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Topic: misc ????'s
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-16-2006 10:42 PM
 
I want to clean up my rear end, and was wondering if brake cleaner will hurt the gasket around the hogs head??? Got some residue on there(I hope) and I want to clean it up to be sure. Also, changed my hood hinges and springs, and now the back of the hood sits too low. How can I get it back up level with the cowl besides using brute strength??? I've got more, but these will help a lot if you got the time. Thanks for the info.------------------
William
The easiest way to find something lost, is to buy a replacement. 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok
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Aussie XAXB
Gearhead Posts: 131
From: North Olmsted, Ohio
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 05-16-2006 10:45 PM
Not sure what a hog's head is.The slots in the hinges for the hood are wider than the screws are in diameter. Just open the hood, loosen the screws, and pull upward on the hood some and then tighten the screws again and see where you are at now. ------------------
My Mad Max Interceptor Project http://xaxbinterceptor.tripod.com Wife's 1966 Mustang Site http://www.artisticmachine.com My Custom Part Site http://www.artisticmachine.com
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exlocal
Gearhead Posts: 1552
From: hacienda hts., CA, USA
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 05-16-2006 11:40 PM
quote:
Originally posted by 68 Coop:
I want to clean up my rear end, and was wondering if brake cleaner will hurt...
Nooooooo. I know, I'm no help. ------------------
reliving youth
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-17-2006 12:24 AM
Sorry, it's where the gears and housing bolt together.
Thanks for the hood info too, I kinda figured.
I got it better than it was, but it still needs some final adjustment on the driver side.[This message has been edited by 68 Coop (edited 05-17-2006).] [This message has been edited by 68 Coop (edited 05-17-2006).]
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Darryl Eichenlaub
Gearhead Posts: 124
From: Buckley,Wa.
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 05-17-2006 04:09 AM
I don't think the brake cleaner will hurt it too bad, just don't spray it up the gasket. If there is a bunch of crud around the gasket it might already be bad? Darryl
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-17-2006 04:29 AM
Thanks Darryl. I just had the gears swapped, and I was checking on it today, and felt a residue on the housing and third member. I just want to clean off the remains from the swap, and to make sure it's not leaking too. It's real clean, I just don't want to cause it to leak from ignorance.------------------
William
The easiest way to find something lost, is to buy a replacement. 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok
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Poes Fords
Gearhead Posts: 178
From: Medford, OR USA
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-17-2006 04:36 PM
I wouldn't hesitate to hose it down with brake clean. Jason.------------------
1964 Falcon 289, toploader 4 speed, 9 inch 4.11's locker
1977 Ford F-150 swb 4x4, 460 4 speed.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-17-2006 07:27 PM
Thanks Jason, I'll clean it up tonight.
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Aussie XAXB
Gearhead Posts: 131
From: North Olmsted, Ohio
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 05-17-2006 09:43 PM
quote:
Originally posted by 68 Coop:
Sorry, it's where the gears and housing bolt together.
Thanks for the hood info too, I kinda figured.
I got it better than it was, but it still needs some final adjustment on the driver side.[This message has been edited by 68 Coop (edited 05-17-2006).] [This message has been edited by 68 Coop (edited 05-17-2006).]
I am having the exact opposite problem with my wife's 66, the hood sits too high on the driver's side. Hey, wanna trade hinges? LOL, anyways, I am going to use a die grinder to widen the slot a little more. I put an aftermarket Shelby hood on it and that is when it set too high.
I use brake cleaner on just about everything. It's wonderful stuff and it hasn't hurt anything yet.
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 3969
From: Va Beach
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 05-17-2006 10:12 PM
aussie, you may find this hard to believe, but you may want to try raising the rear part of the hinge up in the air more. The way the hinge pivots it will actually lower the hood down in the back. At least it did on my 68.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-17-2006 11:38 PM
Thanks Men, it's greatly appreciated.
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senzstang
Gearhead Posts: 530
From: perry, oh, usa
Registered: May 2002
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posted 05-18-2006 08:06 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Aussie XAXB:
I am having the exact opposite problem with my wife's 66, the hood sits too high on the driver's side. Hey, wanna trade hinges? LOL, anyways, I am going to use a die grinder to widen the slot a little more. I put an aftermarket Shelby hood on it and that is when it set too high.I use brake cleaner on just about everything. It's wonderful stuff and it hasn't hurt anything yet.
Hey Aussie - you got the old hood you want to sell? I am on the east side of Clev. and am looking for a decent hood. phil
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Aussie XAXB
Gearhead Posts: 131
From: North Olmsted, Ohio
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 05-19-2006 11:11 PM
quote:
Originally posted by sigtauenus:
aussie, you may find this hard to believe, but you may want to try raising the rear part of the hinge up in the air more. The way the hinge pivots it will actually lower the hood down in the back. At least it did on my 68.
That is very peculiar but I will give it a try. Thanks for the info. Phil, I'll ask my wife what she wants to do with her old hood. It has two spots where it appears hoodpin holes have been patched with welded in steel from underneath, but on the topside you can't notice a thing. It looks great, she just really wanted the Shelby hood with the scoop. There are no problems with this hood. I'll get back to you on it tomorrow.
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Aussie XAXB
Gearhead Posts: 131
From: North Olmsted, Ohio
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 05-22-2006 10:23 PM
I asked the wife and she needs a couple days to think about it. I told her I can't imagine any reason we would need to keep it. I really can't ever see taking the Shelby hood off to put the stock one on.Check back.
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Stang28965
Gearhead Posts: 551
From: Webster New York USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 05-23-2006 01:38 AM
If you use the non chlorinated brake cleaner you should be fine.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-23-2006 01:42 AM
Thanks, I hit it the other day. I need to check it again tomorrow to see it there's any oil any where, but I think it will be OK. Thanks for the time.------------------
William
The easiest way to find something lost, is to buy a replacement. 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok
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