70' Mach - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

old school · 06-16-2014, 02:15 PM

Finally getting the 70' to my buddies shop to figure out the Oil Burning issue. Doing a Compression check this week....... if that looks good ,checking the top end to see if it sucked an Intake Gasket. Hoping for something simple..

The Abyss · 06-16-2014, 05:02 PM

You sir have a beautiful car! Hope for your sake that it's something simple too. I don't think that anyone would mind if you put more pictures up...just saying.

Mach828 · 06-16-2014, 05:21 PM

Awesome Mach!

stang8092 · 06-16-2014, 06:06 PM

I want

Bill Hamilton · 06-16-2014, 06:28 PM

Good luck, Chris. Get'er done.

old school · 06-16-2014, 07:13 PM

Crappola..., #2piston has a chunk missing , top looks like the surface of the moon from detination and scored the cylinder wall. Going to bore scope the rest tomorrow. So much for an easy fix. Gotta yank the engine now.

mach 2 · 06-16-2014, 08:43 PM

Sorry to hear, but still a beautiful classic!
Jeff

JDraper · 06-16-2014, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by old school

Crappola..., #2piston has a chunk missing , top looks like the surface of the moon from detination and scored the cylinder wall. Going to bore scope the rest tomorrow. So much for an easy fix. Gotta yank the engine now.

D amn....

Sorry to hear that Chris...

old school · 06-17-2014, 08:04 AM

Thanks guys, as I get deeper into it I'll try & post some more Pics...

JDraper · 06-17-2014, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by old school

Thanks guys, as I get deeper into it I'll try & post some more Pics...

If you need any help with certain parts of the build/tuning, I know a really good engine machinist and a super dyno/engine tuning shop.

old school · 06-17-2014, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JDraper

If you need any help with certain parts of the build/tuning, I know a really good engine machinist and a super dyno/engine tuning shop.

Roger that, Thanks Jeff..

muzman · 06-19-2014, 03:57 AM

At least the technology in the old cars is pretty straight forward and understandable, hopefully parts and machining are relatively affordable still. I know they are down here, keep us posted on progress.

old school · 06-20-2014, 08:09 AM

Ok, car now on it way to County Corvette ( an excellant restoration shop in my town..) for a total, more Pump Gas friendly Engine Rebuild. Removing the Pain in de Butt Hooker Supercomps & going back to my Stock Exhaust Manifolds as well. I'll try & Post some Carnage pictures & Progress shots in a couple weeks! So much for my 401K,,,,,gotta tap it early for a loan ...oh well ,gotta live a little along the way !!

Bill Hamilton · 06-20-2014, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by old school

Ok, car now on it way to County Corvette ( an excellant restoration shop in my town..) for a total, more Pump Gas friendly Engine Rebuild. Removing the Pain in de Butt Hooker Supercomps & going back to my Stock Exhaust Manifolds as well. I'll try & Post some Carnage pictures & Progress shots in a couple weeks! So much for my 401K,,,,,gotta tap it early for a loan ...oh well ,gotta live a little along the way !!

That's okay, Chris. Over the years you've got a million dollars worth of enjoyment out of that car too. Do you know how many miles are on it because it's most definitely a driver as well as a drag car and show car.

old school · 06-20-2014, 10:07 AM

Yeah, Eileen will tell just how close to a Million Bucks I dumped into my Bad Penny !! Has close to 200,000 on her, some a 1/4 mile at a time for sure...

TKat13 · 06-20-2014, 11:08 AM

Sorry for your luck, but I am subscribing because I am a huge fan of classics!

Good luck with the build and keep us posted.

Mach351 · 06-20-2014, 11:31 AM

yep, good luck with the build.

does that include "hardened" valves for unleaded gas?

back when i was driving mine regularly i burned a couple of valves and ended up having to get new heads.

old school · 06-20-2014, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach351

yep, good luck with the build.

does that include "hardened" valves for unleaded gas?

back when i was driving mine regularly i burned a couple of valves and ended up having to get new heads.

Yep,did that mod years ago when the lead went away in the gas! Going with lower compression this time around from 10-1/2 to 9-1/2 for the crappy gas that's available.

bris09 · 06-20-2014, 09:58 PM

Glad to hear your fixing it. I know during Carlisle you said it was iffy.

If it makes you feel any better my checking account just took a nice hit today. Someone was a little off on their guestimate but I can go around corners a lot faster now.

old school · 07-07-2014, 10:07 AM

Damage List so far : Intake Gaskets were sucked in, #2 Exhaust Roller Lifter came apart & sent debris through the engine, Scored a couple of Cylinder walls, Piston Skirts, Roller Cam Lobes, Bearings. Heads look ok, Crank should polish out & stay .020 / .020 I hope ....

bris09 · 07-07-2014, 12:07 PM

Does that mean the piston damage was just debris or do you still have a detonation issue?

old school · 07-07-2014, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bris09

Does that mean the piston damage was just debris or do you still have a detonation issue?

It was detonating for a while, Piston damage seems to be scuffs on the skirts from the crap scoring up the Cylinder walls..

311-420 · 07-07-2014, 12:51 PM

Beautiful Mach. Sorry to see the issue but glad you're doing it up again. The car deserves it.

06-16-2014, 05:21 PM	#3
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06-16-2014, 06:06 PM	#4
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06-16-2014, 06:28 PM	#5
Bill Hamilton Mustang owner since 1970 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Charleston,SC Posts: 6,248	Re: 70' Mach Good luck, Chris. Get'er done. __________________ Bill SUPPORTING MEMBER USAF Retired My 1970 Mach 2003 Ford Mustang Mach I---Black w/5-speed --- gone but not forgotten 2011 Shelby GT-500 --- Ingot Silver Metallic and 6-speed (Sold and Now Terrorizing the residents of New Zealand) 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1---White w/351C-4v Shaker Hood scoop and T-5 tranny 2014 Shelby GT-500 --- White/red stripes and 6-speed 2019 Mustang Convertible Premium Package w/automatic ___________________

06-16-2014, 07:13 PM	#6
old school Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Chester Pa. Posts: 1,432	Re: 70' Mach Crappola..., #2piston has a chunk missing , top looks like the surface of the moon from detination and scored the cylinder wall. Going to bore scope the rest tomorrow. So much for an easy fix. Gotta yank the engine now.

06-16-2014, 08:43 PM	#7
mach 2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Richmond,Texas Posts: 380	Re: 70' Mach Sorry to hear, but still a beautiful classic! Jeff

06-16-2014, 05:02 PM	#2
The Abyss A dog with a gun. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 357	Re: 70' Mach You sir have a beautiful car! Hope for your sake that it's something simple too. I don't think that anyone would mind if you put more pictures up...just saying. __________________ ...and if I have to come back here, it's gonna get real f*cking ugly.

06-17-2014, 08:04 AM	#9
old school Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Chester Pa. Posts: 1,432	Re: 70' Mach Thanks guys, as I get deeper into it I'll try & post some more Pics...

06-19-2014, 03:57 AM	#12
muzman Mach 1 enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Auckland New Zealand Posts: 1,540	Re: 70' Mach At least the technology in the old cars is pretty straight forward and understandable, hopefully parts and machining are relatively affordable still. I know they are down here, keep us posted on progress. __________________ muzman,Red 03 Mach1,5 speed IUP,Born: 14 May 2003, K&N Drop In Air filter, Mach1Canuck Special IAC restrictor plate, Black Bumper mustang letters, MRT H Pipe and magnaflow cat back, MRT Chrome exhaust extensions,Mach 1 Floor Matts, bought new 2003 first registered for road use in 2010. ___________________ 1969 351w 4v Mach 1, Red, 4 speed toploader SOLD Feb 2007 2000GT Red , Auto Right Hand Drive sold 2004.

06-20-2014, 08:09 AM	#13
old school Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Chester Pa. Posts: 1,432	Re: 70' Mach Ok, car now on it way to County Corvette ( an excellant restoration shop in my town..) for a total, more Pump Gas friendly Engine Rebuild. Removing the Pain in de Butt Hooker Supercomps & going back to my Stock Exhaust Manifolds as well. I'll try & Post some Carnage pictures & Progress shots in a couple weeks! So much for my 401K,,,,,gotta tap it early for a loan ...oh well ,gotta live a little along the way !!

06-20-2014, 10:07 AM	#15
old school Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Chester Pa. Posts: 1,432	Re: 70' Mach Yeah, Eileen will tell just how close to a Million Bucks I dumped into my Bad Penny !! Has close to 200,000 on her, some a 1/4 mile at a time for sure...

06-20-2014, 11:08 AM	#16
TKat13 Mach-T Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: DFW Posts: 2,865	Re: 70' Mach Sorry for your luck, but I am subscribing because I am a huge fan of classics! Good luck with the build and keep us posted. __________________ Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 \| 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 \| 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP

06-20-2014, 11:31 AM	#17
Mach351 Psycho Dog is Psycho Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lewisville, TX Posts: 1,990	Re: 70' Mach yep, good luck with the build. does that include "hardened" valves for unleaded gas? back when i was driving mine regularly i burned a couple of valves and ended up having to get new heads. __________________ Firefly: opening scene of Serenity - This Land Firefly: Out of Gas - Don't Be Afraid

06-20-2014, 09:58 PM	#19
bris09 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Middletown, PA Posts: 3,992	Re: 70' Mach Glad to hear your fixing it. I know during Carlisle you said it was iffy. If it makes you feel any better my checking account just took a nice hit today. Someone was a little off on their guestimate but I can go around corners a lot faster now. __________________ Brian 04 Azure Mach 1 Mods: Enough to not be the slowest, but nowhere near enough to be the fastest. 17 Fusion Sport Now faster than the Mach 96 Laser Red Cobra Vert For those days you just wanna cruise with the top down 89 Shelby CSX Still rocking the VNT and Fiberides.

07-07-2014, 12:07 PM	#21
bris09 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Middletown, PA Posts: 3,992	Re: 70' Mach Does that mean the piston damage was just debris or do you still have a detonation issue? __________________ Brian 04 Azure Mach 1 Mods: Enough to not be the slowest, but nowhere near enough to be the fastest. 17 Fusion Sport Now faster than the Mach 96 Laser Red Cobra Vert For those days you just wanna cruise with the top down 89 Shelby CSX Still rocking the VNT and Fiberides.

07-07-2014, 12:51 PM	#23
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Re: 70' Mach Beautiful Mach. Sorry to see the issue but glad you're doing it up again. The car deserves it. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

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