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Symptoms- Temp gauge to H in less than 1 mile and at 135 degrees (used laser on block). New Ford sending unit and thermostat. No pulse at gauge wire solid light. Volts at gauge wire 7V not 5V. I feel like the IVR is bad but before i open the patient id appreciate any thoughts. Thanks

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that is good to know... I try to avoid repro but getting original bolts in great shape is very difficult as you know. Thanks

wow...thanks for this. Does the judging community care about reproduction hardware vs. original?

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i do not. I could not find an "assembly manual" for sale online either. Is this parts manual one in same or at least close enough? thank you i will buy it if so.

 

Apparently.... I thought some of you experts knew off the top of your heads. in this very thread, you can see inconsistent understanding of the proper finishes. I imagine others could benefit from this dialog.

Thanks. other than the horn bolts does my logic of using the picture seem sensible to you?

Looking at the details of original photos from Peter's page it appears the only consistent coloring is in the latch area as noted above. Otherwise (forward of the radiator support) it seems to be some bright silver hardware some not. I have a 350 so ill follow this photo showing bright silver (horn, etc.)

https://www.thecoralsnake.com/ENGINE.html

Yup saw that as noted. What about the others that hold the mesh? I understand the latch area. thanks

im finishing things up and have a few questions more please... The latch and the bolts that hold it in place should all be black phosphate. Correct? I see topflight cars with these bright silver. The bolts that support the grill "chicken wire"... What color are these supposed to be? Or a link to correct engine compartment would be awesome. Thanks..

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i got a bracket. I assume it slips behind the radiator support and in front of the radiator? This is a standard Mustang part? thanks