It's out! Some of the particles is from crumbled fuel sender unit's filter. I'm guessing the rest is from 45 years of gas pump residue....
Thank you, Frank and Powerband! Maybe I better get stronger arms to do the job--Ha!
Hi Frank and Craig, Thank you for your responses! Just to be sure--the filler tube is NOT bolted or welded into the gas tank?
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hello, I have a '71 Mav--it's gas tank time! I removed the five bolts/screws from the outer "flange" and with some...
Here's an update: Although physically, I know a later '70's tank will fit in, but I'm not liking the idea of it hanging below the rear sheet...
William 623, Crazy Larry, Paul Masson, 71gold, rthomas771-- Thank you all for your advice! Paul Masson, you wrote, “Your original sending unit...
I understand the Spectra Premium F30 fuel tank will fit a '71 Mav, but it's to be ordered for a '74. Will it be an exact fit? From what I've...
Hello! I've recently installed the PerTronix electronic ignition in my '71 Mav with a 200 engine. I have a tachometer that worked fine on the...
Hi goberts101, The mechanic at the Mustang shop I took the car to said he believed I put on the wrong spacer gaskets from the rebuild kit. He...
Hello groberts101! On both days, the outside temperature was warm, not hot, so I doubt that vapor lock is involved. The car was running well...I...
Hello Everyone! I've looked at the carb, hoses, and gaskets the best I could and didn't find anything wrong, so it's at a Mustang shop for a...
Thank you 71Mavrk, Comet Fever, Maverick Dude, and Eastern Raider! At the local parts store, I got a Dorman valve cover grommet, I figure that'll...
Hello Comet Fever, 71gold, and 71Mavrk! Thank you for your responses! Is there a specific torque for the stud nuts? Will a hardware store lock...
Hello, I have a '71 Mav with a 200 engine, auto transmission, no a/c. Twice now, at about five miles into my journey--which is the longest I've...
Hello, I have a '71 Mav with a 200 engine, standard brakes. I'm looking for American-made wheel bearings, are any made here? Thank you!
Thank you Krazy Comet and rthomas771! No, the car never had AC. I'll look into getting an American made fan that will fit it, likely not OE, but...
Separate names with a comma.
