I cannot imagine complete failure damaging the engine. If it fails, the worst-case scenario is that the car won't start.

The only time I have ever seen re-occurring issues with the same blower circuit is If the person did not replace everything as I did including new connectors on the problem wires and the blocks. Those two things are very important for secure tight electrical connections where it matters most. If you use the old connector on the wire, the overheated spring steel can no longer "spring" and stay tight. If you use the old block, the connector cannot stay in place and it moves around, which causes failure again. If everything was renewed, then I cannot say for certain what is causing the problem without having the car to troubleshoot the circuit. I hope that helped.

Christ, when will it stop.

That was my failure for sure. Even though I knew/know better, I just plain forgot. I am glad you shared that with the community.

I'm not sure why you are having such a hard time with that inner layer. I know it takes some effort but usually comes out once you get it started. You could try heat, but not on "high" and I would stay away from steam. Steam may create more troubles of its own.

agency??? Not sure what you mean.

LOL

Both are great brands. I tend to gravitate to Motorcraft because I go to a huge Ford parts outlet in Phoenix. I get discounts. LOL

I think your talk to text is a bit off but I understand what you are saying and you are correct. Even though this car did have a 427 we now know it was not born with one. The hood was added as well.

You may be right. I have no proof. That's what I heard. Sounds a bit mythical when you put it all down like you did.

With only 10,000 split windows made, by the time you became muscle car aware, half were dead and the other half was stowed away. I drove a 68 GTX through the entire 70s and after owning it for 15 years I sold it and a month later the new owner wrapped it around a pole. Coveted cares have a tendency to be demolished, or get put away for safe keeping. That's how I've seen things go. I never got a chance to drive one of these, but I did drive a 63 convertible when I was 17.

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Me too. Now that I know what I am looking at with this one.

I did not know that.

You are correct about your assessments but this car definitely has a 427 in it. I saw it before he closed the hood. Understandably, it did not come from the factory in its present state.

@@DocsBoost I stand corrected, I was assuming 'Resto'. My apologies.

327/250hp 327/300hp 327/340hp solid lifters 327/360hp fuel injected 😎

No trunk, but did have a small space behind the seats.

I agree, this car wasn't born with a 427. Nevertheless, it is a beauty.

That is true, it didn't come with that option but it should have. LOL

Thanks for the support, my friend. Part 3 is the big reveal of what I found. I started working on it this morning.

@@DocsBoost I can't wait for this!

You may be surprised about what I found, but no hints.

@@DocsBoost could have the O2s turned off in the tune...that's one of my guesses.

appreciate the guess

HOnestly not until the day I recorded this one.

That would be me.

I honestly had no idea what it was when I first saw it. My son Paul knew right off what it was. Thanks for adding some detail.

@@DocsBoost no problem man 👌

No bubble to burst my friend. That's good info. They actually made a few hundred Z06s (yes, Z06s) back then and I thought they were 427s but as you said, not a chance. Thanks for keeping things straight.

I was trying to say I was 13 when this car hit the market, and I am a Ford man too.

@@DocsBoost No worries Doc. It’s all good. 👍 John

He meant how old he was

I had a few friends back in the day in Detroit who loved their Monte Carlo too.

Sadly, no.