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Topic: It's 1970 again
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Neb
Journeyman Posts: 15
From: Sasakwa, OK, USA
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 12-28-2005 10:33 PM
 
Hey out there,
Just thought I'd let you know the ole 351 runs like brand new after tune-up & carb. rebuild. Also, gettin' a little rough with door lock worked also. Car runs like new. Front end is so solid I can't believe it. Not a squeak, runs down the road soooo good.
I guess the next project will be to get the headlight doors to shut when car starts. Any advice? Maybe vacuum lines or the canister? Everything is so original on this car that these things may be the problem. Just worn out maybe? Thanks all!!------------------
70 351 Cougar
68 289 Mustang
70 340 Challenger R/T
65 H.D. Panhead Chopper
8 Kids, 1 Wife, No Peace
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-29-2005 08:43 AM
That's great to hear. The headlight doors are probably just a case of making sure all the moving parts are free then finding the vacuum leaks. Run the lines like you would find an electrical short; find where the vacuum ends then pinpoint where it loses it, starting at the intake.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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Neb
Journeyman Posts: 15
From: Sasakwa, OK, USA
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 12-29-2005 11:43 PM
Hello Steve,
Thanks for info. Will be working on this over the weekend. I have what is probably a dumb question. I have worked on cars or bikes quite a bit over the years (no pro, that's for sure), but I have never worked on a car with hidden headlights. How do they work? When you turn on lights, what makes the doors open? I feel kinda uneducated (dumb)!! Thanks!------------------
70 351 Cougar
68 289 Mustang
70 340 Challenger R/T
65 H.D. Panhead Chopper
8 Kids, 1 Wife, No Peace
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Neb
Journeyman Posts: 15
From: Sasakwa, OK, USA
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 12-30-2005 09:25 PM
Well, now I feel a little lazy along with uneducated. Found the "classic cougar encata". Man, killer info! Anyway, read a bit of it and came across info on that little valve that allows headlight doors to remain open. Found it in my car and guess what? I turned it!!!! and the doors shut! Boy am I smart?!?!? Still need to look at system a bit more as doors slowly open back up after car has been off about 15 minutes.------------------
70 351 Cougar
68 289 Mustang
70 340 Challenger R/T
65 H.D. Panhead Chopper
8 Kids, 1 Wife, No Peace
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kwazykat
Moderator Posts: 8279
From: ...a wonderful place to be.... orange county... NC!!!! M&M member #92 .... a blue-oval GRRL-deluxe.....
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-02-2006 03:28 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Neb:
.... doors slowly open back up after car has been off about 15 minutes.
funny, my 69 cat-vertible acts the same way .... those babies close up when she is running in the daytime.... however, as soon as i park her [it can take days or it can take hours but...] those cat-eyes will eventually open up...... we found a vacuum leak we thought was the issue.... but that didn't cure it.... my 67 on the other hand has a great cattitude and opens/closes accordingly..... keep me posted if you find the cure!
my COUGRRRL could sure benefit from it! 
kk
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-04-2006 09:12 AM
Maybe there is a small hole in the diaphragm of the headlight door actuator?
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