Took the Lincoln out for a spirited drive yesterday and discovered something while taking a tight corner, close to the steering lock...those 235/70R16 fronts...they rub. 
Took the Lincoln out for a spirited drive yesterday and discovered something while taking a tight corner, close to the steering lock...those 235/70R16 fronts...they rub.
The_Jed wrote: Took the Lincoln out for a spirited drive yesterday and discovered something while taking a tight corner, close to the steering lock...those 235/70R16 fronts...they rub.
Then there is no question what needs to happen next...
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/one-more-example-of-how-box-flares-make-everything/12227/page1/
Dumb thought, but can you shove that stupid info center cluster back into the dashboard so you can still utilize that space for the gauges?
The_Jed wrote:
4cylndrfury wrote:The_Jed wrote: Took the Lincoln out for a spirited drive yesterday and discovered something while taking a tight corner, close to the steering lock...those 235/70R16 fronts...they rub.Then there is no question what needs to happen next... http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/one-more-example-of-how-box-flares-make-everything/12227/page1/
Oooooh uh...oh DAMN!
In reply to SyntheticBlinkerFluid:
I'm not sure. I'd considered tracing the wires responsible for the foolishness and connecting them but I'm not sure if there needs to be a certain amount of resistance. I got careless and received a small slap on the hand, I don't want foot-to-ass next time!
usually they just need to see the load of the bulb. check the wiring diagram. should be two leads from the charging circuit to that bulb. you can use a standalone bulb and socket, and cram it back in the dash and make it work.
I'm thinking of snagging some SN95 upper strut mounts, either from a parts car owned by a guy I know or a junkyard, and trying to add some much needed caster.
You can also just use a resistor the same resistance as the bulb. That is what I did for the alt on our Lemons malibu. Worked great.
Rob R.
In reply to wvumtnbkr:
Did you make your own little circuit board or did you splice it into the wires somehow?
The_Jed wrote: Took the Lincoln out for a spirited drive yesterday and discovered something while taking a tight corner, close to the steering lock...those 235/70R16 fronts...they rub.
Clearly, you aren't driving fast enough. Increase the speed and they will clearance themselves a nice new space to operate in short order.
There was a wire that went from a power source, through the bulb, and to the alternator. I took out the bulb and spliced in teh resistor.
You should be able to do this by finding out which wire it is on the alternator. it is the "exciter" circuit or something like that. Then, take the appropriate sized resistor (not sure for that car) and run a wire from the "exciter" circuit to a power source.
No circuit board or anything. Just one wire with a resistor.
Fords may be different. I could do a little more reseach if you need me to.
Rob R.
In reply to wvumtnbkr:
I appreciate the help, I was curious how you did it on your car. I appreciate the offer on the research! I need to learn quite a bit more about this car. I had ASSumed 
since I'd fiddled around with Mustangs quite a bit that this car would be no different. It is...
Ranger50 wrote:The_Jed wrote: Took the Lincoln out for a spirited drive yesterday and discovered something while taking a tight corner, close to the steering lock...those 235/70R16 fronts...they rub.Clearly, you aren't driving fast enough. Increase the speed and they will clearance themselves a nice new space to operate in short order.
I would but the shiny spots are on the K member! Those big sidewalls flex quite a bit. Maneuvering around at parking speeds = no rub at lock. Hooning = rub before lock and lots of rub at lock!
I finally decided to pull out the rear seat for a thorough cleaning and I'm glad I did! Along with lots of leftover detritus from the previous owner they apparently left something else that I'm glad was not found by a law enforcement officer while the car is in my possession! It seems the former owner liked to indulge in a little bit of wacky 'backy.
Damn kids.
Pics to follow... with paraphernalia removed!
Score! That's $3.13. Add that to the initial total of found change in the amount of $2.72 and the grand total is $5..85!
Damn, I was hoping it was metric!
I swapped out the base Mustang driver's seat for one from a '94 GT to match my passenger seat that I re-snagged. They cost the same so there's no net increase in the budget. Given the state of the rest of the car, I don't think it looks TOO bad...
The former occupant of the driver's seat must have been a perpetual leaner. Unlike the base model seat, I'm having trouble getting the back portion of this one centered with the steering wheel. I've been stacking washers under one set of mounts and slowly bringing it back to where it should be.
If you think the seat back is bent you might try swapping parts from the passenger seat.
The_Jed wrote: I finally decided to pull out the rear seat for a thorough cleaning and I'm glad I did! Along with lots of leftover detritus from the previous owner they apparently left something else that I'm glad was not found by a law enforcement officer while the car is in my possession! It seems the former owner liked to indulge in a little bit of wacky 'backy. Damn kids.
Don't forget to sell it and offset your budget with it!
[Note to law enforcement: this was a joke and in no way do I endorse the sale of illicit substances.]
Any plans to add a 3rd pedal?
In reply to 4cylndrfury:
It's still there in the back of my mind. If/when I do swap it to a 5-speed I want it to look like it came from the factory that way. Currently that is well beyond the budget.
Until the AOD gives signs of impending doom it'll be on the back burner.
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