Ford and Mustang Trivia
#723
It appears I may have read my source incorrectly. This entire question was vague. Pardon my learning curve. I didn't think about the Sunliner.
I was looking for 1966 when the Fairlane was revised. Engine I was looking for was the 289.
mgreene, you're up since you said 1955 first.
I was looking for 1966 when the Fairlane was revised. Engine I was looking for was the 289.
mgreene, you're up since you said 1955 first.
Last edited by Leroy; 4/22/08 at 07:27 AM.
#724
It appears I may have read my source incorrectly. This entire question was vague. Pardon my learning curve. I didn't think about the Sunliner.
I was looking for 1966 when the Fairlane was revised. Engine I was looking for was the 289.
mgreene, you're up since you said 1955 first.
I was looking for 1966 when the Fairlane was revised. Engine I was looking for was the 289.
mgreene, you're up since you said 1955 first.
It's OK! We all do it once in a while. God knows I have.
Sorry for using your name in vain, Mgreene heehee
#725
Also, the 289 was still available in 1967 Fairlanes...
Next question:
1968 Cobra Jet Mustangs (including GT-500KRs) had a small delay mechanism wired into the ignition system. What was the function of this piece?
Next question:
1968 Cobra Jet Mustangs (including GT-500KRs) had a small delay mechanism wired into the ignition system. What was the function of this piece?
#729
#730
The purpose of this solid state relay was to prevent reengagement of the starter within 4 seconds of any failed attempt to start the engine. The intent was to prevent damage to the starter drive and the flywheel/flexplate by allowing the engine to come to a complete stop before the starter could be used again.
How 'bout them apples! Just about when it was time to give up to the master! Bingo!
How 'bout them apples! Just about when it was time to give up to the master! Bingo!
#732
I guess finding an original might delay retirement???
Last edited by runningwild4.6; 4/22/08 at 12:46 PM.
#733
On the topic of Cobra jet motors...The 428 CJ and SCJ blocks were catagorized during manufacturing as being either a red or blue block.
What did they mean by "RED or BLUE" ? What was it referencing???
What did they mean by "RED or BLUE" ? What was it referencing???
#735
#736
It was code for the assembly line workers to allow them to choose the correct piston to fit for each block based on bore /machining tolerances. There were two part number applications (corresponding to red/blue sizes) for each weight of piston (CJ, SCJ, etc.)
#737
You are 100% correct! Here's your reward, King for the day!
You're up!
#738
OK, here's a racing related one: In the 1969-70 NASCAR seasons, the so called "Aero Warriors" were fielded by the Ford and Chrysler teams. Which were more successful - the Talladega Torino and Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II or the Daytona Dodge and Plymouth Superbird?
#740
If you look here : http://aerowarriors.com/nawtables.html
You can see that Ford Torino Talladegas won 29, Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II won 8.
The Daytona Dodge only won 6 and the Superbird won 8.
So it was FoMoCo 37, Chrysler 14! And you usually only hear about how great the "wing" cars were...
You can see that Ford Torino Talladegas won 29, Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II won 8.
The Daytona Dodge only won 6 and the Superbird won 8.
So it was FoMoCo 37, Chrysler 14! And you usually only hear about how great the "wing" cars were...