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    Boost Leak around MAF.

    Looking for cracks is a very good idea. Looking at your pictures with the MAF mounted it looks like the thread inserts are too tall and the MAF is not fully seated. You should not be able to see the little gasket peeking out through the space between the MAF and the mounting plate.
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    Boost Leak around MAF.

    File the studs flush with the flange and do not over tighten the bolts.
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    8.8 rear axle gt 5.0

    I’d run that if the backlash is in range.
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    Clutch ..time for a change ?

    Your own entry #65 states you removed the adjustable bump stop because it wasn’t needed and you have a better operating clutch without it. You are attempting to fix problems that do not exist. When you had 9 tenths of an inch preload the clutch would have worked just fine for many years. There...
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    Clutch ..time for a change ?

    This is true. That adjustable bump stop would only limit the pedal travel and likely cause the clutch to drag rather than fully disengage.
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    Clutch ..time for a change ?

    I understand your caution. Everybody here wants you to be successful.
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    Clutch ..time for a change ?

    It’s going to work just fine. Fill it with fluid, pump the hell out of the peddle until it feels good and take it for a ride.
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    Camshaft ID help

    To measure the valve lift accurately at the valve you have to remove a follower and lash adjuster for one lobe. Replace the lash adjuster with an adjustable one and put the follower back in place. Adjust the lash adjuster to zero lash and then measure the valve lift with a dial indicator while...
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    Can't get into gear

    Before I even crawl under the car I have to remove the supercharger and intake manifold so the engine can tilt back enough to allow the tranny to clear the tunnel. That means removing the hood is the first step in dropping the transmission for me. Must be why Ford instructions say to drop the K...
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    Clutch ..time for a change ?

    If it’s any help at all. This is the spacer I used when I installed a T56 mag. XL and a McMeod twin disc. Notice the spacer is flanged to center itself on the transmission and the throwout unit centers itself as well. When it’s all bolted up (using longer bolts) you can’t even tell it’s there.
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    Clutch ..time for a change ?

    If the measurements you have given are correct, you will compress the throwout bearing 0.9849” when you bolt the transmission to the engine as long as you use the 0.5200” spacer. This will allow more than enough room for full clutch movement and disc ware. The clutch is hydraulic so it will...
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    Clutch ..time for a change ?

    0.9849” preload would work just fine. :driver:
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    Cam phaser reluctor tone ring popped off the phaser

    That broken phaser is trash. Do not try to repair it. Not knowing what gorilla worked on the cam install, I would, at a minimum, replace both phasers with actual Ford Phasers and probably reuse the limiters/lockouts. New Ford Phaser bolts are also required. You don’t get to penny pinch on the...
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    Cams and timing

    I love shiny parts.
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    Clutch ..time for a change ?

    Just to be clear. It is important you measure the preload using the parts you intend to run. If you use the stock flywheel, have it resurfaced and then measure the preload. If you intend to run a new flywheel use it when measuring. The stack height will change with different components. This...
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