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;) Year & Model Axle Length Notes 1965-1966 Mustang 57.25 inches 1967-1970 Mustang 59.25 inches 1971-1973 Mustang 61.25 inches 1977-1981 Versailles 58.50 inches 1967-1973 Mustang, Torino, Ranchero, Fairlane 59.25 inches to 61.25 inches 1957-1959 Ranchero and station wagon 57.25...
This is a bunch of speedo gears I purchased at the Louisville, KY swap meet today and I thought it might be useful for those of you who have speedometer error caused by switching to a different size tire diameter or different rear axle ratio. This is the part needed to fix that. The two pale...
So I was driving home from school on the interstate and my car felt like it missed for a quick second proceeded to drive another 100ft backfired 3 times and cut off. Had to get it towed home. I suspected my timing chain skipped or broke since i have replaced all electrical components. I took of...
Flintstones, meet the Flintstones!!! It's going good! Drivers side will be better than new in a short time... Juls, At least your rust hasn't required measures THIS drastic!! Safety Bar?!! We don't need no Stinkin' Safety Bar!!! :smoke:
Anyone used these plugs. I saw a test done on gearz at a university that used a laser to map the flame front in a combustion chamber. I've heard they foul easier and the reviews are mixed and they are mostly on the newer cars vs our carburated non computerized cars ...
Hey guys! I need to know the right id & od for the seal? At least Rock Auto has several options... My car is '69 Standard Coupe with 351W + FMX + 9". Thanks for your help! -Sami from Finland
I have a 68 XR7 that originally had a 4 barrell carb on it. the previous owner had the engine rebuilt and in the process lost the AC and the carb went from the orig 4 bbl to a 2 bbl. I think he was taken advantage of being an older gentleman and he was surprised to see the 4 bbl gone, had noticed...
Im no stranger to fixing cars but this is my first attempt to install a cam, heads, headers pretty much the whole top end on my 302 including new carb. I have all tools needed: -Torque wrench -Lashing guide -Wrenches drills...etc. I have drained the radiator, removed carb, intake, labeled...
I would like to check the casting numbers on my engine and don't know where to look, anyone know where they might be on a 68 302? Thanks Charlie
I had another post, but nobody replied, so I'll try again. I stripped the anodized layers off all nine pieces for my 67, sanded, polished and buffed and still not satisfied. Anyone know of a reputable re-anodizer who might give a break on the process, since I've done the big work? Or, anyone...
I have a space at the top of the outer ring on my steering wheel that's about 1/4 of an inch wide. Since it looks like that's where the two sides of the outer ring was originally connected, I'm guessing I'm not the only one who's had this problem. Has anyone else seen this and if so how did you...
Hi everyone, Trying to put on a new dash pad on my 68, it's not fully bolted down yet but I notice an odd gap above where the XR7 toggle switches (I think ??) would go, see pictures attached here. Is this gap normal ?, maybe the dash needs to relax a bit or something ? Just hoping I don't...
I have a 69 XR7, 351W 2 barrel all stock. 64,000 miles. Suddenly making lifter noise and hearing some noise in the bottom end, myself and both machanic buddies think it is wrist pin noise. Since the engine compartment is the last part of the car that needs work any way I have desided to pull the...
1968 Cougar 302. Two or three seasons ago I replaced everything with aftermarket items from Classic auto air. It's never been 'great' but this season I want to really dial it in. I recently had it purged, put a new expansion valve in, oiled and charged. The tech said he's getting good reading...
just replaced my non working speedometer gear with C2DZ-17271-J from macs antique auto parts not for some reason my odometer is going backwards with no speedometer working i have a toploader out of a 70 boss 302 with the pink drive gear anyone else have this issue.
I need to know if the car will start if the nuetral safety switch is off the car. I have a new TCI sizzler and the thing came with a universal shifter linkage. Doesn't look like it will accept a NSS. Not enough room. Also- The 24 spline tranny secures to the flexplate with nuts to studs on the...
Ran across this tonight. You can download the 31 page pdf file to read at your leisure. Not your run of the mill article. http://www.widman.biz/Corvair/English/Links/Oil.html
Anyone know if a headlight switch from a 69-70 cougar will fit and work with a 68? Thanks
Does anyone know the correct battery size for a 1968 Standard Hardtop with a 289 block? I am looking to replace my battery and would like to cover it with a autolite screw top cover? Any information as to where I can find this autolite cover?
Does anyone have a nice copy of one of these decals? We would like to get this one reproduced, unfortunately we can't use this one. Too me, it is more attractive than the Car of the Year sticker. Much more colorful. I actually mean, does anyone have a spare glass with this decal?
Like the title says, this is another one of those “maddening vibration” threads! <o:p> </o:p> About a week ago I was driving my daily driver, ’68 standard Cougar when I suddenly noticed a periodic vibration that comes in at about 35-40 mph. and increases in frequency as the speed increases....
So any suggestions for audio setup (speakers, sub, amps) for a Crusing Cougar? Just wondering what you other folks might have blasting your tunes.:ylsup:
I purchased the Ignitor II from Pertronix, with the intention of getting upside down for about 20 minutes to splice into the ignition wire before the resistor wire. This appears to solve the problem. Anyone try it yet? http://www.pertronix.com/prod/new/details.aspx?ID=138 (By the way, of...
Hi anyways found my answer,
Seriously thinking about doing the pertronix swap in the '73. For just basic driving, what do those of you that are already running pertronix recommend? The pertronix #1281? Best/cheapest place to buy? Thanks Chuck
can I use blue silicone sealer to make the oil-sealing the thread/bolts or should I get some special locktite (obviously I am not looking into experimenting here)? Kudos 4 new site
Can anyone tell me if there is a specific way the route the heater cables on a 68. I just rebuilt the heater box and replaced the cables. All the doors move fine without the cables attached but, once i hook everything up they bind. Ive tried acouple different routes but, nothing helps.
on a 68 cougar with head rest does the head rest have one post or two? what is a fair price to pay? keep in mind they are definitely going to need to be reupholstered.
Alright, Drum roll, please.................................. I have designed and built an Electric Headlight Cover Conversion Kit for 1967-1970 Cougars. WINK ;) It is all-inclusive, bolt-on, plug-in and has ADJUSTABLE STOPS.
I have neither dash panel lights nor either of the lights located under the dash. (These 2 lights should come on when the door is opened). I have electricity to the dash panel fuse. If I inset a fuse, it blows. ALL other lights work fine. Any suggestions on how to logically approach finding the...
Since everything is pretty much new in my 68 cougar, including replacing the instrument cluster with a non XR7 unit, I want to reset the speedo to zero miles. What's the easist way to do that? Like with a drill or something?
ok so I have a bit of play in my steering, I have checked all tierod ends balljoints etc. I tightened up the steering gear which helped but not as much as I would like. As I was looking under the car I noticed that where the steering box hooks to the tie rods there is a little sleeve type deal,...
Could I swap all of my ac and heater components with a mustangs. Like a modern day mustang without to many modifications. I have a 1973 mercury cougar xr7
Hi, Does anyone know of a product (paint maybe?) that can be used to restore the chrome like finish on the instrument gauge bezel (i.e. - under and around the speedometer and the fuel level/ammeter), for my 68 Cougar. Thanks, David
this is a 68 standard i went to leave the cruise in last saturday night and had no turnsignals. they worked fine before that point. i checked the fuse and its fine. is there a flasher under the dash ? or just the stuff i the trunk ? i pulled the plug off of what i think is the relay in the...
Anybody have experience swapping out the fuel sending units on a 67? I think they originally came with a three wire and the repops come with only two. Is the third wire for a low fuel or a ground? Thanks.:eek7:
I got 2 things on the passenger side of my firewall that im not sure what it belongs to , so hoping someone knows , didnt know if 1 of them was a vacuum line or something First one coming out from the firewall is also right next to the hose for the air conditioner , and a goldish colored tube...
the car starts up just fine, but it will idle (high) for a few seconds and then die. i have recently replaced all the gaskets in the carb. and i feel like ive done a pretty thorough inspection of all the vaccuum lines. im stuck, any suggestions?
Having problems with my starter not shutting off. I put a brand new solenoid on. Started car and shut it off. Pulled the plug off solenoid and starter stopped. Is there a problem in my ignition switch or is it in the starter?
will it hurt the fuel pump if you put a regulator after it. i am getting 10 psi now and holley says i should be no higher than 7. I dont want to rupture the diaphram with the extra back pressure and cant find any answers to this question. any ideas are welcome as well. thanks
Can anyone confirm what the following tag means: PHB E1 D0ZK F8B Thanks
I got a 68 Cougar with a 1973 351c and not sure what headers will fit. It has a c6 trans and power steering. When I got the car someone had robbed it of it's 302 and c4 trans. I don't know how to route the power steering hoses. A mustang shop told me to install a 1970 power steering pump and hoses....
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