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    Simple OEM air filter question

    I have a 1997 Mountaineer and it has a cone style air filter. Everywhere I go to get a replacement, the books or computers tell me it takes a rectangular filter. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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    Carb to injection

    What was the last year mustangs were carburated?
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    Gapping lifters

    351 Windsor, new cam, lifters and intake. Do i need to gap the lifters before i start it?
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    After lift and tires are off

    The after looks like crap because its been outside all week. It will be on Ebay next week if anyone is interested. The reserve will be way lower than my original asking price.
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    97 f-150 brake drum removal

    I cant get it off. I even tried a puller. Is a trick to this involved or is it just stuck that bad?
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    New shocks and diffy cover, take a look.

    I have a question. Do I have to tighten the load studs or can i leave them loose? I dont have a torque wrench anymore and I dont put alot of stress or the rear.
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    Need help matching a cam and carb to intake.

    I need a little help. I need your suggestions on a cam and carb to match this intake. http://www.teamc.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=58 Everything else on this 351 w is stock. Thanks alot.
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    Tire question and help me choose one.

    I know Im going to get hammered for this this but i did search and figured out a 265/75/15 = 30.6" My question is, is a 31x10.5 actually 31" tall? Which tire is actually bigger? Also which one of these would you prefer. Its for street driving mostly.
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    Ford tempo idling question.

    I have the opportunity to buy an 89 ford tempo. The problem is it runs rough and stalls at idle or when you put it in gear. My question is could this problem be fixed with a basic tune up or could this be a certain part that is expensive. I dont want to put more money in it than whats its worth...
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    Help matching xm module to reciever

    I need help finding a control module to match my head unit. Its a alpine cda-7893. I have been searching. I have tried crutchfield but the list it gives me is only a few and none are compatable with my reciever.
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    I finally made another modification!!

    Well almost. I bought a set of 97' dual cloth front power seats and the rear also. I am not posting a pic of the original seats b/c everyone knows what they look like but heres a photo of the new seats. I will post another when they are installed.
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    what should I sell my tires and wheels for?

    I live on a very busy road and I set my truck out today with a sign on it stating that the wheel and tires on the truck were for sale for $800. I paid 1100 dollars for them new and they have less than 9,000 street miles on them. Is that reasonable? because know one bit on the tires and wheels...
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    kicker l7 subwoofer ?

    Do they make one thats 12" SVC 4 ohm that will handle up to 500watts RMS? If so I need help finding it. Ive been searching crutchfield and cant seem to find any sub SVC 4 ohm to handle 500w RMS.
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    Im am going to look into buying this ranger

    I just saw it tonight. It is a 1999 ext. cab ranger, black, 5" rcd coilover susp. lift, 285/75 r17 BFG M/T's, rollpan, 66,000 miles, with alot of extra goodies. I might be a little off on the tire size, I forget the exact size but thats close I think. Anyway hes asking $14,000 OBO Is that...
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    04 Mounty oil leak

    My parents have a 04 mountaineer with 8000 miles on it. It has an oil leak and according to the ford garage it is the rear main seal. My question is, if they replace the seal will it be ok or could there be something else causing the seal to leak and possibly leak again after they replace it.
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    Starter problem after stereo install.

    I installed a stereo system in a 97 F-150 about a month ago. It was an amp, 4 6x8's and a head unit. Tonight the truck is showing symptoms of a bad starter and I was questioned about the install being a cause. I really cant see how but I wanted to get your opinions, because id feel bad if he...
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    Redrigs 94 explorer xlt

    I have been a member for over a year and have been Elite for just about the same time. So I guess its time for this. I have a 94 XLT that I bought for the sole purpose of a stereo system and to haul my 2 kids around in. Well right after I got it I found this site so this is what happened...
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    Getting new tires

    I have to get a set of smaller tires for inspection. I am just wondering if I should get 31's or 32's Im sure it doesnt matter but I thought maybe some of you may have some good opinions on why or why not to go with a certain size for a spare set of 4. Also id like opinions on if you think...
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    How do I match components to a amp?

    I am going to put components in my doors. First question is do I do all 4 or just the front 2 and no speakers in the back doors? The reason I ask this is because if I leave the back door speakers in that I have now I think the amp will over power them. Secondly how do I match this? Im looking...
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    New rotors and pads, now a minor problem.

    I searched and found most of my answer but heres the deal. When I first drove it it had the loud tire cupping noise, after a mile or so that went away but I still have the wheel bearing drag noise. When I turn the wheel to the right it goes away so I know it should be the bearings. My question...
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    Remote punch bass mounting locations

    Im looking for someone who has a remote punch bass wired in a 1st Gen. Im looking for ideas on where to mount it and how it would look, or if someone came up with something unique. All ideas and opinions are welcome. If you dont have an idea tell me what you think of where it is now. Thanks.
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    Is this a 2 ohm load?

    I searched thru all sorts of diagrams and it confused me more. With a 2 channel amp bridged and DVC 4 ohm subs would this drawing equal....... watts rms x1 @2ohms ? Also how do you tell if an advertisement such as the one below is 220w rms x1 @2 or 4ohms.... or is 4ohm speakers bridged...
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    Need help troubleshooting amp/sub problem.

    Everything was working fine and I shut the truck off for 5 minutes. When I started it back up all i heard was a thumping in the subs, kinda like a hearbeat sound. There is no sound through the subs at all except for that thump sound and both the red and green lights are flashing. I know that I...
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    Heres a steering stabilizer pic

    Its a Rancho stabilizer and it was pretty simple to install if i did it right. Does it appear to be installed correctly?
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    Intake tube, why wont it work?

    I think this tube is supposed to be for a 1st gen but the left side of it doesnt appear to have enough bend. I cannot in anyway make this fit. Is there a part missing or any ideas on this? ( sorry about the big pic, I forget to make it smaller)
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