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A SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!
Gentlemen,
my ssp is offically running and driveable!!!!!!! just few little issues such as IAC, trans leaking some, brake rotors very warped will be replaced asap when budget is stable as i just moved into a new house for rent. It sounded so good when its being driven. The transmission shifts weird, when i accelerate, it wouldn't shift until 1800 to 2k rpm and would keep rising until i let go of accelerator pedal it would shift, but sometimes when i let it go, it stays stuck until i press gas pedal, it finally shifts. it does that all the way from 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and OD. I've not gone over 70 mph due to bad age cracked tires on back, as they are fat tires at 255's, i figured i am about 5 to 10 mph off and i believe i have 2.73 gears because i was going 55 mph my rpm was a tad bit over 1500 rpm, am i correct? i used my Garmin GPS, it helps a lot to avoid a speeding ticket.
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Michael J nicknamed as "MJ" ---------------------------------------------------- Owned 6 Fox Mustangs since 1998. Proud owner of the vehicles: 1989 Ocala FL SSP unmarked drug enforcement unit 1989 Mustang GT (5 speed conversion) 1990 FHP unit - SOLD 1991 Davie, FL SSP #142 - SOLD 2014 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI |
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That's great, MJ! You're making steady progress on your SSP. And I've used our Garmin to 'correct' for a speedometer that's off (it's also much safer than yelling out the car window at a friend's car your pacing)
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Bill Jr. To everyone out there, wherever you are. Remember, the light at the end of the tunnel may be the police chasing you down in their own Mustang! |
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sounds good MJ. Make sure it is safe (brakes/tires) etc. before you drive it much. Glad to see you're making progress.
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Jim for the first time since 1998 there is only two left: 1984 Oregon SP unmarked 1986 Idaho SP |
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MJ the shifting issue sounds like it could be the notorious broken plastic bushing on the shift cable under the throttle plate housing. If that bushing is gone the trans will go bad within just a few miles of driving. Take a look and see what shape the bushing is in.
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Gregg '89 FHP Unit # 435 (Deceased) '89 FHP Unit # 1526 Troop H (Madison)SOLD 12/3/13 '89 SCHP Marked Unit # 2-12-80 SOLD 6/21/15 '88 SCHP Unmarked Unit # 2-12-23 SOLD 9/3/12 '90 MSHP Marked Unit # P-162 Plate # 642-HP SOLD 12/17/11 '88 MSHP Marked Unit # P-162 Plate # 642 |
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Jim, is that a lesson learned from a certain SCHP car?
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Gregg '89 FHP Unit # 435 (Deceased) '89 FHP Unit # 1526 Troop H (Madison)SOLD 12/3/13 '89 SCHP Marked Unit # 2-12-80 SOLD 6/21/15 '88 SCHP Unmarked Unit # 2-12-23 SOLD 9/3/12 '90 MSHP Marked Unit # P-162 Plate # 642-HP SOLD 12/17/11 '88 MSHP Marked Unit # P-162 Plate # 642 |
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Jim,
yes its already on my list for brakes and tires as my 10 holes painted black rims is on the way, thanks goes to Stubes! As of trans, all cables are fine so it do make loud thumping sound when it shifts like its hard to shift as i do pedal thingy trick...
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Michael J nicknamed as "MJ" ---------------------------------------------------- Owned 6 Fox Mustangs since 1998. Proud owner of the vehicles: 1989 Ocala FL SSP unmarked drug enforcement unit 1989 Mustang GT (5 speed conversion) 1990 FHP unit - SOLD 1991 Davie, FL SSP #142 - SOLD 2014 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI |
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MJ, sounds like the transmission is just worn out and ready for a rebuild. I wish I had a better projection. I'm really glad that you got it running though, that is a big step. Good luck with it.
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Gregg '89 FHP Unit # 435 (Deceased) '89 FHP Unit # 1526 Troop H (Madison)SOLD 12/3/13 '89 SCHP Marked Unit # 2-12-80 SOLD 6/21/15 '88 SCHP Unmarked Unit # 2-12-23 SOLD 9/3/12 '90 MSHP Marked Unit # P-162 Plate # 642-HP SOLD 12/17/11 '88 MSHP Marked Unit # P-162 Plate # 642 |
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yep its leaking a lot of trans fluids, its going to be ditched for a rebuild. thanks! people has been enjoying hear it run since i got it. that is a awesome feeling! Been out of an 5.0 since 2006.. way too long, my old 08 mustang gt, doesn't compare to an old 5.0 by how it sounds and such.
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Michael J nicknamed as "MJ" ---------------------------------------------------- Owned 6 Fox Mustangs since 1998. Proud owner of the vehicles: 1989 Ocala FL SSP unmarked drug enforcement unit 1989 Mustang GT (5 speed conversion) 1990 FHP unit - SOLD 1991 Davie, FL SSP #142 - SOLD 2014 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI |
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congratulations!
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Mike 1992 Michigan State Police SSP Mustang #5114 1993 Wisconsin State Patrol SSP Mustang 1993 Missouri State Highway Patrol SSP Mustang P641 http://members.fotki.com/MOstang/ |
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yes it is.......
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Jim for the first time since 1998 there is only two left: 1984 Oregon SP unmarked 1986 Idaho SP |
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