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20814
Hi To all those who answered me regarding locating a header pipe for my 79 thanks - It has been welded as a repair - I am keeping my fingers crossed, and...
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Nov 1, 2005
10:33 pm
20815
... chrome toggle switch under the dash but visible about 8 inches left of the radio -the handle is about 1/4 diameter with a ball on the top - If you have...
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Nov 1, 2005
10:52 pm
20816
The handle is probably for the rear window defogger. Mine has them. One works, one doesn't. LK... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Nov 1, 2005
10:58 pm
20817
Re: [Ford Pinto] A Simple Question. [ "Isn't that the remote adjuster for the passenger side mirror?" -Bug ] No, that switch works the passenger side...
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dieselfuel3406
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Nov 1, 2005
11:15 pm
20818
MY two cents worth.... Is this the "CITY" "COUNTRY" horn switch, I think was a California thing or New York only If I remember?? Just looked at my books and if...
ROBERT BANNISTER
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Nov 2, 2005
1:03 am
20819
There was a Red 77 or 78 Pinto (pretty sure it was a wagon) on Dish Network - Channel 328 "TMCXR", on a movie called "Memories of Me". Im not sure what...
James
pintoguy76
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Nov 2, 2005
1:25 am
20820
This is an automatic mailing from the Ford Pinto Mailing List. Please read the rules and save this email as it contains important information including how to...
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Nov 2, 2005
5:54 am
20821
I have the same opinion: It operates the drivers side outside mirror ! That cable from the switch to the outside mirror, commonly gets gummed (or rusted) up,...
Dean Russo-Metevia
dinorusso2000
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Nov 2, 2005
3:46 pm
20822
The rear defogger I had was on the left of the steering column and had a T-handle with a amber light when activated. Fred ferlenarab@... wrote: The handle...
Rich Harp
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Nov 2, 2005
10:47 pm
20823
Id like to get as much done on my car as I can before I do a 2.3 Turbo swap into my car. Im not willing to give up my heat and defrost on my car (even tho it...
James
pintoguy76
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Nov 2, 2005
11:33 pm
20824
... swap into my car. Im not willing to give up my heat and defrost on my car (even tho it doesnt work real well anyways) and unless i install a factory AC...
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bugzturbo
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Nov 2, 2005
11:42 pm
20825
Yeah, kind of down low. Mine has that but, unfortunately, only two lines on the grid actually work! _____ From: pinto@yahoogroups.com...
Shayne and Nieves Jen...
hatchback79
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Nov 3, 2005
12:47 am
20826
Cute punch line there, Mart. <smile> No joke, got one of those tiny switches on my van too. Still have not seen any action from it either.....or perhaps it is...
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Nov 3, 2005
5:42 am
20827
Oh yeah, I forgot about that. I think that had crossed my mind in the past but I forgot all about it. Either way tho at somepoint in the future hopefully this...
James
pintoguy76
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Nov 3, 2005
6:20 pm
20828
I ran the master cylinder dry on the front cup (which is the small one, and it works the rear brakes). I cannot find a leak anywhere, and had no idea it was...
James
pintoguy76
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Nov 3, 2005
8:51 pm
20829
Theres a balance switch in the system in the proportioning valve, hence the electrical connection. Since you ran the rear system dry, the internal spool may...
Shayne and Nieves Jen...
hatchback79
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Nov 3, 2005
11:35 pm
20830
... electrical connection. Since you ran the rear system dry, the internal spool may have gotten stuck when it slid over. It activates the warning light...
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Nov 4, 2005
12:05 am
20831
Naw, my brakes are manual. Ive got a power brake setup on the way tho. I tried tapping on the valve with a hammer just after i posted earlier, and the lights...
James
pintoguy76
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Nov 4, 2005
2:20 am
20832
Thanks bug, that did it. ... valve, hence the ... internal ... warning ... rap on it ... hard and ... back to the ... leak, or a weak ... balance ... junction...
James
pintoguy76
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Nov 4, 2005
2:26 am
20833
... No prob. I was actually going to suggest changing to a "quality" synthetic motor oil first........ ah, nevermind :) Bug [Non-text portions of this...
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bugzturbo
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Nov 4, 2005
2:35 am
20834
LMAO :) ... synthetic...
James
pintoguy76
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Nov 4, 2005
4:24 am
20835
Hello, The small leak into the brake booster is a major concern. It should be corrected ASAP or you will need a new booster and a MC. Do you know what happens...
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Nov 4, 2005
5:22 am
20836
Hi!! I wasn't having much luck trying to find a website explaining how to do a 2.3 Litre Turbo motor conversion. I see a lot of 1987-88 Ford Thunderbird Turbo...
projectmutt
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Nov 5, 2005
12:40 pm
20837
turboford.org everything you need to know... Map ... to ... wrecking ... done....
mike
map351
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Nov 5, 2005
1:49 pm
20838
Regarding the stock Pinto driveshaft and "will it work with the 2.3. Liter Turbo engine?" if you mean - "is it strong enough to take the power?"- yes. If you...
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dieselfuel3406
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Nov 5, 2005
2:31 pm
20839
I don't intend to do this, but was wondering if it might be at all practical and reasonable do-able. I was visiting the local boneyard this week and they had a...
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dieselfuel3406
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Nov 5, 2005
4:15 pm
20840
How much mileage MPG do you want? I hope you can get 25/28+ with that swap? That's a lot of work and you can get 25/28 + with a properly tuned 2.3 turbo T-5 W/...
mike
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Nov 5, 2005
6:43 pm
20841
Those TDI's are getting 40+ mpg. Thats in the VW, imagine what it could get in the pinto :) ... that ... off...
James
pintoguy76
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Nov 5, 2005
9:01 pm
20842
James, Twice I had the phantom leak you describe, and both times it was an internal leak in the master cylinder leaking fluid by the piston from the rear brake...
Jon Steele
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Nov 5, 2005
9:35 pm
20843
... For future reference, they have switched domain's and it is now TurboFord.net. I think they are still forwarding from .org, but that won't stay on too ...
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Nov 5, 2005
10:07 pm
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