Wagon build

**SmithKid** · December 31st, 2017, 02:13 PM

I too have placed my trust in AAA, and though I haven't used it for but one of our vehicles (my wife's CRV with a blown tire), it has thankfully been unused for several years. The Falcon registered several thousand miles again this year, mostly in 400+ jaunts here & there.

I've been wanting to convert the Falcon to efi for a while and have been saving my $ for that. I hope to improve starting and smooth out minor idle deficiencies. Mrs. Santa and one of her elves (son) have topped off that account, so I am getting on the computer to get a kit (possibly the FiTech 400 kit) on order. More to follow....

PS. The actual installation will probably be delayed for dryer & warmer, springtime temperatures.

**BadBird** · January 1st, 2018, 01:43 PM

Well, when it warms up a little, let us know when you get ready to start. If I am not in Tucson by then, I would like to help. Larry

**Gitanesteel** · January 1st, 2018, 01:49 PM

Sounds like the installation could be a tech day. Back in May I read an article on a new fuel injection system that I was intrigued with. It was written for an install on a 67 Mustang.

**Luva65wagon** · January 3rd, 2018, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by SmithKid

I've been wanting to convert the Falcon to efi for a while...

Wow - this must be evidence of how overwhelmed I am with all my (non-car-related) "projects" in that I didn't know this juicy tidbit before the rest of you. Gene, I hope I'm free and available to help you when you're ready...

...and to bring this thread back to Jeff's wagon build...

...you too Jeff when the time(s) come to help.

Also just a little (gentle) reminder about how easy it is for us all to hijack a thread.

Oh, there's a meeting this month... the 17th...

**SmithKid** · January 3rd, 2018, 12:18 PM

Sorry for the hijacking, Jeff. I shoulda put that in my own thread. And thanks for gently reminding me Roger.

**Jeff W** · May 19th, 2019, 04:59 PM

I am pulling a Roger... while I’m at it.

A leaky front wheel cylinder is leading to a complete front end rebuild.

I have a 1-1/8” sway bar and new brake adjuster kit on order. Will reuse my three year old rubber brake hose and bearings. I think that is everything...

Shelby Drop and undercoat as long as I am down there and it’s naked. Sure is nice to work on such a clean and rust free car. All the bolts come off with little effort.

**Jeff W** · May 19th, 2019, 06:32 PM

Correction. I am going to put new bearings and races in. After inspection I see one of the cages that hold the bearings is a bit damaged. Probably not a big deal but bearings are easy to find and inexpensive.

The leaking brake fluid took a toll on the old brake shoe paint. The springs and adjusting hardware is also in rough shape.

No wonder it would pull hard to the side during braking.