robs347stroker
New Member
Hey all,
Just picked up my first Fox. I'd drop pics but it's saying the file size is too large. 347 stroker, 5 speed, stage 5 clutch, carb, long tube headers, cat delete, short throw shifter, with advertised new pilot bearing, clutch fork, rear main seal, clutch cable, throw out bearing. 5 lug conversion on back with new MT streets and Weld wheels. She's loud, sounds and looks great.
I'm no mechanic, so I depend on local mechanics at $110/hr and a friend who works at a dealership but doesn't know FBM. I have some concerns and don't want to sink a ton of unnecessary money into her right now, but want to do right and make her perform better for next year or the next owner (long term if I keep her I might do carb to EFI swap, turbo or sc, new paint, interior work).
My concerns:
1) I see some fluid under the vehicle and can't determine where it's coming from (I don't see oil spots on driveway, just some fluid thats on the undercarriage)
2) Runs like shit in the cold and on highway
3) Feels slower than it should be
4) Sometimes doesn't start in very cold weather
(I know I shouldn't drive her in winter but just purchased and had to get her inspected, fixed up)
So far I've
-fixed a bunch of electrical problems, rewired brake/hazards/turn signal lights.
-New outer and inner tie rods
-alignment
I'm planning on changing oil, transmission fluid, and go from there. Any help is much appreciated
Just picked up my first Fox. I'd drop pics but it's saying the file size is too large. 347 stroker, 5 speed, stage 5 clutch, carb, long tube headers, cat delete, short throw shifter, with advertised new pilot bearing, clutch fork, rear main seal, clutch cable, throw out bearing. 5 lug conversion on back with new MT streets and Weld wheels. She's loud, sounds and looks great.
I'm no mechanic, so I depend on local mechanics at $110/hr and a friend who works at a dealership but doesn't know FBM. I have some concerns and don't want to sink a ton of unnecessary money into her right now, but want to do right and make her perform better for next year or the next owner (long term if I keep her I might do carb to EFI swap, turbo or sc, new paint, interior work).
My concerns:
1) I see some fluid under the vehicle and can't determine where it's coming from (I don't see oil spots on driveway, just some fluid thats on the undercarriage)
2) Runs like shit in the cold and on highway
3) Feels slower than it should be
4) Sometimes doesn't start in very cold weather
(I know I shouldn't drive her in winter but just purchased and had to get her inspected, fixed up)
So far I've
-fixed a bunch of electrical problems, rewired brake/hazards/turn signal lights.
-New outer and inner tie rods
-alignment
I'm planning on changing oil, transmission fluid, and go from there. Any help is much appreciated