Old fords are weird
Changes that drive Ford guys crazy
Please note that Mercury suffered the same fates.
Bolts: 1965 Ford went from fine thread to course so bolts from a 1964 Falcon won't work on a 1965
Engine balance: Ford ran a 28oz balance until 1981 then went to 50oz. Possibly to save money on engine balancing.
Engine Bellhousings: This is for the 221-289 folks. Prior to 1966 Ford used a 5 bolt bellhousing after that it was six. Oh and there are two different manual shift flywheels, a 164 tooth and a 157 tooth. Plus Ford had two different starters one for automatic and one for manual shift. This was due to the change in position of the starter ring gear.
Running changes suspension and steering edition: 1964ish Ford changed the steering linkage on Falcon. We covered that in the video below, link in the description. In 1966 they changed the Fairlane Comet suspension and move away from having to adjust camber with shims. In 1967 they changed the tie rods on Fairlane and Comet. In 1967 they changed the Mustang Cougar suspension to the Fairlane suspension. In 1968 they changed the Mustang, Falcon, Fairlane, Comet, Montego and Cougar lower a-arm. Don't get me started on spindles.
Wheels: prior to 1968 Ford used a 2 inch center opening, after 1967 Ford moved to a 2.75 inch center opening on wheels. The reason was a move to a dedicated spindle for a single piston caliper brake. Then in 1970 Ford moved to a spindle with a bigger taper and spindle shaft to accommodate the larger wheels and tires they were running.
Bonus round: Something that Ford didn’t change until much later? Instrument voltage. That was the same 6 volt system until at least 1986
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Ford fine thread vs. Corse thread body bolts
02:56 Ford V8 harmonic blalancer changes 28oz. to 50oz.
05:34 Ford Falcon Mustang Fairlane Suspension Changes
08:26 Ford Wheel Center Opening Change from 2 3/8 to 2 3/4 inch
09:51 Ford Didn't move away from 6 volt gauges until at least 1986
Episode 217 Manic Mechanic
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17 авг 2024
