Recent content by MRGTX

I’ve got the measurements down but the way the shims press against the sleeve on the input shaft just doesn’t look quite right to me. Thanks for any input.

Thanks to all for the help. It turns out that the hydraulic throwout bearing was not fully retracted. As a life long ADHD sufferer (and generally successful manager thereof), it’s pretty typical for me to overlook such an obvious checklist item. All of the information you guys provided helped...

I bought this setup back in 2022 and I never received the correct BOM for what I bought (it showed the parts listing and prices for the mechanical clutch parts) despite numerous calls and emails requesting the document with the correct parts. Now I need to refill/bleed the hydraulics and I'm...

If it means that more of the remaining Dusters are loved and preserved, that’s ok with me. For anyone who is looking for their first, let me show you this nice Ford Maverick.

I used Dorman part number 14503. It was my first time doing this procedure so it’s possible it still ended up misaligned. I cleared my schedule tomorrow to put these suggestions to use. Thanks to all.

lol….I lived with an A904 for so damn long that I got my numbers mixed. Yes it’s an A833 4spd. Fortunately, I was able to update the thread title.

I’m stuck while reinstalling a Magnum crate motor that was previously hooked up to this exact transmission. I just can’t get this to go any farther and I could use a suggestion if you can spare one. First, there are loose bolts in place just for guidance. I know enough to not pull it...

The definitions are fun to debate. Guys, keep in mind that it’s probably time to open the category and allow more cars to be called muscle cars. All of our cars are slow now. Just about any basic electric car would smoke any stock classic muscle car. The higher end EVs smoke every short of...

IMO, you can't go wrong with a modern Challenger 392, Camaro SS, or Mustang 5.0. They're each spectacular in their own way. In my opinion: Challenger looks the best, has the best sounding motor (6.4L/392) Camaro drives the best- probably the quickest in the real world, handles awesome. Mustang...

The conventional wisdom about more tire choices on 17s may not be quite what it sounds. Yes. there are modern/sticky tires available in 17" but if you're looking for a 17" performance/non drag tire that is taller than 25" (as most of us are) you have your work cut out for you. At least that...

I have a Magnum-based stroker and I will be replacing the oil pump in the coming weeks. I have a engine hoist on hand and two engine swaps for this car under my belt but none since the 4spd conversion (not sure if this is better or worse)... but frankly, I'm just trying to figure out if I can...

Coming back around to this issue...now that another driving season (for us northerners) comes to a close, I am writing up my list of things that have to be done before next spring! Speaking of spring (har har) I came to the conclusion last year that I am going to have to pull the...

Isn't this still too low?

I love this Duster mold. Previously, I was only aware of the Sox and Martin version (which I bought at significant expense a few years back). Thanks for sharing this...I need both of these. :D

This is a good call. The mating surface looked clean from what I could see from beneath/behind the front wheel with a spot light.