Fords on Fourth Tucson Sunday March 4, 2012

[JoeT]

Not really interested in showing the 012 - what's the point. It's bone stock and anyone can buy one .

Well not anyone can buy one! I think its awesome I contemplated getting one when I bought my 2010 GT. But the 66 is definitely cool. Sorry your going through the BS I know its a pain.

[Blackmagic1]

So how was the drive,the show, ? alot of cars,gas cheaper still in Tucson? Pics anyone ??

[HanksGT]

The show didn't disappoint, it is always great time. Even in the overcast last year. $3.78 for premium on the way home. I'll post my photos tomorrow, but I didn't take alot. Spent alot of time chatting with the Phoenix group of Mustangers. Oh, and eating breakfast and lunch too.

So how was the drive,the show, ? alot of cars,gas cheaper still in Tucson? Pics anyone ??

[05GTA]

I posted my pics on the club Facebook page. I took a bunch.

[66Pony]

Don't want to co-op this thread but wanted to give an update on my motor issues on Sunday. Turns out it was a broken rocker stud on the exhaust side of cylinder #1. An odd occurrence to be sure, especially given I was running about 2300 RPM when it happened. It snapped right below the rocker in the threads. I think the motor builder is aware of the same issue in other of their motor so now I just need to see if they are going to pay to replace the broken one and the other 15. I think they used substandard parts (or Edelbrock used substandard parts) since these are Performer RPMs. I want them all replaced with grade 8 ARP studs. There was no sign of unusual wear or spring binding that could have caused the stud to snap so I think it was just a bad part. The push rod was razor straight so no damage below the top of the head. Has anyone else ever heard of similar issues with Edelbrock heads on a push-rod engine?

[HanksGT]

At least it's not as bad as it could have been, Steve.

[66Pony]

Well, back on the road again and the engine is running great. Hopefully I've gotten my "break-down" out of the way for a few years

[JoeT]

Congrats I know your happy! Did they end up covering the warranty? Did they upgrade everything to the grade 8 ARP studs?

[66Pony]

Yes and Yes. Road trip

[JoeT]

We are planning something for Sunday 3/25. We were going to go this next Sunday but its probably going to rain.