New member and tach issues 71 mach 1
#1
Hello All,

Thanks for letting me in the club. I have a 71 Mach 1, and it had a 69 351w in it. I had an idiot rebuild it for me, so I took what he did. Unfortunately, he increased the compression to over 13:1 and I had to scrounge around to find race fuel at over $7 a gallon. In Nashville, TN. So, I found an engine from the Ford engine test program that was tested as a 94 351 in a F150 Lightening. I found the engine in an old rebuilders shop. He had lost it in the junk at the back for almost 20 years. Yep, a barn find of an engine.

Has the GT heads and all. Well, that is better than finding race fuel. So, I took out the 69 engine on my 72nd birthday with help from a younger friend. Only 71. It is just about to go back in, after having David Kee rebuild the 4 speed.

Considering that I had never done an engine swap before, I really had fun doing it. But right now it is only 40 degrees with no heat in the garage, so I quit until it warms up.

A question. Why doesn't anyone rebuild 71 to 73 tachs. Mine is in the car, but won't work. It is wired correctly as I bought the download manual, but would like to get it rebuild. Any thoughts? Sorry I am so long winded, but I am warming up my fingers from mating the engine to the trans in 40 degrees.

I could write a book on how much fun I had doing this, but you all are in the same boat or you wouldn't be in this forum.
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#2
Welcome to the site. I think just about all the members here enjoy hearing stories like yours, so feel free to keep on writing.

Sounds like you two had fun working on the engine. Post up some pictures and keep us posted on your progress. Also you can add your location by clicking on the Mach 1 Locator link at the top of the webpage.

I can't help you with the tach issue, but maybe someone else here can help you out.

Looking forward to hearing more from you.
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#3
Welcome.

I love it - 72 years young and enjoying the ride. It will be great to have you here. I am looking forward to your future additions to our love. By all means write a book.

Here's hoping someone can help the man out with his tach.
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#4
Welcome, sounds to me like two old farts are having more fun then they should! I say that with all the love and respect I can muster. I'm only 53 and have been a Mechanic since I was 13, professionally since I was 18. And for a couple guys 71 & 72. to tackle an engine swap at your ages. Your definetly having a good time. Good Job, SSig_goodjob if you get stuck on something don't hesitate to ask, as there is a lot of knowledge floating around here. So don't be shy. Sorry to say I don't know anyone who rebuilds the Tach. In the back of several magazines I've seen ads for people that rebuild clocks and stuff for classic cars Maybe they could fix a Tach might be worth a phone call. JTS 71 Mach1
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#5
Kasnick,

Here is a site that might be a help to you:


http://www.rccinnovations.com/index.php
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#6
Welcome to the site. Good job on the motor. As far as the tach goes, are you sure it doesnt work?? They were meant to work with the old style points distributor. If you have newstyle electronic distributor it will not work even if it is wired up correctly. i had te exact same problem with mine when i went to a msd distributor and 6al msd ignition box. What ignition set up are you running? Msd sells a tach adapter kit tht will get your old tach to work with the new distributor. Let me know what setup your running and i might be able to walk you through it. If i remember correctly its msd part #8920.

Kevin
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#7
Hi and welcome from another newbie,

I have a 1964 non mustang car working with a Mallory electronic distr (same type as goes in 8 cyl Fords) and after I connected the tach it worked fine.
AJ
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