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04-29-2026, 05:21 PM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread 5150 M5 Anniversary Edition Build Thread in Roadster Build Threads

Wow! It looks a whole lot like one that I did last month! You're gonna' love it :cool:

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04-29-2026, 08:19 AM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread spongy brakes, pedal goes to floor in Roadster

Rich is correct. Jeff

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04-29-2026, 05:23 AM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread T45 pops out of 2nd gear in Roadster

Do you have the accordion style rubber shifter boot on it? Sometimes it can sort of preload the shift lever which lets it pop out of gear when the...

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04-28-2026, 04:42 PM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread Longer Brass Nuts for sidpipe mounting (?) in Roadster

The dorman 680-104 are what I've used for years and are about 1" long. Never seen anything inn brass that's 1 3/4". Jeff

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04-28-2026, 11:53 AM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread Tilton master cylinders will fit a Mk5 in Roadster

Something like this running between the reservoir and master--- https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fra-350018 combined with this--- ...

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04-28-2026, 10:45 AM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread spongy brakes, pedal goes to floor in Roadster

The '87-'93 disc/drum master cylinder does not work well with the rear discs. When using the Mustang front and rear discs the ideal master cylinder...

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04-28-2026, 07:43 AM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread Rear cab overhang and bed mock up help in '35 Hot Rod Truck

If he doesn't see this and reply reach out to Ron Everitt "FFinisher". I don't think anyone has built more pickups than him. Jeff

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04-27-2026, 02:11 PM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread Do I follow the manual or what experienced builder are doing? in Roadster

Two part question. First of all, yes you need bulb seal on the firewall, trunk sides and across the cockpit rear wall ( all the way across,...

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04-25-2026, 07:47 PM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread MK5 Blueprint 347 Canton T-sump and 4R70W does not fit in Roadster

Sorry, no help with the trans issue but I know that the Mk5 requires a rear sump oil pan. I used a Champ CP302LT-RR for the 347 in my Mk5. Jeff

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04-25-2026, 05:15 PM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread No sidelines just dumping out the side. in Roadster

It's stupid loud :eek: Jeff

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04-25-2026, 11:33 AM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread No sidelines just dumping out the side. in Roadster

And a cat... Catalytic converters do a lot of muffling. Jeff

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04-24-2026, 12:55 PM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread TheFactoryFiveForum.com Version 2.0 in General Discussions

So..... When I go to build threads there seems to be little rhyme or reason to their arrangement, such as by date, etc. For example I went looking...

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04-24-2026, 07:46 AM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread TheFactoryFiveForum.com Version 2.0 in General Discussions

Good news: I was finally able to log in again! Bad news: All attempts to post a reply in the "test anything thread" result in a Failed to post...

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04-22-2026, 07:26 PM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread TheFactoryFiveForum.com Version 2.0 in General Discussions

I'm still locked out. Guess you're taking a long lunch ;) :D :p

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04-22-2026, 07:24 PM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread Serial number ranges for different Marks? in Ask a Factory Five Tech

Very early Mk1 Jeff

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04-22-2026, 11:49 AM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread better steering pump for a 427W? in Roadster

The Challenge series racers used to put a big ol' pulley about the size of a pie pan on their Ford pumps. Jeff

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04-22-2026, 11:46 AM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread TheFactoryFiveForum.com Version 2.0 in General Discussions

David, Just tried to log in with the same email and password that I've been using since 4/15 and am getting an "invalid email or password" message...

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04-22-2026, 09:08 AM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread Jesse builds a pickup #329 - Front cowl and hood in Build Threads - '35 Hot Rod Truck

That's awesome Jesse! It's all looking really nice (especially the seat! :D) Jeff

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04-22-2026, 08:59 AM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread Mark IV wins Platnium in Roadster

Great looking car! :cool: Jeff

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04-21-2026, 03:27 PM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread Bumper Install Procedure Question in Roadster

Wiz, JR's car isn't a FFR so apples and oranges. Grade 2 all thread is fine for this use---the bumpers and overriders are not structural, only...

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04-21-2026, 02:29 PM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread Bumper Install Procedure Question in Roadster

Wiz, For the front, if you doing the single overrider bumpers and not the full hoop just do one side at a time. If you're using the full hoop you...

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04-21-2026, 11:34 AM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread better steering pump for a 427W? in Roadster

That's a GM Saginaw pump. I ran my Mk3 on track and tons of autocross using a Ford Fox Mustang pump. I found that the fluid was superheating at the...

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04-21-2026, 11:30 AM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread Power loss at high speed on track? in Roadster

Yes, when the fuel filter was clogged. Jeff

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04-21-2026, 10:43 AM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread TheFactoryFiveForum.com Version 2.0 in General Discussions

Let's hope not :eek: David asked me to do some user Beta testing and there are still some things to be sorted out. Jeff

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04-21-2026, 10:37 AM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Much like Paul "edwardb" said above regarding the shock's spherical bearing is the installation of the lower control arms. You want the chassis tabs...

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04-21-2026, 10:30 AM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread ReplicaParts.com Still Operating? in General Discussions

I think Mike has given up the parts business and is now focusing solely on building. Jeff

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04-20-2026, 04:47 PM

Jeff Kleiner replied to a thread Garcia Family Type 65 Coupe Build - Front Suspension in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

They should be set on full soft for all four but there's no guarantee. I've pulled them out of the boxes and found them set otherwise from Koni so...

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