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Tom
I have 345 in my notes. It probably is/should be 945. Car is filed away for the winter so can't look at it for  awhile. I might have a photo of it at home but it would be a print. Pre digital era when the car was restored.

Quote from: SAcobra427 on March 11, 2024, 06:47:30 PM
   Im looking to see what info you guys think would be correct on an ENGINE ID TAG for my 68 KR conv. # 2295,  it was built a day early on  May 1st and its an automatic.
All the casting dates on the engine parts are between 8C3 and 8C23 and the aluminum carb tag has a date of  8 D B.

Also looking to find what would be on an axle tag for the same car. Carrier casting date is a7M21 and its a 3.50 Traction Lok

Maybe someone within a few cars of 2295 has there orig tags in place yet ?
  Thanks in advance for any help or info !

KR #02267 May 1 Ford asm. Engine tag.  428  68  5
                                                                      8 D  407  J
Diff tag.        WFD-A
                   3.L50  8DD  345
I have all the other tags info and engine parts dates if needed. The block is an odd ball 8A13 cast date with a 8D18F asm. date. 02267 is a F/B A/T car.
Rodney

Steve
Original 67 10 spokes? or reproductions? Two different styles of lug nuts. Original use a shoulder with a tapered seat. Repos use a spot face with a flat washer. I do not know what the manufactures spec is but most likely between 80-90 ftlb DRY on originals and 80-100 ftlb DRY on repos. Adding lubricate would significantly change the actual torque value. Almost all automotive manufactures torque specs are dry unless otherwise noted. Do not use anti-seize on wheel studs/nuts.
Rodney

My dad called them "West Virginia Cranks"

Quote from: TLea on February 18, 2024, 02:51:16 PM
Yes
current reproduction is modeled after the late 6768 pan so you should be all set there
The drain hole openings are a little little goofy, but they can be modified

Tim
I have seen very early 68's use the late 67 pan ( Nov and maybe into Dec. ) and then transition to the 68 style pan later. The late 68 pan has a different rib near the back of the rear foot wells that the late 67 doesn't have. Sorry I don't have a photo right now.
Rodney 

Quote from: azdriver on February 14, 2024, 05:43:51 PM
Any other sources for the axle sleeve other than Mustangs Etc..  ? Not implying there is anything wrong with them..

Pat

If I am not mistaken, you can just leave the sleeves off and use 28 spline axle seals instead.

Quote from: s2ms on February 14, 2024, 02:14:55 PM
Just checked an NOS grommet, slot diameter ~0.795"

Dave
That is pretty much the same size as the VCM repo measures.
Thank You

Tom, Thanks. Cory, Yes I have a VCM grommet. Going by the grommet I would estimate the size between 13/16" and 7/8". Another member has PMed me with a 7/8" size found on their 65. I did a 13/16" test hole on a piece of scrap and the grommet fit but it was tight. I measured the antenna hole at the body side panel and it measures .765". It would be a real struggle at best to get this grommet to go in to that hole. Any other input still welcome as I will wait a day or two before I go for it. Thank you all.
Rodney

Quote from: Bigfoot on February 13, 2024, 03:38:36 PM
What day is the event at the Simeone?

SAAC info lists it as Friday

Tim
Thank You

I have never seen a tow mirror mount to the vent window frame like that before as in the first photo

Does anyone no what size hole is in the firewall for the choke cable? Dumb a$$ body guy welded it up.
Rodney

Michael
The snorkel,s-tube and heat shield assembly have a dual function. When the car is started from cold the thermostatic controlled flapper valve allows the incoming air to be heated by passing over the right hand exhaust manifold up thru the S tube and into the snorkel and air cleaner. This helps with cold drivability issues such as stumble and stalls. It also lessens emissions. The warm air helps atomize the fuel better. Once the incoming air temperature reaches its control point the flapper valve closes off the heat shield/ S tube air and allows cooler unheated air to enter from the end of the snorkel for better performance and helps prevent pre ignition. That is how the system is designed to work on another car except a KR! On a KR with an uncontrolled Ram Air system ( no ram air flapper valve as on a RPO Ford/Merc CJ ) with the vast majority of engine air intake coming in from the ram air I would think the the heat shield, s-tube and snorkel would have very little effect on preheating the intake air when cold. 
Rodney

In reply #9 I noticed in the first link (ford- shelby- cobra sign ) that the sign says "Shelby America" not Shelby American!

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