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Drivetrain Tech / stuck in park?
In the meantime I'll begin searching for the part # Eric gave (thanks for that).
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Drivetrain Tech / stuck in park?
https://www.ebay.com/p/NOS-1984-Ford-Thunderbird-Auto-Transmission-Floor-Shifter-Control-Button-E4sz/2080024019?iid=273010792407&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D44040%26meid%3Df53f144ba9754feaae6b57e2c8fabe06%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D312176596535%26itm%3D273010792407&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
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Drivetrain Tech / stuck in park?
Quote from: Haystack;466439
Pull up hard on the shifter handle. It is just a compression fit, assuming you are talking a floor shifter (which it should be).
More likely then Not, the little plastic rod that goes through the handle broke. Jam something down in the to depress it more, and see if it comes out of park. If it does, that rod is broken. They are getting hard to find and are pretty rare. Most people now I think pay good money for a new one, or they jam something down in there to keep it depressed and just forget about the button.
Thanks for the help. When I pulled the handle off there is the plastic rod that you describe, it's white with a rounded tip which is just about flush with the hollow handle of the shifter. When I push this in the Cougar does shift and come out of park. It stays in unless I try to get it to pop back up in which case I'm stuck in park again. The push control button doesn't want to stay in now and I'm not sure what was holding it, there is a spring inside that pushes it back out. I'm guess that the rod would normally pop up into the hole on the control button which would keep it in place. Do you have any idea what the part number is for this rod or where I might find one? Do you think I'd have to take the shifter and console out to replace it or just pull it up with a pair of needle nose plyers.
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Drivetrain Tech / stuck in park?
I drove my 88 for about a week after finally taking it out of the garage and all was great until I came home Tuesday and parked it. When I got in the car Wed. it wouldn't come out of park so I drove my truck to work and looked into it that night. I had noticed that the T handle shifter button was sticking a day or so earlier but that seems fine now. When I checked the brake lights they would come on for just a second and then go out even though the pedal was depressed so I assumed it might be the switch. I crawled under the steering column and when I took the brake light switch off one of the wires broke off, I believe it was broken and barely touching before that. I changed the switch and plug today and now have normal brake lights but I'm still stuck in park.
Does anyone know if an 88 cougar would have a manual shift interlock release button?
If I could just get my Cougar into the garage and move it from the area it's blocking my drive that would be helpful.
Any other thoughts on the next step in diagnosing this?
Thanks Charlie
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Engine Tech / A/C clutch question
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Engine Tech / A/C clutch question
I'll keep you guys posted when I figure this out.
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Engine Tech / A/C clutch question
Quote from: TurboCoupe50;456072
I used to have to whack mine with my shoe or similar to engage, had over .100 gap... The surfaces were badly worn and scored when I took it apart, replaced with one I had on hand...
What do you think of the one I posted from Ebay, does it look right? I haven't checked to see if the part is available through ford or a parts store but I just assume it isn't.
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Engine Tech / A/C clutch question
Quote from: MobileBill23;456057
It sounds like the clutch went completely bad, but it would probably be a good idea to check your refrigerant level - if that's too low the clutch won't come on, whether it's new or not. If you developed a leak, it could be the clutch would still work but not come on due to low pressure. If your A/C system is properly charged you could also check the connector going to the clutch for proper voltage. Of course, you could also just change the clutch and if it works you're golden, otherwise then you'd look at those other things - how you proceed is up to you.
The part you linked to *looks* to be correct, but I can't guarantee that.
Good idea, I have a fill kit with gauge so I'll check it. The compressor was replaced by the original owner and I have the receipt. I'd have to check with the mechanic who did it to see if they converted to 134A or still used R22. It blew nice and cold last year once I would push in on the clutch which I didn't have to do every time. I've never replaced the magnetic clutch before but it looks like it's just one bolt. Has anyone done this?
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Engine Tech / A/C clutch question
http://www.ebay.com/itm/A-C-Compressor-Clutch-Global-4321281-/262401771753?fits=Year%3A1988%7CMake%3AMercury%7CModel%3ACougar&hash=item3d185d48e9:g:NgAAAOSwYudXG1aC&vxp=mtr
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Engine Tech / A/C clutch question
Should I look at finding a full clutch/pulley assembly with the magnetic coil? Any suggestions on where to look?
Thanks Charlie
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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars FOR SALE / 87 TC parting out
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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars WANTED / wtb 88 cougar moon roof control panel in gray
Please let me know if anyone has this.
Thanks: Charlie
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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars FOR SALE / 88 TC part out
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