20 Most Recent 1965 Ford Mustang - Page 7 Questions & Answers

Here is the firing order diagram for that engine, and the ignition points should have a gap of .025 in. or a 35 degrees dwell angle, and the spark plug gap is .034 in., and the ignition timing should be set at 6 degrees before TDC with a standard transmission, and 12 degrees before TDC with an automatic transmission. If the distributor was removed then it will have to be installed correctly, and let me know if you require any further assistance.

check j hook maybe pin also check weatherstrip

You should not have to remove the engine to remove the steering box. If you have headers on that side you may want to remove the headers. You may also have to loosen or remove the steering column to get the angle right to drop the steering box. Good luck.

Disconnect the cable at the radio. Then unscrew the hardware holding the antenna to the fender. Then pull the antenna base out of the fender, disconnect the cable from the antenna base turning it back and forth with pliers or you can cut it. Do not let the cable fall back into the fender. Now take the cable from the new antenna and duct tape it to new antenna cable. Now inside the car pull on the old cable until the new cable reaches the radio. Plug cable into radio then hook up the hardware on the fender for the new antenna and you're done. Good luck.

check the grounds to the sockets

push in and up on bottom of seat then remove bolts to remove the back

that is a loaded question (lol) how much rust do you have are the rails underneath in good condition? how are the torque boxes, floors, trunk drop off's , all these parts are avable at MUSTANGS UNLIMITED in CT. or GA.that is where I got my parts real cheap find someone who is not to buzzy and make deals barter what ever it takes I realy enjoy my 65 stang it is great to see all the thumbs up while I ride around good luck CJ

Integral Fuel Pump & Filter (Replaceable Element Type) Prior to 1966, the fuel pump was equipped with an integral fuel filter, featuring a replaceable element. It is recommended that this filter element be replaced every 36 months or 36,000 miles, or in the event that the filter becomes clogged. It is important to use the proper filter element for your fuel pump and to observe the instructions for positioning the element within the fuel pump unit. These instructions will be printed on the replacement element.




Exploded view of the pump mounting

It sounds like he has the spark plug wires in the wrong firing order. Those are the "hoses" you see on the distributor cap. He changed the rotor $7 part. The timing won't make it shake. It can be off 10 degrees from specification an still run ok. Is it a 6 cylinder or V8?

I'm pretty sure he has 2 spark plug wires out of order. He needs to look up firing order of engine.
When he transferred wires from the distributor cap or put them back on after the plug change, he must have put 2 in different places.

Only other possibility is he cracked a spark plug installing them, it happens.

It means you need to replace some parts. When doing a tune up you should replace the spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor button, gas filter, air filter, change the oil and filter if it hasn't been done recently, and the plug wires if they haven't been done. The oil should be changed every 5,000 to 7,500 miles.
You need a spark plug socket to change the plugs and a timing light to set the time along with a few general wrench's and screw driver's.
If you are going to try this yourself then you should get a service manual for the car, Chilton's or Haynes have good ones that will contain the information you need to do it. MAKE SURE that you only disconnect one spark plug and wire at a time and replace them before you move on to the next one. Otherwise it might be wise to take it to a garage and have them do it for you. It shouldn't be overly expensive, a mechanic should be able to do it in a couple hours at most, unless he ran into difficulties. Tune ups need to be done on a regular basis depending on mileageand an owner's manual would be a bonus here. It would contain the intervals you need. Hope this helps.

Have someone tap on starter while u r trying to start it

Use a magnet

sounds like a choke problem

42 to 50 will be fine; you will need at least a 100 amps if you have electric windows, AC etc.

Yes. It is how the cars are numbered on the vin. So if you have 3 cars and a certain portion of the number is one after the other on all 3 cars(such as 123, 124, 125 you defiantely have a rarity.

The hose is likely the differential vent hose. If you get under there and take a look around the rear end you will likely see where it was originally secured.

Your problem would be in the power valve/accelerator pump circuit. This is the circuit that feeds gas to the engine when the changeover from idle to driving occurs.At idle the vacuum in the carb draws gas so no mechanical means of delivering fuel is needed. The same is true when you reach a consistant driving speed.During the changeover you need a way to increase fuel to the engine by mechanical means. Some carbs have an accelerator pump some call it a power valve. The changes in your intake and cam are enough so the stock circuit is unable to compensate properly. The dealer for the carb should be able to help you out with parts to increase the flow and rate of flow. Hope this helps.

That's because the 302 and the 260 don't share the same accessory bolt patterns. If it's a dealer installed AC the mounting may be "custom". If you still have the original engine, transfer the bolt hole positions, drill and tap. Good luck. Measure twice!