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Topic: A Handy Tip
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Boss Hoss
Gearhead Posts: 176
From: Georgia
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 10-28-2001 09:38 AM
   
Hi, All...
This is really no big deal, but it's a little thing that I do to help me out when I work on my Mustang, and I thought I would pass it on.Whenever I take something off of my Mustang that is attached with several bolts, like a water pump, a fender, etc., I like to keep track of exactly which bolt goes where. Some people put bolts into plastic bags and label them, but I think I have a better way. I take a cardboard box (but just a piece of cardboard will do), and on it I make a small drawing of the part I am removing. Then, whenever I take a bolt off of the part, I push it through the drawing on the cardboard at roughly the same location. That way, when it's time to put the part back on, I don't have to guess which bolt goes where--I already have a picture of the bolt arrangement! If a certain bolt is attached in an unusual way, I write a note on the cardboard next to that bolt. I also make notes on the cardboard if I need to remember other things about what I'm doing (examples: where to put body sealant, what parts to put back on first, important things I've noticed when removing the part, warnings to myself if something can get messed up, etc.) And, for those anal-retentive people like me, every bolt goes back EXACTLY where it was when I removed it.  ------------------
*andy* ([email protected]) also known as...***Boss Hoss*** *1965 Mustang 289 coupe*
*1996 Mustang GT coupe*
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 9546
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-28-2001 11:13 AM
You'd be surprised who else is "anal-retentive" around here.  Good tip.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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Boss Hoss
Gearhead Posts: 176
From: Georgia
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 10-28-2001 07:14 PM
Thanks, Alex! I think it would be cool if everyone would post their "tricks & tips" for working on their Mustangs...I'm sure it would be a big help to all of us! Any other tips, folks? Let us know! ------------------
*andy* ([email protected]) also known as...***Boss Hoss*** *1965 Mustang 289 coupe*
*1996 Mustang GT coupe*
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 1026
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-29-2001 02:05 AM
Good tip Andy.
I keep a polaroid camera around and when I'm taking some thing apart I have not worked on before.I take some pictures of it before I take it apart.For a reference to get it back together.Yes there is more then one use for a polariod. ------------------
65 Coupe with a 351w, RPM intake,carter625,shorty hedders,2.5 exhaust,Flowmasters,Black Magic electric fan,stock C4,peg leg 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Cragers SS,Black Suede finish.
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 455
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 10-29-2001 02:25 AM
That takes all the confusion and frustration out of it!! 
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 1026
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-29-2001 02:39 AM
Hey Bluestreek sorry to take all the fun out of it.
We had the same amount of posts.Now its a race to see who can get to 1000 1st.
Ron------------------
65 Coupe with a 351w, RPM intake,carter625,shorty hedders,2.5 exhaust,Flowmasters,Black Magic electric fan,stock C4,peg leg 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Cragers SS,Black Suede finish.
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Dave Witthoeft
Gearhead Posts: 1008
From: IL.
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 10-29-2001 04:20 AM
You cant have enoughf pictures, notes, boxes, or shop manuals. ------------------
MCA# 48755
71 Mach 1
69 Fastback
92 F-150
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 456
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 10-29-2001 04:55 AM
My tip for people working on previously "restored" cars only works if you have back yard space, but it can't be beat. Buy yourself a never restored junk car and see how it's put together.
Simon
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69maverick
Gearhead Posts: 534
From: Thomaston,CT.
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 10-29-2001 02:53 PM
I have two that I will share! The 1st is napa's spray gasket remover! This stuff takes all the fun out of taking those 30 year old gaskets off and the new ones if need be! The other is colored silicone tubing! This stuff looks great and works perfect on things like oil pressure lines and water temp
lines. I used it on all my vac.lines and pcv. You will have to use some oil to get the oil line through the tube. it not only protects it but it looks good to.I used it on my choke wire,MSD wires, Tranny Vac.lines
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JAAZZY
Gearhead Posts: 619
From: Bay Area, CA
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-29-2001 04:53 PM
Here's a couple of easy and maybe obvious ones.Whenever I'm doing wiring I put masking tape on each wire with a short description of where it goes. It could be really simple like "left blinker". It's especially nice when parts take a few weeks rather than a few days. Another little tip is when soldering connections. Sometimes it is really tuff to solder because you're bunched up under the dash or far in the corner of the engine compartment. I just drip a little solder on the connection by heating it with the soldering iron and then heat the connection and let it flow through. It's a heck of a lot easier than trying to heat it and holding the solder at the same time. Also vise grips work great as a third hand to hold the wire in place.
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Boss Hoss
Gearhead Posts: 176
From: Georgia
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 10-29-2001 05:23 PM
Another little tip that I use whenever I can: If I have to disassemble something that is really dirty/rusty/just plain OLD, I spray a lot of "Liquid Wrench" on all the bolts and nuts that I will be loosening. Then I wait for a good 15 minutes. You won't believe how much less tugging and grunting you will do by lubricating all of the fasteners! There's less chance of stripping a bolt or nut, too.------------------
*andy* ([email protected]) also known as...***Boss Hoss*** *1965 Mustang 289 coupe*
*1996 Mustang GT coupe*
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R Rainwater
Gearhead Posts: 419
From: Puxico,MO. USA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 10-29-2001 07:23 PM
I just throw everything in the same bucket and hope I can find the right bolt when I need it. Fun!!!???
Bob R
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 1026
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-29-2001 08:30 PM
Bob I've do that one to many times.
Another tip is to have a father inlaw thats retired.He was a City engineer for 20 years.The guy is the biggest prefectionest you'll ever meet.But man dose he come in handy.When it has to be just right I always call him to come over for help.And when I want to Jerry rig something I make sure he's not around.
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65 Coupe with a 351w, RPM intake,carter625,shorty hedders,2.5 exhaust,Flowmasters,Black Magic electric fan,stock C4,peg leg 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Cragers SS,Black Suede finish.
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 1026
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-29-2001 08:34 PM
I wrote the numbers on all my spark plugs ends.With a premenent marker.So when I pull them off the plugs I'll always know right where they go with out having to look up the firing order.------------------
65 Coupe with a 351w, RPM intake,carter625,shorty hedders,2.5 exhaust,Flowmasters,Black Magic electric fan,stock C4,peg leg 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Cragers SS,Black Suede finish.
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Boss Hoss
Gearhead Posts: 176
From: Georgia
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 10-29-2001 09:34 PM
I keep a box of Q-Tips in my garage. You won't believe how many times those things have come in handy, cleaning in tight areas or applying Ospho in small amounts over a small area. They're also great for cleaning small parts.------------------
*andy* ([email protected]) also known as...***Boss Hoss*** *1965 Mustang 289 coupe*
*1996 Mustang GT coupe*
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289 Rod
Journeyman Posts: 29
From: Laguna Niguel, CA, USA
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 10-29-2001 11:51 PM
Great Idea, I wish I had it a weekago when I pulled off my ac system for good and put on a set of 165 cc AFR cylinder heads. I had the hardest time with putting my water pump back on since I took the ac system off which uses bolts that hold the water pump in place.------------------
'65 Mustang Black/Black Pony Interior
289 4V 4 speed Manual
Weiand Dual Plane,AFR 165cc, Comp Cam Pro Magnum Rocker Arms, 3.55 Rearend
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Scott (69Mach)
Gearhead Posts: 274
From: Walnut Creek, CA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-30-2001 12:43 PM
I always keep several cold ones in the fridge so I can calm down when I can't figure out which bolt in the coffee can goes into the thingamajig.
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 480
From: Stanton, MI
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 10-30-2001 12:50 PM
Scott: EXCELLENT SUGGESTION!!! LOL
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1320
From: Homeless, in transit
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 10-30-2001 12:52 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Scott (69Mach):
I always keep several cold ones in the fridge so I can calm down when I can't figure out which bolt in the coffee can goes into the thingamajig.
I have also found that in similar situation where I've spent 30-45 minutes fighting to get the transmission lined up with the pilot bearing that if you just go away and have a sandwich or a beer, etc, and come back to it, somehow while you're gone it magically lines up and when you give it a little nudge it slides right in.
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