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Yeah, it's most noticeable when stopped while in gear, but I definitely can pick up on something when it gets above 40 or so, too. Goes away entirely...

Does it do this when idling and not moving? If so that sounds like either a misfire or really shitty motor mounts. If it only happens when...

more modern diesel oils have cut back on that to some degree too. I actually have specific concerns since my diesel is also my only flat tappet...

The diesel stuff should have enough ZDDP to keep a flat tappet happy. The SBC guy I knows runs nothing but Chevron Delo SynBlend 10W-30 in his stuff....

Hmm. We really need to find you a seat back. I would think you can make one of of a sedan with a fair amount of custom work but having the real thing...

Took another look at the exhaust last night, this time with the vacuum hooked up. Had a major leak at the passenger manifold to downpipe connection,...

I use Valvoline Motorcycle oil in my flat tappet stuff. It has some zinc in it last I heard. It's comes in 10w40 and 20w50. I use the 10w40. It's...

Time for updates! Escort runs well, except for the headlights. Not only are they totally sun-worn, but also lack half of the mounting parts,...

Another busy day! I started with seeking for the original sticker. It was in place, but heavily damaged. Can we still learn anything from it? ...

Hmmm... Came across the online instructions for the same kit I had bought, and it also mentions somewhere around the glove box. Actually, I think...

I'd go with the Motorcraft coils. On my 1999 3.8 Mustang, I bought an Accel coil and within 6 months was having rough running/lack of power...

Seems the basic store brands of coil packs are just as good as the rest of them any more. I've heard of everyone having problems with all of the...

10W-30 or 10W-40 for whatever climate you're in. Not sure about the additives though. I don't think they're needed though. I'd only use other oils if...

Bugger. I was afraid that might be the case, but all the info I found claimed the module was behind the glove box and same 03-11. Figures the...

Well, getting the brake rotors machined turned out to be a little more difficult. I might be about 25 years late... I'll call around more on monday,...

Thanks for the heads up, that videos been in my recommended since it came out, I've been ignoring it cause 'FIOD', learnt what an fiod is also today.