New electric fan switch wired up, just gotta install it back to the location, new Durlast battery is in, over flow cheap tank all hooked up until Moroso tank arrives. Then gotta get correct fittings to allow for braided lines an hoses. Then onto bigger changes. If she's leaking bad, I just may swap for a 351 this winter. We'll see though.
Everything was good, fixed a lot on the car, and now I think I've got an oil leak. Light is on to check oil, had a little smoke upon first start up that soon faded, but got back home now and see a small wet spot on the ground, check it out, and it appears to be oil. Always something. Hoping it's just from the filter, or plug, and not somewhere else.
Well I need a Flex A Lite controller switch and a coolant expansion/ overflow tank. Good thing is I can upgrade to better parts. Moroso tank looks badass and will have a drain switch and it's NHRA certified. Only issue is its plastic. Not sure how it'll do with high temps and how long it'll last.
Thinking of possibly trading or selling the Notch soon. It's a beast, and a hell of a car, I love it, but miss my 02 GT more than any Stang I've had, and miss the 5 speed. Sometimes I wish I could switch the trans with my Jetta's lol. I love shifting, it's much more fun. Plus I guess I'm too use to the sounds of the modulars SOHC and DOHC designs. So I'm contemplating it, guess we'll see, only time will tell.
Anyone that's going to the Adirondack Nationals willing to give my friends son a ride in their Stang? He loves Mustangs and I promised him a ride in mine, but I'm not sure now if I'll have mine as I don't think I'm gonna have enough cash to cover the taxes at DMV. If anyone can it'd be greatly appreciated.
Just ordered ignition cylinder switch and speedo gear. Hopefully they arrive ASAP lol. And autozone tomorrow for new battery. Then hopefully burnout time at the car show lol. :D
Also found Long tubes for very cheap, along with a 140mph speedo. Looks like I might have to save an extra $180 to buy some extra goodies. Gotta love craigslist. Lots of fox parts for cheap. :D
Found my ignition switch/ cylinder for $15.99 from Autozone, and LRS has my Speedo Gear for $14.99. So I'll be looking into getting them both ASAP along with a new battery and my beast will be ready to go. $130.00 total isn't bad at all. :D
On models equipped with airbag, disarm airbag system.
On all models, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate with electrical tape.
On models with tilt steering column, remove upper extension shroud. Unsnap shroud from retaining clip located at the 9 o'clock position.
On all models, remove trim shroud or shroud halves, then disconnect key warning switch electrical connector.
Place gear shift lever in PARK on models with automatic trans. or in any gear on models with manual Trans.
Insert a 1/8 inch diameter pin in the hole in casting surrounding lock cylinder. Pull lock cylinder out of housing while depressing retaining pin.
To install, turn lock cylinder to RUN position and depress retaining pin
Install lock cylinder into housing. Turn key to OFF position after checking that cylinder is fully seated and aligned in the interlocking washer.
Turn the key to check for proper operation in all positions.
Install trim shroud and extension shroud if applicable.
Reconnect battery ground cable.
Reactivate airbag system.
Can anyone tell me how to install or know how to install an ignition cylinder lock? I'm buying a new one very soon along with a new battery. Fan is all wired and ready to go, safety bypass in as well. Thinking of going with a yellow top Optima this time. Hopefully 2-3 weeks she'll be ready if not sooner.
As much as I miss my 02 GT, I love this Notch. Was offered a 2001 Cobra with 66,000 miles. As tempting as it was, I held my ground. I don't think I could honestly let my Notch go. She's too much fun. Hoping to get big money soon and get her on the road. :D
