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  1. sdpatt

    Brake pad recommendations.

    Not quite sure what you mean by the comment above. SCCA Solo 2 and Prosolo are autocross, not "track" events. The brake loads and temperatures for slowing a car repeatedly from 80-120+ mph are much greater than those for an autocross event.
  2. sdpatt

    Rod Bearings at 422K

    I have been thinking about doing just that. I was contemplating showing her in my church's "Men's Steak Out [16 oz steaks] and Motor Show" this weekend and in preparation would have given her a new polish and wax job. She still looks great, with only the driver's seat leather bolsters needing a...
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    looking for a aftermarket esaust manafold

    After pulling the head with exhaust manifold to replace the head gasket, I see why aftermarket headers are beneficial only with other intake modifications. They resemble cast iron headers.
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    Rod Bearings at 422K

    The 1991 factory owners manual shows 10W-30 for temperatures above 0F. That is not an opinion, just Ford's recommendation. That temperature range would cover all of North America except northern climates during the winter months. I live in a temperate climate in Dallas and have always used...
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    Brake pad recommendations.

    I contentedly used the inexpensive PFCM pads for many years, but never liked the cold/initial/emergency bite performance on the street and carbon deposits on the rotors on the track. After running a set of Carbotech XP10 pads on the 96 upgrade caliper/rotor combination at the track, I retired...
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    Rod Bearings at 422K

    I updated my procedure for the bearing swap during this service and will post it when I get home this evening. The job is not so much difficult as it is ominous. I have notes on how to position the oil pan to clear the interferences during the R&R. Of greatest importance - ensure you have a GOOD...
  7. sdpatt

    MTX Trans fill location?

    The fill/check location is the square-holed, 1/2" pipe threaded plug on the front face of the MTX case about. Just jack up and jackstand the front of the car to allow you to slide under far enough to get a 3/8" socket driver with 3" extension into the square hole. Configure a funnel and long...
  8. sdpatt

    FL-400S Motorcraft Filters

    The FL-1A does not fit on my January 1991 production SHO. The larger diameter interferes with hard points on the oil cooler (IIRC).
  9. sdpatt

    What does the right rear intake ground go between?

    The upper manifold bracket bolt on the rear passenger side has a 19 mm head that is part of the bolt to secure the bracket and a separate 15 mm (?) brass nut that secures the ground strap to the second threaded portion of the bracket bolt.
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    forgot to get oil out of one of the plug wells, went into cylinder

    ...Unless there is enough oil in the cylinder to prevent the piston from being able to travel to top dead center. Try to suck or absorb some out of the cylinder.
  11. sdpatt

    clutch whinning sound

    The clutch pedal is connected to the transaxle by the same cable independent of the shifter connection. It is the blue, spring loaded quadrant on the pedal mechanism that adjusts the linkage.
  12. sdpatt

    MTX Trans Removal Questions

    I generated a procedure from my experience with the clutch and MTX service I did back in 2003. If you PM me a personal email address, I will be happy to send it to you.
  13. sdpatt

    clutch whinning sound

    I searched my clutch topic and found the following information regarding the operation of the SHO's TOB. This is from my hands-on and eyes-on observations during the clutch service and my experience as a professional engineer as to the possible cause for the premature wear of the TOB. As a...
  14. sdpatt

    what could this be

    Reading this topic causes me to ask a couple of questions. First, has the fuel pump operation been checked? You said it was replaced recently, but the symptoms sound too much like low or no fuel pressure. When the engine dies and won't restart, turn the ignition key to ON and listen for the...
  15. sdpatt

    Rod Bearings at 422K

    Here is a photo of the original bearings removed at 268K miles during the first connecting rod bearing swap. They were quite worn, but there was no "rod knock" evidenced. The engine, however, sounded much tighter after their replacement.
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    Rod Bearings at 422K

    Still the originals. Here is a photo of the front bank tensioner at 344K. A good amount of rubbing block remaining. I didn't take pictures during the head gasket replacement and full 60K service performed at 404K on Nov 29, 2009, but they did not appear much different. A side note on the rubbing...
  17. sdpatt

    Need Help with Valve Cover Gasket...oil leak

    I have a detailed procedure for this operation in addition to gapping the valves if you want to see what it takes (tools, effort). PM me with an email address if you want a pdf copy.
  18. sdpatt

    Rod Bearings at 422K

    Long time, no post... I took advantage of my 4-day long Labor Day weekend and spent a day (Friday) making sure the SHO was going to live to drive another day. I had thought I had heard a few instances of rod knock and the SHO-lover and mechanic in me were not willing to let the engine die...
  19. sdpatt

    Help!!! 2nd alternator....

    The lugged wire that is secured by the 10mm nut on the draiver side of the alternator is the 12V battery feed and is hot until you disconnect the negative battery terminal. The removlal of the battery terminal is the first step in the replacement of the alternator for a very good reason. I have...
  20. sdpatt

    Help!!! 2nd alternator....

    I have been through eight replacements of the O'Reilly's brand Ultima alternator for my '91 SHO. Some have lasted less than a week, others as long as 5 years. Unfortunately I have gotten quite good at replacing it through all the practice. The lifetime warranty has kept me from spending new cash...
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