Recent content by PeteK

"Hard to believe 20 years ago now but still incredible." Yes, mine is coming up on its 20th birthday in a month. Maybe I should take it out to dinner.

Sure, the Miura is sexy like an Italian supermodel. But the FGT is brutally handsome in an All-American way. Put them together for a night...

I'm in awe. I've rebuilt an olde 911, but parts are available for that. I have a hard time even imagining how much you had to do from scratch. Bravo!

That list is 12 years old.

Nah, put 'em on Bring a Trailer. Given what anything off a Ford GT has fetched recently, some fool might buy them for $4000. Some of the sales I've seen on BaT are just nuts.

Sounds luscious. Post pics of your T-bird please.

Speaking of fuel filters: Has anyone tried back-flushing a filter and reusing it? I wouldn't ordinarily consider this, but if the parts are not available, ya do what ya gotta do.

Easy to do yourself, however if you're allergic to tools, any decent shop can do it. They don't have to be GT specialists. Ask around your area for a good shop that works on custom and race cars. However, if you are holding off buying them until you find the right shop, don't. Buy them now...

Hachi did some real quality work. Clicking on the "Watch on YouTube" link worked for me. Try this:

Hachi san: The "clutch oil" actually is brake fluid, not oil. If it leaks, you can identify it by smell and taste. Check the clutch reservoir to see if the level has gone down. If you are looking for maintenance to do while you have the car, flush the brake and clutch fluid, if they have...

Yes, I did them in August or thereabouts. I replied on your other thread too. No need to replace the bolts and nuts. They are not TTY.

Tom, not necessary. They are not TTY. Clean and reuse the original ones and torque to spec. I have taken mine out several times to clean and lube the joints and replace the deteriorating boots.

GT@50: This has your name written on it!

Do-able if you have a short wife. ;)

I also am very interested in what happened to your piston. Failures in these engines are very rare.