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The "HOW TO" Video thread
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xr7g428 » 08 May 2013, 11:35
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Okay, I just watched the video that shows how to replace the bearing in the AC idler pulley. I hate to admit the number of these I have thrown away...
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Pretty decent results:
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Last post by Cougars_R_Grr8
28 May 2019, 22:30
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Everything you wanted to know about '67 Sequential Signals
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xr7g428 » 13 Sep 2013, 09:32
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When you tell some one that you own an early Cougar, more often then not, they will say something like Oh yeah, they had those cool tail lights! It...
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This is what happens when a Mustang guy works on a Cougar...… They know know squat about sequential blinkers!!!
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Last post by robert campbell
08 Feb 2019, 22:02
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Source for replacement gauge cluster housing?
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Proeliator » Yesterday, 17:05
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I know Scott Drake makes one, but it doesn't look anywhere near factory....mainly its the lack of molded in bezels that turns me off of this one. NPD...
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I paid about the same as Al got quoted. I got the vacuum plating done, black accents painted, and lenses polished for that price. It was a number of...
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Last post by pellets4fuel
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Last post by ssava
Yesterday, 11:54
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67/68 Shock Replacement Recommendations
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COUGRR » 07 Nov 2018, 21:00
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I'm looking to replace the shocks on my 68 Vert. I don't want super stiff shocks that feel every pebble on the road and I don't want my cat bouncing...
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I have used kyb on my last 2 converts. Ride seems stiff and gives a harsh ride. I will not use them again
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Last post by waterlife
20 Aug 2019, 21:21
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Vacuum Release Valve Solenoid
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TxSquarebody » 20 Aug 2019, 15:39
Howdy!
I'm working on a very nice 67 that has some minor issues. It came to my shop with a rebuilt column from WCCC, but nothing was hooked up to get...
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Last post by TxSquarebody
20 Aug 2019, 15:39
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New Leaf Springs too Short?
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RootBeerJoe » 18 Aug 2019, 15:48
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Hi. I am trying to rebuild my rear suspension on a 1967 Cougar XR7.
I purchased leaf springs and shackles from WCCC. I have the old springs off and...
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By placing something like a block of wood ahead of the shackle when you jack up the spring it will keep the spring down off the frame rail and allow...
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Last post by Don Rush
20 Aug 2019, 10:58
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several running issues on my 390
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pellets4fuel » 16 Jun 2019, 19:46
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Today on Fathers day I took my car on it's longest ride so far. A whopping 14 miles or so that didn't go so well :| I just took it into the nearby...
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I love it when a plan comes together!
So I broke down and bought an NOS sending unit on ebay. It's not an original Autolight brand like I think...
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Last post by Royce
18 Aug 2019, 21:27
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No power to 2.5 fuse
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CougarGuy67 » 16 Aug 2019, 16:45
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Hello I have a question I own a 1967 Mercury Cougar my dash lights are not coming on. I checked the fuse box there's no power going to it so I...
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From Mach1 Driver on the 69 forum. Although not exact for Cougars, the basic schematic holds for much of the wiring.
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Last post by Midlife
18 Aug 2019, 19:04
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390 running hot...
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anthem75 » 19 May 2019, 14:21
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OK, I will try to keep this short...
My 390 GT runs hot. Here's what I mean when I say that. It does not seem to matter what RPM or air flow is...
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This sounds normal to me. I've never seen 0 vacuum with the throttle closed from one of the ported vacuum fittings on the carburetor. It's low, as it...
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Last post by Royce
18 Aug 2019, 18:31
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Kickdown Rod Installation on Edelbrock AVS2
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leonbray » 10 Aug 2019, 20:30
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I'm trying to figure out how to attach the kickdown rod from my FMX to an Edelbrock AVS2.
Has anyone installed one of these and hooked it up to an...
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Thanks
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Last post by leonbray
18 Aug 2019, 16:31
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Last post by milanocat
17 Aug 2019, 11:14
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Fender adjustment help
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Mrcj001 » 16 Aug 2019, 19:05
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I have the door gap as good as it's gonna get.
How do I narrow the gap at the top of the fender and widen the gap at the bottom of the fender?
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Are you refering to the door to fender gap? If so the top of the fender can be pushed back toward the door to close the gap and the bottom of the...
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Last post by CATHOUSE
16 Aug 2019, 19:48
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GRILL STRAIGHTENING
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67BOXCAT » 26 Aug 2016, 12:44
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Does anyone know how to straighten the grills while they are on the bench? Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Not wise to use a propane or butane torch to apply heat to the pot metal components of the grille. Propane combusts at a temperature of approx. 3600...
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Last post by gah
16 Aug 2019, 09:58
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MYSTERY SPACER
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TURTLE58 » 15 Aug 2019, 12:35
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1968 XR7 390 2V HAVE A VACUUM LEAK AT BASE OF CARB. REMOVED CARB AND FOUND THIN GASKET AT THE BASE, THEN THE THICK SPACER WITH THE INLET FOR THE PCV...
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Just keep in mind that although aftermarket the thicker spacer can help with heat soak of the carb.
So if you have new hard start issues when hot...
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Last post by Cavallino
15 Aug 2019, 16:47
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Vacuum Advance Question...
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Mike_B_SVT » 14 Aug 2019, 21:24
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Ok, on a Dual Vacuum Advance unit should both sides be sealed? Meaning, if I suck on each port of the dual advance unit, they should both vacuum and...
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Ok, I figured something out. When I pull the arm out on the new advance, it seals the distributor side. By design? Maybe.
I'm guessing once I install...
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Last post by Mike_B_SVT
15 Aug 2019, 14:45
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351C-4V very low vacuum...
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Mike_B_SVT » 12 Aug 2019, 18:44
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Hey Fellas,
I picked up a 351C-4v / FMX Eliminator back in June with the intent of cleaning it up, sorting it out, and reselling it over the summer....
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Well, turns out the timing was NOT at 6. More like zero. In my defense, I was out in the sunshine, so the marks were kinda hard to see.
Anyhow,...
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Last post by Mike_B_SVT
13 Aug 2019, 22:42
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69 XR7 Courtesy lights
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blaineja » 07 Aug 2019, 13:45
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Need recommendations on what to do next. Both driver and passenger side courtesy lights by the floor are not working. All the other courtesy lights...
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I had the same issue with my 70. I sprayed De-Oxit switch cleaner in the dash panel switches and turned them on and off a bunch of times. Finally...
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Last post by mainmansam
11 Aug 2019, 20:42
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Carb tag
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cobrasc427 » 10 Aug 2019, 16:59
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I don't need a carb tag for my Cougar, this would be for another car. I should know the answer to this, but WHO makes replica carb tags, with the...
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Marti offers them -
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Last post by propayne
10 Aug 2019, 17:24
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Ball joint questions and differences in control arms on 67
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JETEXAS » 24 Jul 2019, 06:45
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I need to replace at least an upper ball joint and the sway bar bushings on my 67 Standard with a 302.
My upper control arms have the 3-bolt ball...
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Well, still waiting on my second lower control arm to show up, but I installed a 1 sway bar with poly bushings. Wow, what a difference. I can't wait...
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Last post by JETEXAS
09 Aug 2019, 08:57
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Vacuum issue
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68G-CAR » 08 Aug 2019, 15:32
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Doing the final tune on my recently rebuilt 390 in my 68 Hertz car. While checking and adjusting the timing I noticed that there was no vacuum signal...
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No worries. Great to see your car back on the road
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Last post by xr7g428
08 Aug 2019, 18:25
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Power steering is not working on the 69
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ccarney69 » 07 Aug 2019, 18:39
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My power steering worked for the first 12 miles and then quit working. All the components are rebuilt. Before I started the car I did go through the...
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Agree, rebuilt isnt perfect
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Last post by waterlife
07 Aug 2019, 20:09
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Rust in cylinder walls.
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1968XR7G » 07 Aug 2019, 17:24
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The hertz g project, has rust in the upper part of some of the cylinder walls. What would be the best way to the rust.
Thanks Scott
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Royce’s way is absolutely correct but for what it’s worth I had a 390 in a F100 that had the same issue but I wasn’t ready to put the time and money...
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Last post by 68 hertz
07 Aug 2019, 19:00
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Won't shift
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KellyR » 03 Aug 2019, 21:32
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So I was having shifting issues in my 67 cougar w/ 289 v4 c4 transmission and found atf fluid in the vacuum actuator line so I changed the vacuum...
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Those wires are for the reverse lights/neutral safety switch. Something else caused the (hopefully temporary) 3rd gear problem.
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Last post by Yorgle
06 Aug 2019, 09:09
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First Set back /Engine stand.
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1968XR7G » 05 Aug 2019, 22:16
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Friday 8/2 I received delivery of my Hertz g project car. To day After work I went to See if the motor could be turned by hand, it did but was hard...
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This one is a great deal and suitable for your 390:
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Last post by Royce
06 Aug 2019, 08:51
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