The new water pump the pulling now hit the lower alt bracket and needs to be spaced out about 1/4" or more.Who makes water pump pully spacers and when can I get some?

I spent almost 6 hours in the last two days.Just trying to get a few things hooked up.At this rate I'll drive the car again by May.

I sure hope those long tube headers are wroth it.So much for low buck QUICK upgrades.

I'll stop now.

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SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs

2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH

65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede.

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Originally posted by Fastymz:
I did get my headers in,what a PITA. The shortys were a lot more easy.The new long tubes one of the tubes hit the lower side of the passanger shock tower.I got mad enough yesterday,and now there is just a small clearence.But to get those header bolts on.
The drivers side one of the tubes all but covers the last lower bolt hole in the valve cover.After 1/2hour of try to get some thing to fit.I used a screw headed bolt and a real thin long screw driver.The drivers side headed exits about 5" before were the Ebrake cable bolts to the frame support.So the new exhaust hook up is going to have to turn down and in fast.I hope that does not off set any flow I pick up with the new headers.The plug wirers are going to be even closer to the headers pipes now.

The new water pump the pulling now hit the lower alt bracket and needs to be spaced out about 1/4" or more.Who makes water pump pully spacers and when can I get some?

I spent almost 6 hours in the last two days.Just trying to get a few things hooked up.At this rate I'll drive the car again by May.

I sure hope those long tube headers are wroth it.So much for low buck QUICK upgrades.

I'll stop now.

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Originally posted by Fastymz:
I did get my headers in,what a PITA. The shortys were a lot more easy.The new long tubes one of the tubes hit the lower side of the passanger shock tower.

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Hey Ron,

When I put my headers in it helped a lot that I had my uncle guiding and holding the headers from the top and me underneath the car listening to his directions.

The funny thing is, when we installed the headers, the collector tube wasn't hitting the shock towers. After a ROMP in an industrial area on a weekend, the #2 primary is now leaning against the shock tower. I haven't worried about it ever since, but i'm not sure if the cast iron head can possibly crack from a strong run. Anyone know this??

At least you've got it in now Ron!!

Erik

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1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress

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SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs

2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH

65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede.

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Originally posted by rockafellz:
Hey Ron,

When I put my headers in it helped a lot that I had my uncle guiding and holding the headers from the top and me underneath the car listening to his directions.
but i'm not sure if the cast iron head can possibly crack from a strong run. Anyone know this??

At least you've got it in now Ron!!

Erik

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Erik send your uncle over for a weekend.I sure could use the help.
I dont think it would crack your heads.And my is the #2 tube also not the collectors.
I know they are on,but I had to whine about it to some one.My wife just tells me to leave whats on there alone.

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SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs

2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH

65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede.

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Originally posted by Tea'sGrabber:
Lower shock towers are just begging for a 10lb sledge!!!!

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I tried but not enough room to swing it.I also got so mad I hit it. Big mistake,then I tried kicking the collectors over.On and on,until I got a small hammer in there and beat the hell out of it.It moved it about 1/64 of an inch.So I said **** it and put them on.I'll worry about it later.

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SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs

2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH

65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede.

I should have mentioned in one of your previous posts but completely forgot. I mocked up my headers and marked where the trouble spots would be and I took the headers over to a muffler shop and they heated the area with a blow torch (cherry red), then used a socket and lead mallet to indent the section that needed it. Cost me $10 to do and they put small indents where the spark plug wires would hit, then also put indents where the steering would come close to hitting. IMO, you should never hit the shock towers. That's where your upper control arm bolts to and if you alter that in any way, I think there would be a chance to ruin your alignment. Double-whammy!! Sorry, should have mentioned it. Bottom line is, IT'S IN NOW!!

Erik

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1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress

1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Dad's - Original Unrestored

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SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs

2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH

65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede.

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Originally posted by ekbeanctr:
I could use somebody Experienced and Knowledgeable in these types of things to help me install mine. Ernie

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Now your making fun me of me too,take a number ok.

I'm sure yours will fit ok those hookers are built alot better.
If not I have some choice words you can use on them.

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SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs

2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH

65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede.

I used the Hedmans this time because they had larger port entries but I also had to make a slight "adjustments" to the #5 and #6 exhaust pipe. I mock it up first, then I take a deep well socket and a hammer to make any needed clearance for bolts or shock tower. 1 3/4" pipes are even worse!!

Sorry I couldn't be more help. 351W in a 65-66 is not my specialty.

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1966 Mustang Coupe: Custom glass hood and BIG scoop sits atop a 289 stroked to 331 c.i., Steel crank and girdle, 5.4 H-beams, Forged slugs, TFS alum. heads, ported Stealth 8020 intake, CompCams Xtreme Solid Roller, Holley 750 HP, long tubes, 4speed, 9" 3.50 posi.
e.t. 12.50 @ 112 mph