How-to Install Spark Plugs in a 2011-2013 Ford Focus 2.0 liter and save

Maintenance on my 2013 Ford Focus

This is a quick video on how to change your spark plugs in a 2011-2013 Ford Focus with the 2.0 liter flex fuel engine.

If you have any questions place them in the comments below or shoot me an email.

How to Change The Air Filter in a 2011-2017 Ford Explorer

A quick video on how to remove and replace the Engine Air Filter in a 2016 Ford Explorer with the 3.0 liter V6.

If you have any questions please put them in the comments below.

Holley SNIPER EFI Install - Return Line and tank part 2 - EP 6

Another episode of the Holley EFI Install.

How to Swedge hard lines to accept Vapor Barrier Hose

In the process of installing my Sniper EFI system I had to swedge some lines to retain the fuel hoses.

Please take a look.

1973 Torino - Old Car Truth's

Yesterday I was working on the fuel system in the Torino. I am getting it ready to support the fuel injection system. One of the first items I decided to do was to replace the old fuel tank with a brand new tank. I wanted to to do this in order to make sure that no old debris clogged up my new system. This change would also enable me to install a 27.5 gallon tank from a later year Torino in lieu of the stock 22 gallon tank.

This whole process is going to be part of a video that I am making on installing the Holley Sniper system. So I won't go into this in any great detail right now. I would like to say that by removing the tank after 44 years exposed one of the "Old Car Truth's".

The Truth in this case is that working on these cars leads to other work that is required. So if you are working on your own vehicle you must be prepared to be distracted from the initial goal to take care of an issue that you did not know when you started working on the current task.

With the old tank removed I discovered that there was no undercoating above the tank. It had surface rust, and a little more serious rust. So rather than continuing with the fuel system install I now have to take care of the rust and then paint the area. I could just leave it alone and move on, but I can't. I know its there so now I need to fix it. So that's what I'll do.

The next "Old Car Truth" that was exposed by this fuel system install is that you never have all the parts you need to finish the project immediately. With changing tanks, I need to order a breather for the top of the new tank. between 73 and 74 they made a few changes between the tanks other than the capacity.

Now mind you I'm not complaining, I am just stating fact. I will continue plugging away because I cannot wait to drive the car with fuel injection and I want it done prior to Cruising the Coast in October.

MSD 6AL Install 1973 Ford Torino Part 2

Part 2 of installing the MSD 6AL in my 1973 Gran Torino Sport.

This is the MSD 6AL that I purchased and installed.

MSD 6AL Install 1973 Ford Torino - Part 1

Part 1 of my MSD 6AL install.

This is the MSD 6AL that I purchased and installed.

2013 Ford Focus Cabin Air Filter Replacement.

I decided to change the cabin air filter in my salvage 2013 Ford Focus.

Here is the Video of that process.

I purchased the filter from Amazon. Here is the link to the Amazon Page.

After you purchase the filter, you must get into the passenger seat side of the car.

There are two plastic friction nuts hold a glove box cover on. Remove those and the cover.
The cover to the filter will then be to your left. The cover is held on by one Torx 15 screw. Remove the screw, and compress the two tabs together. That will allow the door to be removed.

Reach up and grab the filter that was behind the door. Pull it out. It will require some twisting to remove it. Don't worry that is normal.

Get your new filter and ensure that the air flow arrow is pointed in the correct direction. It should point from the engine to the interior of the vehicle.

Reinstall the filter in the same way you removed the original. Then reinstall the door and the glove box cover.

It is truly a 15 minute job, and I imagine that you will save a bit over what the dealer will charge you to do it.

If you have any questions, please email me and I will respond.

Thanks,

1973 Ford Torino Anticipated work

As the weather cools in south Louisiana I plan to get some items taken care of on  my 1973 Gran Torino Sport. I have some big plans that I hope to do and follow on my blog as well as my You Tube channel.

1. I am planning to install new bushings in both the front and rear suspensions.
2. I am going to install a Holley Sniper EFI System.
3. Once I get the EFI working I am going to change distributors so that my EFI can control the timing.
4. Repair or replace my C6 transmission.
5. Hopefully find time to get my vinyl roof replaced.

That is just this car, I still have the 1971 Mercury Monterey station wagon that I'm working on. I'll have a bunch of content for the blog.