70 maverick problem

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  1. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    I'm sure you've tried turning it in both directions>
     
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    You can't loosen header to gain working room?

    The D2 casting number indicates it's a 1972 maybe 1973 engine.

    I don't recognise that starter, looks as large as old field type from '80s and older.
     
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    I'll be following your footsteps. All info will be appreciated.
     
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    I’ll keep everyone updated
    I’m running into problems I never had with my old 72 .
    But super stoked I’m building the 70 I first saw when I was 9 .
     
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    I’m thinking I’ll have to do that , it was so hard to get it in ,
    I tried again but to no avail, I didn’t get it off,
    I’ll try the header tip , I think that will do it . It was a bit easier than the drivers side
    I’ll post pics of
    The progress.
     
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    8C15CB3A-F0BE-43B2-A1F0-3F932479179B.jpeg 2626B2AE-3E91-4E33-B953-188ED2C8C19E.jpeg A232F25C-BF9A-4F92-BB97-047B2114D353.jpeg 9E026B10-C00F-4325-B1BF-6FE5D3863A88.jpeg 43F34754-D138-4E9E-B79B-F6268FD30B8F.jpeg Got the radiator in from engineering cooling products
    The metal hoses from summit

    The radiator was meant for 67 Mustang
    Heavy duty 2 core
    Fans an brain
    Set me back about 600ish

    Photos are a month old , now I can post
    But just a lil update on my build
    Aside from the engine an other problems I’m encountering
    Here’s a pic of my ugly mug haha.
     
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    Also the guys made me some 3 d printed door emblems
    I can reach out to them if you guys are interested
    Here’s a pic of my wood grain deluxe door panels , with the custom door emblems , I’ll post another pic with the dash emblem an pics of the ac dash
     

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    Yes sir I did
    I’m praying it’s just the starter
    If not it will be torn apart I guess
     
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    Little update got some time on the Mav today . Pulled the passenger side header
    Pulled the starter
    Engine won’t spin over
    The pressure plate is hitting the bellhousing
    Has anyone ran into this issue?
    I have a 11 inch ram diaphragm style clutch
     
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    I feel your angst with all the challenges popping up. It looks like you have a lot invested already......you will beat all of the problems one by one.
     
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    Thank you

    Once I’m finished with my midterm
    I’m
    Going back to work on it , I’d say this coming fri & sat.
    I’m also waiting on the seat brackets , they gotta send me a quote for
    Shipping .

    I did speak to ram clutches , they said, they can exchange it to a 10.5 or 10inch
    Other than that I’m very relieved that my engine isn’t seized
     

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