351 Windsor FIRST START ! 1969 Ford Mustang Restoration Part 71 Mustang Connection Mail Call too!

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Fresh start on the newly rebuilt original 351W motor. In this episode the motor gets re-installed and re-started. Don't miss the Mail Call for UDIZZY 69 too.
Follow along on as this 1969 Ford Mustang M code ( 351 4 barrel) car goes though a cosmetic and mechanical restoration. This California, DSO 71 ( Los Angeles) black plate 1969 Coupe is loaded with options as verified by the Marti Report Originally sold at Fred Hauter Ford in Montrose CA( now closed) this car has remained in Southern California it's whole life. It was built in June of 1969 as is only 1 of 7 M code, Deluxe interior coupes. It came with the following options: 351 Windsor 4 barrel, FMX auto trans, Electric Clock, Wide Oval belted tires, Power front disc brakes, Power Steering, Air conditioning, AM\FM stereo, Interior Decor Group( think Mach 1 and Grande but with a bench seat),Tinted Glass, Argent Styled steel wheels( same as the GT and Mach for 69). The car is an unusual coupe and worthy of some attention.
The plan is to return the car to it's original Royal Maroon Paint-3059-A. Follow along for an in-depth series on the preservation and restoration of this cool 69.

[@shanebowles2632]

Awesome Rich, she sounds great

[@MustangConnection1]

Thanks Shane! I am so looking forward to getting the rest of this project finished off....

[@shanebowles2632]

Your nearing the end now buddy

[@mudmaniac95]

Congrats she sound nice and healthy cant wait to see it put all back together.

[@MustangConnection1]

Thanks Trevor, that makes two of us, pushing to finish off the details and getting some miles on the motor.

[@mudmaniac95]

MustangConnection1 ill be looking forward to those videos.

[@scottsinfl]

I know your happy it's always sweet when they are close to a test drive.

[@MustangConnection1]

So relived the oil pressure is good and the thing sounds strong, now back on the road!

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Sounds awesome ! Thanks.

[@MustangConnection1]

Thanks! Appreciate the comments and feedback!

[@Cobrafanatik22]

Very cool! Sounds really nice with that RV cam and the magnaflow exhaust. That break in lube is definitely something that is required these days when breaking in a flat tappet camshaft. Very nice to share that info. Some people dont realize the zinc requirement. Have a great weekend Rich.

[@MustangConnection1]

Thanks Billy, ya I thought sharing the Zinc break-in oil would be helpful, so pleased with the initial start! Gotta get it finished off once and for all...final push...

[@pimpin2190]

Sounds fantastic, wish I could have a 68 or a 69 as my first car

[@MustangConnection1]

chris charles Thanks for checking it out Chris, hope you are subbed and get a chance to watch some more of our videos!

[@freddiemac2847]

Man Cograts ! It sounds incredible!

[@MustangConnection1]

Thanks Freddie!

[@willthetrill4849]

Hooray! No rod knock!

[@MustangConnection1]

Will Butter A fresh motor sure helps, thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated.

[@willthetrill4849]

MustangConnection1 Anytime. i own a 1993 Mustang hatback myself

[@MustangConnection1]

Will Butter Cool...I have lot's of fox body videos on here too so make sure to check them out.

[@Promethus27]

looking and sounding good I think the few little upgrades will be nice little more power but almost stock looking btw holley does sell a ford kickdown linkage adapter thanks for the video

[@MustangConnection1]

Thanks Adam, I think I can re-bend the kick-down to get it to work, but I will check out the Holley kit too, thanks so much for the info. Thanks for watching!

[@SuperKONR]

Sounds great, nice work!

[@MustangConnection1]

Thanks Conner, now to finally finish this puppy off once and for all!

[@1575murray]

Good choice staying with the 351W it is lighter than the FE motors and should have more than adequate power for this car in street driving.

[@Fullthrottle440Garage]

awesome! sounding good

[@MustangConnection1]

Thanks Dean, glad this part is over, no back to the streets!

[@Buckswoodshop]

Super cool buddy

[@MustangConnection1]

Thanks Matt, your package is scheduled to arrive Weds or Thurs next week.

[@MrMach1]

I'm very happy how the engine turned out I'll pm you my address where to send the car! lol... Sounds really good Rich!!!!

[@MustangConnection1]

Thanks Gary! Stoked to get this part done ....again! I will send you my PayPal info with an invoice, so glad you are buying this fine machine :) haha

[@chanceogg9621]

I ha e a 351 In My 93 for f150 very powerful motor

[@S6.4]

It's alive!

[@MustangConnection1]

Thankfully it is alive yet again, thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated.

[@wasabicars]

So, which intake manifold/carby did you go with? I didn't miss it, did I?

[@MustangConnection1]

Daneil, I think I briefly covered it a video or so ago but it's an Edelbrock performer and a Holley 600 vacuum secondary. Man it really woke this thing up!

[@TheWreckingYard]

Cool

[@MustangConnection1]

Thanks Ron!

[@SvntyStang]

Glad to see it the engine is in & running :) I'm not a 351 expert, but to me it looks like you have vacuum lines running to what I think might be the temperature sending unit on the hot side of the thermostat. But not an expert

[@MustangConnection1]

Glad it's running too, the temp sending unit is on the manifold and is properly hooked up. The small vacuum tree on top of the thermostat housing has lines that, for now, are mostly bypassed. Thanks for stopping by!

[@Rudderify]

Woohoo! Now the engine sounds like a real Ford and not a rod-knockin' Chevy. Lol

[@MustangConnection1]

Haha, no doubt, it sounds like it's supposed to once again with a bit of extra grunt. Thanks for stopping by Joe.

[@265chevy]

have a question what is the name of the beak in lube and where did you buy it thanks.I need some will be starting a new engine in the near future

[@MustangConnection1]

Great question and the machine shop provided it with the rebuild and it was private labeled with their information. Lucas oil makes the stuff lucasoil.com/products/engine-oil-additives/engine-break-in-oil-additive-tb-zinc-plus

[@SixtyFiveDropTop]

Rich, what was your minimum rpm on the first break in run and for how long did you keep it there? Thanks.

[@MustangConnection1]

There is no tach but I would guesstimate around 2000 rpms and ran it for about 20 minutes. Now onto the street for the initial 1k miles.

[@christianflores418]

Hey rich Going to change the oil on a 1966 mustang and should I throw in a zinc additive to the oil because I still have flat tappets. Also what brand if I need to get some.

[@MustangConnection1]

Christian it is really a preventative measure for break in on a fresh rebuild.....

[@diabel1969]

What made you take off that 4300 carb, and go with the Holley?

[@MustangConnection1]

+diabel1969 After the rebuild I installed an aluminum intake and an RV cam so I wanted a bit more CFM and response so I went with the Holley.

[@diabel1969]

Ok, thank you. I just rebuilt a 1971 ranchero, and although we have a aftermarket intake, we went with a autolite carb, and although it runs really well, there's some known issues with these carbs, which this one is having one of those issues. Seems that everybody went with the holley carb as the replacement. I also chose a aftermarket RV style cam, and it seems to run pretty well.

[@gianlucamontepietra]

you prefere fastback or coupe?? from italy

[@MustangConnection1]

Fastback first, coupe second but nice coupes are getting hard to find as well.

[@gianlucamontepietra]

compliments beatiful car.here in Italy I found a 1970 fastback engine 351 cleveland strong 4v.va as a driver ? it's good? and beautiful

[@MustangConnection1]

Cool the 70 Fastback is a great Mustang bodystyle

[@gianlucamontepietra]

true and beautiful like all American cars. but you think you can reach a maximum speed engine 351 cleveland 4v with 6 gears ??? : /