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Today, 05:49 AM

TheFoeYouKnow replied to a thread 1986 Cougar 3.8 L won't idle. in Engine Tech

The backbone of the diagnostic process it SSCC, or Symptom, System, Component, Cause. Symptom - crank/no-start System - fuel system. When...

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Today, 01:42 AM

midnight cat replied to a thread 1986 Cougar 3.8 L won't idle. in Engine Tech

Thanks to all trying to help me with my Cougar. I am not a mechanic so please forgive my ignorance. To be clear, it will not start with the throttle...

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Yesterday, 09:40 PM

EricCoolCats replied to a thread Quarter window trim removal in Body/Appearance/Interior

You got it...slide it a little, left or right, to help. Also, shoot some WD40 or equivalent on that clip before trying to wiggle it free, that also...

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Yesterday, 06:24 PM

Loaded87IROC started a thread Quarter window trim removal in Body/Appearance/Interior

Hey guys, I'm repainting my window trim on my 86 Cougar and struggling with removing the trim. Last time I painted it I just masked off the...

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Yesterday, 05:26 PM

TheFoeYouKnow replied to a thread factory digital tach in Electrical Tech

That won't do anything. You can try to make the tach accurate with one of these. The problem is that our Tachs are for V6's, because they come from...

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Yesterday, 05:19 PM

TheFoeYouKnow replied to a thread Dual Exhaust in Misc Tech

It bears mentioning that the HO headers and H-Pipe setup will require HO oxygen sensors, or 8 inch(?) extensions; as in that setup, the O2s are in...

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04-21-2018, 08:12 PM

don1957ford replied to a thread Dual Exhaust in Misc Tech

Thanks......I want full duals....will see what I can find next week....

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04-21-2018, 04:15 PM

TheFoeYouKnow replied to a thread Dual Exhaust in Misc Tech

Or, if you're only interested in the look, you can get the 88 v8 cat-back, for what is essentially a single exhaust with 2 mufflers and tails.

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04-21-2018, 04:12 PM

TheFoeYouKnow replied to a thread 1986 Cougar 3.8 L won't idle. in Engine Tech

Parts artillery, Ready, Aim, FIRE! or You could try testing. You've got lots of really technical guys here, who understand the product deeply and...

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04-21-2018, 12:37 PM

softtouch replied to a thread 1986 Cougar 3.8 L won't idle. in Engine Tech

Well it sounds like a fuel delivery problem. You said (maybe in your other thread) that you had good fuel pressure. Was this checked at the...

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04-21-2018, 11:45 AM

ISTLCRUZ replied to a thread Dual Exhaust in Misc Tech

+1... Stock mustang headers can be found cheap.

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04-21-2018, 08:27 AM

vinnietbird replied to a thread Dual Exhaust in Misc Tech

Throw some stock Fox Mustang headers on it, a Fox Mustang H Pipe, then have the rest added at the muffler shop. The H-Pipe and headers are a simple...

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04-21-2018, 06:51 AM

cougarbird86 started a thread Fuel Float? in Misc Tech

I have a 1986T bird (Originally with a v6, and just the internal fuel pump in tank) I'm upgrading the whole fuel system, tank and all. But I...

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04-20-2018, 04:34 PM

midnight cat replied to a thread 1986 Cougar 3.8 L won't idle. in Engine Tech

If I spray starter fluid (or pour in gasoline) directly into the throttle body the car runs great until it burns the fuel off. Also, I replaced the...

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04-20-2018, 03:50 PM

softtouch replied to a thread 1986 Cougar 3.8 L won't idle. in Engine Tech

Won't run or won't idle?

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04-20-2018, 01:56 PM

don1957ford started a thread Dual Exhaust in Misc Tech

I purchaced a 1987 Cougar 5.0L . It came with single Exhaust,..I want to put on duals...Anybody done this on your 87 88 Cougar.??

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04-20-2018, 12:15 AM

midnight cat replied to a thread 1986 Cougar 3.8 L won't idle. in Engine Tech

The check engine light hasn't worked in the car for years. The mechanic I had the car towed to has the diagnostic equipment to check for codes even...

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04-19-2018, 11:45 PM

thunderjet302 replied to a thread 1986 Cougar 3.8 L won't idle. in Engine Tech

Did they actually check the codes or just look to see if the check engine light was on? These cars can still have fault codes with the check engine...

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04-19-2018, 06:59 PM

midnight cat replied to a thread 1986 Cougar 3.8 L won't idle. in Engine Tech

Yes, same car - and very frustrating. And now it's over at a car repair shop and they say it's not showing any codes. Maybe this could be because the...

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