1967 Cougar build (over 500 pictures and videos)
04-08-2017, 02:35 PM
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The shop should be able to help you Andrew -- classicly, bump steer occurs when the suspension moves through it's range of motion (compression or sag) and that movement causes a significant change in toe. If the steering arms are the same length (pivot to pivot) and run at the same angle as the control arms, it shouldn't be a problem. It can be a bit trickier to sort if you're car has, as I suspect, an old school steering box with a 3-link/pittman/idler arrangement.
http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/bu...astback-4.html
Andrew
04-09-2017, 12:04 PM
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Lol tff
04-22-2017, 04:13 PM
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Not much new to report since I have been working on more important things. However, I took the Cougar to lunch today and immediately noticed something odd. After the engine started and the Holley dash booted up, I noticed that the voltage reading was below 12 volts (usually over 14 when engine is running). I really didn't give it much thought and drove a few miles for lunch and a few miles back.
After I got home I grabbed my volt meter and popped the hood. I first tested the battery without a load and it showed a healthy 12.5v. Then I turned the ignition on and after the fuel pump primed I saw about 11.5v. Seemed a little low but not crazy. I then decided to do a visual inspection and saw this:
Two possibilities. 1) there isn't enough slack in the main power lead line and as the engine moves under power it is stressing the terminal. 2) the terminal is thin and it eventually fatigued from the movement and broke off.
I am leaning towards #2.
Lesson for the kids, trust your gauges and don't use crappy terminals for critical tasks.
Andrew
After I got home I grabbed my volt meter and popped the hood. I first tested the battery without a load and it showed a healthy 12.5v. Then I turned the ignition on and after the fuel pump primed I saw about 11.5v. Seemed a little low but not crazy. I then decided to do a visual inspection and saw this:
Two possibilities. 1) there isn't enough slack in the main power lead line and as the engine moves under power it is stressing the terminal. 2) the terminal is thin and it eventually fatigued from the movement and broke off.
I am leaning towards #2.
Lesson for the kids, trust your gauges and don't use crappy terminals for critical tasks.
Andrew
04-23-2017, 08:44 AM
#813
Too bad the terminals weren't labeled "good" or " sub-par" next to the guage/stud size. Seriously. LOL
04-23-2017, 04:15 PM
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The plan is to install a big copper terminal. I just have zero time in the next few days. Getting ready for a trip to Memphis and taking care of some much overdue business! Wish me luck...
Andrew
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