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Topic: New Guy
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Neb
Journeyman Posts: 15
From: Sasakwa, OK, USA
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 12-18-2005 06:45 PM
 
Hello out there, Just bought a 1970 Cougar yesterday. All original except for wheels and tires. I'm trying to get a hold of them. Hey, is there any way to tell if the 351 in it is a Windsor or a Cleveland? It is a 2v. I thought I read somewhere that there was a way to tell by looking at it? If not, what next? VIN# OF91H******. Sure am looking forward to getting some great info here. Thanks all!!
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-18-2005 06:57 PM
Welcome to M&M! The '70 is my favorite year Cougar!  Two ways to quickly tell 351C from 351W is 1. Upper radiator hose goes into the block on a 351C, into the intake manifold on a 351W 2. 351C has 8 bolts per valve cover, 351W has 6 ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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Neb
Journeyman Posts: 15
From: Sasakwa, OK, USA
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 12-18-2005 07:13 PM
Just ran outside and checked. Mine is a 351 Cleveland. Am going to do a complete tune-up on her. Car has been sitting for about a year before I drove her home yesterday. Carb is leaking around accelerator pump + car backfiring a lot. Tune-up should help. Anything else to look for after sitting for a while. People I know other than seller say it was quite a runner. Ran great. Thanks for info, Steve
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-18-2005 07:43 PM
I think I'd do an oil and antifreeze change, rebuild the carb and tune it a little and run it around a bit and go from there. Don't forget a new fuel filter.Good luck with your new cat! ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL [This message has been edited by SteveLaRiviere (edited 12-18-2005).]
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Neb
Journeyman Posts: 15
From: Sasakwa, OK, USA
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 12-19-2005 10:52 AM
Will do. Will let you know how it goes.
Thanks for the advice and thanks for the welcome!!------------------
70 351 Cougar
68 289 Mustang
70 340 Challenger R/T
65 H.D. Panhead Chopper
8 Kids, 1 Wife, No Peace
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hwyman3
Gearhead Posts: 2592
From: Southern Maryland, USA
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 12-19-2005 09:39 PM
Welcome to M&M! As you can see, you have found the best site on the web for info on Fords (and Mercurys too)!------------------
Greg W.
M&M #3962 MCA #52100
2002 Laser Red GT Coupe The Highwayman 3
1991 F-150 XLT 4x2 5.0 Ole Faithful
Southern Maryland Mustang Club
http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/hwyman3.html
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SkinnyMan
Gearhead Posts: 916
From: Tupelo, MS - USA (CA temporarily)
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 12-20-2005 06:16 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Neb:
Carb is leaking around accelerator pump + car backfiring a lot. Tune-up should help. Anything else to look for after sitting for a while. People I know other than seller say it was quite a runner. Ran great. Thanks for info, Steve
Not sure how many miles you have on that puppy, but the chain sprocket for the cam used to be covered in nylon to reduce noise. It may be worn and need to be replaced.------------------
SkinnyMan
Tupelo, MS Thank you, Thank you very much!
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kwazykat
Moderator Posts: 8279
From: ...a wonderful place to be.... orange county... NC!!!! M&M member #92 .... a blue-oval GRRL-deluxe.....
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-02-2006 03:22 PM
welcome to M&M! sorry it has taken me so long to stop in..... just a crazy time of the year!!!looking forward to hearing more about your cat!! 
kk
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Neb
Journeyman Posts: 15
From: Sasakwa, OK, USA
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 01-04-2006 10:22 PM
Hi kwazykat,
Thanks for the welcome. My cat is a 1970. The "fang" has got me, but I think it looks killer! Dark ivy metallic, green interior. 351C, auto, vinyl top, air cond., nothing all that awe-inspiring, but I love it. It has 76,000 original miles. I am third owner I believe. Car is sooooo factory original, except for after market rims. I'm trying to get original wheels for it. I love this cat.
Great forum, everybody seems cool!! I like, I like!!
Be cool
Neb------------------
70 351 Cougar
68 289 Mustang
70 340 Challenger R/T
65 H.D. Panhead Chopper
8 Kids, 1 Wife, No Peace
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