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Everything you wanted to know about '67 Sequential Signals

Last post by xr7g428 « 14 Apr 2017, 21:15
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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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I wish we had a like button! Thanks for jumping in Vic!
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14 Apr 2017, 21:15
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
Correct distributor for a 68 302 4v

Last post by 1968XR7G « Today, 14:18

by 1968XR7G » Today, 14:18

My 68 xr7 302 4v auto with ac has a distributor that is dual port vacuum advance. The previous owner put pertronix in it which is not wired correctly...

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Today, 14:18
what other years?

Last post by badcatt « Today, 12:29
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by TCELL » Yesterday, 19:05

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I pulled the 351w out of my 1970 cougar today. Found the drivers side exhaust manifold had a ear broken off. Will any manifold from the years 1969 to...

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The 69 and 70 351W exhaust manifolds are the same casting. Date codes are the only what to tell what year then came from. If I were you I'd first see...

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Today, 12:29
Welding in shock tower brace plates.

Last post by Proeliator « Yesterday, 18:22
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by Proeliator » Yesterday, 16:20

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Getting ready to weld in my shock tower brace plates. As I've cleaned out the old gunk, I've found two holes in either lower corner, not rust, its...

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Appreciate the feedback. I'm 99% sure if I welded those up that area would be sealed once I welded in the brace plates, but its that last 1% I worry...

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Yesterday, 18:22
Expert Knowledge of Dash Wiring Requested

Last post by COUGRR « Yesterday, 13:14
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by COUGRR » 18 Aug 2017, 00:30
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Okay, here we go... I have a 1968 Standard Mercury Cougar. I pulled the dash out for painting and to replace the bulbs. What I found in the harness...

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That's all you need, and no, I don't have any pictures.

Sounds good. TheRktmn is helping me. Thanks for looking out too.
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Yesterday, 13:14
Cleaning a 1967 headlight switch

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by JETEXAS » 14 Aug 2017, 07:33

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My new project has headlights but no dash lights. When I pulled the headlight switch, I found quite a bit of corrosion. I...

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I am in the same boat as you, brother. Except I have a 1968. I have replaced the fuse and I have a new switch to install. I replaced all the bulbs...

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Yesterday, 13:12
68 XR7 Dash pad problem.

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by TomW » Yesterday, 10:03

Hey everybody,
Hope somebody can help me out.
I just finished installing a new headliner and an under dash wiring upgrade. I'm trying to reinstall...

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Yesterday, 10:03
67-73 Cougar Sequential Turn Signal Trouble Shooting Thread

Last post by xr7g428 « 18 Aug 2017, 14:33
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by Don Rush » 23 Apr 2013, 18:08
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Not a day goes by that someone does not call me with technical questions regarding Cougar / Shelby / Thunderbird sequential systems. Many are easy to...

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I remember shooting those under the dash shots... what a pain in the neck back and ass.
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18 Aug 2017, 14:33
Brake Lights Turn On Late

Last post by 69DropTop « 17 Aug 2017, 06:16
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by 69DropTop » 16 Aug 2017, 07:19

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I've recently discovered that my brake lights don't come on until the pedal is pushed down pretty far and I think sometimes when I come to a stop...

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If you don't get a Cougar spesific switch, then get one for a Thunderbird, as they have the same amount of tail lights, Mustang switches thend to be...

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17 Aug 2017, 06:16
Hot Start Long Crank

Last post by xr7g428 « 16 Aug 2017, 10:03
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by 69DropTop » 11 Aug 2017, 09:47
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I am trying to figure out how to get my car to start better after the engine is warm and it's sat for more than 5 or 10 minutes. Right now it fires...

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Holley used to sell a kit with several color coded springs. I swapped them out and ran the same 1/8th mile flat out to see what the difference was....
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16 Aug 2017, 10:03
Headlight Actuator (Lower Pin Removal)

Last post by JETEXAS « 16 Aug 2017, 10:01
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by 68mercougar » 31 May 2014, 16:25

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I think I'm in a bit of a jam. I am trying to remove the headlight vacuum actuators, and have everything disconnected and out of the way except for...

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I know this is an old thread, but I just spent 3+ hours on this struggle.

One nut came off easy, one had to be ground off with a dremel.

What...

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16 Aug 2017, 10:01
1969 Cougar w/351W idling low and dying at stops

Last post by ClawIt « 16 Aug 2017, 09:52
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by Caulfield » 13 Aug 2017, 13:02

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I have a 1969 Cougar Convertible with 351 Windsor. Was running great until I took it on a long road trip a few weeks ago. Runs good at speed but now...

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Condenser heat sensitive/bad.
Fuel line from pump touching hot metal.

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16 Aug 2017, 09:52
1970 Cougar Sway Bar

Last post by leonbray « 16 Aug 2017, 02:27
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by blaineja » 14 Aug 2017, 14:25

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Does anyone have good detailed pictures of the back undercarriage of a 1970 Cougar with the installed factory rear sway bar. Needing these picture to...

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Dang - just re-installed mine this morning. It's easier with the tank out and exhaust clamps undone, if you can't take a wheel off

Is it the factory...

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16 Aug 2017, 02:27
68 J-Code, PCV and Oil Under the Carb Spacer

Last post by gregwilkerson « 14 Aug 2017, 15:21
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by gregwilkerson » 13 Aug 2017, 13:11

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Well, the title says most of it. I'm trying to figure this out. The car is using about a 1qt of oil a tank of gas. Not smoking. No leaks (I hate...

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Hmmm. Interesting thought. Although, I don't have any oily residue anywhere. I put the heads together myself. It's possible. But, until I get the oil...

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14 Aug 2017, 15:21
Muffler hangers and tabs

Last post by cj750 « 14 Aug 2017, 15:04
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by fisherman74017 » 10 Aug 2017, 21:29

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Trying to locate correct dual exhaust hangers and tabs or weld on mufflers. Looking for at concourse correct as possible. I see mustage unlimited has...

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Thanks!

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14 Aug 2017, 15:04
Turn signal stalk

Last post by Sir Ed « 14 Aug 2017, 13:42
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by Sir Ed » 16 Jun 2017, 00:11

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Was broken off at some point.

Is it a soft pot metal. Easily drilled out and use an EZ out?

Or drill out and use a tap?

Thanks,

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Thanks Don. I know you have the parts I need!.

Its not a tilt. Im going to work on drilling it and using an easy out first. Sometime in September.

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14 Aug 2017, 13:42
1967 Mystery Foot Switch

Last post by DieselD « 14 Aug 2017, 13:27
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by JETEXAS » 14 Aug 2017, 07:41
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As I was working under the dash this weekend, I found not one but two headlight dimmer switches in the floor of my 1967 Cougar. The one bottom left...

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Kill Switch for the win!

Switch it off and on and see if the car starts. Using those dimmers as kill switches is a popular anti-theft device. They...
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14 Aug 2017, 13:27
Rim Blow Steering Wheel Repair

Last post by 69DropTop « 14 Aug 2017, 13:10
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by 69DropTop » 11 Aug 2017, 09:41

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My '69 has the rim blow steering wheel. The inside rubber ring that activates the horn is dried up and some sections of it are gone. I would like to...

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Yeah the site was designed well to get me to spend extra $$! :mrgreen:

The keychain isn't really what I was looking for, but I thought it's pretty...

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14 Aug 2017, 13:10
67 Amp Light Always On

Last post by catlover « 14 Aug 2017, 07:32
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by JETEXAS » 07 Aug 2017, 07:35

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I just purchased a 1967 A Code Standard Coupe that had the 289 swapped for a 302 at some point in its life. I'm currently attempting to sort out all...

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Don't worry about the disconnected wire at the regulator, that was hooked to a radio noise suppressor and probably didn't work anyway.

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14 Aug 2017, 07:32
69 Grille Installation help

Last post by 69XRRR7 « 13 Aug 2017, 16:14
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by jpfll » 13 Aug 2017, 04:04

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Can anyone help me with how the left/right grill sections get bolted to the car?

There are 4 bolt holes on the back of the grille and one tab on the...

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jpfll,
Glad you got it figured out. Where are you from? If you put it in your profile, possibly another Cougar owner could be near you and in an...

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13 Aug 2017, 16:14
1969 Cougar w/351W idling low and dying at stops

Last post by Caulfield « 13 Aug 2017, 11:36

by Caulfield » 13 Aug 2017, 11:36

I have a 1969 Cougar Convertible with 351 Windsor. Was running great until I took it on a long road trip a few weeks ago. Runs good at speed but now...

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13 Aug 2017, 11:36
Power to manual brake setup issue.

Last post by JUICD67 « 12 Aug 2017, 20:01
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by JUICD67 » 02 Aug 2017, 19:53
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Hello everyone,

I am new to this site, I have owned my cougar for about 10 years now. It's a 1967 standard cougar. It used to have a 289, 4 speed...

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just found out i may have used the wrong wording. I meant dist. block, not proportioning valve.
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12 Aug 2017, 20:01
New noise in transmission when put in gear!!

Last post by CougaDan70 « 11 Aug 2017, 20:45
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by CougaDan70 » 02 Aug 2017, 20:09

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New noise just began this week after I changed the vacuum advance*. The noise is loud enough that it can't be missed and sounds like metal stress in...

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Broken transmission mount was the problem, one of the 2 bolts supports was completely detached and rubber completely torn. New mount was installed...

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11 Aug 2017, 20:45
1973 electric window wiring

Last post by Don Rush « 11 Aug 2017, 12:08
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by jamespmoran » 11 Aug 2017, 10:16

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Does anyone know the wiring diagram for the passenger side window switch on a 1973 Cougar XR7 Conv. ?

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Welcome to the group James! Where are you located? Convertible or Coupe? Even though we do not have it all listed we do have every component for your...

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11 Aug 2017, 12:08

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