I Know It Runs! SO Why Doesn't This Beautiful Mustang Start?

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Sometimes it feels like there is a gremlin living under the hood of your car. That's exactly what the owner of this 1966 Ford Mustang is thinking. When it does start it runs great, but it only starts 1 in 20 tries. What's up with that? ➡️ Don't forget to check out ‪@MrsWizardsWays‬. Her latest Partworks eBay auction ends tomorrow (2/14/2024): www.ebay.com/usr/davidthecarw...
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  • @HypocriticYT
    @HypocriticYT5 ай бұрын

    Having a shop that fixes it correctly the first time is invaluable. Worth every penny

  • @winterburden

    @winterburden

    5 ай бұрын

    My shop takes about 20 tries before they fix it, and usually they break something else along the way.

  • @Mr-pn2eh

    @Mr-pn2eh

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@winterburden then stop going there

  • @Dac54

    @Dac54

    5 ай бұрын

    I remember in the 1980s when vehicles were becoming more and more computer dependent and carburetors were being replaced by electronic fuel injection, there was a repair shop in my area that was known to be the first independent shop that had an electronic diagnostic machine. Vehicles would line up outside of the shop by the dozen at times to await their turn to get whatever the issue was diagnosed. Many of these vehicles were Lincoln Town Cars or Mercury Grand Marquis owned by for-hire vehicle operators for whom time was of the essence. The common refrain was that they didn't necessarily care about the cost of the diagnoses; all they wanted was for their vehicles to be fixed right the first time. By coincidence, there was a Ford dealership within walking distance of this repair shop; if the replacement part(s) were in stock, they were purchased and installed within a relatively short period of time. Inevitably, it was less costly, both in money and time, to get the repairs done right the first time.

  • @lovequeen7080

    @lovequeen7080

    5 ай бұрын

    ​​@@winterburdenI have a youtube subscription so I don't see ads. I'm very curious why a monetized channel is adding BetterUp ads (last video). Especially when the Repair shop is in business too. Maybe a video is needed to explain this.

  • @snake_eyes_garage

    @snake_eyes_garage

    5 ай бұрын

    shop costs are so high these days it's difficult to take the time to properly diagnose and repair. Most shops just don't have the space to have a car sit around until a busy tech can get back to it.

  • @Paul_Wetor
    @Paul_Wetor5 ай бұрын

    I like that your shop found other issues with the car, like the battery not charging and the connector being bad. Some places just do A, B, and C because there are other cars waiting. But you're not trying to pad the bill, you want the customer to take the car on the road with confidence. In the process, you fixed a problem the customer didn't know they had. Since this car is obviously a treasure to the customer, paying a bit more is well worth it.

  • @cudaman-yq7pq
    @cudaman-yq7pq5 ай бұрын

    I realize this isn't a concours show car, but sometimes the old voltage regulator cover will fit onto the base of the new voltage regulator, giving it new insides while preserving the old outside look. :>)

  • @allworldmusic8270

    @allworldmusic8270

    5 ай бұрын

    Should have got a replacement, I am sure they would have it

  • @hotrodray6802

    @hotrodray6802

    5 ай бұрын

    Replaced the analog regulator with an electronic regulator. Tell by looking.

  • @nevetslegasi5686

    @nevetslegasi5686

    4 ай бұрын

    THAT WAS an electronic regulator he shook that rattled, with the old style large voltage regulator cover attached to it. It just went bad.

  • @nyernga
    @nyernga5 ай бұрын

    I hope Danielson is compensated accordingly. He's obviously a skilled technician

  • @Notfiveo0

    @Notfiveo0

    5 ай бұрын

    Tiffany blue.

  • @joecool509

    @joecool509

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Notfiveo0 yup good call

  • @KilgoreUSA

    @KilgoreUSA

    5 ай бұрын

    Not that it’s our business. But I guess if he wasn’t he wouldn’t work there.

  • @bmolendijk7884

    @bmolendijk7884

    5 ай бұрын

    He is a ferrari specialist, these sort of mechanics do not grow on trees. Wizard got a great crew surrounding him, if the pay was shit i do not think these guys would be working there.And a good working atmosphere goes a long way! No pay can compensate for those kind of benefits.

  • @peterwilding1203
    @peterwilding12035 ай бұрын

    Another great video. Only thing missing was we didn't get to hear that pony run!

  • @bdw66

    @bdw66

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes, I wanted to hear it run.

  • @michaeltimperon9532

    @michaeltimperon9532

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes, definitely required a TEST DRIVE 🙂

  • @ianriggs

    @ianriggs

    4 ай бұрын

    Ya I definitely wanted to hear it run :-(

  • @lindanelson8400
    @lindanelson84005 ай бұрын

    I wish you would have started the engine. I wanted to hear that sweet little Mustang running.

  • @christopherdawes4414
    @christopherdawes44145 ай бұрын

    "There's always more". So profound and so true. This sums up working on any vehicle.

  • @samuraisaint2360
    @samuraisaint23605 ай бұрын

    Vapor lock is a MF”er !! Had a 70 challenger RT, most pain in the ass car I ve ever owned. I put a 1” spacer under the carburetor to help solve that issue .

  • @TheNismo777
    @TheNismo7775 ай бұрын

    Its special for sure, its a fastback!

  • @kerrylewis2581
    @kerrylewis25815 ай бұрын

    My Dad had a 66 Mustang manual 289 when I got my license in 1976. I had a lot of fun driving that car.

  • @user-lw7mw1cj5k
    @user-lw7mw1cj5k5 ай бұрын

    Rewiring the starting circuit was the best part of this repair. That the electrical current trying to get to the solenoid from the key switch was "causing the wire to get hot" was a recipe for a car fire. The gauge of a wire needs to be sized to the power requirements of the circuit. The high current demands of the starting solenoid are now handled by the relay that you added along with the additional heavy gauge wire. The key switch now has become the engage signal for the starter and no longer expected to supply the starting solenoid with the high current it requires. This customer doesn't know how lucky they are as you potentially saved them from burning down their car. Kudos to your team for engineering this repair correctly.

  • @muskokamike127

    @muskokamike127

    5 ай бұрын

    Well, the car's been rewired and it isn't a tock starter and solenoid because the stock solenoid is located on the right fender, not on the starter. The solenoid on the original handled the high voltage, the ignition wire was only about 1amp originally. 18 or 20 ga would have been fine. Old mustangs were notoriously easy to hot wire. JUst run a wire from the + on the battery to the + on the coil, jump the solenoid with a screwdriver and off you went

  • @feoxorus

    @feoxorus

    5 ай бұрын

    @@muskokamike127 I never had to run a wire, just turn the switch to "on" (mine was so worn I even tested it with a screwdriver) and jump the solenoid.

  • @muskokamike127

    @muskokamike127

    5 ай бұрын

    @@feoxorus I had a 1970 satellite sebring that was like that. I discovered it one day when I pulled the key out and forgot to turn it to the left...hey wait...what? put the key in, turned it off, then put the key like 1/4 the way in, started it lol OH kay, better not let my buddies know this at school or my car will end up in the burger joint parking lot 3 blocks away hahaha

  • @helpful5539

    @helpful5539

    5 ай бұрын

    @@muskokamike127 Righto. I have worked on and own plenty of these kind of fords and the factory solenoid is easy to activate, never heard of any problem operating them. So I was skeptical of this. But I saw no regular solenoid. Like you say someone modified this and it apparently needed more juice to work. Pretty lame people that tried to fix this before and couldn't figure it out. It would have been pretty easy to troubleshoot. I would have done some hotwiring just to see if the solenoid would actuate. Since it then would I would know somehow the juice (and in this case just not enough) was not getting to it. Might have even realized some non factory solenoid may need more juice. Always bad when people that don't really understand electrical start doing parts replacing and cause something like this.

  • @grantsnell6782
    @grantsnell67825 ай бұрын

    It's great to see a car like that, looking good, nice and honest without pretension. I'm glad you sorted it out for the owner.

  • @timothymarshall9631
    @timothymarshall96315 ай бұрын

    Great job Omega! Keep those wonderful old daily drivers like that beautiful Mustang rolling safely on the roads

  • @ManieVerster
    @ManieVerster5 ай бұрын

    Mr Wizard, I wish there is more business men like you around that are not always trying to see how much they can make of a client. Congratulations an God bless you and your family.

  • @bobbylibertini
    @bobbylibertini5 ай бұрын

    Not only do I LOVE that color, but I love the fact that the owner or restorer did it in simple one-stage paint. Modern ultra-shiny paint jobs on vintage cars look horrible IMO- they take away all the charm of a vintage car, because those vintage cars never had that kind of paint. This 'Stang was very tastefully done.

  • @highlonesomerob5053
    @highlonesomerob50535 ай бұрын

    I'm a Mustang dork and I'm currently doing a concours resto on a '66 fastback. Not everything has to be factory perfect for everyone, and I definitely appreciate the freedom of having a driver car that looks good on the outside, but that whole setup gives me the heebie-jeebies, especially the wiring situation! Kudos for finding that small-gauge wiring problem though!

  • @gwrider2146

    @gwrider2146

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah, I felt that way too. Perhaps it was used in racing at one time or was fixed on by someone with racing tech knowledge?

  • @axelsdad821
    @axelsdad8215 ай бұрын

    Very elegant solution.

  • @bikeman1x11
    @bikeman1x115 ай бұрын

    fun car no need for a concoursclevel- and so nice to see a shop fix it right without gouging

  • @davevan8864
    @davevan88645 ай бұрын

    I am an expert at nothing........but 1966 Mustang fastback!!! I bought my Mustang in FEB 1975 and was my daily driver for many years. I did a rolling rebuild early on as needed. In 2016 we started a complete restore. Finished in time for the 2019 Mustang 55th anniversary show at Charlotte Motor speedway. I have touched every square inch of this car. If this is a good regular customer I'd suggest they save up their pennies and buy a firewall forward wire harness. A harness is not costly and will solve and prevent many issues. There seems to be some funky things going on under the hood. thx

  • @will7its

    @will7its

    5 ай бұрын

    And under that dash.....lol

  • @georgebettiol8338

    @georgebettiol8338

    5 ай бұрын

    @@will7its Agree - could definitely do with a 'tidy-up'.

  • @rocketscientist007
    @rocketscientist0075 ай бұрын

    Transmission is a Borg Warner T5 replacement. Original was a 4-speed.

  • @melissagreenberg2788
    @melissagreenberg27885 ай бұрын

    Car Wizard, Almost at 1 million subs. How awesome!!!!!

  • @abarratt8869
    @abarratt88695 ай бұрын

    That’s excellent diagnosis skills! And a very neat fix for the starting issue!!

  • @proudtexan5513
    @proudtexan55135 ай бұрын

    What an AWESOME!, AWESOME COMPLETE FAIRLY PRICED JOB!!! So nice to see an honest mechanic!!!

  • @gregedmand9939
    @gregedmand99395 ай бұрын

    My favorite 289 Ford, was the 64 Falcon Sprint. A friend had one and it caught out more stoplight racers than any other car I've see from the era. The funiest was the look on a guy's face, who just had the doors blown off his brand new 68 Charger, by this unassuming little Falcon.

  • @twatdidusay304

    @twatdidusay304

    5 ай бұрын

    My dad's first car was a '63 falcon sprint with a 260 V8 and 3 speed. He said about the same thing as you about that car. He said it would only do about 120 or so, but it sure got there quick.

  • @ezacher4634

    @ezacher4634

    5 ай бұрын

    The Mustang was basically a rebodied Falcon. Steering suspension etc was off the Galcon/Comet.

  • @RP-ks6ly

    @RP-ks6ly

    5 ай бұрын

    Hell yeah, my family was big into Falcons, Ranchero, convertibles, wagons, sprints, and hard top 64 and 65s. I love those little cars. My first was a 1965 Falcon stationwagon with about 300k miles on it when I got it. It taught me the basics of maintenance and the value of keeping them running.

  • @nicholasvinen

    @nicholasvinen

    5 ай бұрын

    We kept making the Falcon in Australia until about 2015. Still basically the same deal. A massive engine in a practical sedan.

  • @eddiea3782
    @eddiea37825 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful car. It was brought to the right place for maintenance. Nicely done. Great video.

  • @Dadzilla2
    @Dadzilla25 ай бұрын

    Very nice, I grew up with these cars as well. I'm happy when I still see them on the road. Glad there's always someone out there to help keep them going.

  • @stevemyers2092
    @stevemyers20925 ай бұрын

    what you guys did is WHY YOU ARE SUCCESSFUL. Kudos to you and your team. Super principled business acumen.

  • @kmath50
    @kmath505 ай бұрын

    Nice to know that parts are still available for these old classics.

  • @melvinnoble8552
    @melvinnoble85525 ай бұрын

    That is a beautiful daily driver; my favorite body style of the Mustang!

  • @Yourmission9
    @Yourmission95 ай бұрын

    That vapor lock issue happened to my family’s old 86 suburban, we lived in the desert and when it was mid summer you’d be driving down the highway and it would pulsate the whole vehicle because it wasn’t getting ample fuel. I miss those efficient 9 miles a gallon vehicles. Not as good as today but had way more personality

  • @JohnSmith-yv6eq

    @JohnSmith-yv6eq

    5 ай бұрын

    The fact that the mechanical pump has to SUCK the fuel all the way forward with a slight negative pressure actually reduces the temperature needed to vapourise the fuel in the line. Since you were driving through the desert the radiant heat off the tarmac /road surface would mean the fuel was part vapour by the time it reached the pump... and by the time the metal fuel line from the pump then ran around the front of the engine and up to the carb...meant mostly vapour entered the carb. The XJ6 and XJ12 Jaguars had a cooling circuit off the a/c lines to condense the fuel and make sure liquid fuel got to the carb...

  • @richardjohnson7638
    @richardjohnson76385 ай бұрын

    ‘66 Ford Lawn-burner GT fastback. Do burnouts, get sideways, and scare old ladies. The Kragers look awesome. That smell that Mrs. Wizard was trying to describe, is a combination of leather, gasoline, cigarettes, and punani - ‘Merica! I used to have one of these bad boys and it’s definitely a slice of Americana - smells like freedom. Aces! The Mustangs were never the highest quality built, but that’s not what they are for. They’re for going to beach parties and making out at the drive-ins. Tell me I’m wrong. And oh yeah, getting sideways on somebody’s lawn. Great video - I love another success story- keep up the good work. Wizard!

  • @BlooMule

    @BlooMule

    5 ай бұрын

    Not leather seats, vinyl.

  • @60gregma
    @60gregma5 ай бұрын

    This reminds me of a motel we stayed at in Wyoming in the 70s. The room had a window air conditioner plugged into a standard 16 gauge extension cord. The plug was melting in the wall socket. Lucky the place didn't burn down (or maybe it did!).

  • @AustinRBa

    @AustinRBa

    5 ай бұрын

    I wonder if the move to 220V was done in part to force people to put in a dedicated circuit for their window units and avoid wiring hazards like that.

  • @garyalford9394

    @garyalford9394

    5 ай бұрын

    worked for a mold shop that had 200ft of 16ga. cord going 30ft to two pop machines, I told the boss the cords were real hot, he didn't say much. Came in after the week-end and the cord outlets were fried.

  • @michaelford7683
    @michaelford76835 ай бұрын

    Listening to Mrs. wizard reminds me of a more in-depth Mecum auto show, love it!

  • @michelleshaw337
    @michelleshaw3375 ай бұрын

    One small item to add - the minute you mentioned voltage regulators - I had similar problems with a '72 Celica years ago. The alternator was good, but the voltage regulators would fail with surprising regularity. Eventually we tracked it down to a series of grounding faults in the engine compartment wiring. Just old wires that started to crack with age. Some quality time with the Haynes manual, and a spool of fresh wire, and we were able to stabilize the problem. The clue came while driving on the freeway one day - the ammeter in the dash would go from charging to discharging going over bumps ... so that's a thing too.

  • @alstewart9915
    @alstewart99155 ай бұрын

    Wow! That's awesome how far it has gone! Reliability and comfort is huge! Always believe that if you take care of your car it will take care of you. I don't mind spending money to keep things up. Having it run good and look good. That's quite a lot of work done. Between parts and labour 2 grand isn't that bad. Keep up the good work guys! Quite enjoy your videos!

  • @hotpuppy1
    @hotpuppy15 ай бұрын

    NO computer! NO crappy plastic HVAC actuators! NO pulling the dash to change the heater core! NO electronic ANYTHING (except for maybe ignition>>I still like points). Popular model with LOTS of aftermarket support. As long as it doesn't rust or get wrecked, easy to fix almost FOREVER.

  • @peterduxbury927

    @peterduxbury927

    5 ай бұрын

    The performance of the Mustang - would definitely benefit from Electronic Ignition, with no more Contact Breaker Points to set / adjust. Ignition Timing would remain spot-on.

  • @muskokamike127

    @muskokamike127

    5 ай бұрын

    BINGO and I bet the environmental impact is half that of modern cars. I learned on these vehicles. SO easy to work on . The heater core, made me laugh, you can actually see it when sitting in the passenger seat lol. 2 bolts and 2 hoses, DONE.

  • @paulgarrity8710
    @paulgarrity87105 ай бұрын

    Great job with the video as a mustang owner I will use some of your knowledge to help me to keep both my 65 and 89 running, you should always recommend to people to keep a fire extinguisher on board,when I was a firefighter every car fire I went to was totaled!

  • @eugenecandelaria4651
    @eugenecandelaria46515 ай бұрын

    Wizard is above and beyond as is the entire staff...A lot of shops would have passed on this car simply because of it age.....

  • @senanfoutchedjev2401
    @senanfoutchedjev24015 ай бұрын

    Excellent work as always Wizard. Daniel son as well. I wish every mechanic was doing like you guys. Thanks.

  • @juhva
    @juhva5 ай бұрын

    In the end of video it would have been nice to hear it running...

  • @garyalford9394

    @garyalford9394

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah a EV will never sound that good !!

  • @rybread97
    @rybread975 ай бұрын

    Never thought I’d hear the word “yeet” come out of the Car Wizard’s mouth😂 11:50

  • @jacobw.2279
    @jacobw.22795 ай бұрын

    I got my mom’s 68 mustang, that had set inside for 33 years. I put in a new mech fuel pump, fuel lines and sending unit, new voltage regulator, new oil pressure sending unit, cleaned the points, and rebuilt the carb. Starts right up and drives great after that. It sat because it was a rebuilt 289 with a new holley carb, and carb tuning wasn’t dad’s forte.

  • @WackyT08
    @WackyT085 ай бұрын

    Earl Scheib: "I'll paint any car, any color for $99.95!"

  • @andysupple4838

    @andysupple4838

    5 ай бұрын

    I remember when it was $29.99

  • @richardisner3671

    @richardisner3671

    5 ай бұрын

    Not anymore. Inflation. It is now 399.99

  • @VAULT-TEC_INC.

    @VAULT-TEC_INC.

    5 ай бұрын

    @@andysupple4838it was $29.95

  • @garyalford9394

    @garyalford9394

    5 ай бұрын

    The good old days

  • @joebriggs8422

    @joebriggs8422

    5 ай бұрын

    @@andysupple4838 Same here. I had a girlfriend in high school that had a summer job at the local Earl Scheib as a taper...I remember thinking at the time if she was skilled/qualified 😉

  • @frankb.269
    @frankb.2695 ай бұрын

    Good Job Daniel San !

  • @darkiee69

    @darkiee69

    5 ай бұрын

    Daniel San. Like in karate kid.

  • @germanium1872
    @germanium18725 ай бұрын

    This was a budget fix done right! I love to see these kinds of fixes

  • @paulkeryc4228
    @paulkeryc42285 ай бұрын

    When I did my 67 before I had the paint done I did a complete new wiring harness from nose to tail and HEI Distributor took out the old DC alt and put in a one wire 100 amp cleaned out all that wasn't needed anymore no coil ,voltage regulator life made simple always enjoy your videos Sir

  • @AD-xt9og
    @AD-xt9og5 ай бұрын

    Good job done here but I have to pick on one thing. Replacing just the battery cable end. Cables that short do not cost much, and you could put a red one on the positive side to help someone more easily identify the positive side. As a fleet mechanic I have jump started many of our employees personal cars to get them home. Many of the cars started by just cleaning up the connection were the old wire goes into this style replacement end. Beautiful Mustang owner go to your auto part store get some new complete cables one positive one negative, the battery ends are different sizes. Also make sure the stud size on the other end are correct. Have the store order the right length if needed, same as what is there, so it looks nice. Or have the Car Wizard look the right cables up and give you the part number. These guys do good work and the ends they put on will most likely last many years, but there is a better way.

  • @ShellbackVA93
    @ShellbackVA935 ай бұрын

    Mr. Wizard, I had owned a classic with that burn your down rig fuel filter. Been recently viewing your videos. My kind of mechanic . Hopefully you place out that glass filter, my old Chevelle leaked one time & almost burnt her down

  • @ClockFixer
    @ClockFixer5 ай бұрын

    I own an 87 Buick Turbo T, the sister to the Grand National.......car is immaculate......one problem.........I have a significant battery drain when the car is parked.........it's driving me Crazy!

  • @ictkanzin5314
    @ictkanzin53145 ай бұрын

    These old cars are great. No high tech computer needed to diagnose issues.

  • @timbullough3513
    @timbullough35135 ай бұрын

    Coolest car you have ever had in the shop.

  • @chrisbirch4161
    @chrisbirch41615 ай бұрын

    Color used to be called Robin's Egg Blue. Popular in 1950's.

  • @garyalford9394
    @garyalford93945 ай бұрын

    Nice wheels, far from perfect but drivable enough to have fun, which is priceless !!

  • @RS-oy7uh
    @RS-oy7uh5 ай бұрын

    This video will be one of your biggest audience. Really enjoyed it. Watching from the Philippines 🌴

  • @douglasbailey5047
    @douglasbailey50475 ай бұрын

    Not a mustang expert by any stretch, but I’m guessing it’s a 66 fastback. The color is amazing. Sea foam green?

  • @panzermensch1577
    @panzermensch15775 ай бұрын

    Aint that a beauty! My father had a 66 mustang growing up. He loved it! Was a purple-blue with a metallic flake. I hope to one day get him an old school mustang as a gift. Still had the 289 Decal in the garage he grew up in so I put it on my truck.

  • @KD-fu8ob
    @KD-fu8ob5 ай бұрын

    One of your best videos. Just really informative from start to finish.

  • @bruceeosso5785
    @bruceeosso57855 ай бұрын

    I love watching the wizards videos. And I understand it's nothing spectacular, But I really wish I could have heard it run. I just really love The sound of old muscle cars

  • @baronofgreymatter14
    @baronofgreymatter145 ай бұрын

    Well done Daniel-san

  • @johna.4334
    @johna.43345 ай бұрын

    Note: The gas cap in the rear is incorrect; it's for a 1965 Mustang.

  • @u2mister17

    @u2mister17

    5 ай бұрын

    The grill is a '65.

  • @dwightdyess455

    @dwightdyess455

    4 ай бұрын

    The tail lights are also 1965.

  • @scottsyverson4260
    @scottsyverson4260Ай бұрын

    I feel like a mechanical genius. I called all these problems - only because I have sorted all these problems out at one time or another on my '65 Mustang I acquired at age 14. Old-school wrenching is almost a lost art.

  • @seamasrigh2162
    @seamasrigh21625 ай бұрын

    In the mid/late 70's we all wanted one - still do.

  • @XBootlicker
    @XBootlicker5 ай бұрын

    $150 dollars. That's awesome

  • @mtrgv
    @mtrgv5 ай бұрын

    Good Job Daniel and Wizard!!! on fixing all the electrical issues!!

  • @LarryCook1960
    @LarryCook19605 ай бұрын

    Interesting diagnosis. Well done Sir. But 500 to 600 bucks to run a larger gauge wire from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid? For DIY people out there, it's not hard to replace that wire. Buy an ignition switch pigtail, remove the nut on the back of the ignition switch, remove the round connector and cut the wires right at the connector, solder or crimp connect the new pigtail on to the existing wiring except for the starter wire (red/blue stripe) which you'll attach to 10" of 14 gauge stranded wire. Now run that wire to the solenoid along the existing harness.

  • @fatsharks
    @fatsharks5 ай бұрын

    What a beauty. They certainly don't make'em like that anymore!

  • @yafois988
    @yafois9885 ай бұрын

    I put one of these same type "relay" bypass units on my Jeep trucks after I converted it to HEI from the OEM dura-spark "crap" system. Run the 12v from fuse panel under dash to relay, that had Direct 12v to Dist. So when key is in 'ON" position the fuse panel energizes the HEI Direct from battery. NAPA has these little relays. JEGS and SUMMIT all the bigboy racing outfits sell the exact same thing for about 10X more in a fancy race looking brace. It's a pure BS deal, 1000% mark up on a $8.00 relay NAPA has. Look at the circuit diagram pin out of them. They are exactly the same. PN is BK 7350078 at NAPA , 40A 14VDC . You're welcome

  • @mrblack6467
    @mrblack64675 ай бұрын

    Not put on lift??

  • @scottfender2333
    @scottfender23335 ай бұрын

    That color is called Frost Turquoise. It was a factory Mustang color for 1967, as well as other Ford products. I have an original 67 Mustang in this color

  • @highlonesomerob5053

    @highlonesomerob5053

    5 ай бұрын

    It was called Arcadian Blue in 1966.

  • @johnhorchler1953
    @johnhorchler19535 ай бұрын

    In 1967 I was 16 years old living in Jackson MS. My Dad was state mgr for Brown-Foreman Distillery selling Old Forester, Early Times and Jack Daniel's. He knew quite a few influential folks like the governor John Bell Williams and Senator John Stennis. So, imagine my surprise when he asked me if I would like to buy the 1965 Mustang that belonged to the Senator's wife. This was my first car and it was extremely rare. It was a straight 6 factory '4' speed with factory air, all powder blue inside and out and less than 20k on the clock. Dad bought it for $700.00 and then I paid him back. I mention all this, as I see this 1966 version is showing a 5 speed. I know there were no 5 speeds available in '65 and fairly sure '66 was still 3 and 4 speeds, only. If I have this wrong, I am sure someone will let me know.

  • @dicknodnfs
    @dicknodnfs5 ай бұрын

    This video represents my youth about cars. Those damn voltage regulators. My first car had breaker points. Miles of vacuum hose. The electrical starting issue would not have happened then because it would have been the original wiring. My guess is Daniel was a pig in slop working on this. Many thanks Wizard.

  • @joehovanec1985
    @joehovanec19855 ай бұрын

    You guys are good to be able to fix all those things in a timely matter.

  • @HypocriticYT
    @HypocriticYT5 ай бұрын

    I believe electric pumps are added due to the crappy fuel we have now 😮

  • @volvo09

    @volvo09

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah, modern fuel boils at a much lower temperature than old gasoline did. Not a problem with fuel injected cars under 50+psi, but it is with old cars running a few psi.

  • @SpaceTech54
    @SpaceTech545 ай бұрын

    Clearly aftermarket - late model "5-Speed" - as Mustang's of the age didn't come with a 5-Speed - limited to a 4 speed :) You and your Team do a GREAT Job!!!!

  • @user-yk5kg7kd4r

    @user-yk5kg7kd4r

    5 ай бұрын

    Mustang 4 speeds are rather expensive while the T5 boxes from the fox bodies are plentiful and cheap. It's a decent upgrade.

  • @RS-oy7uh
    @RS-oy7uh5 ай бұрын

    Beautiful driver. Brings back lots of memories. Thank you Mr & Mrs Wizard ❤

  • @gmctx5487
    @gmctx54875 ай бұрын

    😮

  • @JSFGuy

    @JSFGuy

    5 ай бұрын

    SSDD, non-value added.

  • @alancrisp1582

    @alancrisp1582

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@JSFGuyplease stop giving this 👦 boy - Bot attention. That is exactly what he wants .ignore it !!..

  • @JSFGuy

    @JSFGuy

    5 ай бұрын

    @@willydavid don't need to do a search on that because screw tube will protect the thin skin innocent on here. Same stuff different day.

  • @xsiveone
    @xsiveone5 ай бұрын

    Arrest the person who painted that car.

  • @patricklarkin9666

    @patricklarkin9666

    5 ай бұрын

    If my memory is correct that was an available color. I do agree with you it's not my first or even last choice

  • @captainkirk4514

    @captainkirk4514

    5 ай бұрын

    Definitely wouldn't have been my choice of colors.

  • @bandkid3282

    @bandkid3282

    5 ай бұрын

    Womp womp better than your car

  • @natas12rm

    @natas12rm

    5 ай бұрын

    Wouldn’t look bad with some white rims

  • @natas12rm

    @natas12rm

    5 ай бұрын

    Oh and delete the bumpers

  • @Nick_B_Bad
    @Nick_B_Bad5 ай бұрын

    Those old Mustangs with black interior during the summer. That first time you get in after sitting in the sun all day was painful.

  • @katherynscleaning5807
    @katherynscleaning58075 ай бұрын

    Doing this in the 70s was always a problem. With HP motors. Glad you posted this.

  • @benjaminlusskin3211
    @benjaminlusskin32115 ай бұрын

    Thank you Car Wizard! I have been having almost exact vapor lock issue with my 66' Corvette! Ive been wondering if it was the newer gas formulations! I just ordered an electric pump to install by the tank. I love your videos and your very Ernest approach to mechanics and life. Keep doing good work it will only show that knowledge and skill is power and you are wielding it for good causes. I send links to people that have issues with cars you have worked on. And have settled some bets about the reliability of certain brands. You hold some serious street cred with car people. I love learning about how to diagnose issues and get my cars running well. I like your systematic approach.Take care and say hi to Mrs Wizard.

  • @carolhattersley9322
    @carolhattersley93225 ай бұрын

    I owned several late 60's Fords, and I got great service from all of them. The one issue that I had with several of them was with the starter solenoid, which is mounted on the passenger side wheelhousing. When it goes bad, it has very weird effects on the driveability of the engine. Example, driving on the freeway, electrical system goes completely dead-no lights, no ignition-nothing. I got my rubber mallet and gave several thumps to the solenoid. Got back in the car, started it up-drove it home. Got home. turned off the key, and the engine kept on running as if the ignition was on. The only way I could shut it off was to pull the coil wire. I bought a new starter solenoid the next day, installed it, and the car ran great for the 3 more years I owned it. BILL

  • @risinbison1106
    @risinbison11065 ай бұрын

    When I first saw this I thought Ms Wizard was getting a new ride. Also, your 18k from a million subscribers, need something special for this momentous event.

  • @prun8893
    @prun88932 ай бұрын

    I hate vapor lock. My anti vapor lock setup (in Phoenix, AZ!) on my 67 Mustang fastback and 64 Lincoln. 1. An electric pump (I like in tank, quieter) wired on a relay. No mechanical pump. 2. Plumbed with a return line to the tank...tee fitting as close to carb inlet as possible....pressure regulator in the return line. 3. Insulated feed line (not really needed). 4. Thin phenolic carb spacer. 5. Heat shroud between carb and intake manifold to block some heat from the carb bowls. 6. I wrap the carb bowls in a frozen diaper before leaving (just kidding). I have a Holley on the mustang and an Edelbrock on the Lincoln. I've never had vapor lock since, even on 110 F days. The electric fuel pump and return line just keeps recycling fuel...that's the key. The feed fuel doesn't have to pass through a hot mechanical fuel pump on its way to the carb. A dead head fuel hookup EQUALS vapor lock with today's fuel in traffic on a hot day. The hot fuel/vapor needs a route back to the tank instead of the carb. I also run aluminum radiators with a shroud and dual, hurricane inducing Spal electric fans with Autocoolguy pulse width modulators. Neither car overheats and the modulators only give as much fan as needed in 10% increments. That's just me, though.

  • @Calilasseia
    @Calilasseia5 ай бұрын

    I have to admit, that 1966 Mustang is a work of art. It also looks as if someone time travelled it from the showroom to 2024, at least to my eyes. Oh, and here in the UK, if memory serves, we call that colour "Duck Egg Green". :)

  • @MustangsTrainsMowers
    @MustangsTrainsMowers5 ай бұрын

    I added an inline 12v fuel pump to a 1986 Mazda B2000 I had. Its fuel system had 3 lines: pressure, return and vapor. It was otherwise a very reliable truck.

  • @JavierCR25
    @JavierCR255 ай бұрын

    Ahhh… with old cars there’s always more, but we live for that 😂

  • @JohnWaldron-cm7ce
    @JohnWaldron-cm7ce4 ай бұрын

    That's wild about the vapor lock! I owned a 1967 Falcon Sports Coupe (289) until 1988, a 1967 Mustang Convertible (I-6-200) until 1983, a 1965 Mustang Notchback (I-6-200) until 1996 and sold my 1963 Falcon 144 (I-6) about 4 years ago. Ran into some wierd problems on all of them, but that vapor lock SNAFU is a new one. Great video, as always!-John in Texas

  • @RGNHomeSolutions
    @RGNHomeSolutions5 ай бұрын

    That's a really cool drivers car. Now it's all fixed up and ready for a road trip.

  • @Blowinshiddup
    @Blowinshiddup5 ай бұрын

    An analogy I learned about corrosion and current is this- riding a bike on a paved road. If you suddenly hit a spot with 2 inches of sand, it slows you down in a hurry and takes extra effort to pedal through.

  • @dennisthemenace8854
    @dennisthemenace88545 ай бұрын

    Now that's a real car

  • @nickolaslewis1560
    @nickolaslewis15605 ай бұрын

    When I was a kid, back in the '60s, vapor lock was very common.

  • @garysage9170
    @garysage91705 ай бұрын

    I have a 79 Thunderbird in that color. It’s known as 3F. And it is an original color for my Thunderbird.

  • @galeng73
    @galeng735 ай бұрын

    This would have been a fun one to play the guessing game. I'm not sure that I'd have figured that intermittent start issue out, though I might have guessed it in context and been lucky.

  • @life_libertyandthepursuit...
    @life_libertyandthepursuit...5 ай бұрын

    My first car was a 1966 Ford Mistang, and mine was the same color. I think it's called tropical turquoise or Caribbean turquoise, I'm not entirely sure.

  • @curtbrooks7495
    @curtbrooks74955 ай бұрын

    Dude this is your all time best video,keep ‘em coming

  • @elisabethkolling6697
    @elisabethkolling66975 ай бұрын

    Nice car! With the lower individual "MUSTANG" letters below the emblem, the tailpipes coming out of the rear valance panel, and the front-grille fog lights, this looks like a legit GT model. Originally, there was a stripe through the MUSTANG lettering.

  • @Vincent-ke5zn
    @Vincent-ke5zn5 ай бұрын

    I'm glad that you have Danielson, great mechanic. You guys are a dying breed (honest mechanics)

  • @Bossbugg90
    @Bossbugg905 ай бұрын

    The Wizards must be protected at all costs!!! Absolutely amazing.

  • @Graves-81_69
    @Graves-81_695 ай бұрын

    Man, I think that’s a beautiful 66 and I would love to own that. I would make it a daily driver. I even like that color. From the video I’m thinking SeaFoam

  • @mikeabney1214
    @mikeabney12144 ай бұрын

    That engine is called a Windsor small block. It came in 221, 260, 289, and 302 varients. The 351W looked the same but had a taller deck height to accommodate the 3.5" stroke.

  • @letsdothis9063

    @letsdothis9063

    4 ай бұрын

    I have heard that the motors from the Windsor plant went in trucks, and Clevelands generally went in cars. I'm pretty sure that was just something stupid that I heard somewhere. Were there design differences between the Windsor and Cleveland?

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