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Any chrome in the engine bay is an easy 10 hp.

It feels like I must be getting to that point! Theseus' Lincoln. Especially if I get the trans rebuilt soon, as seems to be in order. At this point...

Just checked the Owner's Manual and it calls for AWSF-32C so that should be coppers.Not sure what is stated on the car's decal but will verify...

yeah I'm a stock plug type of guy. Thats why I put coppers back in the Mark VII. Just past experience with the 302, they don't idle as well with...

I know the gas makes a big difference. When I was working, we never put in anything other than 89 octane. In my 96, I use premium 90-91. If I used...

Since I normally do the Fords/Lincoln oil changes at 2,000 miles, they do not use oil. Past 2,000 I can expect 1/2- 1 quart usage until 3,000 miles....

Interesting you would mention pinging going away with the replacement to copper plugs. My '93's PO had Autolite Plats put in as opposed to the OEM...

That's fine, I still need a hood. Who's up for some JY scavenging Saturday, 20th August? Not sure if there are any suitable donors in the yards at...

none of my cars have wanted more than 10. The Towncar and the black Mark VII both pinged with any advance. The white one very slightly pings even...

Tube caddys are cool but I think they're a bit hopeful on that price. Most of those tubes are TV types and not all that many people are fooling with...

I've never had the line pop out, but there is an O ring down inside that seals against the steel tube. When it gets rock hard and the line moves for...

Oh, well if I had bothered to read all of Lutrova's post I'd have seen where he mentioned them, hence Inspector's response about them. :facepalm:

Whew, I was going to try and juggle both events by showing up Saturday morning and into the afternoon, hitting the Dream Parking Lot after. Was...

Yeah, I don't have any fucks to give about ZDDP after reading that blog. I remember adding some STP ZDDP additive to my '88 C3500 with it's flat...

I don’t have that auto light option on my car could’ve it been just installed just in case an ad on auto lamp

That reminds me, the 302 HO in my life didn't use oil. Not sure about leaks in the '89 or '85, but the '88 I have does not leak.

Usually 14 is safe, but some cars don't like more than 10. The 88 MGM I had loved 14. I think it's gadget's towny that hates any more than 10. The HO...

My 88 had 160K+ on it when I sold it. I had eliminated all the leaks and it was down to half a quart per 3K miles. With the VC leaks, it would drop...

For the past few years I've been running 2500-mile OCIs, which usually works out to three times a year depending on how long winter is.

Kinda like this: ...