06-25-2015, 03:13 AM
So yesterday the kiddos and I cleaned and tested the air filter case. Then we replaced the air filter. They loved it and we had a blast.
So here is what I'm doing next and wanted to get some opinions. It's for a 73 Mach1 with a 351 2V and FMX transmission. As of right now there are no leaks.
Change Oil - Have a Motorcraft filter and Castrol 10W-30 High Mileage. Any opinions on the type of oil? Is this okay or would you add something completly different? I'm a fan of full synthetics and still a bit leery on the high mileage oils. Had a bad run in a decade ago with using it in my F150.
Transmission - Since we got the car running the drove it about 5 miles. Top speed was 40 mph. I don't have any slipping, clunking, ect. I want to drain and replace the transmission fluid. I've read the types and specs I should add. What would you recommend? Anymore on the bottles they don't post the type and spec numbers. Just that it's ATF. Also interested if you think I should add a 24 oz bottle of Lucas Transmission Fix or something else completely different.
Cooling System - Going to drain the radiator and block. Then flush the system. What would you fill it back up with? Again would you add any treatment?
Rear End - Again drain and replace the fluid. Recommendations on the fluid? Anything else you would add?
Spark plugs are are the list after all that. The car isn't going to be driven much after all this is done. At the most it will go 10-15 miles one way for the next year. Here's my plan after this servicing:
1. Rear suspension.
2. Front suspension.
3. Steering.
4. Brakes.
5. Anything the engine, transmission, and rear diff may need.
This way it's a safe driver until I can get to the cosmetics oneday.
So here is what I'm doing next and wanted to get some opinions. It's for a 73 Mach1 with a 351 2V and FMX transmission. As of right now there are no leaks.
Change Oil - Have a Motorcraft filter and Castrol 10W-30 High Mileage. Any opinions on the type of oil? Is this okay or would you add something completly different? I'm a fan of full synthetics and still a bit leery on the high mileage oils. Had a bad run in a decade ago with using it in my F150.
Transmission - Since we got the car running the drove it about 5 miles. Top speed was 40 mph. I don't have any slipping, clunking, ect. I want to drain and replace the transmission fluid. I've read the types and specs I should add. What would you recommend? Anymore on the bottles they don't post the type and spec numbers. Just that it's ATF. Also interested if you think I should add a 24 oz bottle of Lucas Transmission Fix or something else completely different.
Cooling System - Going to drain the radiator and block. Then flush the system. What would you fill it back up with? Again would you add any treatment?
Rear End - Again drain and replace the fluid. Recommendations on the fluid? Anything else you would add?
Spark plugs are are the list after all that. The car isn't going to be driven much after all this is done. At the most it will go 10-15 miles one way for the next year. Here's my plan after this servicing:
1. Rear suspension.
2. Front suspension.
3. Steering.
4. Brakes.
5. Anything the engine, transmission, and rear diff may need.
This way it's a safe driver until I can get to the cosmetics oneday.