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The_MuffinMan25
Member # 6235
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I read in an article about having to move my oil dipstick location from the side of the engine to the front. It didn't directly say I must switch it but it seemed implied. Why would I have to. will it not go between my headers (seems like that wouldn't be a problem) I understand I have to switch the pan and oil pickup with the original 289 stlye to place in my 65' but I dont see why I need to move the dipstick placement?
Thanks for the help. [ May 08, 2007, 02:14 AM: Message edited by: The_MuffinMan25 ]
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1968_Fastback
Member # 1482
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Where does it say you need to do this? I've NEVER seen a dipstick in the front of an engine before. It seems impossible.
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The_MuffinMan25
Member # 6235
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old style has up front u drill through timing cover and alternator bracket look @ pics of 60's engine bays
here
http://www.mustangandfords.com/howto/16159_engine_aod_transmission_swap/index.html [ May 08, 2007, 02:25 AM: Message edited by: The_MuffinMan25 ]
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1968_Fastback
Member # 1482
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odd. So why do you need to do this?
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BlueBeast88.306
Member # 6360
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The 5.0 oil pan does not fit in a 60's Mustang, because it needs to be front sump pan to clear K-member. I already told you guy's this like three weeks ago. You just have to drill a hole in the timing cover for the new dip stick, it's aluminum so it's really easy.
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court
Member # 6700
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quote: Originally posted by BlueBeast88.306: The 5.0 oil pan does not fit in a 60's Mustang, because it needs to be front sump pan to clear K-member. I already told you guy's this like three weeks ago. You just have to drill a hole in the timing cover for the new dip stick, it's aluminum so it's really easy.
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The_MuffinMan25
Member # 6235
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I found out the reason why it must be moved is because the oil wont show on the stick on the side with the new pan thanks anyway.
Also do 289's and 302's have same bolt pattern for the oil pan? [ May 08, 2007, 05:48 PM: Message edited by: The_MuffinMan25 ]
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BlueBeast88.306
Member # 6360
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I think all small block Fords have the same bolt pattern.
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street_illegal_stang
Member # 1554
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maybe you can go to a junk yard any find a longer dipstick then mark the full line on the dipstick after adding your oil pans specified full level capacity im ghetto
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1FAST89GT
Member # 5071
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just get an older timing cover with dipstick and tube in it, much easier to do
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court
Member # 6700
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quote: Originally posted by 1FAST89GT: just get an older timing cover with dipstick and tube in it, much easier to do
only easier if you get one off of an 85 ho carbed mustang gt with a stick.
get the cam eccentric and the timing cover.
it will have the fuel pump boss you need and the cover will work with the cam eccentric for your roller motor.
otherwise be prepared to grind away and then hunt for the correct cam eccentric.
been there, done that.
or just use an electric fuel pump.
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Hozr
Member # 6196
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http://www.midnightdsigns.com/Mustang/Engine.htm
How to
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BlowN67
Member # 4229
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quote: Originally posted by court: quote: Originally posted by 1FAST89GT: just get an older timing cover with dipstick and tube in it, much easier to do
only easier if you get one off of an 85 ho carbed mustang gt with a stick.
get the cam eccentric and the timing cover.
it will have the fuel pump boss you need and the cover will work with the cam eccentric for your roller motor.
otherwise be prepared to grind away and then hunt for the correct cam eccentric.
been there, done that.
or just use an electric fuel pump.
actually the 85gt used an electric fuel pump an had rear sump pan with tube on the side. the front tube oil dip stick is for the front sump pans used in early model mustang. cause the steering is in the back of the crossmember not in the front like rack an pinion. hope this helps
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court
Member # 6700
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quote: Originally posted by BlowN67: quote: Originally posted by court: quote: Originally posted by 1FAST89GT: just get an older timing cover with dipstick and tube in it, much easier to do
only easier if you get one off of an 85 ho carbed mustang gt with a stick.
get the cam eccentric and the timing cover.
it will have the fuel pump boss you need and the cover will work with the cam eccentric for your roller motor.
otherwise be prepared to grind away and then hunt for the correct cam eccentric.
been there, done that.
or just use an electric fuel pump.
actually the 85gt used an electric fuel pump an had rear sump pan with tube on the side. the front tube oil dip stick is for the front sump pans used in early model mustang. cause the steering is in the back of the crossmember not in the front like rack an pinion. hope this helps
85GT was carbed and used a manual fuel pump, unless you had an auto car which had CFI and used an electric.
That is why I said 5 speed.
And yes it had a dual sump pan like all foxes.
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BlowN67
Member # 4229
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mah my 85gt in the drive way doesnt have a manual fuel pump that runs of the cam. it has electric out of the tank. an its an 5speed car.
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court
Member # 6700
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quote: Originally posted by BlowN67: mah my 85gt in the drive way doesnt have a manual fuel pump that runs of the cam. it has electric out of the tank. an its an 5speed car.
Ive owned about 5 of them and all had manual fuel pumps.
check over on four eyed pride.
yours is a one of a kind then.
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