Recent content by Bluejeansthe5th

Just to button this thread up. I resorted to cutting at the race with a Dremel like tool till I could split it and pry it out. This was a Timken set that I removed and replaced with same. No tabs on the inner race. The FSM was no help. I could see no simple way to remove that inner race. I was...

Wondering if anyone has insights in removing the races on the front hubs of an 87 Fifth. I had to beat the outer race out. The inner race fits flush with the hub, no lip to catch a drift on. Been trying a few other things, but it does not seem to move and I am chewing up the hub. Just wondering...

Looks like a base coupe that probably had the interior redone and upgraded from original. If the car was always in Arizona, it can be hard on interior materials. I think the 4-speed in a 3-speed with overdrive, so it will be a responsive car, and economical at the same time. I sold these new in...

Isn't it nice to be reminded of why you like the car. I have had mine a year, no trips of your duration yet. I will say that AC is required here in SE Virginia this time of the year. I am sometimes hesitant to drive the car when the temps here touch 90. Keep us posted on your progress!

I have Hankook 727 tires on my 87 Fifth. Quite satisfactory. These have been out of production for some time. The successor tire is the Kinergy ST. Tire Rack lists them for $110 in a whitewall. I have read threads on the C body site that these tires may be made in Kentucky as Hankook was...

I have checked carefully and there is no gas dripping, just odor. As Aspen 500 said, the canister may be saturated just with vapor. I appreciate all the help.

Thanks for that info. I think I will try and remove the canister and see if it is saturated. I don't try and "top off" when the gas pump clicks off, but wonder if PO's did that.

Thanks for the reply. I don't see any leakage at all, just odor. I see no gas leaking, anywhere. I did rebuild the carb last year, might need to re-check float level. I wonder if it would be useful to disconnect the large vapor hose at the canister and see if gas is present. I'm not sure if it...

Thanks to this site and assistance from folks my 87 Fifth runs great with Electronic Spark and original carb in place. However, I now smell raw gas, and in the area of the charcoal canister, especially after shut off. I checked for vacuum on the hose at the top of the canister with the engine...

Sure looks like Costco to me. This is what I have to do every time I gas up the T&C. I get closer to the island, but they make a point to tell you they have a long hose and these gas lines are shorter. Costco wants you to do this.

I see someone has previously asked about the multi-function switch on the steering column. Wondering about the cruise control switch. Thanks!

Having an issue with my cruise control on 87 Fifth. Car has not been driven much for at least the last two years. I have used the cruise in the past and it seemed to work fine. Now when engaged, to set the speed it just accelerates the car. I have only driven in town and have not seen how far...

Don't get me started on Fords and oil can metal... I have never been a professional auto tech (which means to me I get paid to do the work...) I have a Brother that was one, and my BF of 53 years was also one. I have heard stories... At least neither was ever around when a car fell off the lift...

I guess the oil pan is going to have to come back off my 87. The front gasket looks like it is not in place and there is a oil leak there. Hard to see with the cooler lines in place. I read an earlier discussion on oil pan removal. Since the Y-pipe and all was just removed and put back up that...

Well, another mechanical saga comes to a conclusion on FMJ Bodies. Car is back together, runs and the only leak is at the PS box, and I will have to trim the new hose and get a better clamp. I again want to thank the members that took considerable time on their parts to offer what was excellent...