U/SA 302 ffffford build

goinbroke2 · 05-07-2025, 12:24 PM

Shifter is done, works great (until I get to the track?? LOL) While underneath I took another look at the driveshaft. I'm assuming it's when I put the adjustable upper arms on, but, regardless, the driveshaft is only engaged about 2" and there is 2" sticking out. I can wiggle it so I don't like it.
Went to pull the driveshaft and couldn't turn it...in neutral..got a power bar and went on a wheel nut, the sound of rust breaking free and voila, a free spinning rearend. The back brakes were rusted to the drums I guess, crazy humidity here.

So, got the driveshaft out and picked through the pile. Got a stock mustang driveshaft (about 6" longer than the 76 maverick shaft that was in it) So now I have to call A&J automotive to see where to get a driveshaft cut/balanced.

One step ahead, two steps back, lol!

I'll get the fuel system ripped out someday, have a doctors appointment this afternoon so I'm done for the day I guess.

goinbroke2 · 05-11-2025, 12:03 AM

Driveshaft dropped off at A&J Automotive for shortening and balancing.

That should be done next week some time, so in the meantime, next is pulling the fuel system. Was going for a fuel cell but I have a factory tank with a rear sump I forgot about. Might put that in, I'll burn that bridge when I get to it, LOL!

Mark Yacavone · 05-11-2025, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by goinbroke2

Driveshaft dropped off at A&J Automotive for shortening and balancing.

That should be done next week some time, so in the meantime, next is pulling the fuel system. Was going for a fuel cell but I have a factory tank with a rear sump I forgot about. Might put that in, I'll burn that bridge when I get to it, LOL!

You can't use a modified factory tank in Stock

MR DERBY CITY · 05-11-2025, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

You can't use a modified factory tank in Stock

Sure you can , but you can not let anyone see it OR tell everyone on the internet about it …..

goinbroke2 · 05-11-2025, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Sure you can , but you can not let anyone see it OR tell everyone on the internet about it ?..

BWAHAHAHA...I'm too stupid to be dishonest, can't keep my mouth shut. If I was 2cc under I'd ask "does it have to be right on"?

goinbroke2 · 05-13-2025, 10:11 PM

Finally a productive day!!

-Went to Armstrong's and picked up my driveshaft and installed it.

-Drained the fuel and pulled the tank, tried to pressure wash it. Of course the cord broke second pull...got a roll of starter rope and fixed it. Once pressure washed, set it in the sun until dry then reinstalled it. Dumped the old somewhat dirty fuel in my truck, it'll burn it, LOL!

-Pulled the carb and cleaned it and reinstalled it.

As you can see on the tailgate and ground, it was full of crap!

Tomorrow I'll get fresh gas and see if I can fire it up for the first time in 6 months or so.

goinbroke2 · 05-15-2025, 05:09 PM

....one step ahead...several back..fired it up, got a vacuum leak under the carb, no biggie, fix that in a minute. Ran it through the gears with my new shifter gate, all seems well. Shut it off because the new mechanical temp gauge doesn't seem to be reading. Temp gun says water coming out of the engine is 140 and the gauge hasn't moved off of 0???
Weird, whatever, fired it back up with pump and fans going...ummm....I got no gears????
As in NOTHING...

Shut it off, closed the hood, closed the garage...never even went out today.

I'll go back when I am calmer and reseal the carb and then see if I have oil pressure coming out of the cooler line. All the gears in the shifter line up perfectly with the detents in the transmission (not in between any gears) "free pin fit" in each gear.

Frustrated with this car! FIGHTS EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!!

Had my pastor tell me one time "if you ask for patients, God doesn't give you patients, he puts you in situations so you can learn to be patient" Great point, this thing is really, REALLY teaching me to be patient, LOL!

goinbroke2 · 05-11-2025, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

You can't use a modified factory tank in Stock

Really? Crap...and I have the rule book on my phone and on the computer....dad used to say "doesn't cost a thing to pay attention".

Ok then, Clean the one on it or go back on marketplace I guess.

05-07-2025, 12:24 PM	#1
goinbroke2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NS CANADA Posts: 902 Likes: 1,722 Liked 405 Times in 158 Posts	Re: U/SA 302 ffffford build Shifter is done, works great (until I get to the track?? LOL) While underneath I took another look at the driveshaft. I'm assuming it's when I put the adjustable upper arms on, but, regardless, the driveshaft is only engaged about 2" and there is 2" sticking out. I can wiggle it so I don't like it. Went to pull the driveshaft and couldn't turn it...in neutral..got a power bar and went on a wheel nut, the sound of rust breaking free and voila, a free spinning rearend. The back brakes were rusted to the drums I guess, crazy humidity here. So, got the driveshaft out and picked through the pile. Got a stock mustang driveshaft (about 6" longer than the 76 maverick shaft that was in it) So now I have to call A&J automotive to see where to get a driveshaft cut/balanced. One step ahead, two steps back, lol! I'll get the fuel system ripped out someday, have a doctors appointment this afternoon so I'm done for the day I guess. __________________ Jim Miller 103 U/SA

05-11-2025, 12:03 AM	#2
goinbroke2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NS CANADA Posts: 902 Likes: 1,722 Liked 405 Times in 158 Posts	Re: U/SA 302 ffffford build Driveshaft dropped off at A&J Automotive for shortening and balancing. That should be done next week some time, so in the meantime, next is pulling the fuel system. Was going for a fuel cell but I have a factory tank with a rear sump I forgot about. Might put that in, I'll burn that bridge when I get to it, LOL! __________________ Jim Miller 103 U/SA

05-13-2025, 10:11 PM	#6
goinbroke2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NS CANADA Posts: 902 Likes: 1,722 Liked 405 Times in 158 Posts	Re: U/SA 302 ffffford build Finally a productive day!! -Went to Armstrong's and picked up my driveshaft and installed it. -Drained the fuel and pulled the tank, tried to pressure wash it. Of course the cord broke second pull...got a roll of starter rope and fixed it. Once pressure washed, set it in the sun until dry then reinstalled it. Dumped the old somewhat dirty fuel in my truck, it'll burn it, LOL! -Pulled the carb and cleaned it and reinstalled it. As you can see on the tailgate and ground, it was full of crap! Tomorrow I'll get fresh gas and see if I can fire it up for the first time in 6 months or so. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jim Miller 103 U/SA

05-15-2025, 05:09 PM	#7
goinbroke2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NS CANADA Posts: 902 Likes: 1,722 Liked 405 Times in 158 Posts	Re: U/SA 302 ffffford build ....one step ahead...several back..fired it up, got a vacuum leak under the carb, no biggie, fix that in a minute. Ran it through the gears with my new shifter gate, all seems well. Shut it off because the new mechanical temp gauge doesn't seem to be reading. Temp gun says water coming out of the engine is 140 and the gauge hasn't moved off of 0??? Weird, whatever, fired it back up with pump and fans going...ummm....I got no gears???? As in NOTHING... Shut it off, closed the hood, closed the garage...never even went out today. I'll go back when I am calmer and reseal the carb and then see if I have oil pressure coming out of the cooler line. All the gears in the shifter line up perfectly with the detents in the transmission (not in between any gears) "free pin fit" in each gear. Frustrated with this car! FIGHTS EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!! Had my pastor tell me one time "if you ask for patients, God doesn't give you patients, he puts you in situations so you can learn to be patient" Great point, this thing is really, REALLY teaching me to be patient, LOL! __________________ Jim Miller 103 U/SA Last edited by goinbroke2; 05-15-2025 at 05:13 PM.