harlan69mach
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Looking good! Boy am I ready for spring, I think it melted the snow drift in front of the Mustang garage today, still have the remains of a couple drifts in the yard.
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New skins both doors, can't complain both look good.
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The correct bolts are sized for a tight fit in the strut rod so there is on play. Standard bolts will be undersized and allow some play wich will cause rapid wear.
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69 sports roofs used the same plastic coat hook that is in the back seat area.
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Nice looking Mach 1. Nothing wrong with an H code, like the 4-sp. The disc brakes will be a nice improvement.
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The purpose of the starter relay is to provide current to the starter when the ignition is turned to start. The coil will receive 12 volts when the ignition is in both the start position and the run position. The coil must have 12 volts when the engine is running to provide the high voltage to the distriutor/spark plugs. Leaving the ignition in the run position with the engine not running for an extended time could damage the points and maybe the coil.
If the starter relay stuck the starter should be spinning and alert you that action is needed.
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Any body used reproduction quarter window molding for a 69/70 sportsroof or should I pay the extra $5o for original tooling pieces?
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Make sure the rubber hose between the filler neck and tank is on correctly. When I put mine on the rubber caught on the lip of the tank neck and doubled under to leave a gap. It was on the back side where I couldn't see it. Really strong gas smell untill I figured out what I did.
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If the U-bolts (collar) are not tight enough they will move. Probably the braking action backing out caused the spring to rotate on the axle leaving in a positiom the let that side set lower. If the right side U-bolts were tight they would hold the axle from rotating. Then the breaking action when you drove it back in had the opposite action and the spring returned to near normal. I would lift the rear of the car and loosen the U-bolts on the left side to let the spring center and then retighten to specified torque.
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The keeper came out of the drive gear on mine and the gear slid back on the shaft. Was still there and ok. Mike65 has the right proceedure for getting to it.
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I carry a full sized spare same as we did when it was the family car. Used to pack up the wife, the three year old and the cat for a weekend at the grandparents. You would be surprised how much you can pack in a Mach 1.
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Sounds to me like the positive terminal and clamp needs cleaning. If tight and good connection it should not get hot.
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Got it out and giving it a good cleaning. Need to replace a couple of the included clips and redo some of the wrap then it will be ready to go back in. This is one of the small details I didn't do when the engine was out. Should help the appearance of the engine compartment.
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Thanks guys, I didn't know about the bolt. Yes it is the main harness in the engine compartment, runs to headlights, window washer pump, regulator & Alt.
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Need suggestions on removing the headlight harness from the firewall. I know it just plugs in but it has been there for 44 years and not the easiest thing to get a hold of.
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The trim on our Mach 1 is more of a triangle shape when viewed from the end, not flat like your picture.
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Here is a couple that may help you.
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Here is a photo of the mounting of the front turn signal light.
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This is all I have now. If you would like a close up detail post a reply and I'll take a few for you.
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Thamks for sharing the photos.
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69 Mach 1, CJ. No dome light. Yes; under dash, sail panel and deluxe door lights. BrianDitto
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Welcome, 69s are my favorite. Our's is a 351W 3spd.
What bulb in front side marker on a 69
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The owners manual and Ford service manual for 69 lists 1178A for the bulb in the front side marker. Our Mach 1 built in January has 194 bulbs in them. What bulb do you have in your 69?