The Biggest Problem With Foxbody Mustangs Is All The Problems

[@larrybeussink7737]

I like the idea of ditching the old service truck bed and going to dually flatbed.

[@VeteranRevivals]

🤙

[@thesteelgator]

Seconded.

[@tms1981ts]

The petcock is not your friend. Should you have to drain the radiator again, disconnect the lower hose to have a complete radiator drain. Check your thermostat to make sure there's no defects and replace as needed, along with hoses. I love how awesome scrapi sounds with the 302 instead of an LS!

[@VeteranRevivals]

He does sound good

[@jamesweems5301]

Drain coolant refill white water and box of cascade to clean cooling system!! Works great

[@VeteranRevivals]

That sounds like a bubbly disaster, I've heard of using CLR before

[@clemmahabir]

Hearing your Mustang makes me miss mine. It's getting a motor and rear end 8.8. I'm going fuely from carburetor. It's winter in Canada, and I can't wait for the summer weather to roll in my Mustang. I'm glad to see you ride is coming along. 👍

[@VeteranRevivals]

Hell yeah, haha we wait till winter down here to start working on stuff 😂

[@clemmahabir]

@VeteranRevivals 💪😆

[@specialk4430]

Bands that were popular when i was in my prime then made a strong comeback, i.e. Sum 41, Blink 182, New Found Glory, etc. Thats whats playing in my garage drowning out my four letter words when im working in the garage.

[@VeteranRevivals]

Solid playlist

[@fifteen8]

Another great, enjoyable vid. Glad you're happy in the end! I always hate dropping the tank. IIRC, the fuel and oil pressure gauges come out together and are replaced as a single piece. Try cleaning all the contacts first. The cluster is very sensitive to resistance. Having fun!

[@VeteranRevivals]

Sounds like a good plan!

[@charliebruceortega8447]

Just did mine slouch madule chip in the back, bypass it electrical tape the 3 and jump the 2 and that works

[@sbf_fox2434]

I use a little silicone spray on the hoses to help them slide on and off easier.

[@VeteranRevivals]

Good idea!

[@_RedRainman]

I 2nd the silicone spray as well 😅

[@rustylocke]

I’ve got a lot of the same issues you do. Definitely watching to see what solutions you come up with.

[@mustangal8534]

The startup sounds a lot better, just have to work on the rpm now. I got an adapter from accufab and put a gm iac you would have to get a plug and repin it. You might want to check that the items are spinning the right direction.

[@VeteranRevivals]

The "items" are spinning the right direction? Not sure what you mean.

[@VeteranRevivals]

If you mean the pulleys, the water pump is spinning ccw as intended.

[@daredevil7442AUTOMOTIVE]

Those gas gauges are pesky as Phuk! lol… I had the same issue, turned out to be a little card/chip that connects to the gauge in the cluster, I forget what it’s called? I changed that card and it worked perfect. We have a place here called Connecticut Mustangs, basically a mustang only junk yard, I pulled up there with gauge cluster hanging, tried different cards, 3rd card worked and been happy ever after! lol oh, PS pump, every mustang pump gets a bottle of Lucas stop leak…new or old, it stops the whine every time! Good video especially the X computer info! Thanks!

[@VeteranRevivals]

Haha, it's worth a shot!

[@kellybench4638]

There is always something to work on with these things. As long as you are making things better when you do have to work on it that’s what matters. I’m getting ready to AOD to T5 swap and get rid of the 7.5 rearend for an 8.8 in my Capri in the next week or so. Hopefully all goes well with that! Keep up with the great videos and try to enjoy that Fox for a while!!

[@VeteranRevivals]

Haha, sounds like you're going to have some fun days ahead of you

[@kellybench4638]

@ I’ve got the 8.8 in and the AOD is out. Working on the pedal swap now and then getting the T5 put in. I’m really looking forward to driving it with a 5 speed in it. I think it will be much more fun to drive! I have a question for you, do you know if I need to make any adjustments to the tune on the Holley Sniper 2 going from the automatic trans to a manual?

[@VeteranRevivals]

@kellybench4638 you may have to adjust the IAC ramp to hold the RPM up between shifts. Not sure there would be much else. You might want to save that file and run a new file to see if it figures out anything different.

[@kellybench4638]

@@VeteranRevivalsThank you, I appreciate the info!

[@sbf_fox2434]

Sometimes it helps to open the parts at the store. It especially helps when buying alternators to make sure they are clocked right

[@VeteranRevivals]

Haha very true

[@trentdawg2832]

Easy to re-clock an alternator….but yeah always check at point of sale

[@fifteen8]

I always open the box and check before buying. I try to have the original part with me to compare cause often parts look similar.

[@WestHanoverTruckin]

Both of my 86 bullnoses have that 5.0 efi. Those power steering pumps make all kinds of noises on them, too.

[@WestHanoverTruckin]

Found this out with my 400 the other day. When you don't have any gasket maker. Clear Gorllia glue for all your thermostat stat is leaking needs.

[@toranzoM]

Same issue with my fuel gauge. I suspect the anti slosh module in the back of the cluster.

[@ForcedFoxbody]

@@toranzoM yes it can be bypassed also, you can test it that way or leave it. Wise case the gauge bounces but it's a pretty simple board

[@paulwoodman5131]

My canyon also has a similar issue with the gauge cluster checked into it and there is a apparently a bad solder joint. I'll have to dig in or live with it. I do get a low fuel indication on dash. 😊

[@VeteranRevivals]

Haha that is a nice feature

[@606garage4]

Great job. Couple tips. Grease the end of those hoses before slipping them on that awesome design. And use a cheap transfer pump with the hand squeeze pump. Makes the job quicker and more enjoyable. Especially changing intakes and heads. You can snake the tubes down the water jacks and pull the heads without spilling a drop.

[@VeteranRevivals]

Nice! Good tips

[@67Stang]

More great progress. Enjoy seeing how she is coming together. I had issues with my original gauges in my 67 stang. Went with Dakota Digital and have been very happy with them. Not sure if they make a cluster for your fox body or not,. Might be worth a look though.

[@VeteranRevivals]

I'm sure they do

[@WilberNStella]

Bypass hose fitting: put dowel in fitting then bend fitting so hose fits. It was less than a 1/16” bend to allow hose to slide on. Those fittings are friction fit.

[@VeteranRevivals]

That was my concern with attempting to bend the tube, it would cause a leak at the housing

[@fifteen8]

@@VeteranRevivals Maybe next time put the hoses on before reinstalling the pump, like you took it off.

[@VeteranRevivals]

@fifteen8 that was the intention, but I had forgotten

[@dcastro0018]

I had a similar issue with my fuel gauge after installing a new fuel level sending unit. So I cleaned the contact points on my slosh module for the fuel gauge, and that fixed it. Sometimes you'll have to replace it altogether.

[@VeteranRevivals]

Good info! I'll look into it 🤙

[@The50Baker]

Just dropped my brand new 347 in my fox. Still have to put trans and all the accessories on. I can't wait to fire it up. On holley terminator also. The only issue I'm seeing is the valve covers are tall and I'm worried about the iac hitting them. Probably gonna get an upper spacer but I wanna stay with stock hood. Gotta few things to finger out.

[@VeteranRevivals]

Yeah not much clearance in there if you want to stay EFI and tall valve covers. Why do you need the talls? We are running roller rockers on studs with factory cast valve covers.

[@The50Baker]

@VeteranRevivals I read that with the rockers I bought it needed them. I haven't even tried to test fit the stock ones. They probably would work. But I also have provisions for my catch can on them.

[@VeteranRevivals]

@The50Baker we have 1.6 rockers on studs, just had to flatten the baffle on the passenger side cover.

[@The50Baker]

@@VeteranRevivals yea i have the same setup, 1.6s won studs. The valve covers look really nice though. I'm hoping to get them to work out. Last resort is to go back with stock. It's a stock block 347. Forged rotating assembly. 180cc aluminum heads. Everything is brand new but I'm still rolling with stock intake for now.

[@VeteranRevivals]

Sounds like a good start!

[@TooBrokeToWheel]

Good work, Art. Love seeing Scrapi progress

[@VeteranRevivals]

🤙🤙 thank you

[@joelubner3879]

Nice Work!

[@VeteranRevivals]

Thank you 🤙

[@LouisMonroig-gh4yy]

The gas gauge cluster It comes apart

[@larrybeussink7737]

I had an 83 5.0 that had a sticker for V-6 belt diagram under the hood. Problem was I had the V-8. That car was a one off. It was a GL with GT running gear. Also had a 4 speed instead of a 5 speed transmission. I made my own version of a belt diagram. I put 1 under the hood and 1 in the glove box.

[@chestrockwell8328]

Sounds like the original buyer or dealer made themself a "LX 5.0" before that was an actual offered model, although the GL was a more optioned model as compared to the LX. I had an 84 GT T-top car back in 87' that was a bit of an odd ball, having many 85 GT items, I've to see another like mine, though I'm sure there are some.

[@trentdawg2832]

5 speed came in 84….along with dual exhaust

[@chestrockwell8328]

@@trentdawg2832 not dual exhaust, that started in 85' at least two separate tail pipes.

[@ratrodo3113]

That power steering pump takes type f atf fluid

[@VeteranRevivals]

I have heard of people doing that

[@chestrockwell8328]

Art, man hope you're getting the shop discount on those NAPA items. Also I'm having nice success with the 12v Hercules cordless 1/4" drive rachet from HF, I've not super abused it but have ran lots of 3/8" socketed sized bolts and still going strong, battery holds a charge a long time and cost way less than 300$ for the tool and charger.

[@VeteranRevivals]

Thanks for the tip, I'll have to check it out!

[@LouisMonroig-gh4yy]

The the gauge has for the cluster they sell it apart on eBay

[@tackettshoh]

Man hands……🙋‍♂️. ……. Actually I do everything by hand so I don’t strip things out…… also I’m poor… 😞

[@VeteranRevivals]

😂 smart

[@trentdawg2832]

I do it all by hand as well but im old and smart….far from poor

[@Mike-Honcho-]

There are companies that make a Saginaw power steering pump bracket to convert the small block Ford so you don’t have to listen to that noisy Ford pump. I have one for my Notch I converted to hydroboost.

[@VeteranRevivals]

Nice!

[@larrybeussink7737]

White letters out for a win!😊

[@VeteranRevivals]

🇺🇸🤙

[@FoxBodyDale]

Never had any issues with mine bc i kept it stock. But eother way fun cars!

[@russellbroadwell]

TermX doesn't car what the oil pressure is. Go ahead and transfer learn to base so you can see if its turely still learning. Anything under 5% its "done". Under 10% its "fine"

[@rustylocke]

Keep up the good work!

[@VeteranRevivals]

🤙 thank you!

[@ghostiroc]

Man your screen saver pic had me cracking up 😂😂😂

[@VeteranRevivals]

😂

[@raydavidson2999]

What size are the front rims and backspacing

[@VeteranRevivals]

15x8, wanna say it's 4.5. I'll have to check. But you'll have to shave the strut spindle mount at the pinch weld to clear the wheel

[@projectundrfire]

The price everyone thinks a clapped out foxbody is worth is the problem.

[@VeteranRevivals]

😂 that too

[@joshmiller8663]

Coolant looked like liquid peas.

[@VeteranRevivals]

😂

[@joesanchez9512]

Love the scrappy videos. What did you do with the efi wiring and ecu? Is it for sell?

[@VeteranRevivals]

I robbed a bunch of wiring for the factory sensors and will likely keep the rest for the LT Van build.

[@KrisLee-ci3ds]

Sweet!😊

[@VeteranRevivals]

Thanks! 😊

[@stevesck6678]

I listen to 2000's rap

[@VeteranRevivals]

Solid choice

[@musclecarczarig4003]

Foxes doing fox things... thats why we love them. If I'm fabricating then it some Rammstein to clear the mind.

[@VeteranRevivals]

Hell yeah 🤙

[@trentdawg2832]

Du haust

[@petyoiliev9112]

Put ATF in and noise be gone

[@curtismccombs2212]

Love you too.. 😜

[@VeteranRevivals]

😂

[@kmsscooter7849]

Mostly metal

[@VeteranRevivals]

What is

[@jeffreykurth2703]

All the problems? Really?!? How old is that car?

[@VeteranRevivals]

Old enough to need everything replaced

[@TooBrokeToWheel]

First again!

[@nothanks81]

😂 30yr + old 80's tin can yeah it will have problems if you don't keep up on the dumb stuff.... Chinese replacement parts suck too now try to avoid em

[@VeteranRevivals]

For sure

[@jeffreykurth2703]

Just like so many people, you changed so many things Ford with after Ford, then click bait to make the car bad.

[@VeteranRevivals]

I replaced all of the broken and tired Ford parts.

[@kellyclasen1667]

Those boats look very rusty and corroded. I think you should probably replace them so down the road they don’t break on you.

[@VeteranRevivals]

It was mostly gunk, they didn't look bad in person.