http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/ This is the forum for your Technical questions or trivia to be answered. en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:44:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/images/misc/rss.png http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/ http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52166-Brake-Help......AGAIN&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:03:44 GMT The brakes on the '73 are driving me completely nuts (not that I wasn't already there--LOL!!). I have searched and read several threads on the subject, but would like more opinions as to my situation. What I have done:

• replaced calipers/pads
• replaced wheel cylinders
• replaced master cylinder (twice)
• obviously bled and bled and bled(bench bled both masters)

Both masters were remans. I've tried twice to order a new master at the local ABC parts store, but have received the wrong one twice. I have very strong pressure at both the master and the front discs. Although not as strong as the front, I believe I have sufficient pressure at the rear drums. When I put the new wheel cylinders on the shoes where tight to the drums and the emergency break works.
Now for the persistent problem: I have no peddle unless I pump. If the peddle is just simply pressed it will go all the way to the floor. If given even 1-2 light pumps pressure will build with approx. 1/2 peddle. However, after pumping, if I hold the brake it will eventually go to the floor. Brakes will stop the car fine by lightly pumping, but, of course, this is neither ideal or wise. When the peddle is pumped a 'miss' appears in the engine. It isn't a dramatic, car about to stall miss, but a noticeable change in RPM's and a slightly rougher idle. The pressure valve on the booster tests good. Tomorrow I'm going to pull the rear wheels again just to re-check shoe travel, but I'm leaning towards a booster going/gone bad? Would a bad distribution block cause these symptoms? Am I missing something? A thought just occurred to me that I never checked: is the push rod going into the master cylinder adjustable? Would there be a difference in 'play' from the old master to a new one?
Thanks For Any & All Help!!
Chuck ]]> Classic Cougar Tech ragcat http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52166-Brake-Help......AGAIN http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52165-Ignition-Switch-Install&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:44:49 GMT I removed my ignition switch on the dash of my 69 to find duct tape holding it at the proper angle to fit the bezel. Does anyone know what the retainer looks like to keep the switch at the proper angle to line up with the bezel? If anyone has a picture that would be great help. Thanks I removed my ignition switch on the dash of my 69 to find duct tape holding it at the proper angle to fit the bezel. Does anyone know what the retainer looks like to keep the switch at the proper angle to line up with the bezel? If anyone has a picture that would be great help. Thanks ]]> Classic Cougar Tech gregorypa http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52165-Ignition-Switch-Install http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52163-1967-8-inch-rear.-Change-to-a-trac-loc&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:44:52 GMT I currently run a 8 inch rear non-locking. 2.79 gears.
I want to upgrade to a 3.55 trac-loc.

Is the carrier the same for a non trac loc as a locking one?

Would a DL be the way to go with a set of new gears?

It's all smoke and mirror's to me man! ]]> Classic Cougar Tech craig dexter http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52163-1967-8-inch-rear.-Change-to-a-trac-loc http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52161-rear-axles-out-help-!!&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:31:22 GMT hey all so I took out the rear axles out of the 67 had new bearings pressed on, now I dont remember which one goes on which side! one is longer then the other.... Also am I supposed to lube up the axles before putting them back in? Would like to know asap want to get this done, so i can... hey all
so I took out the rear axles out of the 67 had new bearings pressed on, now I dont remember which one goes on which side!
one is longer then the other....
Also am I supposed to lube up the axles before putting them back in?
Would like to know asap want to get this done, so i can finish off the brakes....
Thanks
Juli :1zhelp: ]]> Classic Cougar Tech my69xr7rocks http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52161-rear-axles-out-help-!! http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52156-Tach-Bypass-required-1968-XR7&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:14:50 GMT Tach does not work. Car has pertronix electronic ignition and hot coil. Ignition switch currently has jumper wire to bypass tachometer. As wired, car starts/runs fine. If jumper wire is removed, car trys to start but dies as soon as key is released. Per schmatic, ignition switch is wired through... Tach does not work. Car has pertronix electronic ignition and hot coil. Ignition switch currently has jumper wire to bypass tachometer. As wired, car starts/runs fine. If jumper wire is removed, car trys to start but dies as soon as key is released.
Per schmatic, ignition switch is wired through tach. Does the tach need to be bypassed because of the installed Pertronix/hot coil unit (resistance issues?); if this is the case, how do I wire tach so that both the tach and pertronix/hot coil unit all work?

Also, how can I check to see if the tach itself is working (as ignition wire goes directly through tach)....this may be why the tach is currently bypassed??????? ]]> Classic Cougar Tech Catnip http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52156-Tach-Bypass-required-1968-XR7 http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52152-Front-end-opinions-needed&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:30:12 GMT I'm looking to add something to the front end of my 69. I was going to get a chin spoiler from JCC but after seeing some pics of the front bumper guards, I'm not sure which one I'd like better. From what I've heard (it may not be right), but doesn't the chin spoiler help a little with the handling of the car in terms of wind flow underneath? That would be another factor to weigh. The spoiler at JCC won't be in for a couple weeks so I have time before I make my decision, so any opinions on pros and cons or the look of both would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for the advice!

Ben ]]> Classic Cougar Tech motley1987 http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52152-Front-end-opinions-needed http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52149-68-XR7-cracked-chipped-Instrument-Bezel-How-to-repair&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:39:06 GMT See photo below. Any recommendations on how to repair this? Thanks! Image: http://www.140db.com/cougar/instbezel.jpg See photo below. Any recommendations on how to repair this?

Thanks!



]]> Classic Cougar Tech myxmlcigar http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52149-68-XR7-cracked-chipped-Instrument-Bezel-How-to-repair http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52142-heater-core-advice&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:49:28 GMT well it's starting to look like I will be driving the cougar to work for a few days next week. So my heater core isn't hooked up and I am thinking due to the weather we have been having maybe I should change it this weekend before I drive it next week. It is a 69 non A/C car, so my question is how bad will it be? any advice? I am sure I can make it a week without heat but the defroster would be nice but if someone that has done it says it is terrible I might just go without and tear into it after I get my pickup back ]]> Classic Cougar Tech guttermonkey1 http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52142-heater-core-advice http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52140-C6-shift-lever&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:10:13 GMT I'm modifying my C6 shift lever to work with my factory floor shifter (1969 Cougar) Can anyone get me the dimensions of the factory C6 shift lever? (lever attached to transmission) I believe I have a column shift lever, I found a used floor shift lever on cougarpartscatalog.com but they want $200 for it! Basically I just need the center to center measurement from the shaft to the mounting hole. Any help would be appreciated!
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-1108940...2123_167989890 ]]> Classic Cougar Tech quick69cougar http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52140-C6-shift-lever http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52137-1969-paint-code-problem-med.-Emerald-met.&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:10:51 GMT Can anyone help me on this issue. I'm trying to find paint for my '69 and the door tag lists the color as "4" and the shop manual deciphers that as number "3230-A, Med. Emerald Met." When I go on the auto color library website and look at the 1969 PPG paint chip chart, code number 4 (PPG number 2048) is listed as Medium Green Poly., which is not even close to the original color of my car.

Does anyone know a source for getting the correct paint?

Thanks,
JAMES ]]> Classic Cougar Tech James C. http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52137-1969-paint-code-problem-med.-Emerald-met. http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52135-67-Parchment-White-interior-paint-questions&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:43:24 GMT My 67 I am currently working on is an earlier 67 (has the washer fluid bag on the LH inner fender) and is Cardinal Red with Parchment/White interior.. I need to paint a new steering column (putting in a tilt/tilt away) and some vinyl dash and console pieces... Does anyone know where I can buy paint... My 67 I am currently working on is an earlier 67 (has the washer fluid bag on the LH inner fender) and is Cardinal Red with Parchment/White interior.. I need to paint a new steering column (putting in a tilt/tilt away) and some vinyl dash and console pieces... Does anyone know where I can buy paint and dye that will match and look correct? I have bought 2 different part numbers of parchment SEM dye/paint and neither is close. One is part # 39143 which is light parchment, its the closest but not really close... SEM makes good stuf and I like their stuff, but its not right...
Does anyone have any suggestions? Is the Mustang Parchment the same/right color???
Thanks

Scott ]]> Classic Cougar Tech itow http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52135-67-Parchment-White-interior-paint-questions http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52131-Carb-to-Transmission-Kick-Down&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:23:09 GMT I just noticed that the necessary cables, etc that should run from the carb to the transmission for the kick down when passing etc are missing from my car. I guess that is whly it never downshifts when I punch it to pass someone...
I have a 2 bbl ona 302 model year 1968. I don't knw what parts I need to put this assembly back in place. I have looked on the WCCC site but the part that I see does not look like it is long enugh or have the necessary bends to get from "A" to "B". I wonder if anyone can help medetermine what I need to get the job done? Maybe someone has an extra set? Any help is much apprediated. I talked to a mechanic at a local restoration shop and he told me I needed to have these parts installed if I want to contine using the car on a regular basis or I risk doing damage to the transmission. This is something I would like to avoid if at all possible.
Thanks in advance to all who read and and can help with this post.
Charlie ]]> Classic Cougar Tech charlie264 http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52131-Carb-to-Transmission-Kick-Down http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52130-Running-rough-and-timing-off&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:56:26 GMT Ok not sure if this is some stupid problem or not and also i have other questions first off im pretty sure i have a timing issue , i was driving my car and i was sitting in it at the stop light and the engine sound was a mixture of louder and quieter almost like i was revving the engine , isnt... Ok not sure if this is some stupid problem or not and also i have other questions

first off im pretty sure i have a timing issue , i was driving my car and i was sitting in it at the stop light and the engine sound was a mixture of louder and quieter almost like i was revving the engine , isnt that probably just the timing , if so hows the best way to fix it i have a timing gun but a basic one

Also , yesterday i took a fairly long drive with my car and it sounded great and so came back home and parked it , well today i replaced the battery and the lower and upper radiator hoses and went to start the car and it did start up but i had to pump it a few times and most times if i drove it the day before then the next day it will start up fine , well once it finally stayed the car was very rough and shaking alot more then usual , but i didnt have that problem yesterday so im not sure what happened ]]> Classic Cougar Tech homer http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52130-Running-rough-and-timing-off http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52128-Dash-pad-overlay&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:34:48 GMT Does any one have any experience with the dash pad overlays. I was originally going to purchase me a new dash pad, because the one that came out of my cat was just destroyed. today I was given a dash pad. that was fairly straight, and still soft. but it had a few small cracks. nothing major. So I... Does any one have any experience with the dash pad overlays. I was originally going to purchase me a new dash pad, because the one that came out of my cat was just destroyed. today I was given a dash pad. that was fairly straight, and still soft. but it had a few small cracks. nothing major. So I was talking to Lin at WCCC. to see if this sounded like a good option. got to save a dime where I can. plus those guys at WCCC are great. whats others experience with these overlays?? ]]> Classic Cougar Tech DeMaxx1 http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52128-Dash-pad-overlay http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52126-68-XR7-tach-coil-Pertronics....do-they-mix&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:08:46 GMT 1968 XR7 302. Pertronics electronic ignition. Will the factory tach work as originally wired with the electronic ignition or do I need to modify something; if so, what modifications do I need to do? Also how does one bench test to see if the tach is working? 1968 XR7 302. Pertronics electronic ignition. Will the factory tach work as originally wired with the electronic ignition or do I need to modify something; if so, what modifications do I need to do? Also how does one bench test to see if the tach is working? ]]> Classic Cougar Tech Catnip http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?52126-68-XR7-tach-coil-Pertronics....do-they-mix