Factory Five Racing Mk3 Roadster, Assembly Manual

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electrical pieces. If the parts are really dirty, you can take the parts and assemblies to a do-it-yourself
car wash. They usually have an engine degreaser as an option and most places run very high water
temperature that helps loosen debris and grease. If doing this, tape over the engine intake holes,
engine wiring connectors, and coolant openings. Be sure to clean the bay after you clean your stuff.
Let the parts dry completely before removing the tape.
2. A wire wheel on a drill can bring even the most oxidized aluminum up to a nice finish. Be sure to
wear gloves and safety goggles. This can be done on the bell housing, transmission, alternator, valve
covers, steering rack, engine intake, water-pump, and engine accessory brackets. Always apply clear
coat paint so the parts will not oxidize.
3. Wire brush and paint the rear end. The factory doesn’t coat these rear ends so almost all of them have
some rust. We pay extra attention to the rear cover. Avoid rubber bushings and quad-shock travel
shafts (shiny areas).
4. Wait until the wiring harness is installed and the car is running before you cover the harness up with a
nice wrapping of electrical tape. If it’s dirty or dusty, wipe it off gently with a moist (not wet) rag.
Use caution when handling the computer. Use common sense when cleaning these parts; don’t use a
wire wheel on a drill close to any wires or lines. Keep solvents away from rubber lines/hoses.
5. When repainting parts, a consistent color scheme works best and looks the nicest.
6. After cleaning the engine, replace the spark plugs. When removing the plugs, look for oil on them or
if they look burned. If you have any doubts, ask a mechanic or a good auto parts store what the
condition of the spark plug reveals about the engine's performance. When replacing the spark plugs,
make sure you gap them before installing them.
Not using a donor
Many people will build this car without using a 5.0 Mustang donor car. That is, they’ll want to use a
combination of new and used parts from a variety of sources. Use your best judgment when buying new
parts. Some of these parts, such as the pedal box and upper steering shaft do not get a lot of wear and are
quite expensive when purchased new. These can be easily sourced from a salvage yard.
Read appendix B carefully to determine what you’ll need to procure. Here are some tips on where to get
started.
Spindles/brakes - High Performance
Baer Racing
Stainless Steel Brakes
www.discbrakesrus.com
Spindles/brakes – Stock Ford Dealer
Engine Ford Racing Performance Parts – Diversified Products
Transmission – Heavy duty T-5 Ford Racing Performance Parts – Diversified Products
Tremec TKO Forte’s Parts
Bellhousing – Blow-proof Lakewood or McLeod
Blow proof bellhousing blanket Deist
Drive shaft Local drive shaft shop
EFI Wiring Harness Painless Wiring
www.thedetailzone.com
Ford
Racing Performance Parts – Diversified Products
All new parts Breeze Automotive – www.breezeautomotive.com
ATTENTION: If you are using a Lakewood Bell-housing, trim the area around the starter so that it