm sounds like a vacuum leak. Maybe the filter or intake plumbing is loose?
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

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Reply #86 –
Which fan do you have Vinnie?

Darren

83 351W TKO'd T-Bird on the bottle


93 331 Mustang Coupe - 368 rwhp

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Reply #87 –
Replacement motors for the Taurus and Mark VIII fans are available. Keeps the original housing (in my case this is good as they are modified) and original fan blade assembly. I drilled the rivits and used stainless bolts, flat washers, and locking nuts to install the new motors in my Mark VIII fans.

http://www.rockauto.com/m/mobilecatalog.php?carcode=1138890&parttype=2181&a=www.google.com%2BSearch%2Bfor%2B1995%2BFORD%2BTAURUS%2B3.8L%2BV6%2BCooling%2BSystem%2BRadiator%2BFan%2BAssembly&blanktemplate=true

Darren

83 351W TKO'd T-Bird on the bottle


93 331 Mustang Coupe - 368 rwhp

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Reply #88 –
Hopefully my fan wiring just needs a little love. I'll know shortly. Getting ready to head out there in about 5 minutes.  Update right after that.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Thick gray/blueish smoke....New pics

Reply #89 –
Update....bad wire on the fan....after a 20 minute test drive, all seems well.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..