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    Just check what the labels are. Some of them aren't very heat resistant. Most of the label makers that have the cassette type thing can be had with different materials for different uses.
    86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
    5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

    91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

    1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

    Originally posted by phayzer5
    I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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      Yeppers.
      ~David~

      My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
      My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

      Originally posted by ootdega
      My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

      Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
      But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

      Originally posted by gadget73
      my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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        Diddled around with the engine some...Figuring out routing of vacuum hoses and harnesses:













        ~David~

        My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
        My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

        Originally posted by ootdega
        My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

        Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
        But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

        Originally posted by gadget73
        my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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          Well dressed motor mang
          1990 Country Squire - under restoration
          1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - daily beater

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            Word of warning, I have sorta-similar wire loom things on mine. They hit the side of the AC compressor. I had to bend that one upward to get clearance. Yours might be angled down more than mine were though, so it might clear. Might want to fit that bracket on there just in case before you get it in the car and find out its in the way. I do like yours better, mine are like 68 convenient pieces that have to assemble with lots of shit to drop any time you want to change the wires. Looks like that one you pull a couple screws and the whole thing opens, on mine I get 4 blocks per side, 2 screws each on the first two with nuts on the back, and every one of them has to come out to change the wires.
            86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
            5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

            91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

            1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

            Originally posted by phayzer5
            I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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              I ran these on the old engine and I did have to cut it down to fit behind the ac compressor. You are ABSOLUTELY correct about it interfering. I took care of that though the first go around and lopped of an inch or so and drilled and tapped a new hole to secure its lid.

              Mine is very simple. Two bolts to valve covers and two screws holding the lid on. Done and done.


              Again YES to anyone wanting to run these spark plus wire dividers.....the ac compressor will interfere with it and it must be cut down.

              Originally posted by gadget73 View Post
              Word of warning, I have sorta-similar wire loom things on mine. They hit the side of the AC compressor. I had to bend that one upward to get clearance. Yours might be angled down more than mine were though, so it might clear. Might want to fit that bracket on there just in case before you get it in the car and find out its in the way. I do like yours better, mine are like 68 convenient pieces that have to assemble with lots of shit to drop any time you want to change the wires. Looks like that one you pull a couple screws and the whole thing opens, on mine I get 4 blocks per side, 2 screws each on the first two with nuts on the back, and every one of them has to come out to change the wires.
              ~David~

              My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
              My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

              Originally posted by ootdega
              My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

              Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
              But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

              Originally posted by gadget73
              my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                It's looking very good! My only thought is that you might have a hood clearance problem using the upper intake with that intake spacer. Just a heads up.

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                  Who makes those dividers anyway? I might be interested in getting a set next time I'm due for wires.
                  86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
                  5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

                  91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

                  1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

                  Originally posted by phayzer5
                  I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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                    Originally posted by 86VickyLX View Post
                    It's looking very good! My only thought is that you might have a hood clearance problem using the upper intake with that intake spacer. Just a heads up.
                    Well have bigger problems then as the intake only fits with the spacer!

                    Originally posted by gadget73 View Post
                    Who makes those dividers anyway? I might be interested in getting a set next time I'm due for wires.
                    This is sorta it: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/spe-4902

                    But not quite....looks like they make them cheaper now but jacked up the price.

                    Here is my original post about them:




                    Pretty cool that the paint on them to this day was sprayed back in 2012 and still looks pretty on the new engine.
                    ~David~

                    My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                    My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                    Originally posted by ootdega
                    My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                    Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                    But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                    Originally posted by gadget73
                    my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                      Originally posted by 87gtVIC View Post
                      Well have bigger problems then as the intake only fits with the spacer!
                      I had a 3/8 spacer on my Exlorer intake, tested for clearance and there was about an inch above that so you should be good.
                      The engine looks great, I'm using a different wire holder that goes vertical rather than horizontal so it's a bit further from exhaust, makes me a bit more comfortable since I previously burned one wire with nothing really holding them.
                      1989 Country Squire - Twilight Blue, 347 stroker


                      2005 Crown Victoria Sport - Black - Stainless Works full exhaust with Borla Pro XS mufflers, BBK 75mm TB, Accufab plenum, CVPI airbox, Heinous control arms, etc...

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                        Originally posted by BlackVic_P71 View Post
                        I had a 3/8 spacer on my Exlorer intake, tested for clearance and there was about an inch above that so you should be good.
                        The engine looks great, I'm using a different wire holder that goes vertical rather than horizontal so it's a bit further from exhaust, makes me a bit more comfortable since I previously burned one wire with nothing really holding them.
                        That is great news Tom on the clearance. I have a 3/8 spacer and a 1/2 ready for the car. Nice to know that the 1/2 could work out too. Currently the 3/8 is on there for allowing the upper to clear.
                        ~David~

                        My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                        My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                        Originally posted by ootdega
                        My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                        Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                        But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                        Originally posted by gadget73
                        my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                          I had a 1" spacer on an explorer intake and there was plenty of room.
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                            Trade that for a Lincoln. They have more hood clearance.
                            86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
                            5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

                            91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

                            1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

                            Originally posted by phayzer5
                            I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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                              87 and down Crown vics must have the lowest hood clearance then. My hood wouldn't close with a spacer on my explorer intake...

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                                I'm putting a 1" spacer on when I change my valve covers, that's why I checked for clearance since I knew a 3/8" wouldn't clear the covers I got.
                                1989 Country Squire - Twilight Blue, 347 stroker


                                2005 Crown Victoria Sport - Black - Stainless Works full exhaust with Borla Pro XS mufflers, BBK 75mm TB, Accufab plenum, CVPI airbox, Heinous control arms, etc...

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