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After the 3" collector and 3" cat it's time to neck back down to Lincoln Town Car reality, which is in fact 2". Not to worry as I did this with the Bronco and the performance was vastly improved and the mileage jumped 3mpg !!!!
(Posted in: Catalytic to Muffler)

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544 hits | 52.23 KB | Posted: 9/17/06
After a bit of grinding and hitting the metal with a metal preservative to slow the rust down.
(Posted in: Trunk sealing)

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542 hits | 51.79 KB | Posted: 8/6/06
Smooth enough for our purposes
(Posted in: Initial measurements & mods)

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542 hits | 80.47 KB | Posted: 8/10/07
Just the same, they're in the trunk when I leave the county ! Here's the part numbers on one.
(Posted in: Weird heater hoses)

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540 hits | 62.11 KB | Posted: 4/29/07
Do the same on the smaller outer bearing's hub race too.
(Posted in: Front pads & grease wheel bearings)

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539 hits | 56.38 KB | Posted: 10/10/06
And spraying the clearcoat
(Posted in: Roof repairs)

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538 hits | 47.94 KB | Posted: 8/6/06
Sawing off the isolator mount tab is neither rocket science or difficult.
(Posted in: Initial measurements & mods)

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538 hits | 49 KB | Posted: 10/15/06
This sawed off 5/16" bolt shaft is also perfect for undetectable hose blockage. Remember to file the edges so you don't damage the hoses.


(Posted in: Hose block screw)

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535 hits | 74.27 KB | Posted: 8/10/07
Here's the other
(Posted in: Weird heater hoses)

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534 hits | 65.16 KB | Posted: 8/6/06
Leaving you with a bit of tab left to get rid of.
(Posted in: Initial measurements & mods)

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534 hits | 89.63 KB | Posted: 11/26/08
Only thing that concerned me, on this side, was how to re-secure the oil dipstick tube.
(Posted in: Shorty headers)

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531 hits | 85.45 KB | Posted: 11/26/08
Thought I'd start on the easy side (the driver's).
(Posted in: Shorty headers)

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530 hits | 51.97 KB | Posted: 8/10/07
He bent a bit of 2 1/2" pipe and slipped it into the Hooker muffler.
(Posted in: Sixlitre "cat-back" install day)

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530 hits | 36.32 KB | Posted: 9/30/08
I wanted 12 gauge wires (left) all the way from the headlight pins to the battery (fused of course). Unfortunately all that's available are stock type 18 gauge replacements (right).
(Posted in: 9004 headlight relays)

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528 hits | 45.49 KB | Posted: 4/17/09
Clean it up. just have to remove the remaining clear coat and get it ready for color match.
(Posted in: Minor collision repair)

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526 hits | 47.17 KB | Posted: 8/3/07
As you can see, the 2 3/4" clamps are none too big even before the tailpipe slides over this muffler stub.
(Posted in: Hooker Areochamber muffler)

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525 hits | 40.99 KB | Posted: 9/17/06
Not exactly rocket science and made even easier with a pry tool.
(Posted in: Trunk carpet removal)

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525 hits | 69.23 KB | Posted: 4/29/07
The passenger's inner seal had failed on mine and had obviously been free of the rotor for a long while, judging by the sludge build up. Thank goodness Lincoln puts those plastic liners in there to catch the grease.
(Posted in: Front pads & grease wheel bearings)

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525 hits | 114.92 KB | Posted: 8/10/07
They don't "give them away" at the stealership either I can assure you !
(Posted in: Weird heater hoses)

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525 hits | 52.56 KB | Posted: 10/1/08
A close up of the weatherpack type connectors I'm using to stick in the stock headlight plug to activate the relays.
(Posted in: Harness)

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524 hits | 76.92 KB | Posted: 8/3/07
My 90' doesn't even sound like a V-8 it's so whisper quiet. Not on start up, idle or even acceleration. Also I wanted more flow as I'm great out to the end of my 3" cat, but the weedy 2" tailpipe, with kinks, limits which 2" muffler you can use. No m...
(Posted in: Hooker Areochamber muffler)

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523 hits | 56.68 KB | Posted: 4/27/09
Once you pull the whole assembly out, just twist out the two bulb holders and it comes free.
(Posted in: Minor collision repair)

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522 hits | 45.76 KB | Posted: 8/3/07
This is how I'll utilize the stock Lincoln rubber isolated hangers, to hang the much larger, non-stock muffler. Read up on how to build this hanger under "using the stock hangers"
(Posted in: Hooker Areochamber muffler)

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520 hits | 43 KB | Posted: 8/3/07
This should have no trouble supporting everything while utilizing the stock rubber isolaters for no squeaks or creaks. Total cost? $2.00 CDN
(Posted in: Using the stock hangers)

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520 hits | 41.65 KB | Posted: 4/27/09
These two 11mm nuts are the first to come off.
(Posted in: Minor collision repair)

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518 hits | 37.04 KB | Posted: 8/3/07
Here's a shot of the Areochamber, with the Dynomax mandrel bent 2 1/2" tailpipe and the reducer (okay increaser) and the 3" turndown.
(Posted in: Hooker Areochamber muffler)

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517 hits | 50.33 KB | Posted: 11/27/05
Slip in the O-rings and make sure they seat properly.
(Posted in: Rad change)

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514 hits | 57.35 KB | Posted: 10/8/06
Another favourite tool
(Posted in: Roof repairs)

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514 hits | 22.08 KB | Posted: 9/30/08
Slip the grommet over the new 10 gauge wire, crimp the outer tangs onto the wire and solder it solid.
(Posted in: 9004 headlight relays)

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513 hits | 24.85 KB | Posted: 9/30/08
Press down with the carpet knife and just pull up on the wire and bend and break the rest of the strands. It's really easy this way.
(Posted in: 9004 headlight relays)

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513 hits | 49.71 KB | Posted: 10/1/08
Far left note the two weatherpack type males to stick in the stock headlight socket for signal. Nearest the foot is the 40 amp Maxi fuse holder and common ground terminal. On the headlight support are the two relays with their pigtails and ground ter...
(Posted in: Harness)

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512 hits | 32.59 KB | Posted: 9/30/08
Just stick a pin or nail into the top of each terminal and you'll depress the tang so you can just pull the wire, with terminal, out the back of the connector.
(Posted in: 9004 headlight relays)

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508 hits | 60.69 KB | Posted: 10/15/06
All 1/2" wrenches on deck, as it's a 1/16th of a turn at a time to get the bolts started on un-doing. I shortened the lower bolt by a 1/4" last time with a hacksaw, for easier removal and installation.
(Posted in: T-stat change)

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507 hits | 52.91 KB | Posted: 8/4/06
May not look like much, but those 4 door pull trim cover tabs are GOLD ! all on their own. I also scored some much needed brake/fuel line hold down clips, an airbox hose connector (I aim to modify) and my driver's door panel speaker cover (which I've...
(Posted in: August 4th)

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506 hits | 19.8 KB | Posted: 9/30/08
Pry open the tang. That will allow you to pull back the weatherpack style rubber grommet, out of the way and off for shortening and re use.

(Posted in: 9004 headlight relays)

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505 hits | 63.11 KB | Posted: 1/21/09
This is the wiper motor transmission. Next to it is the old, baffed one.
(Posted in: Wiper transmission)

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500 hits | 52.91 KB | Posted: 4/27/09
Then the only other fastener is the philips screw down the black strip at the rear, level with the Lincoln emblem.
(Posted in: Minor collision repair)

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499 hits | 53.79 KB | Posted: 6/20/08
Trying out the fully synthetic Royal Purple. Less friction and rolling resistance is the hope.
(Posted in: Axle Fluid Change)

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499 hits | 65.85 KB | Posted: 9/17/06
I know it's not for cars but I just can't resist using the PL400 contruction adhesive to permanently glue down and seal off the access panels.
(Posted in: Trunk sealing)

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496 hits | 58.25 KB | Posted: 8/3/07
Next step, add 2 3/4" muffler clamp...

(Posted in: Using the stock hangers)

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496 hits | 22.77 KB | Posted: 9/30/08
Slice the snout off the grommet, as the 10 gauge wire doesn't need the extra length.
(Posted in: 9004 headlight relays)

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494 hits | 61.34 KB | Posted: 9/17/06
A little saran wrap allows you to slap the newly cleaned carpets back in before the sealant is completely dried. I did the access holes under the seats when I pulled the main in-car carpets as well. Car's a lot drier for it.
(Posted in: Trunk sealing)

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494 hits | 25.23 KB | Posted: 4/27/09
Change of plans. Steamngn, from Lincolnsonline, came through for me in a big way with this 90' filler panel for under the headlight. He also sent me the other side and a pile of other goodies, all in great shape.
(Posted in: Minor collision repair)

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491 hits | 49.56 KB | Posted: 4/27/09
Time to change the parts. The used replacement sits under the hood.
(Posted in: Minor collision repair)

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490 hits | 55.78 KB | Posted: 8/3/07
Quick trip to my welding buddy and it's secured for life. (thanks Kevin B)
(Posted in: Using the stock hangers)