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  1. DaisyPusher

    Very Stiff Clutch Pedal

    Greetings, guys and gals. Long story short, I have a T5 transmission out of a 2001 Mustang and the stiffest clutch pedal anyone has ever used. Everything clutch-related is new and my mechanic and his clutch guy are trying everything with limited results. I'm wondering if anyone else has...
  2. DaisyPusher

    Fuel Pump Advice

    Howdy, folks; I'm curious if anyone else has/has had this issue. Whenever I turn the key on my '63/2.8 the fuel pump makes a loud knocking sound for the first few seconds which leads me to believe it's a mechanical pump as opposed to an electronic pump. (I was an auto technician for a few years...
  3. DaisyPusher

    Wiring Harness Recommendations

    Howdy, folks! Well I bit the bullet and purchased a new wiring harness from Steve and figured since I'll have my car in the shop to solve the mystery as to why she just stopped running and won't start, I may as well ask them to install it for me. As much as I'd love to do it myself...
  4. DaisyPusher

    Front End Alignment Specs?

    I just realized that I replied to my own question so I'm reposting as a new question. I loosened but did not remove the steering arm during the procedure and now it appears that my front left wheel is just a little bit off (or my eyes are playing tricks on me.) I've looked through all the...
  5. DaisyPusher

    Wheel Studs

    Hello, everyone. As I was removing my front left wheel one of the studs snapped. I've been looking for a replacement but am having an absolute hell of a time and the build sheet that I got with the car does not specify what kind of car the hubs came from. I found some nearly identical...
  6. DaisyPusher

    Average MPG?

    I'm pretty sure I've brought this up before and I know it's been discussed but my phone flips out every time I try to search so I can't look anything up. What is everyone's average MPG or per tank? I thought mine was okay but I have 1/4 tank left and I've only gone 50 miles. Either the gauge is...
  7. DaisyPusher

    What's the most power you've been able to achieve?

    I have a stock 2.8l with pretty much everything else modified. The dyno readout says I'm getting around 100hp and 140ft/lb. and I have an extra set of heads that I'm considering getting ported and polished. Has anyone used an aggressive cam or is it better to stick with a mild cam? I'm not...
  8. DaisyPusher

    Wheels Wider In Front Than Back

    I noticed the other day that the wheels in back are narrower than the wheels in front. I know I have a shortened Ford 8" in back, but is this common for everyone or is it just me? And does it have a major bearing on handling/cornering?
  9. DaisyPusher

    SoCal Sunbeam Specialist?

    I have a '62 Series II and I'm looking to get the hardtop assembled and a headliner installed. I have a bag of parts and trim pieces but I haven't been able to find any concise direction on what goes where and my schedule is rather prohibitive. Does anyone know of an experienced individual...
  10. DaisyPusher

    Spark Plug Wire Recommendations

    Well one of my spark plug wires fell out of place, landed on the header, and melted through the shielding. Does anyone have a favorite spark plug wire? I'm running a Mallory 4760801 distributor and MSD Heli Coil 3119 wires. I've searched but can't seem to find that part number anywhere. Perhaps...
  11. DaisyPusher

    Oil Pressure Sender?

    Is this the oil pressure sender? It connects to the bottom LH of the block and I believe it's leaking a bit. I still haven't been able to make time to get her on the lift to verify but has anyone else had this issue?
  12. DaisyPusher

    New and forgot to post pictures

    Howdy, everybody. I'm Matt and I just purchased my modified 1963 Alpine on Saturday. More pictures will follow as this youngster will need help figuring out what the hell he bought but for now this is what I'm working with. Thank you in advance for all the help! Matt
  13. DaisyPusher

    New Member

    Hello, ladies and gentlemen! My name is Matt and I just purchased my first modified 1963 Alpine on Saturday (4/29). Needless to say, I'm new to the Sunbeam world but not the car world. I'm a DeLorean technician by trade so this will be a pleasant change. I look forward to any and all interaction...
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