S197 Eric's Candy Red S197 Build Thread Profile - S197 Mustangs

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Engine's good for another 100k and glad you found the culprit with the phaser. Now for some track time.

 

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Not sure about another 100k but it should buy some life.

 

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This week I made a cover for the extra hole Ford Performance put in the aluminum cam covers.

 

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This week I made a cover for the extra hole Ford Performance put in the aluminum cam covers.
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This weekend was new rings on the front Girodiscs, G-Loc R16's and fresh SRF. Greased the Howe ball joints and front lower control arms. Checked all fasteners in preparation for NCM in two weeks. If you are running the S550 6 piston brake set up on the S197 you should look at the 34mm Girodisc rings that Tim at OP Mustang sells. I have been running the standard 32mm Shelby rings for the last couple of years and just replaced them with the 34mm rings. Makes a big difference in brake feel. Engagement is higher on the pedal and shortens the stroke. I was surprised the first time I pushed the pedal while bedding the pads.

 

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Purring a set of Ford Performance Delrin bushings in the front control arms. The Prothanes have seen better days but they have been in the car for several years.

 

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Okay did delrin bushings on one side. Too hot here to finish it today. Also looks like I need to order some brake cooling duct hose.

 

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Finished the front control arm bushings. They were ready to come out after nearly 6 years.
The rear half of both front bushings were cracked. I managed to strip one of the allen heads holding the brake cooling ducts to the front knuckle. I couldn’t find a replacement locally so I ordered some from McMaster Carr. Delivery is scheduled for Wednesday. I will get it finished up thus week and schedule an alignment.