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Came across this recently which has me a little confused. I thought the -B senders all have a red insulator while the white insulator was only seen on the -A sender? I have NOS Autolite and Motorcraft -B senders which both have red insulators. At first I thought this was just mis-boxed but it does have the proper 260 temp rating for a -B.

Is it possible the very early -B sender insulators were also white or could the red have completely faded away? Any suggestions for coloring, paint vs dye?

Thanks,
Dave

The North drive last Saturday was a big success. Weather was perfect, no issues with holiday traffic. Great time, thanks to everyone who came, especially Brian Laine for sharing his car collection with us!

I have a nice used 66 OTC tach for sale. Was on my 66 when I bought it in 1987, installed in 1967 when the original tach failed. Was running when removed to install an OE tach 3 years ago although the needle was occasionally jumping around which I attribute to a failing coil at the time, but regardless I recommend having it rebuilt by Phil Severance (Phidon Restorations). No cup or bracket but unlike most you see for sale the wires are intact. I've seen examples of these typically later OTC tachs with March, April, and May 1966 stamped dates so assume it's very possible these could be assemblyline correct for very late 66's.

Asking $325 OBO which includes USA shipping and insurance. Please PM or email if interested.

Thanks,
Dave

[Variant 1:]

Recently came across a couple BF-32 variants I had not seen before so thought I'd share my observations, and start a new thread to add to this discussion, https://www.saac.com/forum/index.php?topic=9326, but focus on plugs available in 1965 and later thru the end of Autolite versions. I assume these variations apply to all Autolite plugs, not just BF-32's. I've not seen any documentation describing these changes so the evolution proposed here is entirely my opinion based on what seems logical to me.

Variant 1: Typical star logo plug. Most noticeable feature is the long electrode measuring ~0.11" which is also seen in the earlier 3-rib plugs mentioned in the above thread.

Variant 2: Same as variant 1 except the electrode is much shorter, measuring ~0.07". All plugs going forward have this same shorter electrode.

Variant 3: Same as variant 2 except the star logo has disappeared and that area is now blank. I remember Randy Gillis, RIP, mentioned seeing these as early as very late 1966.

Variant 4: First Powertip variant. This is the only one like this I've personally seen. 'Autolite' and 'BF32' text appears the same as variants 1-3 except 'BF32' is moved to the opposite side and 'Powertip' is now added beneath 'Autolite'.

Variant 5: Most commonly seen Powertip variant. Larger font 'Autolite' text on one side, 'Powertip' and 'BF32' on the other.

Variant 6: Late Powertip plug produced shortly(?) before Autolite and Ford went their separate ways, box has both Autolite and Motorcraft wording. Different/smaller font 'Autolite' text, slightly smaller 'Powertip' and 'BF32' text. This is the last Autolite version I'm aware of. After that the BF-32 was Motorcraft and the equivalent Autolite became #34.

There are other differences as well such as, the knurling pattern in variants 1-4 is much more pronounced than 5 and 6, also 'Made in USA' text placement to name a couple.

Obviously not an assemblyline 65-early 66 GT350 main case, unique casting and machining features, no stamped assembly date, atypical GT350 gear ratios stamped on top front rail. Anyone know what this is?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/186618807220

Found another small supply of donor filters and am in the process of making a few more of these Rotunda C5AE-9155-A4 stamped fuel filters. Made from 50+ year old aftermarket filters with the correct thick nut, assembly line correct for 66's, includes NOS gasket. I will eventually have ~10 for sale, have two available now. $70 each which includes USA shipping.

Please PM or email if interested.

Thanks,
Dave

Assemblyline correct for early 67 GT350 and late 66 GT350, Ford C5AZ-9155-B, stamped with AUTOLITE and C5AE-9155-A4 engineering number. These silver Autolie stamped filters are extremely rare, almost as rare as the silver Rotunda 66 filters in my experience. Includes gasket, GAS stamped fuel hose, and extremely rare "C" stamped clamp. I have two available. $150 OBO each which includes shipping.

Please email or PM if interested.

Thanks,
Dave

Made from 50+ year old aftermarket filters with the correct thick nut, identical to NOS, assembly line correct for 67 GT350. These are my last three Autolites, gaskets included. $40 which includes USA shipping.

Please PM or email if interested.

Thanks,
Dave

Very rare part if anyone is interested, not mine....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/145826855357

My Star Spangled Banner version: http://wasaac.org/temp/SSBv1c.mp3

Curious which B7SZ-9601-A air filter element was used in the 67 289 HiPo and GT350....FoMoCo, or Autolite (FA-41)?

Asking because the FoMoCo version has an OD of 13.69", the later Autolite FA-41 version marked C7SF-9601-A has a slightly smaller OD at 13.30" which would have looked a little odd in the HiPo air cleaner assembly.  This Autolite (and later Motorcraft) filter was also used on other performance cars like 69-70 Boss 302, 68-70 428CJ, etc.

From my observations all the repops of this filter have the larger ~13.69" OD, so technically the smaller OD filter correct for the CJ and Boss 302 is not reproduced, is that right?

Thanks,
Dave

Very rare 1 year part, includes an NOS filter. $210 including shipping.

Please email or PM if interested.

Thanks,
Dave

...was (mostly) cylinder head night. Thanks to everyone who brought out some really cool, rare, and.....heavy parts!

Not mine, but thought this C8AE housing might be useful to someone for making a clone since it has a 67 date code and the side port is not drilled...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/305388862186

Eerily warm ~60F in the PNW today. Get 'em out if you can...

These are long obsolete NORS 289 HiPo unique crank timing gears, same as Ford C3OZ-6306-A. Two are Sealed Power brand, one is Federal Mogul, and one is TRW. $85 each inducing shipping. I can combine shipping so if you want more than one, each additional gear would be $75. SOLD

Please PM or email if interested...

Thanks,
Dave

I made another very small run of Rotunda C5AE-9155-A4 stamped fuel filters and have one left. These are made from 50+ year old aftermarket filters and are assembly line correct for 66's. $70 including shipping.

Please PM or email if interested.

Thanks,
Dave

While searching for something different on FB came across this. Posting in case anyone knew the guy or car...

"Does anyone when remember Braxton Hazelrigs wrapped his new 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 around a telephone pole on N. Decatur Road? He was going to Tech and would occasionally stop by North Decatur Pharmacy for a burger and Coke. Nice guy."

https://www.facebook.com/groups/46160133801

This was on 6S1757 (late March 1966 SJ build) when purchased in 1987, any chance it's original?

Thanks,
Dave

The 3259 on my 66 started running rich in about the last 500-1000 miles or so. I pulled the carb and the secondary throttle plate bottoms and lower bores are covered in black, mostly dry soot on the plates. Primary plates and bores are clean and look great. I don't see anything obvious...float levels are good, no sticking or leaking floats, needles/seats look good, etc. The plugs are more fouled towards the front of the engine.

Could this be something as simple as a clogged air bleed? Any other ideas?

Thanks,
Dave