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Everything you wanted to know about '67 Sequential Signals

Last post by coachJack « 21 Jun 2018, 10:07
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by 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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The turn signal switch contains 2 power input circuits, circuit J10 (Green-Red) powers the emergency flashers and circuit J8 (Orange-Yellow) powers...
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21 Jun 2018, 10:07
The "HOW TO" Video thread

Last post by Blitz « 29 Jan 2016, 18:29
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by 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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How to replace the grille emblem on a 67-8 Cougar, and other tips on making the grille pretty / straight / etc.

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29 Jan 2016, 18:29
Need a how to thread

Last post by fordnutz « Yesterday, 21:22
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by Sir Ed » Yesterday, 18:58

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I know on other auto forums they often have a how to thread.

Basically a thread with links to common task needing to be done. I can goto the NASIOC...

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It tells you exactly how to do pretty much everything in the factory shop manual. Well worth the $45. for the hard copy, or $25. for the disk.
I have...

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Yesterday, 21:22
More AC / Thermactor issues, but different.

Last post by Socalef9 « 18 Aug 2018, 18:32
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by Socalef9 » 15 Aug 2018, 22:39

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I know there have been a few threads lately for A/C trouble. My issue is a little different.

Starting off, i have a 1968 J code running the...

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Well I removed the thermactor and disassembled it. Everything looked fine inside. Lubed up the bearings and reinstalled. While reinstalling, I...

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Last post by Socalef9
18 Aug 2018, 18:32
Vintage Air versus Classic Auto Air

Last post by cyclonelou « 18 Aug 2018, 14:50
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by JETEXAS » 08 Mar 2018, 16:41
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I'm looking at air conditioning options for my 67 Standard, which did originally have AC but is currently missing many of the parts.

There seems to...

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Two '69 Cyclones and 1 '69 Cougar, all 3 factory air cars on R-12 with the Sanden compressors. All 3 blow so cold I damn near have to turn them off...
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18 Aug 2018, 14:50
77-79 Opera Window Removal - help please

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by leedavis88 » 18 Aug 2018, 12:17

Hi, my first post so hope this meets with the forum rules.

I'm working on a 79 XR7 and are going to replace the opera windows. Does anyone have any...

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18 Aug 2018, 12:17
Alternator issues

Last post by BossElim69 « 18 Aug 2018, 08:12
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by JETEXAS » 13 Aug 2018, 21:47

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AlternatorVoltage.jpg

I bought a 140-amp high-output one-wire alternator from CVF Racing back in March when I bought a serpentine belt system from...

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18 Aug 2018, 08:12
Retrofit speedometer

Last post by 69XR7Ragtop « 17 Aug 2018, 19:52
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by 69XR7Ragtop » 16 Aug 2018, 19:49

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Anyone tried to do a stealth retrofit of an Autometer Pro Comp 5152 3 3/8 mechanical 120mph speedometer into the original cluster of a '69? (Or...

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I just found an adapter (equus 9872) for $26 that converts the Autometer screw on speedo cable end to the Ford push on style. One little problem...

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17 Aug 2018, 19:52
Oil question

Last post by canted 393 « 17 Aug 2018, 17:50
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by 69XRRR7 » 15 Aug 2018, 19:40

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Is anyone using 20W-50 in their Cougars? I want to use Valvoline VR1 Racing oil because of the zinc and the local parts store only has it in 20W-50....

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Just ask them my local napa can overnite 10w30 VR1, they now carry both here in a town of 2500 in rural iowa. Order from summit too if the locals...

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17 Aug 2018, 17:50
Taylor Restorations can help restore your Cougar back to Day 1 performance

Last post by 428cougarguy « 17 Aug 2018, 16:45
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by 428cougarguy » 27 Feb 2018, 22:47

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Please keep Taylor restorations in mind for all your 1967 to 1973 Cougar restoration needs. We have a large selection of original OEM Cougar parts,...

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Bump. Taylor Restorations has a restoration spot opening up shortly - in about 30 days (late September - October). If you would like your Cougar...

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17 Aug 2018, 16:45
Complete Vacuum Routing for 390GT

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by 68xr7gt390 » 17 Aug 2018, 15:41

My 1968 Cougar XR7 GT is almost restored after 6 years of 2 different restoration shops. (That's an entirely different story) I am trying to find a...

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17 Aug 2018, 15:41
67 cougar hesitation at highway speed

Last post by 70XR7Tom « 17 Aug 2018, 13:51
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by DougRoy » 15 Aug 2018, 19:47

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Ok... so I know there are lots of post about this topic out there but I can’t find one that specifically addresses my situation. 1967 cougar 289 2...

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I had a somewhat similar problem with my '70 351C-4V when I first got it. It ran fine until I was accelerating with a low fuel level and an upward...

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17 Aug 2018, 13:51
Rear axle retaining bolts

Last post by berns68 « 17 Aug 2018, 08:07
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by berns68 » 13 Aug 2018, 20:56
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I recently replaced both rear wheel bearings after the right side one failed. At the same time I also replaced the axle seals. Well apparently the...

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Mike, In the picture where you show the two seals, new and used one, the used one sure looks like the bearing retainer had been rubbing, if this is...
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17 Aug 2018, 08:07
1969 XR7 Convertible side window alignment

Last post by CATHOUSE « 16 Aug 2018, 19:30
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by jayco59 » 14 Aug 2018, 10:16

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Hello,
I have a fairly large gap between my front and rear windows on both my passenger and drivers side doors at the roof line.
I was able to get...

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Jay,
Having SUN-X means that you have tinted glass. The piece that says DOT-76 I believe is a later piece of replacement glass. The AS2 stands for...

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16 Aug 2018, 19:30
68 Cougar starter wiring problems.

Last post by Midlife « 16 Aug 2018, 18:28
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by Ramp Rat » 14 Aug 2018, 11:21

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I'm a novice with a 68 Cougar 302 auto.the car is a basket case, restoring.no dash installed, doing that now, Installed new ignition switch and...

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As Michael Jackson said: So beat it, just beat it . Glad you fixed it. It will probably happen again, though...

And all of you other guys, get your...

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16 Aug 2018, 18:28
Holley Mighty Mite Fuel Pump

Last post by leonbray « 15 Aug 2018, 22:06

by leonbray » 15 Aug 2018, 22:06

Does anyone have any experience with the Holley Mighty Mite fuel pump?

I need to install an electric pump with a stock roller cam 5.0 and 600...

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15 Aug 2018, 22:06
Yet another mystery part thread

Last post by Yorgle « 15 Aug 2018, 10:51
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by Yorgle » 13 Aug 2018, 18:34

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Found this in a box of misc Cougar/Ford bits. For the life of me I can't recall what it is. It has traces of dark Ford blue paint on it so Its likely...

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Looks like a camshaft retainer for a SOHC 2.3 4-cylinder. Installs at the back of the head.

That makes sense. I owned a 79 Mustang back in my law...

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15 Aug 2018, 10:51
Replacing the tach in a 69 XR-7

Last post by 7TXR7 « 14 Aug 2018, 22:50
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by Paul Duchene » 13 Jul 2018, 16:00

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Hi All:
I'm part way replacing a speedometer, tachometer, clock and radio. The previous owner jumped the tach pigtail in the harness when the unit...

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I have Bob's three-wire converted tach in my 69 XR 7 and recommend it highly.

DITTO!

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14 Aug 2018, 22:50
1970 pinion/trans yokes????

Last post by rare70cat « 14 Aug 2018, 14:43
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by rare70cat » 14 Aug 2018, 10:31

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Am getting a drive shaft from deadnutson and started questioning whether I have the correct pinion yokes for my differential and transmission. So I...

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Well talking with Jack at deadnutson, I need basically the same drive shaft as the boss 302 which would have the 1330 u-joint at the slip yoke and...

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14 Aug 2018, 14:43
Electric cooling fans

Last post by xr7g428 « 13 Aug 2018, 22:22
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by kvinmn » 08 Aug 2018, 10:41
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I have a 68 X code (4 bbl, .040 over) with A/C that runs hot, hot, hot. It is especially bad on warm days and is worse when idling.

I am looking at...

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IF you were in AZ I would loan you one.
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13 Aug 2018, 22:22
70 Lower dash restoration help

Last post by 428cougarguy « 13 Aug 2018, 21:07
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by bsbeck » 08 Aug 2018, 21:26

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I've got the entire lower dash out of the 70 Eliminator. What's the best way to strip it back down, get the rust off and what paint to paint it...

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Agree - it is best to media blast with a lightweight media, so the graining is retained. Due to long dash length, it won't fit into a typical bead...

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Last post by 428cougarguy
13 Aug 2018, 21:07
Brake Issues

Last post by CATHOUSE « 12 Aug 2018, 11:54
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by CATHOUSE » 07 Aug 2018, 19:32

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Okay, this is not really a Cougar problem but I am hoping that some on here will have some thoughts to share anyway.

The vehicle is a 1989...

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A new master cylinder is now on order.

Randy Goodling
CCOA #95

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12 Aug 2018, 11:54
Installing Classic Auto Air A\C in a non A\C 1969 Convertible

Last post by BossElim69 « 10 Aug 2018, 10:10
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by jayco59 » 31 Jul 2018, 15:06
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Hello,
I'm looking at upgrading my 1969 Convertible with an after market A\C system from Classic Auto Air.
I'm in the process of upgrading the...

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Thanks Randy! I forgot about the 70 column being a larger dia. Didn't know about the ignition switch hole being swapped and changed. I thought they...
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10 Aug 2018, 10:10
Brake master residual valve

Last post by Aussiexr7 « 08 Aug 2018, 01:03
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by Aussiexr7 » 26 Feb 2018, 18:01
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Hello. I’ve unfortunately joined the legion of owners with frustrating brake issues. This was preceded by replacing my master cylinder and booster...

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Sounds like you’re making more progress than me. I am starting to think there is fundamentally something wrong with the pedal relationship to the...
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08 Aug 2018, 01:03
Possible A/C De-icing Switch Problem

Last post by Midlife « 07 Aug 2018, 17:29
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by 69DropTop » 06 Aug 2018, 07:07

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I have been working on the air on my '69 off and on the past couple of weeks. I finally got the refrigeration portion worked out, I had a couple...

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Luck was actually on my side for once. I somehow knocked one of the wires off of the deicing switch even though I wasn't working directly in that...

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07 Aug 2018, 17:29

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