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I started using engine hoists like over 10 years after I bought my Galant. Makes it so much easier doing transmissions. Literally cake on these cars. When you do it on a RWD V8 like my Mustang on jackstands, then you will know what pain feels like LOL.
 
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I started using engine hoists like over 10 years after I bought my Galant. Makes it so much easier doing transmissions. Literally cake on these cars. When you do it on a RWD V8 like my Mustang on jackstands, then you will know what pain feels like LOL.
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My back been going out one more often these days so I too used a hoist which was nice but I am concerned that it will be difficult to clear that subframe going back in.

I did purchase the hook from Boosten Fabrication and it was somewhat easy but I did question myself of how I choose to spend my free time. I suppose I am getting old.

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I started using engine hoists like over 10 years after I bought my Galant. Makes it so much easier doing transmissions. Literally cake on these cars. When you do it on a RWD V8 like my Mustang on jackstands, then you will know what pain feels like LOL.
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Anytime you need a trans jack let me know. Ive used a hoist for many years also. I thought an awd trans hangs nicely from a single bolt on the mount holes
 
Finally after a 3 year hiatus im back working on my first love. Long story short paint/body work took longer than it was suppose to. Got the new fuel lines ran from pump forward, double checked torque specs on everything, the driveshaft I rebuilt in and the exhaust I had back on today 🙌🏻. Happy that im finally moving forward again on this thing.
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Over the weekend we had our last race of the year, after making a rip I was picking up the parachute and a strong gust of wind came up and swung the drivers side door open and then wasn't sitting correctly after, found the issue tonight. Seems like it's been cracked for a bit but the wind opened it up a lot more.

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Took The Talon for a cruise and done a pull, Things looked great. Flowing 55lb/min but noticed my wb factor was wanting more fuel after a revision. After further investigation my fuel pressure was not 1:1 with boost and was lagging (about 63.5psi at 26.5 psi boost). Bench tested the regulator to rule that out. Now I started pulling the fuel pump. Going to replace the sock as well as adding a bulkhead to get my 10g wire closer to the pump. Currently the 10g only goes the the hanger. Hope to have this resolved tomorrow night
 
2g DSM protype LCD cluster coming together. Still waiting on the 1.28 LCD for a relocated fuel, top center. This uses the original face plate that has been cut out to be made into a mounting plate. Everything bolts together with m2.5 fasteners.

The parts so far

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Got the valves, seats, springs, tophats and keepers reassembled last night. Woke up this morning and installed the arp head studs, head gasket, and head bolted on. Also installed my new topline hla's.

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Over the weekend we had our last race of the year, after making a rip I was picking up the parachute and a strong gust of wind came up and swung the drivers side door open and then wasn't sitting correctly after, found the issue tonight. Seems like it's been cracked for a bit but the wind opened it up a lot more.

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had one torn out ...lower drivers side seems to be the weak hinge ...almost the same pattern on the tearout ...welded it back in no problem
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My boys are generally not all that interested in cars, but this weekend they decided they REALLY wanted to go for a drive in one of the "loud cars" and adamant that we take the Talon this time. I decided the to-do list could wait for another weekend and we pulled the Talon off the rack and went for a drive.
 
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Took the car to work the other day and came out to most of my coolant on the floor. Tried to make it home but didn’t want to chance overheating or my water pump locking up being 20 mins away and having to take the highway so towed it home
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(In the middle of starting bodywork)

There was a cap on the water pipe close to the alternator that busted. Apparently the previous owner thought it was a good idea to use a regular rubber cap and I completely overlooked it. I’m surprised it’s lasted these couple of years and happy the break down happened close to home. I was supposed to go to a meet an hour away this past weekend and glad I didn’t. Ended up replacing it with a 3 ply silicone cap until I find a NT water pipe or weld them up
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Coolant looked kind of murky so I flushed it out as best I could and added some blue coolant with a black silicone upper rad hose. Looks much better than the blue hose that was there before. Ready for the road again
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Good luck on your search. If you find one hopefully they have two. Cause id like one LOL

Looking for dfw folks to post something. I’m looking to link up. My apologies for using wrong forum but this is the most active.
 
Played "Find The Problem" on our Spyder. During highway cruise speed, it suddenly quit. Air and fuel checked out (FPR), but not spark. Trailered it to the shop and began the teardown.

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Broken balance shaft belt to start with...

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And the full story...

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Will be installing a new timing belt, belt tensioner, water pump and balance shaft & AC belts. So glad it didn't take out the timing belt!

Can't believe it's been 10 years since the engine rebuild. We only drive about 3,000 miles per summer so by mileage this is early. From now on, we'll do the belts every 5 years.
 

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Played "Find The Problem" on our Spyder. During highway cruise speed, it suddenly quit. Air and fuel checked out (FPR), but not spark. Trailered it to the shop and began the teardown.

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Broken balance shaft belt to start with...

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And the full story...

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Will be installing a new timing belt, belt tensioner, water pump and balance shaft & AC belts. So glad it didn't take out the timing belt!

Can't believe it's been 10 years since the engine rebuild. We only drive about 3,000 miles per summer so by mileage this is early. From now on, we'll do the belts every 5 years.
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It took out the crank sensor - no spark
This is a good time to delete the b-shaft.

lucky not to jump teeth on the main belt - it could have taken out valves and guides
 
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Just bought a pusher Spal slim fan to keep the temperature in check

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