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  1. Classic Cougar Tech
    Howdy, I own the car from the title and recently I’ve been having trouble trying figure out what’s wrong with some problems of the car. 1. I installed a new ignition switch due to the old one being very hard to crank over. After taking the wheel apart now my turn signal switch won’t stick when I...
  2. Classic Cougar Tech
    I am trying to replace the front drums and hardware for my 78 XR7. Finding parts is challenging at best. Getting all the parts and hardware for the rears is simple. I am wondering if it is easier to just convert to discs in the front. but finding front conversion kits poses the same problem...
  3. Classic Cougar Tech
    My brand new master cylinder only seems to be cycling fluid through the rear reservoir (front brakes) when I bench bleed it. Does anyone have any ideas to get it working? I included a picture showing my bench bleeding process.
  4. Classic Cougar Tech
    Alright , I'm concerned with my brakes on a 68 mercury cougar. It's a Dan Gurney if that helps any. I just put a new booster and master cylinder on. New front end parts along with a new power steering pump and control valve. I have leaking in my power steering where the hose connects to the...
  5. High Performance
    My 69 XR7 currently has the stock brakes + tire/rims and my next project is brake conversion + rim/tire upgrade. Looking for 4 wheel brake conversion kit recommendations + the needful rim/tire sizes. Did some research on wheel size com which suggested 225/50R17, 225/45ZR18, 235/45ZR18 can...
  6. Classic Cougar Tech
    I have a '68 XR7 that I'm converting to factory power disc brakes, and from auto-trans to T5. Years ago I pulled a power brake pedal out of a '68 automatic that looks like this: http://images.cjponyparts.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/p/d/pda.jpg If I...
  7. Classic Cougar Tech
    I got a 67 cougar that i converted to power disc brakes. I cant seem to find any brake boosters that will fit my car because the clutch cable is in the way. Does anyone know where i could find one that would fit? thanks! Also, the car has a t-5 5speed and a 289 in it if that makes any...
  8. Classic Cougar Tech
    hey guys im redoing the suspension on my wifes 68 xr7 , ive done some searches but cant find exactly what im looking for. her car has disc brakes already up front. is there something else i can upgrade with? like from a different car that would help stop it better? they look old so i was going...
  9. Classic Cougar Tech
    I have a 1968 cougar xr-7 that I am restoring for my first car. I installed a new booster and master cylinder and I am still having issues braking. When I apply pressure on the pedal I feel the power brakes work and the car begins to stop easily. Then the pedal goes a little more than half way...
  10. Classic Cougar Tech
    Hey whats up guys, I've been driving the hell out of my Cougar for the last few months but now I'm noticing a slight drag in the overall "roll" of the car. By this I mean its slowing to a halt quicker and making a funny sounding noise. I noticed some gear oil leaking from my pumpkin which...
  11. Classic Cougar Tech
    I have a 73 cougar xr7. I have recently re-done my front suspension and just put new brake calipers/pads on today. I am having a problem with a thumping sound somewhere near my front wheels. Its a rotational thump meaning its not one constant noise. It starts to happen around 20+mph What could...
  12. Classic Cougar Tech
    Hey I was wondering if the front disc brakes from a Gran Torino (1976) and spindles would fit on my Merc. I've been looking for a swap but I'm still trying to find out what fits and what doesn't. I've heard about Grenada Maverick Versailles Monarch Any others?
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