I pulled the timing chain & installed a looser one, still rattles to beat the band. The choice is to pull it & take off the pan or run it until something shows itself. If I pull it, it'll be the end of the summer before I can afford to fix it. If I leave it in I can at least go 60' to tune the chassis. All I can go is 60' right now since it needs a steering gear. One way or another there is something really wrong. At least it has good oil pressure

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You can't condemn the bad if you don't commend the good

I know your itching to run this thing, but if finances are tight, I wouldnt risk hurting it worse by running it until something happens. But thats me

Well brother..you spin it, it may let go and get expensive.

I think I'd probably pull it.


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- 70 Fastback Mustang, 489 cid FE, TKO-600 5 speed, 3.70 9 inch
- 71 F100 shortbed 4x4, 397 cid FE, headers, Street Dominator, 280H, 5 lug Dana 60, 4 speed

Decided to take closer look. I put the cooling system on it so as to let it finally get a little heat in it, just in case. While allowing it to warm to 140* I got in front & listened closely. It is beginning to sound like the front sheet metal might be loose. Can't place it exactly but it sounds like it is there. Think I'll get a new steering gear if we sell the horse & put the lower valance & old bumper on it & give it a little shot

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You can't condemn the bad if you don't commend the good