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Old 01-19-2025, 11:52 PM   #5
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Default Re: Things I should Know-long trip planned

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Originally Posted by RGC1 View Post
Thanks for the info , I will try and go over everything with a fine tooth comb and with some pointers from you guys will give me a heads up going in.
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That's actually not a bad idea. There are a lot of little things to be aware of with these vehicles. The electronic ignition thing is one; another is beware of current replacement timing gears when rebuilding an engine. Word has it that the currently available examples have a tendency to self-destruct at 5000-8000 miles. Cheap contemporary ignition components are also suspect, especially capacitors; get your replacements from a known source and a name brand. There are reports that some currently available inner tubes are questionable. I personally had a bad experience with a new aftermarket oil pump I installed in my last rebuild. It would not produce oil pressure up to factory specifications, and I ended up solving the problem by replacing it with a good used Ford pump. The list goes on and on. There is a lot of knowledge and experience on this forum, so if you are in doubt, just ask.
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