Oiled and Autolite Filtered for FFW

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  1. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    The Grabber got it's yearly dose of fresh Mobil 1 .... and a repop Autlite FL-1 ... ready for FFW this weekend ....

    I do notice that my manifolds are starting to rust through the Eastwood coating ... :( Supposedly you can just brush on some more to touch it up. I guess I should have had them jet hot coated or something ...


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  2. Earl Branham

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    Dan; next time I get headers, I'm going for the FlowTech's with the coating....if they last as long as these have, I will be happy. Engine looks great!
     
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    Jet Hot Coating is good Earl. A little pricey but worth the money.
     
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    ford84stepside Lone Wolf

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    I wish I could just find a Motorcraft filter for mine. Nobody around here seems to have them any more....
     
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    Hey, that fuel filter dosen't look stock to me. :tsk:

    Speaking of which, did you try that fuel gauge yet?
     
  6. dmhines

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    You're kidding right? I have a case of them ... and 100% American ... no Spanish ... need some? I'm gonna bring them all this weekend anyway and sell them ...
     
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    Yup ... swapped gauges ... it is currently reading 1/2 ... same as before. However ... it seems to be capable of more variation using my rheostat as a test. I also just got an NOS regulator as well just in case. I just wish I knew how much gas was really in the tank!
     
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    I had an exhaust manifold powdercoated. I will let you know at the end of the summer what I think of it.
     
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    Nope, I'm serious. One place left that I haven't checked, but nobody else has them. Our Walmart used to carry them, but not now, and Advance and my local parts guy didn't have any either. I might have to get one or two from you this weekend.
     
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    Avoid the green handles at the gas pump.:D
     
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    that is a clean engine bay love the close up picts especcially since I am workign on a 302 for the first time.
     
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    Easy Dan! Just fill it up till it comes out the pipe....then you know it is full! :rolleyes: By the way......don't grab the green pump handle!!!!!:D
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Have you tried a Ford dealer?
     
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    Hee Hee


    Heck, diesel around here is over $4.50! I would hope that
    he notices which one he grabs this time!!

    (sorry, Dan! We've left this topic alone for a long time now)

    :rofl2:
     
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    Nice engine compartment! I know what you mean about Eastwoods coating. This time I went with Jet Hot's coating and it has been holding up really well.
     

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