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I found one on Ebay 10 miles from me and just had it re-installed after 2nd rebuild (was still on factory adjustments which were way off so rebuilder ground off caps and made adjustments) and what a difference! Now we're working our way through the electrics as we think someone jumped or hooked up a ...

Upon closer inspection I found that the loose wire was in actuality the second side to the green wire connected to the green 8 wire relay. Any direction to info on that relay and the trunk harnesses in general would be eternally appreciated!

Well I found a kindred soul who loves and knows how to work on Fox bodies and has allowed me to hire him so things are moving on the to do list! we've solved the parasitic draw (voltage regulator) and replaced the alternator so now we are looking into the wiring for the cowl and top. I know this has ...

ChuckG wrote:Be advised: There is a TRUCK and a CAR 4180C. The Truck variant has TE on the horn and the car version has CA.

Thanks for that Chuck! I was wondering how to differentiate them!

As usual thanks Mike!!

Hi guys, I am starting to sort my new ride out and have found a few issues. Nothing to catastrophic just parts that need replacing. I really would like to replace the replacement carb with the "correct" one with all the proper connections so if anyone could tell me the correct Holley # I'd greatly ...

I don't know if anybody here remembers the saying :"Kilroy was here" from WWII but I would like to change it to "Bubba was here". Most of you will know what I mean. while under the dash I noticed a piece of perforated steel strap bolted to the frame under the center of the dash
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After some thought I figured I'd ask if there is any other fuse box for the convertible top systems or if they were incorporated into the "factory" wiring? As stated above I removed each fuse in the "factory" box and still had a draw on each so I wondered if ASSC might have added one somewhere else?

Well I decided I'd try a test light and checked every circuit in the fuse box and no luck. Every one lit the light when checked without the fuse. The one thing I found was a 15 amp in the warning indicator lamps socket which is supposed to have a 10 amp. I guess I will have to get an appt with the ...

Electrical work on these cars is easy. No computers. Just 12v here, ground there.

Parasitic draw is super easy on these cars. Just put an ammeter in-line with the battery and start pulling fuses. Whatever circuit stops drawing the parasitic draw if your circuit.

It's almost always an aftermarket ...

IMHO, if it runs right and it needs minimal work, I think it's worth it.

If it needs an engine/engine rebuild...then no.

Parts and labor add up fast to get a car up to snuff.
Thanks for weighing in! Like I say it needs new plastic in the top or a new top (I'll likely do the top) and dye on the ...

When I say staggered I meant 50's on rear and 60's front. I since realized that was the coupe only (per Motorweek video on 86's). That said other than "originality" (which on this car has been lost with the ground effects) is there any performance reason not to do this on the vert?


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When I say staggered I meant 50's on rear and 60's front. I since realized that was the coupe only (per Motorweek video on 86's). That said other than "originality" (which on this car has been lost with the ground effects) is there any performance reason not to do this on the vert?

guessing you said white wheels you have a convertible. the tire size should be 225-60-15 front and rear, but if it was a Coupe it would be 225-50-15 which are harder to find. Ford but a sticker on the passenger door jamb with the size and pressures but ASC or time it may be gone


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I was looking around for tires for the factory white wheels for my newly (almost) purchased '85. I know the originals were staggered with higher wider rears. What is "modern" conventional wisdom on replacements?
Thanks in advance!
RogerG